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Many media players have a voice record feature. The Olympus WS-311M is a voice recorder with media player features. It has 512MB of onboard flash memory that can record up to 138 hours in LP mode. Stereo XQ mode will capture up to 8 hours and 50 minutes of audio. Because this is a recorder first, it has advanced file organization features. Up to 200 files can be stored in each of 5 folders. Each file can have up to 16 index marks.
The media playback feature plays WMA and MP3 files. A built in equalizer and WOW XT sound enhancement let you customize your listening experience. Transfer files by plugging the recorder into a USB port.
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Invaluable purchase
- Pros: Excellent design, light-weight, interfaces easily and without middle-man software, small size, superb sound quality, features (such as noise filtering) which actually work and aren't simply marketing embellishments.
- Cons: A bit heavy on the battery consumption (although given my usage, understandable. i.e. experience may vary).
- Other Thoughts: I searched all over for optimized quality vs. price and definitely made the right choice. To the buyer: I would suggest taking some time to explore the different recording and playback options along with reading through the manual as even the smallest alterations in recording settings can make an enormous difference (see: Dict vs. Lect recording types).
Great device
- Pros: Makes great quality recordings of speaker phone conversations by just placing it on the desk , far superior to tape. Easy to download to computer , usb ,and burn audio CD with CD burning software. Good battery life, about 8 hrs. on AAA.Easy to operate .Misses nothing.
- Cons: None really.
- Other Thoughts: I'm waiting for a deal so I can get some more!CD burning software not included,I used my own, but windows media player should do the job although I didn't use it.I find whatever length of recording on recorder yields the same on Cd, 80 Min.being the max for me.USB 2 transfers that size file in seconds .Just stopping it and starting will create a new file so you can control the lengths of files that way.
| Model | WS-311M |
| Recording Format | WMA |
| Recording Media | 512MB |
| PC Interface | USB |
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Great Recorder
- Pros: Records great in conf. or dict. setting. Transfers easily to computer as WMA. but I convert to wav. or mp3 and pop it into itunes and onto my ipod.
Good Battery life.
- Cons: None so far
btmerk86
- Pros: ST XQ is the highest level of recording on this device and is of an excellent audio quality. When WS-311M device is empty of files (excluding device software; 578 KB) it can record 8hr 52min 47secs of ST XQ, or store 511MB of files (578KB of 512MB is used for device software). The physical size of the device is slightly smaller than and about the same weight as a flip-phone cell phone. The device doubles as a flash drive for storing data files and allows for file transfer from computer to device and vice versa. Data and Audio storage can occur at the same time as long as the total is less than 511 MB. Locking audio files is a nice feature to prevent accidental erasing of audio. Locking is done manually & optionally after recording is stopped/complete. Once the audio file is locked it says locked until you unlock it or if you load it on a computer is it then vulnerable to deletion. I like downloading all audio files to my computer for later listening, made possible by a USB port.
- Cons: The only con that I have is that the device goes quickly through batteries. I typically use rechargeable batteries and need a new one every 6-7.5 hours of recording. I haven't really tried to push the limit any further with my batteries, but 6-7 hours seems to work before battery swapping/replacement. Another thought is that I only record in ST XQ. I do not know if the battery last longer on other recording settings, but you might try it out it could help your battery life, but then again it could just be the device and what power the device normally consumes.
- Other Thoughts: I mainly use this device to record college lectures. Within reason, I can pick up just about every sound that is made when this device is recording. I might suggest that if you download files to your computer you might want to convert these to mp3 files to reduce the overall file size or if you have a large internal/external hard drive that could work too. I purchased an external hard drive to help store the 11GB of audio or (~183hrs or~7.6days straight audio) that I have acquired over the past 8 months of college lectures, etc. I think that this device is well worth the purchase. I also would suggest purchasing at least 2 better yet 4 rechargeable AAA batteries and a battery recharger. It will save you lots of money in the long run. I have recharged my batteries countless times and have been using the same 4 batteries ever since I purchase this 8 months ago in spring 2008. It was a minimal price compared to the continual purchase of non-rechargeable batteries.
Amazing little guy
- Pros: Everything. This thing works great, has so many recording options, and the best part is the removable USB connector.
- Cons: Needs an lcd screen...? The only thing is moving it about causes lots of background noise, but a mic would fix that.
- Other Thoughts: I use it for class in 300 seating rooms, 50 seating rooms, and 20 seating rooms, it sounds great on all of it. I don't know how how to get the background noise canceled out, but not a big deal. Great product.
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OLYMPUS |
| Model |
WS-311M |
| Features |
| Features |
Built-in stereo microphone
Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) records only when sound is sensed
The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises
Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file
Lock files to avoid accidentally erasing important information
WMA & MP3 Music Player
Noise Cancel feature cuts out unwanted background noise
Voice Filter enhances the human voice by cutting low and high frequency noises during playback
Slow and fast playback speed variations
Repeat and Random playback
WOW XT technology provides rich bass and three-dimensional stereo sound
Customize the sound with a built-in equalizer |
| SPEC |
| Recording Format |
WMA |
| Recording Media |
512MB |
| Recording Time |
Stereo XQ Mode: 8 hours, 50 minutes
Stereo HQ Mode: 17 hours, 40 minutes
Stereo SP Mode: 35 hours, 25 minutes
HQ Mode: 35 hours, 25 minutes
SP Mode: 69 hours, 40 minutes
LP Mode: 138 hours, 30 minutes |
| PC Interface |
USB |
| Speaker |
Built-in 18mm round dynamic speaker |
| Battery |
1x AAA-size battery |
| Battery Life |
Approx. 21 hours (using alkaline dry cell battery) |
| Specifications |
Input Level: -70 dBv
LCD
LED
Folders Messages: 5/200 per folder
LP Mode
Voice Activation: Available via menu setting
Practical Maximum Output: 70 mW
Microphone Jack
Earphone Jack
Sampling Frequency
Stereo XQ Mode: 44.1kHz
Stereo HQ Mode: 44.1kHz
Stereo SP Mode: 44.1kHz
HQ Mode:44.1kHz
SP Mode: 22.0kHz
LP Mode: 8.0kHz
Overall Frequency Response
Stereo XQ Mode: 50-19,000Hz
Stereo HQ Mode: 50-15,000 Hz
Stereo SP Mode: 50-9,000Hz
HQ Mode:50-13,000Hz
SP Mode: 100-7,000Hz
LP Mode: 100-3,000Hz |
| Physical Spec |
| Dimensions |
3.7" x 1.5" x 0.4" (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight |
1.7 oz. (including battery) |
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Reviewed By: Jovian on 2/22/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
