Olympus WS-852 digital voice recorder

WS‑852 digital voice recorder is a true master at note‑taking. Its stereo microphones feature a 90° layout to capture superb stereo sound with every recording – whether a school lecture or a business meeting. If the speaker is talking softly, this audio recorder’s Intelligent Auto mode increases the input level for easier listening with an even level of volume. The same goes if the speaker is talking loudly. Of course, full convenience also takes top priority. That’s why the OLYMPUS WS‑852 voice recorder offers Simple Mode, which displays only essential information and requently‑used functions for faster operation.

4GB memory plus microSD 
card slot 
Retractable USB connector 
Built‑in stereo microphones 
Intelligent AUTO Mode 
Simple Mode 
Low Cut‑Filter 
5 folders for file storage, 200 messages per folder 
Recording Scenes

SUPERB STEREO QUALITY WITH THE TRUE STEREO MIC

The two directional microphones positioned at a 90° layout enable an authentic stereo experience. Regardless of where the person speaking is located you clearly capture the recording scene.

INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTS MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

The Intelligent Auto Mode automatically adjusts the microphone sensitivity according to the volume of the sound source, this provides an even level of volume for the listener.

SIMPLE MODE, PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS

The Simple Mode supports beginners by having the recorder display only the necessary information in large font. It also limits the functions in the menu to those which are frequently used.

USB DIRECT CONNECTION WITHOUT REQUIRING A CABLE

Save data easily and conveniently with the built-in USB connector.

THE BUILT-IN STAND PREVENTS SURFACE VIBRATION

The built-in stand on the back of the body is carefully designed to reduce surface noise.

VOICE FILTER MAKES PLAYBACK MORE CLEAR

By eliminating the lower and higher frequency ranges of a voice recording, the speakers’ voice is enhanced during playback.

LONG BATTERY LIFE YOU CAN RELY ON

With reduced power consumption, battery life is significantly improved. Users can rely on the recorder for over 1,000 hours of recording time.

MULTIPLE SCENE SELECT OPTIONS

Choose from one of seven recording scenes and your recorder will adjust to the optimal recording settings. Telephone Recording and Duplication Mode can be used in combination with optional accessories.

FILE SEARCHING IS EASY WITH THE CALENDAR FUNCTION

Find what you’re looking for. Fast. Saved audio files are automatically organized by date and displayed in the calendar.

DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING RATING “6 DRAGON”

The WS-852 was awarded 6 Dragons, for the highest recognition rating when using Dragon NaturallySpeaking software from Nuance Communications, Inc. Dragon automatically turns your talk into text and can make virtually any computer task easier and faster. For more information please visit Nuance's website.

Brochure

Microphone sensitivity: Hi/Lo/Auto
Voice activated recording: VCVA/Voice Sync.
Lowcut filter: x
Internal microphone frequency range: 70~17,000Hz
Stereo/Mono (Built-in microphone): Stereo
Recording format: MP3
44.1kHz/128kbps: Approx. 65hr.
44.1kHz/64kbps (mono): Approx. 131hr.
11.025kHz/8kbps (mono): Approx. 1040hr.
Internal memory: 4GB
External memory: microSD (Max.32GB)
PC connectivity: USB Direct
Plug-in power: x
Noise cancel: -
Voice Balancer: -
Voice filter: x
Playback speed control: 2.0X - 0.5X
Forward skip: x (File skip, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, 10min)
Reverse skip: x (File skip, 1sec to 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min)
A-B repeat: x
Recording & playback scene select: x （Only recording）
Calendar Search: x
File divide: x
Index mark: x (Max. 99)
Simple mode (Selectable font size): x
Power requirements: AAA alkaline battery x2, or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable battery x2
Battery life - Recording: Approx. 110hr.
Playback (Earphone): Approx. 90hr.
Internal battery charge: -
Speaker /Maximum output: Built-in φ20mm round; dynamic speaker; 250mW
Microphone jack: φ3.5mm; (impedance 2kΩ)
Earphone jack: φ3.5mm (impedance 8Ω or more)
USB microphone/speaker: -
Dimensions (HxWxD): 111.5 x 39 x 18mm
Weight (including batteries): 77g
Supplied accessories: 2 AAA Alkaline batteries

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