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Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder

  • Price: $29.95
  • B&H # OLDP10
  • Mfr# 142640

Product Highlights

  • 1GB Built-In Memory
  • WMA Format
  • Mono Microphone
  • 139 Hours Recording Time
  • Generous LCD with Large Font
  • Calendar Search for Files
  • 5 Large Control Buttons
  • Old School Microcassette Recorder Look

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The DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder from Olympus is a 100% digital recorder that sports an old school analog design. Made to mimic the look of microcassette recorders, with an LCD that looks more like a tape door, the DP-10 is an entry-level option reminiscent of an earlier time. Aside from its throw back style, the DP-10 features 139 hours of recording (LP mode) and 64 hours of battery life. The DP-10's WMA files are stored to a 1GB built-in memory. When it's time to retrieve stored files the recorder uses a Calendar Search function that allows retrieval of files by the date recorded.

Records files in the WMA file format
Built-in mono microphone and large speaker
Large 1.78" LCD displays an easy-to-read extra large font
5 large operation buttons are easy-to-use and clearly marked
Calendar search for retrieving files by the date they were recorded
139 hours of recording in the LP mode, and 68 hours of recording in the HQ mode
Old school design makes the DP-10 look like an analog microcassette recorder instead of a digital recorder
Recording
Type Digital
Mode Mono
Recording Format WMA
Bit-Rate Not Specified By Manufacturer
Sample Rate Not Specified By Manufacturer
Recording Time HQ Mono: 68 Hours
LP Mono: 139 Hours
General
One-Click Recording No
Voice Activated Recording No
Internal Memory Yes, Flash Memory: 1GB
Compatible Memory Cards None
Battery Type 2 x AAA
Battery Life (approx.) Recording: 64 Hours
Microphone Type Internal Mono
Pickup Pattern Not Specified By Manufacturer
Speaker Yes
Display Size/Type 1.78" LCD Backlit
Equalizer Settings Not Specified By Manufacturer
Frequency Response Not Specified By Manufacturer
Connectors 1/8" mini Female Out
Indicators Power, Low Battery, Recording
USB None
System Requirements None
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2 x 3.7 x 0.7" (50.80 x 93.98 x 17.78 mm)
Weight 2.8 oz (79 g)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder
 
4.4

(based on 7 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great sound (6)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Lots of storage (5)
  • Easy to setup (4)
  • Reliable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Anywhere (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual listener (6)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    5.0

    Fits my needs well

    By kennix

    from Guam, USA

    About Me Casual Listener

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Great Sound
    • Lots of Storage
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

    • NONE

    Best Uses

    • Anywhere
    • At Work
    • Commuting

    Comments about Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder:

    I just needed a simple device to record random thoughts that pop into my head throughout the day. I really like the design of this unit. The big display makes it easy to read. And the three colored buttons for play, stop, and record make it super simple to use. It's slightly bigger than I expected, but I don't have anything to compare it against. The recorder has real good sound quality and ample volume from the built-in speaker. The only minor drawback for me is that it takes a second or two to initialize when the unit is powered up. I find myself powering it on and off again several times during the day. I haven't used it long enough to judge the battery life. I think it's a great little recorder and a good value for the price.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Great fo rhe Blind & Visually Impaired

    By FV

    from NY

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Lots of Storage
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • At Work
      • Commuting
      • Travel

      Comments about Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder:

      Easy to use with simple and useful features.
      Because of a previous review i bought the extended waranty but so far it's been great.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Recommend this product? Absolutely!!!

      By shambhala

      from New Mexico, USA

      About Me Casual Listener

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Great Sound
      • Long Battery Life
      • Lots of Storage
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Sleek/Compact

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Anywhere
        • Travel

        Comments about Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder:

        I bought this product for overall use to record people's stories and to take with me whenever I visit the doctor's office. Great product, ease of use is superb, sound quality is admirable and complete. It is extraodimarily lightweight and seems to have a wide range of capabilities in terms of distance sound can be picked up.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        DP-10 voice recorder (Olympus)

        By H Pete

        from Melbourne, Florida

        About Me Casual Listener

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Setup
        • Great Sound
        • Lots of Storage
        • Reliable Performance
        • Sleek/Compact

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Anywhere

          Comments about Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder:

          Occassional use, but often to record and save voice messages from telephone answering machine.
          It's size is right, and looks and feels good. No bad remarks.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          I would buy this product again and again

          By Gene

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Casual Listener

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup
          • Great Sound
          • Long Battery Life
          • Reliable Performance
          • Simple Controls
          • Sleek/Compact

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Anywhere

            Comments about Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder:

            Recordings lectures

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            good and inexpensive

            By coco

            from NJ

            About Me Casual Listener

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Great Sound
            • Lots of Storage
            • Simple Controls
            • Sleek/Compact

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Anywhere

              Comments about Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder:

              simple and gets the job done.not too fancy.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Simple and straightforward...nice design

              By Multimedia producer

              from Culver City, CA

              About Me Casual Listener

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up
              • Great Sound
              • Reliable Performance
              • Simple Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Anywhere

                Comments about Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder:

                I bought a number of these for use by clients who are not tech-savvy, and I'm very happy with them. Big, friendly buttons, decent sound...a basic recorder that's cheap and easy. Audio can't be transferred to PC, but that's a pro in my case.

                • Primary use:
                • Business
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                Cases & Straps

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                • Price: $17.43
                 

                Earphones

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                • Price: $5.95
                 

                Cables & Adapters

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                • Price: $15.24
                 

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                Olympus DP-10 Digital Voice Recorder
                • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                 
                 
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