Olympus

• Up to 24bit/96kHz sampling rate & PCM recording
• High-quality built-in microphones
• Elegant, compact metal design
• WAV/WMA/MP3 recording formats
• Large, backlit display (1.8 inches)
• Long battery life
• 2GB internal memory
• SD / SDHC card slot
• Built-in stereo speaker
• Optional infrared remote control

Make high-end audio recordings no matter the time and place. Be it at a concert, a breaking news story, or out in nature, the LS is the perfect accompaniment. With Linear PCM recording capabilities and sampling rates of up to 24bit/96kHz, this clever pocket-sized device captures audio in ultimate quality.

• Classification
• Product ClassLinear PCM Recorder
• Mobile / Stationarymobile and stationary

• Storage Media
• Internal / Removable MediaInternal + Removable
• External Memory (Slot)SD / SDHC card (512 MB - 32 GB)
• SD / SDHC SlotYes
• microSD / microSDHC cardNo
• Internal memory2GB

• USB functionality
• USB HIDYes
• USB Audio classYes
• USB SpeedUSB 2.0 High Speed
• USB Storage classYes

• 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 / 24bit0h 55min
• 96kHz / 16bit1h 25min
• 88.2kHz / 24bit1h
• 88.2kHz / 16bit1h 35min
• 48kHz / 24bit1h 55min
• 48kHz / 16bit2h 55min
• 44.1kHz / 24bit2h 5min
• 44.1kHz / 16bit3h 10min
• 44.1kHz mono6h 20min
• 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 lets you record directly in a choice of MP3 modes for different recording times:
• 320 kbps14h 10min
• 256 kbps17h 45min
• 128 kbps35h 35min
• Mono (MP3)71h 10min
• 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 supports the versatile WMA format, which offers the following recording times:
• 160 kbps27h 50min
• 128 kbps34h 45min
• 64 kbps69h 35min
• WMA (Mono)139h 10min
• 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 Mono (PCM)20 - 21.000Hz
• 320 kbps (MP3)50 - 20.000Hz
• 256 kbps (MP3)50 - 20.000Hz
• 128 kbps (MP3)50 - 17.000Hz
• Mono (MP3)50 - 13,000 Hz
• 160 kbps (WMA)50 - 19.000Hz
• 128 kbps (WMA)50 - 19.000Hz
• 64 kbps (WMA)50 - 15.000Hz
• Mono (WMA)50 - 13.000Hz
• Frequency response70 - 20.000Hz
• Internal microphones60 - 20.000Hz
• Note: The frequency can't exceed the upper limit of the chosen recording mode.

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

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

• Data organisation
• File moveYes
• Folder Audibleno audible support
• Folder Music128
• Folder Podcastsno podcast support
• No. of folders for Voice5
• Time/date infoYes
• Files per folder200
• File divideYes (only PCM mode)
• File Copy (Folder to Folder)Yes
• File Copy (internal memory - external memory)Yes

• 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 (optional)
• Voice feedback / guidanceNo

• Software
• corresponding Audio software (type)Audio Management Software
• Corresponding Audio software (name)Sonority

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

• Interfaces Output
• Max. working output200 mW + 200 mW (8 O 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 8? or more

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

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

• 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
• Hand Strap
• Instruction Manual
• KP-22 USB cable
• Sonority
• WS-5 Windscreen