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Olympus WS-500M Digtial Voice Recorder (Blue)

2GB Internal Flash Memory
Music Player
WMA & MP3
Stereo or Mono
545 Hours of Recording
Voice Activation
Built-In Stereo Mic
External Mic Jack
Mac & PC Compatible
5 Organizing Folders

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Olympus WS-500M Digtial Voice Recorder (Blue)

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The WS-500M Digital Voice Recorder (Blue) from Olympus is more than just a way to record meetings and personal notes; the WS-500M is also a 500 song capacity MP3/WMA music player and USB storage device for transferring even large documents to your PC. The recorder features a built-in USB drive for direct connection with your computer, freeing you up from having to find a cable every time you need to transfer files. The 2GB of internal flash memory can store up to 545 hours of audio, while the 5 organizing folders allow for storage of up to 200 files each.

The WS-500M features a built-in stereo microphone that captures quality audio in stereo or mono. However, the microphone jack, allows for enhanced audio recording via an external mic. Other important features include voice activation, 21 hours of battery life, and a multi-language LCD. The recorder also features MP3 recording, in addition to WMA, thanks to a free firmware update on the Olympus website.

• Internal Memory: Record up to 545 hours of audio to the 2GB internal flash memory

• Recording Formats: Record in both WMA and MP3 formats. MP3 recording is made possible via a firmware update on the Olympus site

• Music Player Capabilities: Doubles as a music player that holds up to 500 songs and supports MP3 and WMA music files

• 5 Folders for Organized Storage: Each of the 5 storage folders allows you to organize up to 200 files

• Battery Life: One AAA battery provides up to 21 hours of continuous recording time

• Voice Activation: Voice Activation automatically starts recording when sounds are audible, conserving battery power

• Built-In Stereo Mic: Capture quality audio with the built-in stereo mic or add an external mic for enhanced sound recording

• USB Direct Design: Connect the WS-500M directly to your computer's USB port for transfer of audio, music, photos and documents

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Recording

Microphone Type: Built-in stereo

Mode: Stereo/mono

Media: 2GB internal flash memory

Format: WMA
MP3 - (recording requires firmware update on Olympus website)

Time: Stereo XQ mode: 34 hours, 50 minutes
LP mode: 544 hours, 55 minutes

Voice Activation: Yes

Convenience

Speaker: Built-in 16mm round dynamic speaker

LCD: Yes - 1.23"

Connectors

Input: Microphone jack

Output: Headphone jack

Other: USB 2.0

Power

Battery Type: 1 x AAA (Ni-MH chargeable via USB)

Battery Life (approx.): 21 hours (Alkaline, LP mode)

External Power Supply: N/A

General

Frequency Response: Stereo XQ mode: 50Hz-19KHz
LP mode: 100Hz-3KHz

System Requirements (Minimum): Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.5
1 x free USB port

Dimensions (WxHxD): 1.5 x 3.7 x 0.4" (38 x 94.8 x 11mm)

Weight: 1.6 oz (46g)

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What's in the Box

Olympus WS-500M Digtial Voice Recorder (Blue)

WS-500M Digital Voice Recorder

AAA Ni-HM Rechargeable Battery

Earphone

USB Cable

Instruction Manual

1-Year Limited Warranty

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