Olympus VN-5200 PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder Instruction Guide
This video offers a user’s guide general tutorial and overview of how to use the Olympus VN-5200 PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder. For those wanting further instructions, a detailed manual is available here: www.olympusamerica.com
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@freestylefilmsinc — Yes, the recorder has a microphone input as well as a jack for plugging in headphones for listening to playback. Olympus sells a nice clip-on microphone for about $25. Or, you could get a better microphone designed to pickup from a distance.
@flandernfly — Yes, I think so. As long as you sit up front, or near the speaker of the PA system to get a really clear recording. The recorder is set by default to use the high quality mode and high sensitivity. So, that helps.
does this have a mic in
Is it good for university lectures? I want to know that too!
I also had a question, this seems like a very affordable recorder, and I was wondering if it would be a good recorder for university lectures (where the distance can be quite large).
And what microphone you would recommend for this situation, thanks!
Great video!
@theswirlyman — In general, I’d say yes. You’d want the microphone pointed to the source and the “noise” would need to be fairly loud. It’s all relative.
@resourcesforlife Does it pick up noise well from about a meter away?
@theswirlyman — Yes, the microphone is on top of the device.
@dmerkal — Yes, but you’ll need some software to convert the WMA audio files to MP3 or AAC.
@resourcesforlife Is the microphone on the top of the device?
@theswirlyman — I’m guessing it would be rather muffled, and if the microphone is rubbing on something, that noise would take priority over background talking. There’s a nice clip on microphone from Olympus that would help.
I’ll be using this for hidden camera pranks if I get it. Could you test and see if you can clearly hear your voice at a normal volume if the device is in your pocket? Thanks!
Does it work with a mac?
@JinaMoon90 — You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped.
@Stanley15988 — You’re welcome. You might try Audacity. It’s free and a multi-platform software program (Apple, Linux, Windows).
@resourcesforlife – Thanks very much for the reply, that’s great to know. I’m looking perhaps to buy the 6800-PC, which seems to be very similar and just a newer model. I’m not sure what software to use for editing .wma files, but I’m sure I can find a way to convert it!
@resourcesforlife thanks
@KJavier88 — Hey. I finally figured out that this DOESN”T work on Apple Mac anymore, at least not ideally. Microsoft apparently is enforcing patent rights on all audio recorded with this camera. Watch my part 2 video to learn more.
@faro0485
Q: How much similar is this to the vn-5500 pc?
A: I’m looking at the vn-5500PC information page now, and the unit looks like a newer model version of the 5200PC.
@joshuanesbit — Q: How good is the quality? IS it being used throughout the video? Also can you listen to the recording through headphones while recording?
A: The quality is really quite good. Of course it’s all subjective, but I think it’s good. I was using the recorder at the beginning of the audio through about 1:14. The headphone jack is only for use during playback.
@JinaMoon90 — Q: How to change from “remaining time” to display length of current recording. A: The DISP/MENU button does this.
@Phaseonegraph — Q: “how long you can keep a track paused? Also, is there any way to merge tracks or continue on the same track after you pressed the stop button?” A: I’m right now watching the recorder on Pause and it’s been over 8 minutes. It seems like you can keep it on pause for quite a while. Maybe indefinitely. I didn’t notice the answer to this question in the manual. So, I guess a person just needs to test it out. You can use audio editing software to combine/merge and edit audio.
@TiagooToshimi — You’re right. I used the Olympus at the beginning of the video, when I was at a distance from the camera. Then, I started using the video camera’s microphone once I was doing the close-up work. I also started doing this because I was going to be reviewing the functions and operation of the recorder, which I couldn’t do while recording audio at the same time.
@Phaseonegraph — I’m testing it right now. I’ll let you know. Sorry for the long delay in responding to your question!
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