Olympus - WS-100 - 64MB Portable Digital Voice Recorder with Direct PC ConnectionItem#: O08-3292  |  Model#: WS100

Olympus WS-100
64MB Portable Digital Voice Recorder
Take it here, take it there, and take it anywhere. The compact, brushed silver WS-100 is equipped with 64MB of internal memory for up to 27 hours of recording time and features a new direct PC link capability, allowing you to plug the recorder right into a computer, with no USB cable necessary, for easy downloading of audio, document, image files and more.

Specifications

• Recording Format: WMA (Wimdows Media Audio)
• Recording Media: Built-in 64MB flash memory
• Recording Time:
  - 4 hours, 20 minutes in HQ mode
  - 8 hours, 40 minutes in SP mode
  - 27 hours, 20 minutes in LP mode
• PC Interface: USB direct, 2.0 full speed
• LCD: Yes
• LED: Yes
• Folders Messages: 5/199 per folder
• Sampling Frequency:
  - HQ: 44.0kHz
  - SP: 12.0kHz
  - LP: 8.00kHz
• Overall Frequency Response:
  - HQ: 100-12000Hz
  - SP: 100-5000Hz
  - LP: 100-2000Hz
• LP Mode: Yes
• Voice Activation: Available, Switchable On/Off
• Practical Maximum Output: 100 mW
• Speaker: 16 mm diameter round dynamic speaker
• Microphone Jack: Yes
• Earphone Jack: Yes
• Power Supply: One AAA battery
• Battery Life: Approx. 13 hours
• Size: 3.7"L x 1.57"W x 0.59"D
• Weight: 1.90 oz (54.0g) including battery
• Audio Output: Speaker or earphone output

A Closer Look

Features

• PC link via "USB Direct" design where recorder actually separates from the battery unit and plugs into the USB port on most PCs for a direct connection
• 27 hours of recording time in LP mode
• Records in popular Windows Media Audio (WMA) format
• USB mass storage class support means the WS-100 can store any file type, in addition to audio
• Play recordings in Fast and Slow Playback mode (50% faster or 25% slower than real time)
• Choose between three recording modes: HQ for high quality and LP and SP for extended recording times
• Store and organize files in 5 folders holding up to 199 files per folder
• Voice Activation records sound as soon as it's picked up by the built-in microphone for hands-free recording
• Insert index marks to identify and quick retrieve important sound bites
• Erase single or entire files
• Adjustable microphone sensitivity lets you specify the recorder to your needs
• Up to 13 hours of continuous operation is achieved via 1 x AAA battery for low power consumption

Minimum System Requirements

• OS Supported:
  - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  - XP Professional
  - XP Home Edition
  - Windows ME
• CPU: Intel Pentium 166MHz or faster
• RAM: Min. 32MB
• Sound Board: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible card
• Video Card and Display: Min. 800 x 600 pixels, min. 256 colors
• Removable Drive: Min. 2x CD-ROM
• USB Port: At least 1 free USB port