Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-853, Black

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Overview article about recording audio “ Audio Inspiration – 12 Tips for Writers and Family Historians“ In the 3 years I’ve owned the Olympus WS-853, I’ve not used it much. Mainly because I also bought the now discontinued Olympus 823, which I used a lot. I’ll get into the reasons why the 853 has been gathering dust in my closet later on, for now let’s look at top 3 features of the Olympus 853 that I like(d). The Good The Olympus WS-852 seems to be just that – simple and user friendly. It has some more complex features, like having several files and modes, but I don’t really need that, so I can use the simple mode to decrease my options or use the normal mode if I want to set some specific settings like voice filtering, languages, lighting or many other specific details. I look forward to using some of those settings in the future. Internal memory (8GB) 128 kbps: Approx. 130 hrs, 64 kbps: Approx. 260 hrs, 8 kbps: Approx. 2080 hrs

DIGITAL VOICE 1 RECORDER Recording WS-853 - Olympus

Some recording media memory capacity is used as a management area, so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity.With its practical dimensions and lightweight design, the WS-853 is convenient for carrying on the go. Its extensive recording time and ample internal memory make it suitable for various applications, such as capturing lectures, interviews, or personal notes. It offers a reliable and durable solution for individuals who require a dependable voice recording device. The low-noise directional stereo microphones with a 90° layout deliver a superb stereo feeling – enabling you to feel even the smallest details of the meeting. Regardless of where the person speaking is located or the direction of speech, you can clearly capture the information. OM SYSTEM may call depending on the nature of your inquiry. We have representatives available from 6am - 2pm ET (Monday - Friday).

WS-853 | OM SYSTEM - Olympus

Early in my career much of my work was for articles for newspapers, magazines or press releases – things of a shorter nature. Now I do professional family history and oral history and much of the work I do is more detailed and of a longer nature, making a recording device vital for my work.Olympus servicing includes a complete inspection of all functions and repair and/or replacement of all parts necessary to ensure your product meets factory specifications. Here are a few tips when using the Olympus WS-853 when recording interviews, focus groups, lectures and meetings. You can monitor the recording while recording using your headphones. A great way to make sure that you are recording at optimal setting. Also take a look at the mic meters on the recording screen to judge the input sound. You’ll want the meters to peak at about 80% for optimal sound quality. In terms of audio recording formats, the WS-853 records in MP3, ensuring compatibility and ease of use. The device has a width of 39 millimeters, a depth of 18 millimeters, and a height of 111.5 millimeters, making it compact and portable. Actually available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording times should be considered guideline values).