Olympus DS-61 Stereo Digital Voice Recorder 142005

Olympus, the market leader for voice recorders, introduces the extremely portable DS-61  digital voice recorder. The new recorder is equipped with a unique set of features customized for individual users. For journalists, the DS-61 has expanded memory and a high quality microphone that make it the perfect tool to capture memorable statements on the campaign trail.

The DS-65 finds just the right balance between price and performance. Fill its 2GB of file storage space with MP3s, audiobook files or podcasts and record your notes and meetings in the especially versatile WMA format for a stress-free audio processing experience. This blue-coloured model comes complete with a handy carry case.

Other clever yet practical features include: index and temp marks as well as podcast bookmarking to quickly find desired locations; five separate storage folders for simplified file management; and a customisable playback speed of 50-200%. Furthermore, the recording monitor lets you check levels on the clear, backlit LCD to ensure best results. Also included with each new model is Euphony sound enhancement technology for more realistic playback, a versatile DVM zoom microphone and a remote control

Features

• Up to 530 Hours of recording with the built in 2 GB
• Versatile recording quality option :
  - Mono: LP, SP, HQ
  - Stereo: STSP, STHQ, STXQ
• Enhanced voice guidance system: dictates information about battery levels, intro scan playback and leads users through the set-up navigation
• Ease of use: includes a large, high-contrast LCD screen with  backlight plus prominent, precision buttons
• Advanced Euphony options: expands the sound space to convey more realistic playback, even with headphones
• Podcast function with bookmarking for easy stop-and-go listening
• Customisable playback speed of 50-200%
• Simple to manage: five storage folders plus music folder (up to 200 messages per folder), one music folder, plus automatic archiving and synchronisation
• Longer lasting: two AAA batteries provide up to 26 hours’ earphone  playback or over 30 hours’ recording time
• Fast-transfer ready: move files to or from PCs via a Hi-Speed USB  2.0 cable

Enhanced Sound Quality
All new DS-61 device feature innovations that improve their sound quality. The DS-61 feature DVM (Zoom) recording to focus on sound from any direction and a better microphone to ensure sound quality.

Memory Capacity and
The DS-61 has two gigabytes of memory to record more than 530 hours.

Designed for Ease of Use
The DS-61 recorder is designed for optimal ergonomics with a high attention to detail. It feature a speaker for audio playback on the back, buttons for recording and playback on the side, and easy-to-use arrow pads and buttons to navigate menus on the front. Olympus even created a power on/off sliding switch so users would not accidentally turn it on. Coated in a sleek metallic exterior for durability, all three models come with a large, easy-to-read high-contrast LCD screen that displays file information, recording time and settings. Their Index and Temp mark feature makes podcasting simple by tagging audio files for future reference. 

Superior Playback and Listening
Users of the DS-61 digital recorder will appreciate the control provided by the variable speed playback settings. After capture, the slow playback option allows recordings to be listened to efficiently with playback that is up to 50 percent slower than real time, and fast playback that is up to 200 percent faster than real time. Slow playback helps to eliminate the need for users to listen to the same recording multiple times to hear what was said, and with fast playback they can skip ahead to the essential sections – a real benefit for transcribing dictation.

Improved Voice Guidance Functionality
The DS-61 offer an enhanced voice confirmation function that can be turned on or off. When turned on, the function enables the devices to speak, helping users to navigate the folders and various set-up options. The pleasant automated voice guides users through the onscreen menus for other menu selecting modes, and gives users a report on remaining battery life. It also confirms by stating the folder name as the user moves from one folder to another. This enables visually challenged users to easily move through the device’s menus, folders and set-up options. 

Intro Scan Playback
With this feature, users are able to continuously play back all of the files in a folder one by one from the beginning of the file. They can also select the play back time for each file: 3 seconds, 5 seconds and 10 seconds. This feature is particularly helpful for the visually impaired.

Have you ever struggled to find an exact file? With the DS-61, you won’t have to anymore. These recorders feature an intro scan playback mode, which enables users to scan through a lengthy recording quickly and find a specific file. 

Long Lasting Power
The DS-61 digital voice recorders have up to 32 hours of continuous operation made possible by the long battery life of two AAA batteries. An AC power supply is also available.

Olympus DS-61 kit Include

• DS-61 Digital Stereo Recorder
• Wired remote control
• Stereo microphone
• USB Cable
• Stereo earphones
• DSS Player Version 7 Software CD-ROM
• Two AAA-alkaline
• Strap,
• Carrying case