Olympus WS-700M Digital Voice Recorder 140152 (Grey)
Olympus WS-700M Digital Voice Recorder 140152 (Grey)
- 4 GB Internal Memory
- Removable MicroSD Card Capability
- USB Direct Connect
- Battery Charge Function
- PCM/MP3/WMA Recording
Olympus WS-700M Digital Voice Recorder 140152 (Grey)
Olympus WS-700M GRY Recorder.
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List Price: $ 129.00
Price: $ 129.00
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A proven tool so far,
I did some research before purchasing the Olympus WS-700M. The prior good reviews in general regarding Olympus, and the fact that this was the only one on the store shelf with a rechargeable battery, clinched the deal for me. Other contenders were up and down the Olympus and Sony product lines. I limited my search to the generally good variety of stock on hand at my local Staples, since I needed the device quickly for an upcoming assignment.
I purchased this product primarily for conferences, lectures and meetings, but the day I purchased it (today), I took it to a Christmas concert and recorded 1 hour and 28 minutes of music using a custom recording setting (mp3 256 kbps). We piped the music from the device through the aux jack of the car stereo on the long drive home and were absolutely blown away by how well it recorded! Silent and loud passages reproduced exceptionally well (and I used to sell audio equipment – I was something of an audiophile back in the day).
The only pings I would give it probably do not merit a decision not to buy. The first is that it is incredibly light and has a plasticy “feel” to it. While the construction is solid, I suspect the manufacturer used a cheap grade of plastic. If it were in your back pocket and you forgot about it and sat down, the last sound you would ever likely hear from it would be “crack!”, and you’d likely end up with plastic splinters in your derriere. The buttons themselves have a good feel to them with a nice tactile “positive click” feedback, and it is not a very mechanical device beyond that. So the likelihood of the construction being an issue under normal use is probably nil. The other ping is somewhat amusing. It has to do with the user manual, which is written in somewhat awkward English. Some actual cut-and-pastes from the pdf:
While the recorder is during
stop mode, press and hold the
OK/MENU button.
Charging is completed when
battery indication becomes to [F].
It’s definitely not what I would call a deal-breaker, but there it is. So while during shopping check this one out and I’ll bet it becomes to you, too.
To sum up:
PROS
Great sound quality and capture
Ample built-in memory with a micro-SD slot for even more expansion and flexibilty
Multiple modes of sound capture (MP3 128 and 256, WAV)
Easy to attach via usb – the device itself plugs in, so no looking for cables/dongles
Rechargeable battery – that means no need to guess when to buy new batteries, no guessing how much battery life remains, and ability to charge on the road
Easy to transfer files from device to PC and versa vica
Dual, easy-to-read sound level meters
Easy-to-read LCD display, backlit
Almost as compact as a bic lighter, easily fits in any pocket
CONS:
“Plasticy” feel
Owner’s Manual a bit confusing (but curiously humorous)
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|Best for its price,
Well, i’ve looked a lot before i’ve choose this one.
And i’ve choose great.
I have used before Sony ICD-MX20 that cost twice, and built much better,
but that’s it. The Sony recording quality was hurible. It was havy, expensive,
and eat my batteries in about 30 minutes of recordig. Its recording file was somthing that you can listen to on your Pc just with Sony software!
The WS-700W is like from out of space, comparing to my ealy Sony.
The recording quality is GREAT.
Sensitivity is SUPERB, especially when recording at MP3 256 Kbps.
But i’m using the 128 kbps, and it’s also very very good!
It has also a PCM file recording (uncompresed WAV), gives a top quality,
but it will eat your memory in a scaring speed.
It comes with internal 4GB, and a MicroSD expending slot.
It’s very light, and very thin in mesures. Not too high also.
The menu is very clear to use, and copying to Pc is also very easy,
and not software is needed. Just drag and drop.
The buit in popup USB connector is great!
Battery life (NIMH included!) seems to be also great, and charging
time (using USB!), is also very fast- about two hours.
The Cons:
The built quality is not very high. It’s very flimsy.
When you want to charge it, there is a question on the screen that you must
hit “OK” to start charging.
No MP3 320 kbps recording (but 256 kbps is also great momory consumer).
Recording using Olympus ME-15 Microphone gives less qulity then direct recording.
Just put your recorder on your body iwth some wide sellotape, or in you front jeans.
Very short USB cable.
No case!
Very cheap packaging.
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