| Product Summary | | Manufacturer: Olympus | | Mfg Part#: 141970 | | UPC: 00050332162358 | | Buy.com Sku: 208289973 | | Item#: E44X3C | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 4609 | | See more in Digital Audio Recorder | |
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| | | | Product Guides | | | | Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM RecorderStudio-Grade Recording to Go. Combining the advanced technologies derived from Olympus' decades of experience in the recording field, the compact and portable LS-10 bringsyou high-fidelity sound recording that's ideal for everything from live music to the singing of birds. The LS-10: unparalleled sound quality, anytime, anywhere. Features:* 24 bit/ 96 kHz linear PCM recording. Capture It All? -- exactly as you hear it -- with dependable, extra-high-quality digital recording that sounds better than a CD. * Multiple recording formats: WAV, MP3, and WMA. Record and playback in the format of your choice. With three compatible formats, the LS-10 offers more versatility and enables expanded recording capacity. * High-sensitivity microphones and high-quality microphone amplifier circuitry. Built-in high-sensitivity and low-noise stereo microphones capture every detail and nuance. The microphone amplifier circuitry is carefully designed to reduce interference for ultimate sound clarity. * Up to 12 hours of recording capability ? 2 GB built-in memory and SD removable card slot. The 2GB built-inflash memory assures immediate recording, while the SD slot allows for expanded capacity. Long battery life allows you to record up to 12 hours. *Aluminum body and compact design. The durable, easy-to-grip and lightweight, 5.33-ounce body allowsyou to use the recorder with one hand. * Built-in stereo speakers. Despite its compact design, the LS-10 incorporates built-in stereo speakers that allow you to enjoy high-quality sound playback anytime, anywhere. * Versatile and functional. The LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder is ideal for any musician or nature enthusiast looking to record audio in the highest possible quality. The recorder is also great for journalists who need to interview and report news on the spot. Specifications:Recording Format Linear PCM (Pulsed Code Modulation) WAVE MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3) WMA (Windows Media Audio) Recording Media Built-in 2 GB NAND Flash memory SD Card (512 MB to 8 GB) Recording Time Built-in 2 GB memory Linear PCM: Up to 3 hours 10 minutes MP3: Up to 35 hours 35 minutes WMA: Up to 69 hours 35 minutesCard Format SD, SDHC Input Level MIC SENSE HIGH ?59 dBv MIC SENSE LOW 39 dBv LINE IN jack input ?6 dBv PC Interface USB LCD 35 x 29mm LED 1 color (red) Folder Messages 5 folders, 200 messages per folder, plus MUSIC folder Speaker 2 16mm round dynamic speakers, 8 ohms, 200 mW output MIC Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms LINE IN Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms EAR Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Maximum Headphone Output 3 mW per channel at a load of 16 ohms Batteries 2 AA Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH batteries External Power Supply Olympus D-7AC AC Adapter Size 131.5 mm x 48 mm x 22.4 mm (without protrusions) Weight 165 grams (including alkaline batteries) OS Supported Windows: 2000/XP/VISTA Macintosh: Mac OS 10.2 or later CPU and RAM Windows: Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz processor,512 MB RAM Macintosh: Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM Sound Board Windows: Windows DirectX compatible, ASIO compatible sound card recommended for low latency performance Macintosh: Core Audio compatible audio hardware Removable drive DVD-ROM drive required for installation of Steinberg Cubase LE4 software Video Card and Display 1024 x 768 pixels, 256 color or more USB Port One free port Audio Output Earphone output or speakers
| | Features |  | 24 bit/ 96 kHz linear PCM recording. Capture It All -- exactly as you hear it -- with dependable, extra-high-quality digital recording that sounds better than a CD. | | Audio Output Earphone output or speakers | | Batteries 2 AA Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH batteries | | Built-in 2 GB memory provides space for these recording times - Linear PCM - Up to 3 hours 10 minutes; MP3 - Up to 35 hours 35 minutes; WMA - Up to 69 hours 35 minutes / Memory is upgradeable by adding optional SD memory card | | EAR Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms | | External Power Supply Olympus D-7AC AC Adapter optional | | Folder Messages 5 folders, 200 messages per folder, plus MUSIC folder | | High-sensitivity microphones and high-quality microphone amplifier circuitry. Built-in high-sensitivity and low-noise stereo microphones capture every detail and nuance. The microphone amplifier circuitry is carefully designed to reduce | | interference for ultimate sound clarity. | | LINE IN Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms | | Maximum Headphone Output 3 mW per channel at a load of 16 ohms | | MIC Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms | | Multiple recording formats - WAV, MP3, and WMA. Record and playback in the format of your choice. With three compatible formats, the LS-10 offers more versatility and enables expanded recording capacity. | | Recording Media - Built-in 2 GB NAND Flash memory / SD Card Clot accepts optional SD memory (512 MB to 8 GB) | | Removable drive DVD-ROM drive required for installation of included Steinberg Cubase LE4 software for PC | | Speaker 2 16mm round dynamic speakers, 8 ohms, and 200 mW output | | Supports Windows - 2000/XP/VISTA / Macintosh - Mac OS 10.2 or later | | USB Port One free port | | Video Card and Display 1024 x 768 pixels, 256 colors or more |
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| Customer Reviews |  | | Value |  4.5 | | Performance |  5 | | Ease of Use | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Great quality but expensive Saturday, March 07, 2009
A Customer from Fremont, CA
Pros: The obvious: 24/96 PCM recording, uses AA batteries, has reasonably good quality built-in stereo speakers, line-in and headphone out. Takes external SDHC cards (upto 32GB I believe).
Subjective: Build quality is very good (outer case). The analog part (stereo mics and amplification) is excellent - you can get better than CD quality recordings in a good environment, even with the built-in mics. User interface is simple and has specific buttons for each action (a great relief from Apple-like UIs or use of menus for everything); so, it is also fast and you don't need to read through the manual first. Rec. level is via a dial-in knob, mic sense and low cut can be selected via switches. Uses AA batteries - no need to spend $$ to buy replacement/backup batteries. Battery life is good - I've barely used it figure out how long it lasts though; good enough that a pair of batteries last through a few hours of recording.
DAC and analog section for playback are also excellent - so doubles up as an MP3 player. I could hear recording hum (on an pair of Sony MDR-NC40 headphones) on Eric Clapton - Unplugged version at the beginning of Layla. The UI (as expected) is simple: cannot list songs without stopping the current song. Also, all music has to be in one of the 5 folders that it expects to see in (but, there is no initial indexing done like some other MP3 players - a relief). If you already have music on an SD card, you'll have to first insert the card on the recorder to let it create its folders (automatic), then move all your music to one of its pre-created folders and insert back to the recorder to playback. Again, the volume control is an old-fashioned knob - a big relief from soft buttons and wheels.
No Windows drivers needed: plug in to the USB port and it shows up as a drive; a big relief again compared to MP3 players.
Nits: the SD card goes face-down (counter-intuitive) and a bit hard to insert and remove. The device must be powered on to detect SD card insertion.
Cons: Expensive. AC adapter not included. No ability to charge rechargeable batteries directly on the device (not a biggie). Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 Amazing little device Tuesday, February 24, 2009
A Customer from Seattle 02/2009
This compact recorder/player has exceeded all my expectations. It has functionality beyond our everyday needs and we are using it to listen to audio books, record and listen to live music, record voice memos, play audio files from a variety of sources, etc.... While clearly not for everyone due to its relatively high cost (buy.com had the best price), when you consider the quality of the recordings and the robust storage capacity of this amazing little device I would not hesitate to give it my unqualified stamp of approval. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 excellent product + bestprice Monday, January 26, 2009
wolfgang from boca raton FL
phantastic product and phantastic price - -would recommend it for every audio freak - for me as a filmproducer it replaces for special occasions sometimes even the wireless mic systems... Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 excellent product + bestprice Monday, January 26, 2009
wolfgang from boca raton FL
phantastic product and phantastic price - -would recommend it for every audio freak - for me as a filmproducer it replaces for special occasions sometimes even the wireless mic systems... Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Great recorder Monday, January 19, 2009
John from Panama City, Florida
I am a violist in college and I use this to record lessons, lectures, practice, and to make audition CDs. The quality of the built in mics is surprisingly high. You would have to spend about 250$ to get a better quality mic and even then you could plug into this device. Recording quality and expandable SD slot ensures that this will be useful for years. Reverb options are limited and device is a little heavy with batteries but those are small gripes. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Great unit, best bang for the buck Tuesday, August 12, 2008
A Customer from Kingwood, TX
I have several other MP3 encoders, 2 track, 4 track, 18 track, etc portable digital recorders. I wanted something for 2 purposes:
1) Recording business meetings easily with good internal mics and preamps.
2) Recording live bands directly via line in or via mics.
This unit works well for both. The literature didn't explain well my only concern, and that was about the auto record level. The unit have a mic sensitivity switch hi/low, that Hi is great for speaking and low is great for a live band setting. In either position, you can use the manual record volume (with or without limiter), or the auto record level (really compresses music, best for voice).
The build in speakers of course are not great, but good enough for assuring you're getting what you want. The record level monitor works well for my needs.
I made the right choice with this unit! Was this review helpful?
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