Olympus WS-510M Digital Voice Recorder

BH #OLWS510M • MFR #142050
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Olympus WS-510M Digital Voice Recorder
Key Features
  • 4GB Internal Flash Memory
  • Music Player
  • MP3/WMA Formats
  • Stereo or Mono
The WS-510M Digital Voice Recorder (Blue) from Olympus is more than just a way to record meetings and personal notes; the WS-510M is also a 1,000 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 4GB of internal flash memory can store up to 1,088 hours of audio, while the 5 organizing folders allow for storage of up to 200 files each.

The WS-510M features both WMA and now MP3 recording (via firmware update). In addition, there's also a built-in stereo microphone that captures quality audio in stereo or mono. The microphone jack allows for even more enhanced audio recording via an external mic. Other important features include voice activation, 21 hours of battery life, and a multi-language LCD.

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Olympus WS-510M Overview

The WS-510M Digital Voice Recorder (Blue) from Olympus is more than just a way to record meetings and personal notes; the WS-510M is also a 1,000 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 4GB of internal flash memory can store up to 1,088 hours of audio, while the 5 organizing folders allow for storage of up to 200 files each.

The WS-510M features both WMA and now MP3 recording (via firmware update). In addition, there's also a built-in stereo microphone that captures quality audio in stereo or mono. The microphone jack allows for even more enhanced audio recording via an external mic. Other important features include voice activation, 21 hours of battery life, and a multi-language LCD.

Internal Memory
Record up to 1,088 hours of audio to the 4GB internal flash memory
Recording Formats
Records in both WMA and MP3 formats (MP3 via firmware update)
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
USB Direct Design
Connect directly to your computer's USB port for transfer of audio, music, photos and documents
Built-In Stereo Mic
Capture quality audio with the built-in stereo mic or add an external mic for enhanced sound recording

Olympus WS-510M Specs

Recording
Microphone Type
Built-in stereo
Mode
Stereo/mono
Clip Splitting
4GB internal flash memory
Format
WMA
MP3 (via firmware update)
Time to First Fix
Stereo XQ mode: 69 hours, 30 minutes
LP mode: 1,088 hours, 5 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
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
1.5 x 3.7 x 0.4" (38 x 94.8 x 11mm)
Weight
1.6 oz (46g)

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