Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder

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  • B&H # OLWS321M
  • Mfr# 141950

Product Highlights

  • 1GB Built-In Flash Memory
  • WMA
  • 277 Hours Recording Time
  • Voice Activation
  • LCD
  • Built-In Stereo Mic

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The WS-321M Digital Voice Recorder from Olympus gives you the versatility you need to get the most out of digital voice recording, playback, and management. The popular WMA format allows you to use WS-321M for voice as well as music files. Direct Link PC via USB makes uploading and downloading your high quality digital stereo recordings a snap.

The recorder also has 1GB of built-in flash memory, a large, back-lit full dot LCD, compact design, voice activation and multiple recording formats. With all of these features the WS-321M Digital Voice Recorder is a great choice for professionals, students, and anyone else who needs to remember personal notes, conversations, meetings, interviews, and more.

Voice Recorder/Music Player All-In-One
Supporting WMA format, you can record and playback both your digital recordings and music on this versatile digital voice recorder.
1GB Built-in Flash Memory
Store up to 277 hours of voice recording or up to 250 songs on the included 1 GB of Flash Memory.
Stereo Recording/Playback
Capable of recording in stereo and playing back on its built-in speaker, this recorder is built for high quality digital recording and playback.
PC Link via "USB Direct"
You can plug this recorder directly into your computer's USB port after removing the detachable battery compartment eliminating the need for cords and cradles.
Multiple Recording Modes
Recording in SHQ, HQ, LP, and SP gives you the flexibility you need to store the maximum amount of digital files of the quality you specify.
Voice Activation
Do not fumble with buttons. This recorder will respond to any voice to turn on, start recording, and more.
Large, Back-lit LCD
Finding the digital voice and music files you need and organizing is easy with the large LCD.
Recording
Microphone Type Built-in stereo
Optional external via 3.5mm jack
Mode Stereo
Clip Splitting 1GB internal flash memory
Format WMA
Time To First Fix Stereo XQ mode: 17 hours, 40 minutes
LP mode: 277 hours, 35 minutes
Voice Activation Yes
Convenience
Speaker 18mm Round Dynamic Speaker
LCD 0.75 x 1.12" (1.9 x 2.85cm)
Connectors
Input Microphone jack
Output Earphone jack
Other USB
Power
Battery Type 1 x AAA
Battery Life (approx.) 21 hours
External Power Supply N/A
General
Frequency Response Stereo XQ mode: 50Hz-19KHz
LP mode: 100Hz-3KHz
System Requirements (Minimum) Windows 2000, XP, Vista
USB port
Dimensions (WxHxD) 1.5 x 3.7 x 0.4" (38.6 x 94.7 x 10.9mm)
Weight 1.7 oz (47g)

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Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder
 
4.8

(based on 6 reviews)

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Good audio (4)
  • Long battery life (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

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      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      5.0

      Just right for the job

      By Gary the recorder

      from Manteca

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • High Quality Sound
      • Long Battery Life
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Concerts
        • Conversations
        • Lectures

        Comments about Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder:

        Easy to operate. No software needed to downlaod recordings to your computer. simply p;ug the WS-321M into the USB port and you can downlload quickly and easily. Recording is clear when you playit back. Awesome device for recording groups of people or just one person.

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        4.0

        Nice product

        By PB

        from Tucson, AZ

        About Me Technically Challenged

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact Design
        • High Quality Sound
        • Long Battery Life
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder:

            I needed recorders fast, [...] Recorders work great with no complaints.

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            5.0

            Amazing little product

            By Webcapino

            from Pompano Beach, FL - USA

            About Me Gearhead

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact Design
            • High Quality Sound

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder:

                Great sensitivity will record intelligible conversation even inside a pocket, compression is very efficient without compromising too much quality, simple to operate and to download to PC. Our unit recovered from an accidental water immersion.

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                5.0

                Nice little powerhouse

                By Olympusrecorder

                from Almaty, KZ

                About Me Gearhead, Technically Challenged, Tech Savvy

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Compact Design
                • High Quality Sound
                • Lightweight
                • Long Battery Life
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Conversations
                  • Lectures

                  Comments about Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder:

                  My primary use is for recording at meetings. Microphone works great, picks up every bit of sound. Since it has no moving parts such as in old tape recorders, no more unnecessary noise during recording. And it is lightweight.

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                  5.0

                  Easy to use

                  By penoir

                  from san jose, ca

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Great Sound
                  • Reliable Performance
                  • Sleek/Compact

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Anywhere
                    • At Work
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder:

                    I use this to record lectures, talks and interviews. I'm happy with the sound quality and range, although I haven't recorded anyone from more than about 10 ft. away. Plugging the recorder into a computer and dragging audio files onto your desktop is a godsend - although you need the windows media audio app. to listen on a computer (or buy a program to convert wma to mp3 to play in iTunes) ... but overall, awesome!

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

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                    5.0

                    As advertised, worth every penny

                    By Jim the Photographer

                    from Las Vegas, NV

                    About Me Avid Listener

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Set Up
                    • Great Sound
                    • Large LCD readout
                    • Lots of Storage
                    • Reliable Performance
                    • Simple Controls
                    • Sleek/Compact

                    Cons

                    • Short battery life

                    Best Uses

                    • Anywhere

                    Comments about Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder:

                    Voice recorder used for note-taking, occasional conversations and radio clips while driving. Clarity is CD quality. Have used tape/voice recorders for 20-years to assure that everything important is noted. Recording a doctor or lawyer visit can be invaluable; you can record any conversation to which you are a party, but not for eavesdropping.

                    There's only one AAA battery, 2-3 weeks; use lithium if affordable and always carry a spare.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

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                    What's in the Box

                    Olympus WS-321M 1GB Digital Voice Recorder
                    • USB Cable
                    • Stereo Earphones
                    • 1 AAA Batteries
                    • Product Manual
                    • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                     
                     
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