The Olympus LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM recorder is equipped with a pair of internal 90-degree directional stereo condenser microphones, allowing musicians to write music, create demos, rehearse, and capture live shows. The voice recorder also has a 2.0-inch backlight LCD display that shows the phase difference between the right and left external microphone. You can save all files on a built-in 4GB of storage space, which is expandable via a memory card slot. The Olympus LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM recorder will be launched in February 2012 for $399 a pop. [Olympus]
The Olympus DR-2300 digital audio recorder is designed for busy professionals in legal and medical practices, authors and in other office environments. With four designated programmable buttons on the front, as well as the one on the back, the device can be fully customized, enabling complete systems integration. To provide the most secure and efficient dictation workflow, the DR-2300 also has a barcode scanner (available separately), which enables automatic allocation of voice files to client, case or patient records. The Olympus DR-2300 digital audio recorder retails for $399. [Product Page]
Olympus has unveiled a couple of new linear PCM voice recorders in Japan, the LS-7 and DS-800. The Olympus LS-7 comes equipped with a 24bit/96kHz Linear PCM (WAV) recording mode and the Olympus DVM technology, allowing you to fine tune your recording direction. The LS-7 supports WMA and MP3 files and provides a 4GB of internal memory, which is expandable via a microSD/SDHC card slot. The Olympus DS-800 has a 16bit/48kHz Linear PCM (WAV) recording mode, a microSD/SDHC slot, a 4GB of internal memory and supports WMA or MP3 files. Both Olympus LS-7 and DS-800 linear PCM voice recorders will be launched next month for 24,800 Yen and 22,800 Yen, respectively. Read more
Amazon has started selling the Olympus TP-7 telephone recording device that makes phone recording easy and even picks up both sides of the conversation. You just need to plug the TP-7 jack into the “MIC” jack of your recorder, and put the earphone side into your ear. When in use, the TP-7 will capture both sides of the conversation. The Olympus TP-7 is perfect for use with both land lines and cell phones. If you are interested, you can purchase the Olympus TP-7 for only $10.49. [Amazon]
The Olympus DP-20 digital voice recorder is specially designed for people above 60 years old. The gadget features a full-sized speaker for clear audio playback, three big buttons for the basic functions, an easy-to-read display and extra long battery life. The Olympus DP-20 adopts the company’s new Calendar Search system, which makes finding sound files just as intuitive as with analogue tape. What’s more, the DP-20 is also much smaller and lighter than an analogue voice recorder. You can purchase the DP-20 for €39,90 ($50). [Olympus]
If you are searching for a new portable voice recorder this week, then check out the Voice Trek DM-4 from Olympus. The gadget features a 2.2-inch color LCD screen with a QVGA resolution (320 x 240), an integrated “text to speech” function and an 8GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD / SDHC cards). The Voice Trek DM-4 can record sound in Linear PCM mode, (48 kHz/ 16bit) MP3 mode (44.1 kHz/ 320kbps) and WMA mode. Its Lithium ion battery provides enough juice for up to 12-hour in Linear PCM mode. Measuring 45mm x 113mm x 15mm and weighing 98grams, this portable voice recorder is priced at 30,000 Yen or approx. $327. [Olympus]
Olympus has finally rolled out the Stylus Tough 6020 rugged compact camera for the mass market. Available in black, blue, green, and pink, the digicam comes jam packed with a 14-megapixels CCD sensor with a 5X optical zoom lens (equivalent to 28mm – 140mm with f3.9-5.9), a 2.7-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels and a sensor-shift image stabilization. This compact digital camera is waterproof up to 16 feet, shockproof from 5 feet, freezeproof to 14F and dustproof. What makes the Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 more interesting is that it can record video at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with sound using the MPEG-4 codec. There is also a “Tap Control” that allows you to operate certain camera functions by tapping the top and side of the camera. It has a 1GB onboard memory (632MB usable), which is upgradable via an SD/SDHC card slot. Additional specs include an HDMI output, a USB port, and a LI-50B lithium-ion battery (240 shots per charge). The new Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 retails for $299 a pop. [About Digital Cameras via Best Digital Camera]
Olympus today unveiled the SP-800UZ super zoom camera at the Photo & Imaging 2010 in Seoul, Korea. The camera features a 14-megapixels sensor with a superb 30x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch 16:9 wide LCD screen and a 2GB built-in memory. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [AVING]
Olympus will release their latest voice recorder in Japan later this month. Known as the V-82 Voice-Treck, this affordable voice recorder provides an 8GB of internal flash memory, which is enough to store up to 13-hour worth of PCM (16bit/44.1kHz) WAV files. The gadget also supports a VCVA mode, where anyone’s voice will automatically launch the recording mode. The V-82 Voice-Treck retails for 15000 Yen (). [Olympus via Impress]
Olympus has unveiled their latest prosumer camera with mega zoom. Known as the Olympus SP-800UZ, the digicam aims to bring dSLR performance in a consumer level digital camera, where this 14-megapixel shooter features a superb 30x wide optical zoom with a 28-840mm focal length. Using this camera, you can also record HD videos. The SP-800UZ has a 2GB of internal memory, a 3-inch LCD display, a built-in Dual Image Stabilization and a high-speed shooting at up to 10fps. Available in Titanium Silver, the Olympus SP-800UZ will be released in March 2010 for £369.99 ($590). Read more
