Olympus

• Up to 24bit/96kHz sampling rate & PCM recording
• High-quality built-in microphones
• Elegant, compact metal design
• PCM/WAV/WMA/MP3 recording & playback
• USB Audio Class
• Index Marks
• Auto recording
• Large, backlit display (1.8 inches)
• Long battery life
• SD / SDHC card slot
• Built-in stereo speaker
• Steinberg Cubase 4 LE software
• Cubase 4 LE and LS series Trainings video in 6 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian)
• package includes remote control (incl. battery) and receiver for remote-in socket of LS series
• new case for device and accessories
• Improvement of frequency response
• Improvement of the clock accuracy

The Olympus LS-11 Linear PCM Recorder delivers an unbeatable combination of high-tech audio quality, portability and creative flexibility. This ensures that crisp and rich audio recordings can be captured anywhere from the office to the street, or from the dance floor to the lush soundscapes of the natural world. The Olympus LS-11 takes the award-winning style and substance of its predecessor, the LS-10, to the next level. Convenience has been improved another notch, with the ability to capture each superior audio file at the touch of a button. Designed to complement mobile modern lifestyles, the LS-11 fits comfortably in the palm of the hand for maximum freedom and flexibility. Ideal for musicians, journalists, podcasters, and anybody needing high quality audio recording and playback capability on the fly, this pocket-sized studio captures it all in superb 24bit/96kHz quality. A new editing feature even allows files to be edited in the device, while Auto Recording makes sure no important sound is lost by switching on automatically once a certain audio level has been reached. In addition to extra long battery life, the LS-11 boasts a whopping 8GB of internal memory plus an SD card slot to extend storage options.

• Classification
• Product ClassLinear PCM Recorder
• Mobile / Stationarymobile

• Storage Media
• Internal / Removable MediaInternal + Removable
• External MemorySD / SDHC card (512 MB - 32 GB)
• SD / SDHC cardYes
• microSD / microSDHC cardNo
• Internal memory8GB

• USB functionality
• USB Audio ClassYes
• USB storage classYes
• USB SpeedUSB 2.0 High Speed

• Display
• Display BacklitYes
• Display colourWhite
• Display TypeFull Dot Matrix Display
• Display Size30.1 x 35.4mm / 1.83'

• Device operation
• Programmable button0
• Main SwitchPush
• HOLD switchYes
• Power switchYes

• Recording Modes
• Recording formatWAV / WMA / MP3, PCM
• PCM (WAV) formatThis high-quality, non-compressed recording format gives you better-than-CD sounds. Choose from the following modes to get the best combination of quality and recording time:
• 96kHz / 24bit3h 50min
• 96kHz / 16bit5h 50min
• 88.2kHz / 24bit4h 10min
• 88.2kHz / 16bit6h 20min
• 48kHz / 24bit7h 45min
• 48kHz / 16bit11h 45min
• 44.1kHz / 24bit8h 30min
• 44.1kHz / 16bit12h 45min
• Mono25h 40min
• PCM+Recording time is expandable with optional SD / SDHC card (e.g. more than 12 h with 8 GB card, 44 kHz 16 bit).
• MP3 formatThe ever-popular MP3 format is great for distributing music online - and the LS-11 lets you record directly in a choice of MP3 modes for different recording times:
• 320 kbps56h 50min
• 256 kbps71h 05min
• 128 kbps142h
• Mono284h
• MP3+Recording time is expandable with optional SD / SDHC card (e.g. more than 139 h with 8 GB card, 128 kbps).
• WMA formatNeed to record for even longer? The LS-11 supports the versatile WMA format, which offers the following recording times:
• 160 kbps111h
• 128 kbps139h 45min
• 64 kbps278h
• Mono556h
• WMA+Recording time is expandable with optional SD / SDHC card (e.g. more than 272 h with 8 GB card, 64 kbps).
• Recording times shown above are approximate values for reference. Maximum recording capacity per each file is limited of approx. 4 GB due to file system restrictions. For WMA format the maximum recording time is approx. 26 hours 40 minutes. Available recording time for SD/SDHC memory cards refer to the Olympus official web site (http://www.olympus-europa.com).

• Playback Modes
• Playback formatWAV / WMA / MP3, PCM

• Frequency response
• 96kHz (PCM)20 - 44.000Hz
• 88.1kHz (PCM)20 - 42,000Hz
• 48kHz (PCM)20 - 23.000Hz
• 44.1kHz (PCM)20 - 21.000Hz
• 44.1kHz mono20 Hz - 21 kHz
• 320 kbps (MP3)50 - 20.000Hz
• 256 kbps (MP3)50 - 20.000Hz
• 128 kbps (MP3)50 - 17.000Hz
• Mono50 Hz - 13 kHz
• 160 kbps (WMA)50 - 19.000Hz
• 128 kbps (WMA)50 - 19.000Hz
• 64 kbps (WMA)50 - 15.000Hz
• Mono50 Hz - 13 kHz

• Record function
• IndexUp to 16 per file
• Partial EraseYes (only PCM mode)
• Continuous RecordingYes
• InsertNo
• Erase all filesYes
• Erase single filesYes
• OverwriteNo
• Telephone recordingNo
• Handsfree recording function via optional footswitchNo
• Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file)No
• New buttonNo
• Direct recordingYes
• Timer recordingNo
• Auto recordingYes
• Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM)Yes
• Rec MonitorYes
• Manual Rec level controlYes
• Low Cut-FilterYes

• Playback function
• Voice filterNo
• Noise canceling functionNo
• Alarm playbackNo
• Fast playNo
• EUPHONYYes
• Playback Speed ControlNo
• Repeat playbackYes
• ReverbYes
• Slow PlayNo
• Gapless PlaybackYes

• Data organisation
• Folder Audibleno audible support
• Folder Podcastsno podcast support
• Folder music128
• Files per folder200
• Folder voice5
• File moveYes
• File divideYes (only PCM mode)
• File Copy (Folder to Folder)Yes
• File copy (internal memory - external memory)Yes
• Time/date infoYes

• Workflow function
• Author ID SettingNo
• Pending FileNo
• Priority settingNo
• Worktype ID SettingNo

• Other Features
• Audible supportNo
• Beep signal (system sound)Yes
• Configurable FirmwareNo
• Podcast supportNo
• Remote ControlYes
• Voice feedback / guidanceNo

• Software
• corresponding Audio software (type)Music Production Software
• corresponding Audio software (name)Steinberg Cubase 4 LE

• Interfaces Input
• LINE IN jack input- 6dBv
• PC interfaceUSB Cable
• SD / SDHC interfaceno function
• Microphone sensitivityHigh (- 59dBv) / Low (- 39dBv)
• Microphone jack3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ
• LINE IN jack3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 78 kΩ

• Interfaces Output
• Max. working output200 mW + 200 mW (8 Ω speaker)
• Maximum headphone output3 mW + 3 mW
• Speaker DiameterStereo (two built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker)
• Earphone jack3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 8Ω or more

• Power Supply
• Device standalone recharge function via AC adapterNo
• Device standalone recharge function via USBNo
• Docking station with recharge functionNo
• Power SupplyAA batteries (LR6 or ZR6) or two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
• Alkaline battery lifeRecording: 23h (PCM 44.1kHz / 16bit)
• Playback: 52h
• Ni-MH battery lifeRecording: 22h (PCM 44.1kHz / 16bit)
• Playback: 42h
• External power supplyAC-Adapter 5V / 300 mA

• Dimensions
• Weight165g (incl. battery)
• WxHxD48 x 131.5 x 22.4mm
• Housing materialMetal
• Housing colourSilver

• Languages
• Menu languagesEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian

• Hardware Security
• Device Locky by FingerprintNo
• Device lock by PIN codeNo
• Lock single filesNo

• Operating Systems & Requirements
• WindowsOperating system: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Free USB port)
• MacintoshOperating system: Mac OS 10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5 (Free USB port)

• 2x AA Batteries
• CS-128 Case
• Cubase 4 LE and LS series Trainings video in 6 languages (EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, RU)
• DVD-ROM (Sound Editing Software "CUBASE LE4")
• Handstrap
• Instruction Manual
• KA-334 Audio connection cable
• KP-22 USB cable
• RS-30W Remote Control
• WS-5 Windscreen