Olympus WS760M Digital Voice Recorder

Digital PCM Voice Recorder & Music Player 8Gb

The new WS-760M digital voice recorder from Olympus is designed for the fast-paced lifestyles of people who need to save digitally record their thoughts, interviews, meetings or the speaker at a conference or lecture.

Eliminating the need for a pen and paper, these lightweight WS series recorders slip easily into any pocket. They boast outstanding Olympus recording in high quality linear PCM .wav, .mp3 or .wma formats and excellent playback quality while offering exceptional value for money. Stylish and high-performing, each of the latest WS series models offers unparalleled ease-of-use.

This recorder is perfect for interviews, meetings, focus groups and for capturing the speaker at a lecture or conference.

Features

• Mac & Windows compatible, no software required just plug-and-play
• Linear PCM recording (.wav)
• Record in either .mp3 or .wma
• Massive 8Gb of internal memory
• Expand memory using the micro SD slot
• High quality WMA/MP3 music playback
• FM Radio Tuner & Recorder
• Retractable USB connector
• Built-in stereo microphones
• Recording Scenes
• Playback Scenes
• 5 folders for file storage, 200 messages per folder
• Easy to use: large LCD, operation by one large central button
• 8 languages on board: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Chinese
• Voice activated recording (VCVA)
• Voice Filter
• Includes case
• Include Earphones

What's In The Box

• Shiny new WS-760M
• Rechargeable Ni-MH battery
• Earphones
• USB extension cable
• Case
• Instruction Manual

Specifications
Classification
          Product Class    Digital Notetakers with Direct PC Connection
          Mobile / Stationary    mobile
Storage Media
          Internal / Removable Media    Internal + Removable
          SD / SDHC card    No
          microSD / microSDHC card    Yes
          Internal memory    8 GB
USB functionality
          USB Speed    USB 2.0
          USB Audio Class    Yes
          USB storage class    Yes
          USB HID    Yes
Display
          Display colour    White
          Display Backlit    Yes
          Display Size    27.6 x 23.9 mm 1.36 ''
          Display Type    Full Dot Matrix Display
          Font size setting    No
          Contrast Adjustment    Yes
Device operation
          Main Switch    Push
          HOLD switch    Yes
          Power switch    Yes
Recording Modes
          Recording format    WMA / MP3
          STXQ    135 h
          STHQ    270 h
          STSP    542 h
          HQ    542 h
          SP    1067 h
          LP    2122 h
          256 kbps    69 h
          192 kbps    
          128 kbps    138 h
          44.1 kHz 16 bit    12 h 30 min
Playback Modes
          Playback format    PCM (WAV) / MP3 / WMA
Sampling frequency
          STXQ    44.1 kHz / 128 kbps
          STHQ    44.1 kHz / 64 kbps
          STSP    22 kHz / 32 kbps
          HQ    44.1 kHz / 32 kbps
          SP    22 kHz / 16 kbps
          LP    8 kHz / 8 kbps
          MP3    8-44.1kHz / 8-320kbps
          PCM    44.1 kHz 16 bit
Frequency response
          STXQ    
          STHQ    
          STSP    
          HQ    200 - 13.000 Hz
          SP    200 - 7.000 Hz
          LP    200 - 3.000 Hz
          256 kbps (MP3)    
          192 kbps (MP3)    
          128 kbps (MP3)    
          48 kbps (MP3)    
          44.1 kHz (PCM)    
Record function
          Recording Scenes    Yes
          Direct recording    No
          New button    No
          Partial Erase    No
          Erase all files    Yes
          Erase single files    Yes
          Handsfree recording function via optional footswitch    No
          Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file)    No
          Continuous Recording    No
          Manual Rec level control    No
          Telephone recording    No
          Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM)    Yes
          Noise canceling function    Yes
          Voice filter    Yes
          Timer recording    No
          VCVA recording    Yes
          Index    Up to 16 per file
          Rec Monitor    Yes
          Insert    No
          Overwrite    No
          Low-cut filter    Yes
Playback function
          Playback Scenes    Yes
          Quick Review    No
          Forward / Reverse Skip    Yes
          Single music file repeat    Yes
          Single music folder repeat    Yes
          Equalizer    Yes
          Random playback    No
          EUPHONY    Yes
          Intro scan    No
          Reverb    No
          Skip Playback    No
          Alarm playback    No
          Repeat playback    Yes
          Continuous playback    Yes
          Cue/Review    No
          Fast forward and rewind    Yes
          Playback Speed Control    Yes
Data organisation
          Folder voice    5
          Files per folder    200
          File move    No
          Folder Audible    -
          Time/date info    Yes
          Folder music    300
          Folder Podcasts    -
Workflow function
          Author ID Setting    No
          Worktype ID Setting    No
          Priority setting    No
          Pending File    No
Other Features
          FM Radio Tuner & Recorder    Yes
          Configurable Firmware    No
          Audible support    No
          Podcast support    No
          Remote Control    No
          Voice feedback / guidance    No
          beep signal (system sound)    Yes
          Daisy Support    No
          Image support    No
          Text to Speech Processing    No
          Visual Index function    No
          Voice commands    No
          LED    REC (red) / PLAY (green)
Software
          corresponding solution    
          corresponding Audio software (name)    Sonority
Interfaces Input
          SD / SDHC interface    
          Microphone sensitivity    High / Middle / Low
          Power jack    No
          PC interface    USB storage class
          Microphone jack    3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 2 kΩ or more
          Microphones    Built-in stereo microphones
Interfaces Output
          Speaker Diameter    Built-in ø 18 mm round dynamic speaker
          Max. working output    250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
          Earphone jack    3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 8Ω or more
Power Supply
          Power Supply    one AAA battery AAA Ni-MH rechargeable battery (charge inside device) or AAA battery
          Alkaline battery life    Recording: 25 h (LP mode)
Playback: 30 h via earphones
          Ni-MH battery life    
          Docking station with recharge function    No
          Device standalone recharge function via USB    Yes
          Device standalone recharge function via AC adapter    No
Dimensions
          Weight    51 g (incl. batteries)
          WxHxD    98.5 x 40 x 11 mm (without protrusions)
          Housing colour    Silver Grey
          Housing material    Plastic
Languages
          Languages Audio Using Instruction    No
          Menu languages    English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Chinese
Hardware Security
          Lock single files    Yes
          Device lock by PIN code    No
          Device Locky by Fingerprint    No