Editorial Review

The advantages of digital voice recorders are numerous: superior sound, long recording times, and the convenience of built-in memory (much handier than hauling around several microcassettes). Enter the high-performance Olympus DS-2, which makes professional interviewing and dictation easy and efficient. With 64 MB of internal memory delivering up to 22 hours of total recording time in Long Play mode, the device is great for archiving long meetings or lectures, or for researching huge projects that require dozens of interviews. Users also have the choice of recording at several other speeds, including extreme high-quality modes that offer far less recording time (as little as one hour and five minutes) but much better audio resolution. The latter modes are more suitable for recording soft voices or when taking down complex song ideas--a process that's further assisted by the built-in stereo microphone designed to pick up all sides of a conversation with equal clarity.Read more

Features

• Compact digital voice recorder with 64 MB of internal memory and USB docking station
• Up to 22 hours of recording time in LP mode; 12 total speed levels (8 fast playback and 4 slow playback)
• Each of 5 file folders holds 199 files; includes DSS Player editing software
• USB dock connects to Mac or PC for file transfers; voice activation for hands-free recording
• 18 hours of operation on 2 AAA batteries (included); 1.48 by 4.8 by 0.69 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (42)

More on Intel Mac compatibility
Actually, the DSS Player software that comes with this recorder does work on the new Intel Macs to transfer software from the recorder to the computer via a USB connector using the "Import File" command on the file menu.It translates to a wma file automatically, but won't do the translation to mp3 on any Mac as far as I can tell.I too have discovered EasyWMA, which works fine to do the wma to mp3 translation.There's also an application called Switch that works, too.
Intel Mac Users Beware
The software that comes with the DS-2 (DSS Player) does not work on Intel Macs. They're working on a patch, but it's not expected to be out for a few months (it's late Sept 2006 now).
The Clarity is Outstanding
And you don't even have to use the highest setting (Stereo HQ)
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Features

• 16 hours recording time
• PC compatible through direct USB PC link
• Three recording modes with four folders
• Fast/slow playback with jog-dial navigation
• 25 hours of recording/play on 2 AAA batteries (included)

Reviews (67)

Great value, works perfectly
This is a great little device, bought for my wife's business. It records conversations between two people perfectly at its mid-quality and we are still on our first batteries even after considerable usage. Others have mentioned difficulty loading down to XP but it worked for us exactly as per the instructions (we have XP Home). The lowest quality was not good enough to hear clearly on play back but the capacity on its mid quality is plenty for this not to matter. HQ is very clear. I would thoroughly recommend it, especially at this price

4 stars for the device; 1 star for the software+driver
This is an excellent recorder. Very impressed with it. It's very sensitive and picks up anything at a distance. Sound quality is quite decent. We use it to record our baby's sounds.
Cheap and handy
I've been using this little gizmo to record lectures for a while and I'm quite happy about it. It seems that the olympus voice recorders are becoming a standard: most of my classmates who record the lectures in class have one.
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Editorial Review

The Olympus DM-10 stereo digital voice recorder and music player packs 64 MB of built-in flash memory to give you nearly 22 hours (1,340 minutes) of voice recording or a full hour of near-CD-quality music in either MP3 or WMA formats. The DM-10's compact, lightweight design and smooth, silvery finish make it an ideal travel companion. Measuring a mere 4.31 x 1.56 x 0.6 inches (H x W x D) and weighing in at a mere 3 ounces, the attractive and ergonomic DM-10 fits comfortably in the hand of the on-the-go professional or exercise enthusiast.Read more

Features

• Voice recorder and music recorder/player all in one; stereo recording and playback supports DSS, MP3, and WMA file formats
• 64 MB built-in internal memory for 22 hours of voice recording or 1 hour of near-CD-quality music; offers voice activation, index marking, backlit LCD
• Manage your voice files in 5 folders and music files in 2 folders capable of storing up to 199 files each
• USB docking station grants quick, easy uploads and downloads; PC and Macintosh compatible; comes with stereo ear bud headphones
• Noise Cancellation mode reduces ambient sound; WOW audio technology provides rich bass and 3-dimensional sound during music playback

Reviews (54)

Perfect for Slow Hands
I'm a journalist and this device has been an absolute lifesaver. In interviews, meetings, or simple voice dictation, the DM-10 is just slightly heavier (a definite plus) that Olympus's other "sleeker" models, but is certainly small enough to carry around in your front pocket. I've had mine for over two years, and it's used everyday, has been dropped on several occasions, and has never failed me. TheDSS Player software works on Mac, and is slightly awkward, but has never hindered the overall performance. I keep all important interviews and recordings on a backup hard drive, which is far more convenient and less space consuming than mini tapes.
Excellent for preventing a student's writer's cramp
I bought this little recorder because I was getting writer's cramp taking notes for four classes. It easily holds a day's worth of lectures without a problem and picks up every word that's said, though some of the comments from the audience get lost. The microphone is quite sensitive; I accidently turned it on when I shoved it in my pocket, and it still picked up every single word. Amazing! It's quite durable and very easy to use; I download lectures to my computer every night, and there they are when I need to review.
Olympus DM-10 Digital Voice Recorder
I used this recorder to record rehearsal sessions for a chorus I am in.Previously, I had used a much less expensive tape recorder, and this is so much better.There really is no comparison.There is no way to turn it off (I think), so you will have to replace the batteries after a month or so.I do recommend the Olympus DM-10. ... Read more

Features

• Built-in front speaker, built-in condenser mic
• Voice Operated Recording
• One-touch recording
• Dual Tape Speeds, Pocket Size

Reviews (10)

Olympus has NO quality control!!!!
I bought this Olympus recorder at a local electronics store (circuit city) and had to return the first one, since the record/playback head had a problem staying in physical contact with the tape. The playback volume would drop down in volume since the head was not snug against the tape during playback conditions.
Does what I want it to!That's all that matters!
I am a musician, and I own an eight track digital recorder for completed musical ideas, but sometimes i wake up at night with a vocal or lyrical idea that i just don't want to forget.I can keep this handy little recorder by my bed, that way i won't forget my great ideas.This product does what i want it to do, it helps me get my ideas out so that I don't forget them the next day.I heard that the idea for the opening riff for "Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones was recorded as Keith Richards awoke with an idea in his head.It has been said that all that could be heard on the rest of the tape is Keith snoring! lol!! this may not be that very recorder, but it'll do fine by me.

Great bargain even if 'old' technology!
If you are a student and just need a cheap, good quality recorder for classes- like I did- this is a real gem. Its just a plain old fashioned tape recorder- but compared to digital, the sound of this recording is excellent.For techno-freaks, be aware: It doesn't hook up to your computer to translate from recorder to printed notes via voice recognition software, it isn't the size of a pen (although it IS pretty small and lightweight), and it won't stand up on your desk and tap dance. It'll just make recording your lectures a cheap and easy proposition.As an aside: you will need a little adaptor ($2 on Olympus website)in order to use standard headphones with it (it has a mini-mini plug port, which is not standard) or else you will have to listen to it out loud.At this price, I think its worth grabbing these up while they last and while Olympus hasn't discontinued them yet (assuming that digital will eventually cause them to discontinue all 'tape recording' machines). So, even though I like computer stuff and have lots of gadgets and gizmos myself, I ignored 'image' and was very happy with this inexpensive little purchase!Footnote: I would have given it 5 stars IF it had a tape counter (this model doesn't) and IF it included the adaptor for standard headphone plug OR had a standard size port so you wouldn't need their own brand headset or adaptor. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. micro; cassette; record; recorder; voice; sound   

Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
• Digital voice recorder with up to 4 hours of recording time
• Voice activation mode enables hands-free recording
• 4 storage folders with up to 100 files each
• Index marking keeps track of files; easy-to-read LCD display

Features

• Digital voice recorder with up to 4 hours of recording time
• Voice activation mode enables hands-free recording
• 4 storage folders with up to 100 files each
• Index marking keeps track of files; easy-to-read LCD display
• External earphone and microphone jacks; runs on 2 AAA batteries

Reviews (10)

Great recorder!
It records voices very clearly. I haven't figured out how to use all the folders yet. It's easy to press record,stop and to rewind or fast forward right in the middle of listening to what you've recorded. It is small like a cellphone yet big enough to use it properly. I haven't yet understood how to use all of the features that this item comes with. If I had to buy another one, I would buy this exact one again in an instant except I would buy the other model where you get many more hours of recording. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Exquisite!
Replaced an older Panasonic micro-cassette tape recorder with this unit.
Does what it says it does
Not disappointed, but not impressed. The buttons are oddly arranged and it does take a couple of menu selections to delete a clip.
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Features

• UPC - 050332293342
• RECORDERS-VOICE

Reviews (1)

This is a good product at a reasonable price
This tape recorder is perfect for recording class lectures or conducting field interviews for academic purposes.The only thing you have to watch is make sure you have it on the right tape speed.You have to use the higher quality speed if you want to hear anything in a classroom setting.If the speaker is close and you only want the lecture and none of the student comments or you are conducting an interview both speeds are fine. Overall a very fine purchase ... Read more

Features

• Sleek, compact microcassette recorder
• Features a built-in microphone for recording quality
• Easy message monitoring with cue/review function
• Two selectable recording speeds
• Measures 2.3 x 1.0 x 4.8 inches (W x D x H)

Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
• Record up to 90 minutes of digital sound; Voice activation function allows for hands-free recording
• Download lectures, notes, etc. to your computer with the high-speed USB interface
• Listen to your files from your computer with Olympus's "Digital Wave Player" software
• LCD display panel helps you keep track of important recording information

Reviews (23)

Wish I could find a hard case for this
I like this voice recorder. I just wanted something for my purse, so I could take a voice memo for myself, or record nature sounds like birds. It's a nice little recorder for that. But it keeps getting turned on by things in my purse, which runs the batteries down. I wish I could find a hard shell case for it, to prevent that from happening.

Pretty good sound, missing some features
I was actually pleasantly surprised at the sound quality this unit gives, considering that there is no way to attach an external microphone.If you look on the Olympus website, you'll see that the DW90 has a sampling frequency of 22 kHz in HQ mode.That's better than the norm of 8 to 16 kHz that many others use (although not as good as something like the DM10 or new DS-2, which record at CD quality 44.1 kHz).The frequency response is only 300 to 5,800Hz, so I wouldn't try recording a symphony, but that's comparable to many of these voice recorders (again that DS-2 actually covers 100 to 17,000Hz.Impressive).If you're willing to download to PC frequently and don't need to capture more than 20 minutes at a time, it's a pretty good little device.
Very Small Capacity
I purchased this thinking that I was getting a recorder that would actually hold 90 minutes of audio.Unfortunately that capacity is only available for "LP" mode which is highly distorted.HQ and SP modes record very well, but only plan on getting 20-30 minutes of use out of it before the memory is full.Read more

Subjects:  1. Personal Voice Recorders    2. ds320,ds-320    3. DS150   

Editorial Review

The compact, lightweight Olympus Voice-Trek VN-120 offers 3 scalable recording modes. You'll get high-value storage with a maximum of 120 minutes recording time from a supplied 16 MB flash-memory card. The recorder weighs just 2.4 ounces with batteries (included) and is designed to sit snugly in the palm of your hand. Fast playback lets you listen at a speed 30 percent faster than real time.Read more

Features

• Saving files in schedule folder displays them according to the day they were made
• 3 recording qualities ( HQ, SP, LP )
• 16MB internal memory
• About 43 minutes recording in High Quality mode, 65 minutes Standard Play, 121 minutes Long Play
• Alarm function -- just record appointment details, and set the time you want to be reminded

Reviews (7)

AWESOME
I like to record myself saying stupid phrases and make it play fast. HOURS of entertainment.

More Than I Expected
This was my 1st digital voice recorder purchase and itis easy to use considering I am a veritable technological idiot.I could figure out for myself how to use every feature and that is a huge accomplishment for me.Don't get me wrong, I'm not mentally challenged, graduated college Magna Cum Laude,
voice recorder, pocket size
I am impressed by this small recorder which has good quality, 2 hours of recording, three files, easy to use, and reasonable price. ... Read more

Features

• Record up to 90 minutes of digital sound
• Download lectures, notes, etc. to your computer with the high-speed USB interface
• Listen to your files from your computer with Olympus's "Digital Wave Player" software
• LCD display panel helps you keep track of important recording information
• Voice activation function allows for hands-free recording

Reviews (23)

Wish I could find a hard case for this
I like this voice recorder. I just wanted something for my purse, so I could take a voice memo for myself, or record nature sounds like birds. It's a nice little recorder for that. But it keeps getting turned on by things in my purse, which runs the batteries down. I wish I could find a hard shell case for it, to prevent that from happening.

Pretty good sound, missing some features
I was actually pleasantly surprised at the sound quality this unit gives, considering that there is no way to attach an external microphone.If you look on the Olympus website, you'll see that the DW90 has a sampling frequency of 22 kHz in HQ mode.That's better than the norm of 8 to 16 kHz that many others use (although not as good as something like the DM10 or new DS-2, which record at CD quality 44.1 kHz).The frequency response is only 300 to 5,800Hz, so I wouldn't try recording a symphony, but that's comparable to many of these voice recorders (again that DS-2 actually covers 100 to 17,000Hz.Impressive).If you're willing to download to PC frequently and don't need to capture more than 20 minutes at a time, it's a pretty good little device.
Very Small Capacity
I purchased this thinking that I was getting a recorder that would actually hold 90 minutes of audio.Unfortunately that capacity is only available for "LP" mode which is highly distorted.HQ and SP modes record very well, but only plan on getting 20-30 minutes of use out of it before the memory is full.Read more

Subjects:  1. Personal Voice Recorders    2. ds320,ds-320    3. DS150   

Editorial Review

The remanufactured W-10 doesn't just make it easy to record, it makes it easy to manage audio and image files, too. With two folders devoted to audio files--each capable of storing 100 messages--and a dedicated folder for image files that can hold 250 pictures, organizing and locating important files is simple. You can even move files between folders and erase a single file or an entire folder. Thumb-pad navigation is available with a jog dial, and the W-10's built-in 16 MB memory provides up to three hours of recording in long-play mode (other modes are standard and high-quality). Audio is stored as WAV files, and images are JPEGs. The recorder can be voice activated, and it even has an alarm feature, so you'll never miss an interview. Included Voice Album software lets you display pictures on a PC monitor in slide show fashion and add descriptions and narration to recorded images. Read more

Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; Includes 90 day warranty
• Simultaneously record sound and take images
• Create a slide show based on voice comments
• Fast and easy PC connectivity via USB
• Up to three hours of recording with built-in 16 MB flash memory

Reviews (11)

A Must For Any Paranormal Investigator
I purchased this unit because almost every investigator with my local research team were using this particular model ... boy I couldn't be happier. This wonderful unit is so incredibly simple to use and to transfer your sound files from the recorder to the PC using your USB connection. I have recorded several EVP's (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) on mine and every team member has had great success with theirs. Don't buy this if you are looking for a camera! This is a voice recorder. It is nice to have the camera for emergencys but don't expect great quality. If you want a camera ... buy a camera! If you are looking for a voice recorder to investigate the paranormal this is your recorder.

Slaptick camera
The Camera is a piece of trash, it will not allow the picture to be taken unless it's sensor finds enough light or if there is too much light, it will not take the picture. You must move around all over the place looking for a green light to come on. Then the picture looks like crap and says nothing that if you had taken it 3 inch. to the left, it would have been worst. The Voice Album software is unstable and crashes with HP printer drivers. The USB function is then useless. The recorder is cheap in sound w/ the worst point and click camer...it should not even be called a camera slaped together with make shift software

Wonderful . . .
This little recorder is very nice. I have had it or about three days and I have already decoded most of the options. My only objection is that you have to hold the recored very close (in HQ at least) to get a decent recording . . .but the quality is VERY good. I would especially recommend this to singers. The musical quality is years ahead of any other recorder. A+ ... Read more

Subjects:  1. w10, w 10, digital camera combo    2. voice recorder with camera,    3. olympus cameras, camera with voice recorder    4. digital recorder, digital camera/recorder    5. olympus digital   

Editorial Review

The advantages of digital voice recorders are numerous: superior sound, long recording times, and the convenience of built-in Flash memory (much handier than hauling around several microcassettes). Enter the affordable Olympus VN-480, which makes professional dictation as easy as pressing a button. With up to 8 hours and 13 minutes of total recording time in Long Play mode, the device is great for archiving long interviews or lectures. As an alternative, users can set the device to Standard Play (4 hours, 27 minutes) or High-Quality (2 hours, 57 minutes) modes, which provide crisper playback more suitable to recording soft voices or jotting down song ideas. The data stores on the recorder's 64 MB of Flash memory in ADPCM format.Read more

Features

• Compact digital voice recorder with 64 MB built-in Flash memory
• Up to 8 hours recording time in LP mode, 4.5 hours in SP mode, and 3 hours in HQ mode
• Simple-to-use thumbpad navigation; handy file management with 4 file folders
• Voice activation for hands-free recording; automatic timer recording and alarm functions
• 25 hours of operation on 2 AAA batteries (included); 1.54 by 3.9 by 0.85 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (2)

Great recorder
Bought this recorder over a year ago and use it for an average of 15 hours per week to record school lectures. I love the fact that I can down load it to my computer nightly and have it ready to record again the next day. I can put each of myclasses into a separate folder and each lecture is stamped with the date and time. The only problem I have had is in a classroom where the air conditioner has been on and I have been closer to it then the instructor - this makes the recording very unclear. I would suggest to sit as close to the speaker as possible or at least not sitting where there is a lot of background noise.

I Use OLYMPUS To Record My Keynote Presentations...

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Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
• 32 MB of memory for improved recording quality; record up to four uninterrupted hours in LP mode
• Convenient PC Link for quick and easy downloading of audio files to a PC
• Provides four folders to manage your files, with each folder capable of storing up to 100 messages
• Large LCD display panel helps you keep track of important recording information

Reviews (12)

Nice device for a nice price!
This is my first digital voice recorder. I use it for recording speeches and conferences. Sometimes I use it in my own office's meetings to record my mate's opinions. The software is very useful. You may change the format of your recordings using Windows Media or any similar application. My DVR is refurbished, and even so it does the job and saves my day in the sense of keeping sound records. I recommend it.

Doesn't work with windows XP
1. Can't get the driver to work under Windows XP.
It does the Job well and easy
I use this product at the office for interviews, meetings and for taking notes, for me it is better than a tape recorder because it gives you the option to save recordings in a PC.It is easy to use and so is the software that comes with it. Consulting the manual is only required for the special options that it has. The best use you can give this unit is to record conversations. Other user that need stereo sound will need to searh for something else. I got this product new on a local retailer for 45 USD back in 2004. I would advice to buy the VN-960 PC because it has 4 times the record time for only 60 USD. The only Cons. i find in this product are: Uses AAA batteries, sometimes Rechargable Batteries dont work and file transfer to PC is too slow. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Olympus Voice-Trek VN-3600 features a compact, lightweight design with three scalable recording modes. You'll get superb cost performance with a maximum of six hours recording time, with 32 MB built-in flash memory. The recorder weighs just 23 ounces and is ergonomically designed to fit snugly inside the palm of the hand. With its long talk time, the VN-3600 is ideal for weekend seminars, extended discussions, recording meetings, school lectures, or study groups, as well as for short memos, ideas, phone numbers, shopping lists, and other notes. Read more

Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
• 32 MB internal flash memory for up to 6 hours of talk time
• Easy-to-use jog-dial for quick navigation through folders and options
• 4 folders, up to 100 messages per folder, scalable recording quality/duration
• Convenient metal clip for shirt pockets for quick retrieval

Reviews (2)

Perfect size -- easy to use
This is a great gadget.Stylish and functional -- very easy to use -- and with useful features like folders for categorizing messages and a lock button to keep it turned off even if it presses against something in your briefcase.
Olympus VN-3600
Got the recorder and works just fine. I've used it for about a month and still have not replaced the batteries. I just use it so I don't forget things I'm going to do. I'll never use all the memory but it's there if you need it. I'm very happy with my new toy. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The compact, lightweight Olympus Voice-Trek VN-120 offers 3 scalable recording modes. You'll get high-value storage with a maximum of 120 minutes recording time from a supplied 16 MB flash-memory card. The recorder weighs just 2.4 ounces with batteries (included) and is designed to sit snugly in the palm of your hand. Fast playback lets you listen at a speed 30 percent faster than real time. Read more

Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
• About 43 minutes recording in High Quality mode, 65 minutes Standard Play, 121 minutes Long Play
• Saving files in schedule folder displays them according to the day they were made
• 16MB internal memory; 3 recording qualities ( HQ, SP, LP )
• Alarm function -- just record appointment details, and set the time you want to be reminded

Reviews (7)

AWESOME
I like to record myself saying stupid phrases and make it play fast. HOURS of entertainment.

More Than I Expected
This was my 1st digital voice recorder purchase and itis easy to use considering I am a veritable technological idiot.I could figure out for myself how to use every feature and that is a huge accomplishment for me.Don't get me wrong, I'm not mentally challenged, graduated college Magna Cum Laude,
voice recorder, pocket size
I am impressed by this small recorder which has good quality, 2 hours of recording, three files, easy to use, and reasonable price. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Olympus VN-90 digital voice recorder can be taken anywhere, weighingonly 2.3 ounces, and records up to 90 minutes with built-in flash memory. Itsvoice-activated recording mode automatically starts recording when themicrophone senses sound. It's ideal for business meetings, school lectures, orpersonal notes. The VN-90 lets you move and save your messages in folders orcreate recordings to remind you of important events. The LCD displays recordingtime, voice activation mode, date and time, play mode, and battery status. ... Read more

Features

• Records up to 90 minutes in LP mode
• Built-in flash memory
• Operates on 2 AAA batteries
• Voice-activated recording mode
• Weighs only 2.3 ounces

Reviews (20)

cute device missing on the Titanic
The VN90 is a cute device that looks like a cell phone but feels like a light plastic toy Peice Of Crep
I Bought this peace of crip to record different things that I hear. It only records fuzz. I hate this piece of plastic. It cost me a few dollars to buy, and when I record sounds that I hear, it distorts them and makes them sound like flatulance. I can not believe that this peace of crud works so badly. Don't buy it. It should burn!

A 67 minutes recorder
I bought this recorder because it can record 180 minutes.There are three recording modes.For 180 minutes, you have to put up with very poor sound quality.The sound of standard play mode is excellent, but only record 67 minutes. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Keeping track of memos and important recordings is easy with the Olympus J500 Microcassette Recorder. An indexing capability and tape counter allow for easy location of recordings. The three LED battery-check system provides information on how much battery life remains. Dual tape speeds give you up to three hours of recording time on a 90-minute tape. For a private listening experience, use the external earphones jack. External jacks for a microphone and external power are also provided (AC adapter not included). ... Read more

Features

• Uses a standard microcassette tape
• Includes voice activation for hands-free recording
• Indexing capability helps you locate important recordings
• 3 LED battery-check system
• Dual tape speeds give you up to 3 hours of recording time

Reviews (7)

To Die For...
Olympus makes GREAT digital cameras, but their recorders are to die for, especially when you interview someone and get back to the newsroom only to discover that while the tape was moving, the condenser mic had decided to go South on you and the only sound you hear is the motor and a weak, faraway voice. Cleaning and demagnatizing the heads didn't work for me, either, so buy a recorder with a blinking red light that indicates what you're recording is what you're getting.
Olympus Microcassette Recorder
I purchased this product and found that it was of relatively poor construction quality. After reasonable normal use the cassette door hinge broke. I elected not to send it back for repair as my need for this equipment passed, but I was surprised that such a key element of the recorder would be so fragile.

Only Okay
I was given this as an unexpected & thoughtful gift, but after working with it a bit, I don't think I'd chose the Olympus again.One basic design flaw is that it doesn't stand up very well on it's think rounded base.You can balance it, but it will topple over at the slightest disturbance.I compared it with my friend's Panasonic RN505 which is substantially heavier, but has a bigger, better speaker & is more stable.When I played my tape on her machine it seemed as if the microphones on both were comparable. ... Read more

Features

• Microcassette recorder with variable control voice actuator for hands-free recording
• Tape counter for easy location of previously recorded passages
• Dual tape speeds give you up to three hours of recording time on a 90-minute tape
• Cue/Review makes for fast, easy message monitoring
• Built-in, dynamic speaker delivers crystal-clear sound; does not include a blank microcassette tape (as stated on the packaging)

Reviews (6)

Terrible!!!
I had the recorder exactly 31 days before it stopped working entirely... I would NEVER have bought this item had I read these reviews first. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!

Don't bother
I have owned three of these "machines" and each time, they stop working after lessthatn a week for no reason. I wish I could post no stars. Fairly Suitible as an Analog Recorder
I don't understand the three one-star reviews on this product.I remember purchasing this recorder in probably Sep, Oct, or Nov, 2001 and have been pretty happy with it.I've played around with it a few times here and there, and overall it's not too bad.The microcassette tapes are pretty inexpensive; like $4.99 I believe for 3 microcassettes.The speaker is loud enough to hear the playback most of the time, and the microphone is at a convenient spot on the top of the recorder.Read more

Editorial Review

The Olympus VN-480PC Voice Recorder provides over 8 hours recording time, convenient PC compatibility, voice activation mode for hands-free recording and simple-to-use thumbpad navigation to help make it the perfect audio solution for recording lectures at school, conversations with friends, major and minor tasks, and everything in-between. It offers USB connectivity, enabling you to transfer files to almost any PC to edit, email, and/or archive your files.Index your recordings so you can quickly locate important audio, and organize and/or store up to 100 files in each of four folders. Read more

Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
• Compact digital voice recorder with 64 MB built-in Flash memory
• Convenient PC Link for quick and easy downloading of audio files to a PC
• Up to 8 hours recording time in LP mode, 4 hours in SP mode, and 2 hours in HQ mode
• 25 hours of operation on 2 AAA batteries (included); 1.54 by 3.9 by 0.85 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (8)

vn series connect to pc's
It turns out that the Olympus instructions omit the second part of installing the drivers that allow download. I found instructions on another site.
Just awful
1. Olympus doesn't provide drivers online. Why not? It's not like they have any value if you haven't purchased the player already.
I bought it for the PC connectivity and Olympus won't support it
If you go to Olympus' website, you'd expect to find the driver for this DVR, but no...not Olympuss.Spend your money on a product that is supported...always.It's easy to google and see if they support their stuff.If support is the most difficult thing about them, there is a reason.
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