Olympus VN-8500-PC Digital Voice Recorder

The latest additions to the VN-8500PC make it simpler than ever to record and play back for leisure or work - with bigger full-dot displays, easy-to-use recording modes and double the memory. Users will quickly get to grips with features normally only available on high-end models. With long battery life and an enhanced ergonomic design, the PC-compatible newcomers are ideal for capturing and sharing everything from lectures to holiday sound bites and notes-to-self. The VN-8500PC comes with 1GB memory capacity and manages more than 421 hours’ digital recording (LP mode).

USB 2.0 Support
Allows high speed, mass storage of files and fast transfers to your PC for emailing, editing, or archiving.

LARGE LCD WITH FONT SIZE SETTING
Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life.

51 HOURS BATTERY LIFE
Up to 51 hours of continuous operation with only one AAA battery.

GET THE BEST SOUND WITH THE SCENE SELECT FUNCTION
Wherever you are, whether it's a conference room, large hall, or at home dictating, the microphones will automatically adjust to capture the best sound depending on your setting.

VARIABLE CONTROL VOICE ACTUATOR
Voice Activation makes automatic starting and stopping of the recorder an extra benefit that saves time and energy. INDEX MARKS Index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval.

3 RECORDING MODES
Select from three recording modes to meet your specific needs: HQ for high quality; SP and LP for extended recording.

• Inbuilt 1GB Memory
• Hi-Speed USB connection
• High sound quality: WMA file format
• 3 recording qualities (HQ/SP/LP)
• Large LCD screen with font size setting
• Built-in microphone with selectable sensitivity
• Up to 51 hours battery life
• Index marking allowing easy locating, erase and transfer of files

Recording Format: WMA
Recording Media Built-in memory: 1GB
Recording Time HQ mode: 67 hr
SP mode: 131 hr
LP mode: 421 hr
PC Interface USB
LCD YES
Folders Messages 5 Folders
File capacity Max. 200 per folder
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz / 32 kbps
22 kHz / 16 kbps
8 kHz / 5 kbps
Overall Frequency HQ 200 - 13.000 Hz
SP 200 - 7.000 Hz
LP 200 - 3.000 Hz
LP Mode YES
Practical Max. Output 250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
Speaker Built-in Ø28 mm round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack 3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 2 kΩ or more
Earphone Jack 3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 8Ω or more
Power Supply 2 x AAA Batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Battery Life Recording:
LP mode: 51 hr.
Size 108 x 39 x 16.8 mm
Weight 66 g including batteries