Olympus WS-852 Digital Voice Recorder (Silver)
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Olympus WS-852 Digital Voice Recorder (Silver)
Everyday recorder for use in a wide variety of situations.
The WS series established for its clear audio quality and superb operability has been improved. The new WS-852 features a new Intelligent Auto Mode, which is perfect for when there is a distance between the speakers and recorder, such as in large meeting rooms. The recorder optimises the recording level regardless of whether the audio source is near or far, making it possible to record audio that is easy to listen to. Simple Mode has been added to the menu for easy, intuitive controls that are perfect for beginners. The new WS series recorders can be used in a wide range of situations, from students to business users.
High quality recording
With the ease of use found in all WS series recorders, this model achieves a highly realistic stereo feeling thanks to the two low noise, high sensitivity microphones. The new Intelligent Auto Mode provides automatic sensitivity adjustment, and a Low-cut filter removes unnecessary noise from your recordings.
Playback functions
Featuring an array of playback features to accommodate your needs, such the Voice Filter to clarify and enhance voice within recordings.
Usability
The new Simple Mode is perfect for beginners as it displays only necessary information in a large font, and shows only key functions in the menu.
Specifications
Recording formats
| Recording formats | MP3 format |
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Sampling frequency
| 128 kbps | 44.1 kHz |
|---|---|
| 64 kbps mono | 44.1 kHz |
| 8 kbps mono | 11.025 kHz |
Maximum headphone output
| Maximum headphone output | Less than 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2) |
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Recording media
| Internal NAND flash memory | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| microSD card | 2 GB - 32 GB |
Speaker
| Type | Built-in 20 mm diameter round dynamic speaker |
|---|---|
| Maximum working output | 250 mW (8 Ω speaker) |
Jack
| Microphone jack | 3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 2 kΩ |
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| Earphone jack | 3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 8 Ω or more |
Power source
| Standard voltage | 3 V |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2 AAA batteries |
External dimensions / Weight / Operating temperature
| External dimensions | 111.5 mm × 39 mm × 18 mm
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|---|---|
| Weight | 77g
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| Operating temperature | 0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F) |
Frequency response
| When recording from microphone jack | 128 kbps : 40 Hz to 17 kHz 64 kbps mono : 40 Hz to 15 kHz 8 kbps mono : 40 Hz to 3.5 kHz |
|---|---|
| When recording with built-in microphone | 70Hz ~ 17 kHz
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| During playback | 30Hz ~ 20kHz
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Battery life (When recording with built-in microphone)
| 128 kbps | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 41 hours |
|---|---|
| 64 kbps mono | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 48 hours |
| 8 kbps mono | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 110 hours |
Battery life (During speaker playback)
| 128 kbps | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 15 hours |
|---|---|
| 64 kbps mono | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 15 hours |
| 8 kbps mono | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 24 hours |
Battery life (During earphone playback)
| 128 kbps | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 70 hours |
|---|---|
| 64 kbps mono | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 73 hours |
| 8 kbps mono | When using alkaline battery: Approx. 90 hours |
Recording time
| Internal memory (4GB) | 128 kbps: Approx. 65 hrs 64 kbps: Approx. 131 hrs 8 kbps: Approx. 1040 hrs |
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| microSD card (32GB) | 128 kbps: Approx. 530 hrs 64 kbps: Approx. 1060 hrs 8 kbps: Approx. 8480 hrs |
| microSD card (16GB) | 128 kbps: Approx. 264 hrs 64 kbps: Approx. 525 hrs 8 kbps: Approx. 4230 hrs |
| microSD card (8GB) | 128 kbps: Approx. 132 hrs 64 kbps: Approx. 264 hrs 8 kbps: Approx. 2100 hrs |
Maximum recording time per file
| 128 kbps | Approx. 74 hrs 30 min |
|---|---|
| 64 kbps mono | Approx. 149 hrs |
| 8 kbps mono | Approx. 1193 hrs |
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