Olympus WS-200S Digital Voice Recorder

Olympus Updated: 2007-09-07 RSS
Olympus WS-200S Digital Voice Recorder

Built-in stereo microphone

PC link via "USB Direct" design where recorder actually separates from the battery unit and plugs into the USB port on most PCs for a direct connection

55 hours of recording time in LP mode

Records in popular Windows Media Audio (WMA) format

128MB of internal flash memory

USB mass storage class support means the WS-200S can store documents, images, and more in addition to audio

Play recordings in Fast and Slow Playback mode (50% faster or 25% slower than real time)

Choose between four recording modes: HQ for high quality, LP and SP for extended recording times, and (ST) HQ for stereo recording

Store and organize files in 5 folders holding up to 199 files per folder

Voice Activation records sound as soon as it's picked up by the built-in microphone for hands-free recording

Insert index marks to identify and quick retrieve important sound bites

Erase single or entire files

Adjustable microphone sensitivity lets you specify the recorder to your needs

Up to 13 hours of continuous operation is achieved via 1 x AAA battery for low power consumption

Technical Specs
Recording Format: WMA (Windows Media Audio)
Recording Media: Built-in 128MB flash memory
Recording Time: (ST) HQ Mode: approx. 4 hours, 20 minutes;HQ Mode: approx. 8 hour, 50 minutes.;SP Mode: approx. 17 hours, 25 minutes.
LP Mode: approx. 54 hours, 50 minutes.
Card Format: n/a
Input Level: -70 dBv
PC Interface: USB direct, 2.0 full speed
LCD: 19 x 19mm
LED: Two colors (red and green)
Folders Messages: 5/199 per folder
Sampling Frequency: (ST) HQ :44.0kHz/HQ:44.0kHz/SP:12.0kHz/LP:8.0kHz
Overall Frequency Response: (ST)HQ:100-15,000Hz HQ:100-12,000Hz/SP:100-5,000Hz/LP:100-2,000Hz
LP Mode: Yes.
Voice Activation: Available, Switchable On/Off
Demographic Data Input: n/a
Practical Maximum Output: 100 mW
Write Protection: n/a
Speaker: 16mm diameter round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack: 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kOhms
Earphone Jack: 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ohms
Power Supply: 1 AAA alkaline or 1 AAA NiMH battery
Batteries: One AAA battery
External Power Supply: USB
Battery Life: Approx. 13 hours (using alkaline dry cell battery)
Size: 3.7"L x 1.57"W x .59"D (94 x 40 x 15.1mm), exclusing protrusions
Weight: 1.90 oz. (54g) including battery
OS Supported: Microsoft Windows ME/2000 Professional/XP Professional, Home Edition