If it's convenience youre after and won't accept any compromises in the sound quality of your voice notes, then the Olympus DS-2 is perfect for you. Ultra-high-quality stereo recording plus noise cancellation ensure unparalleled audio playback.
A range of digital features make file management a breeze - right across the five folders, each holding up to 199 recordings. Plus the USB docking station (included) helps you make the most of this, Storage Class and Audio Class compliant, digital voice recorder when connected to a computer.
- High quality stereo recording (in SHQ/SSP)
- Recording time 1 hr. 5 min. in Stereo High Quality (SHQ)
- Up to 22 hr. 20 min. in LP mode
- 5 folders, 199 messages per folder for file management
- Noise cancelling feature for clear voice quality
- Fast data transfer via USB docking station
- USB storage class
| Model | DS-2 |
| Recording format: | DSS (Digital Speech Standard) WMA (Windows Media Audio). |
| Recording medium: | Internal memory: 64 MB. |
| Recording times: | STEREO HQ mode: 1 hour 5 minutes STEREO SP mode: 2 hours 10 minutes HQ mode: 4 hours 20 minutes SP mode: 10 hours 25 minutes LP mode: 22 hours 20 minutes. |
| PC interface: | USB cable and docking station |
| Sampling frequency: | STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz STEREO SP mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.1 kHz SP mode: 12 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz. |
| Overall frequency response: | STEREO HQ mode: 100 to 17,000 Hz STEREO SP mode: 100 to 8,000 Hz HQ mode: 100 to 7,000 Hz SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz LP mode: 200 to 3,000 Hz. |
| Specified input level: | –70 dBv. |
| Speaker: | Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker. |
| Microphone jack: | ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance. 2 kΩ or more. |
| Earphone jack: | ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more. |
| Maximum working output (3 V DC): | 200 mW or more (8 Ω speaker). |
| Power supply: | Rated voltage: 3 V. Two AAA batteries (LR03 or R03) or two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. |
| Alkaline battery life: | Recording: Approx.15 hours (Stereo) Approx.18 hours (Monaural) Playback: Approx. 10 hours (Stereo) Approx. 11 hours (Monaural) (based on Olympus’ standard testing procedure). |
Ni-MH rechargeable (BR-401) battery life: | Recording: Approx.12 hours (Stereo) Approx.14 hours (Monaural) Playback: Approx. 8 hours (Stereo) Approx. 9 hours (Monaural) (based on Olympus’ standard testing procedure). |
| External dimensions: | 122.5 x 37.5 x 17.5 mm (without protrusions). |
| Weight: | 80 g (including alkaline batteries). |
Minimum PC requirements: DSS Player Software | Windows IBM PC/AT compatible PC. Operating System: Windows ME/ 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Home Edition. CPU: Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or higher. (If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in the range of 500 MHz or more.) RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended). Hard disk space: 50 MB or more. Drive: 2 x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive. Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card. Display: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colours or more. Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later. One free USB port, earphone output or speakers.
Macintosh Power Mac G3 233 MHz class processor or faster. iMac/ iBook/ eMac/ Power Mac G3, G4,G5/ PowerBook (The computer must support standard USB port). (If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in the range of 500 MHz or more.) Operating System: Mac OS 10.1 - 10.3. RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended). Hard disk space: 50 MB or more. Drive: 2 x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive. Display: 800 x 600 pixel or more, 256 colours or more. One free USB port; earphone output or speakers.
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| Languages available: | English/German/French/Spanish/Italien. |
| Delivery content: | DS-2, docking station, USB cable, DSS Player Software, earphones, batteries and carrying case. |
* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Battery life varies greatly according to type of batteries used and the conditions of use.