WS-823: Stereo recorder

With high recording quality and superb stereo feeling, the WS-823 has established its presence as a smart tool for business. With 8GB of internal memory, a microSD slot and built-in USB this item is becoming a must-have for business people and anyone looking for high performance with high quality usability.

1,980 HOURS OF RECORDING TIME – 8GB MEMORY AND MICRO SD REMOVABLE MEDIA

With 8GB of internal memory and 1,980 hours of recording time, you’ll be able to capture notes, lectures, and more – and still have room to store documents. The device also features a microSD slot with the potential to hold up to 32GB of additional memory. The WS-823 also offers an impressive 37 hours of battery life.

THE ZOOM MICROPHONE MODE MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO FOCUS ON A VOICE THAT IS FAR AWAY

The latest directivity control technology has been used to make it possible to switch direction with the "+" and "-" buttons. It provides value by zooming in on audio sources when recording a discussion or lecture from a distant position or when recording in an environment in which there is a lot of ambient sound. The new zoom microphone mode adjusts the recording level higher according to the zoom.

VOICE BALANCER FUNCTION

Voice Balancer adjusts voice levels to compensate for distance. This is perfect for interviews or meetings where one person’s voice might drown our others based on there the recorder is located.

VOICE PLAYBACK FUNCTION

Voice Playback allows you to skip the non-voice portions of a recording and only playback the parts with recorded voices, making for more seamless recordings and easier to transcribe files.

VOICE CHANGER FUNCTION

Allows users to change the pitch of a voice

DIRECT LINK TO YOUR MAC/PC

With the "USB Direct" design, it is easy to transfer your files over to your Mac or PC. Just plug the recorder right into your computer for fast downloads – no cables needed.

USB STORAGE DEVICE WITH BATTERY CHARGE FUNCTION

The recorder can connect directly to a PC with the built-in USB connector. You can transfer data and also charge the battery. It is equipped with a microSD slot so connection with PC’s are even more convenient.

PCM, MP3 & WMA RECORDING

Record and playback in the format of your choice. With three compatible formats, the WS-823 offers more versatility and enables expanded recording capacity.

FM RADIO

Users will be able to listen to and record radio through a built-in FM tuner.

NOISE CANCELLATION

Background noise which may have been captured during recording is powerfully reduced with the world's highest level of noise cancellation technology.

CALENDAR SEARCH FUNCTION

Audio files saved on the recorder are automatically marked with the date. Because files are displayed by the calendar format, you can quickly find the file you are looking for by the date of recording. The WS series comes with a dedicated button so that the calendar can be called up immediately.

MANUAL RECORDING LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

You can adjust the recording level at will based on the volume of the recording subject to maximize the use of dynamic range.

SCENE SELECT FUNCTION

By simply selecting from the menu, you can set optimum recording settings according to the scenes. With five modes and three user configurations, anyone can easily make fail-proof high-quality recordings, even in an environment requiring a quick response.

99 INDEX MARKS AND FILE MOVE

Set up to 99 index marks per file with peace of mind

WS-823 SPECIFICATIONS

Recording format: Linear PCM, MP3 and WMA
Internal memory: 8GB
External memory: microSD (2GB～32GB)
Folders/Messages: 6/200 per folder
Highest quality recording mode: Linear PCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Frequency response: 40～21,000Hz
Recording time Approx. 11h 30m
Default setting recording mode: MP3 128kbps
Frequency response: 40～17,000Hz
Recording time: Approx. 130h
Longest time recording mode: WMA 8kbps
Frequency response: 40～ 3,000Hz
Recording time: Approx. 1,980h
Direct USB: Yes
Battery charge function via PC: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Calendar Search Function: Yes
Speaker: D18mm round dynamic speaker
Microphone jack: D3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 2k ohm
Earphone jack: D3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 8k ohm or more
Maximum working output: 150mW （8 ohm speaker)
Battery life (Recording): Approx. 37h （WMA 8kbps） with alkaline battery
PC Requirements:
 Windows: XP / Vista / 7 / 8 (Standard installation） ●with more than one free USB port
 Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5～10.8 (Standard installation） ●with more than one free USB port
Battery: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
External power supply: A514 (Optional)
External dimensions (H) x (W) x (D): 4.0" x 1.6" x 0.6"
Weight (g): 1.9 ozs including battery
Supplied accessories

BR404 (rechargeable battery)
E39 stereo canal earphone
CS131 soft case
KP19 USB cable

SKU: WS-823

NOTES:

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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