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Olympus WS Series Recorders

Lightweight and compact, these recorder still deliver quite a performance. With the ability to record at 44kHz sampling rate, these jewels give you a convenient and affordable way of capturing the events of your life.

Direct PC Link

Olympus WS Series Direct PC Link PhotoSlide the battery compartment from the recorder and voila, you reveal the integrated USB plug. No cables to tote, no software to install. Simply plug in and copy your voice files, MP3 music files or any other computer file to and from your computer.

Minimize Unwanted Noise

The WS series have additional tools to improve sound clarity. The Low Cut Filer minimizes background noises, such as air conditioners, during the recording. When you playback your file on the recorder, you can use the Noise Cancel and the Voice Filter functions to cut out unwanted sounds and deliver a cleaner, better sounding output.

Philips Digital Voice Tracers

New Feature Philips has delivered what could perhaps be the most fun a person could have while recording important meetings, lectures or personal notes. Designed for both function and style the Philips Digital Voice Tracers are the perfect companion for those on the go!

Go Simple and Go with Style

American Dictation offers the three most full-featured Voice Tracers available today. Want FM radio? Chose the 882 with 2 GB of storage and a lapel microphone. Just "need the facts, ma'am?" The 662 includes a voice alarm clock and up to 139 hours of record time.

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Olympus DS-520M

WS-520M

Olympus WS-510M Personal Digital Voice Recorder

WS-510M

Olympus WS-321M Personal Digital Voice Recorder

WS-500M

Features
Record and Playback MP3s Yes Yes Yes
MicroSSD Card Compatible Yes    
Stereo Recording Yes Yes Yes
Scene Selection Playback Yes    
Podcasts Yes    
USB 2.0 Yes Yes Yes
Easy File Management Yes Yes Yes
Optional External Microphones Yes Yes Yes
Voice Guidance Yes    
Sonority Editing Software (Win/Mac) Yes    
Voice Activated Recording Yes Yes Yes
Maximum Record Time (LP Mode) 2000+ hrs 1,000+ hrs 500+ hrs
Specifications
Recording Format MP3, WMA, PCM WMA, MP3† WMA, MP3†
Recording Media

Built-in 8GB Flash Memory

Built-in 4 GB Flash Memory

Built-in 2 GB Flash Memory

Recording Time

- PCM (WAV)

- MP3 256kbps

- MP3 128kbps

- Stereo Xtra Quality Mode

- Stereo High Quality Mode

- Stereo Standard Play Mode

- High Quality Mode

- Standard Play Mode

- Long Play Mode

 

12 hr, 50 min

71 hrs

142 hrs

139 hrs

278 hrs

556 hrs

556 hrs

1,090 hrs

2,170 hrs

 

 

 

 

69 hr, 30 min

139 hrs, 35 min

278 hrs, 10 min

278 hrs, 10 min

547 hrs, 25 min

1,088 hrs, 5 min

 

 

 

 

34 hrs, 50 min

69 hrs, 40 min

139 hrs, 25 min

139 hrs, 25 min

274 hrs, 10 min

544hrs, 55 min

Input Level -70 dBv -70 dBv -70 dBv
PC Interface

USB Direct

2.0 full speed

USB Direct

2.0 full speed

USB Direct

2.0 full speed

Folders and Messages

5 folders, 200 messages/folder

5 folders, 200 messages/folder

5 folders, 200 messages/folder

Sampling Frequency

- PCM (WAV)

- MP3 256kbps

- MP3 128kbps

- Stereo Xtra Quality Mode

- Stereo High Quality Mode

- Stereo Standard Play Mode

- High Quality Mode

- Standard Play Mode

- Long Play Mode

 

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

22.0 kHz

8.0 kHz

 

 

 

 

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

22.0 kHz

44.1 kHz

22.0 kHz

8.0 kHz

 

 

 

 

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

22.0 kHz

44.1 kHz

22.0 kHz

8.0 kHz

Overall Frequency Response

- PCM (WAV)

- MP3 256kbps

- MP3 128kbps

- Stereo Xtra Quality Mode

- Stereo High Quality Mode

- Stereo Standard Play Mode

- High Quality Mode

- Standard Play Mode

- Long Play Mode

 

50-21,000 Hz

50-20,000 Hz

50-17,000 Hz

50-19,000 Hz

50-15,000 Hz

50-9,000 Hz

50-13,000 Hz

50-7,000 Hz

50-3,000 Hz

 

 

 

 

50-19,000 Hz

50-15,000 Hz

50-9,000 Hz

50-13,000 Hz

100-7,000 Hz

100-3,000 Hz

 

 

 

 

50-19,000 Hz

50-15,000 Hz

50-9,000 Hz

50-13,000 Hz

100-7,000 Hz

100-3,000 Hz

Speaker Built-in 16mm Built-in 16mm Built-in 16mm
Microphone Jack Yes Yes Yes
Earphone Jack Yes Yes Yes
Power Supply

1 AAA Battery

(Ni-MH is rechargeable via USB)

1 AAA Battery 1 AAA Battery
External Power Supply No No No
Battery Life Approx 21 hrs (alkaline) Approx 21 hrs (alkaline) Approx 21 hrs (alkaline)
Size (L x W x D)

3.7" x 1.5" x 0.4"

(94.7 mm x 38.6 mm x 10.9 mm)

3.7" x 1.5" x 0.4"

(94.7 mm x 38.6 mm x 10.9 mm)

3.7" x 1.5" x 0.4"

(94.7 mm x 38.6 mm x 10.9 mm)

Weight 1.7 oz (47 g), including battery 1.6 oz (46 g), including battery 1.6 oz (46 g), including battery
Supported Operating Systems Windows / Mac Windows / Mac Windows / Mac
Suggested Retail*

$169.99* 

$149.99* 

$99.99* 

† With free firmware download.

* Actual price may vary. Contact American Dictation for details, or visit our On-line Store.

 

Philips Voice Tracer 882 Personal Digital Recorder

VT-882

Philips Voice Tracer 862 Personal Digital Voice Recorder

VT-862

Philips Voice Tracer 662 Personal Digital Voice Recorder

VT-662

Features
PCM Stereo Recording Yes   Yes
USB 2.0 Mass Storage Device Yes Yes Yes
Slow and Fast Voice Playback Yes Yes Yes
Voice-Activated Recording Yes Yes Yes
Free Stereo Lapel Microphone and Stereo Earphones Yes Yes Yes
Extra Large Backlit LCD Yes Yes Yes
FM Stereo Radio Yes    
Specifications
USB Connectivity

High-Speed 2.0

Mini-USB

High-Speed 2.

Mini-USB

High-Speed 2.0

Mini-USB

Microphone Connectivity 3.5 mm 3.5 mm 3.5 mm

Headphone Connectivity

3.5 mm

3.5 mm

3.5 mm

Display

LCD, Segment

1.5 in / 39 mm

LCD, Segment

1.5 in / 39 mm

LCD, Segment

1.5 in / 39 mm

Recording Format

.mp3, .wav

.mp3

.mp3, .wav

Recording Media

4 GB Built-In Flash

4 GB Built-in Flash

2 GB Built-In Flash

Microphone

Stereo

Stereo

Stereo

Recording Time

- PCM

- Stereo High Quality

- High Quality

- Standard Play

- Long Play

- Super Long Play

 

6.4 hrs

47 hrs

143 hrs

190 hrs

286 hrs

572 hrs

 

 

47 hrs

143 hrs

190 hrs

286 hrs

572 hrs

 

6.4 hrs

23 hrs

70 hrs

94 hrs

141 hrs

283 hrs

Bit Rate

- PCM

- Stereo High Quality

- High Quality

- Standard Play

- Long Play

- Super Long Play

 

1,411 kbps

192 kbps

64 kbps

48 kbps

32 kbps

16 kbps

 

 

192 kbps

64 kbps

48 kbps

32 kbps

16 kbps

 

705.6 kbps

192 kbps

64 kbps

48 kbps

32 kbps

16 kbps

Sampling Rate

- PCM

- Stereo High Quality

- High Quality

- Standard Play

- Long Play

- Super Long Play

 

 

44.1 kHz

22 kHz

16 kHz

16 kHz

16 khz

 

 

44.1 kHz

22 kHz

16 kHz

16 kHz

16 khz

 

 

44.1 kHz

22 kHz

16 kHz

16 kHz

16 khz

Speaker

Built-In 30 mm Round Dynamic Speaker. 110 mW Output

Built-In 30 mm Round Dynamic Speaker. 110 mW Output

Built-In 30 mm Round Dynamic Speaker. 110 mW Output

Tuner / Reception

FM Stereo

87.5 - 108 MHz

20 Preset Channels

Automatic Digital Tuning

N/A N/A
Power

Two AAA Alkaline Batteries

Two AAA Alkaline Batteries

Two AAA Alkaline Batteries

Battery Life

50 hrs in LP mode

50 hrs in LP mode

50 hrs in LP mode

Size (L x W x D)

4.2" x 1.5" x 0.7"

(107mm x 39mm x 18mm)

4.2" x 1.5" x 0.7"

(107mm x 39mm x 18mm)

4.2" x 1.5" x 0.7"

(107mm x 39mm x 18mm)

Weight 2.0 oz (58 g) 2.0 oz (58 g) 2.0 oz (58 g)
Supported Operating Systems Windows / Mac Windows / Mac Windows / Mac
Suggested Retail*

$149.99* 

$129.99*  

$79.99*  

* Actual price may vary. Contact American Dictation for details, or visit our On-line Store.

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