It's the ideal solution for any office that relies on accurate, small-scale dictation and transcription, as well as individuals who need professional-level recording capabilities at the push of a button.
The Olympus DS-2500 digital voice recorder packs many popular features of Olympus' professional dictation systems into an accessible, easy-to-use recorder.
BENEFITS AND FEATURES:
- VARIABLE CONTROL: Voice Actuator recording mode records only when sound is detected ensuring you're only recording what is needed.
- VARIABLE RECORDING MODES: Capture superior audio files under any conditions
- MEDIA: 2 GB SD card, expandable to 32 GB
- PUSH BUTTON CONTROL: Intuitive, ergonomic push-button controls
- LCD SCREEN: Backlit LCD screen for consistent viewing, even in bright conditions
- PC LINK: Directly connect to a PC for fast file transfers with convenient PC Link capability
- DSS FORMAT RECORDING: Save files in high-compression DSS format using the included DSS Player software
- EASY FILE MANAGEMENT: Manage audio files in up to 5 customizable folders
- ERASE BUTTON: Use the easily accessible "Erase" button to quickly erase single files or entire folders
- CONFERENCE AND DICTATION SETTINGS: Switch between "Conference" and "Dictation" settings
- 2 RECORDING MODES: Choose between SP and QP recording modes
- NEW BUTTON: Finish one dictation and begin the next with a push of the "new" button
- INDEX MARKS: Place index marks at specific points in passages for quick retrieval
- VOICE RECOGNITION: Compatible with voice recognition software
- PORTABLE: Compact and lightweight design for easy portability
- RECORDING TIME: Up to 303 hours of recording time
- BATTERY LIFE: Up to 37 hours of battery life
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Recording Format: DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)
- Recording Media: SD-card: 512MB to 32GB
- Recording Time:
QP mode: 148 hours
SP mode: 303 hours
- PC Interface: USB
- LCD: Large LCD screen with backlight
- LED: Yes
- Folders/Messages: 5 folders/200 messages per folder
- Sampling Frequency
QP: 16 kHz/28 kbps
SP: 12 kHz/13.7 kbps
- Overall Frequency Response:
QP: 200 - 7,000 Hz
SP: 200 - 5,000 Hz
- LP Mode: Yes
- Voice Activation: Yes
- Demographic Data Input: Yes
- Practical Maximum Output: 250 mW
- Write Protection: Yes
- Speaker: Built-in 23mm round dynamic speaker
- Microphone Jack: 3.5mm mini-jack
- Earphone Jack: 3.5mm mini-jack
- Batteries: Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries or two AAA alkaline batteries
- External Power Supply: No
- Battery Life:
Recording: (rechargeable batteries):
QP mode: Approximately 30 hours
SP mode: Approximately 37 hours
- Playback (All modes): Approximately 35 hours
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
- OS Supported:
Microsoft Windows XP: Professional / Home Edition SP3 x86 and Professional / Home Edition SP2 x64
Microsoft Windows Vista: Ultimate / Enterprise / Business / Home Premium / Home Basic SP2 (both x86/64)
Microsoft Windows 7: Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home Premium (both x86/64); Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home Premium SP1 (both x86/64)
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.7
- CPU:
Windows: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7: 1 GHz or higher
Macintosh: PowerPC G3 500 MHz or more, or Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or more
- RAM:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP: 256 MB or more
Microsoft Windows Vista:
1 GB or more
Microsoft Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit) / 2 GB or more (64 bit)
Macintosh: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)
- Video Card and Display:
Windows: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)
Macintosh: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors or more
- Removable Drive: CD or DVD drive
- USB Port: At least one free USB port
- Requires 2 AAA batteries (included)
- NOTE: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Size (without protrusions): 4.47 in. x 1.97 in. x 0.67 in. (113.5 x 50.0 x 17 mm)
Weight
The Olympus DS-2500 digital voice recorder packs many popular features of Olympus' professional dictation systems into an accessible, easy-to-use recorder.
BENEFITS AND FEATURES:
- VARIABLE CONTROL: Voice Actuator recording mode records only when sound is detected ensuring you're only recording what is needed.
- VARIABLE RECORDING MODES: Capture superior audio files under any conditions
- MEDIA: 2 GB SD card, expandable to 32 GB
- PUSH BUTTON CONTROL: Intuitive, ergonomic push-button controls
- LCD SCREEN: Backlit LCD screen for consistent viewing, even in bright conditions
- PC LINK: Directly connect to a PC for fast file transfers with convenient PC Link capability
- DSS FORMAT RECORDING: Save files in high-compression DSS format using the included DSS Player software
- EASY FILE MANAGEMENT: Manage audio files in up to 5 customizable folders
- ERASE BUTTON: Use the easily accessible "Erase" button to quickly erase single files or entire folders
- CONFERENCE AND DICTATION SETTINGS: Switch between "Conference" and "Dictation" settings
- 2 RECORDING MODES: Choose between SP and QP recording modes
- NEW BUTTON: Finish one dictation and begin the next with a push of the "new" button
- INDEX MARKS: Place index marks at specific points in passages for quick retrieval
- VOICE RECOGNITION: Compatible with voice recognition software
- PORTABLE: Compact and lightweight design for easy portability
- RECORDING TIME: Up to 303 hours of recording time
- BATTERY LIFE: Up to 37 hours of battery life
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Recording Format: DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)
- Recording Media: SD-card: 512MB to 32GB
- Recording Time:
QP mode: 148 hours
SP mode: 303 hours
- PC Interface: USB
- LCD: Large LCD screen with backlight
- LED: Yes
- Folders/Messages: 5 folders/200 messages per folder
- Sampling Frequency
QP: 16 kHz/28 kbps
SP: 12 kHz/13.7 kbps
- Overall Frequency Response:
QP: 200 - 7,000 Hz
SP: 200 - 5,000 Hz
- LP Mode: Yes
- Voice Activation: Yes
- Demographic Data Input: Yes
- Practical Maximum Output: 250 mW
- Write Protection: Yes
- Speaker: Built-in 23mm round dynamic speaker
- Microphone Jack: 3.5mm mini-jack
- Earphone Jack: 3.5mm mini-jack
- Batteries: Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries or two AAA alkaline batteries
- External Power Supply: No
- Battery Life:
Recording: (rechargeable batteries):
QP mode: Approximately 30 hours
SP mode: Approximately 37 hours
- Playback (All modes): Approximately 35 hours
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
- OS Supported:
Microsoft Windows XP: Professional / Home Edition SP3 x86 and Professional / Home Edition SP2 x64
Microsoft Windows Vista: Ultimate / Enterprise / Business / Home Premium / Home Basic SP2 (both x86/64)
Microsoft Windows 7: Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home Premium (both x86/64); Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home Premium SP1 (both x86/64)
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.7
- CPU:
Windows: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7: 1 GHz or higher
Macintosh: PowerPC G3 500 MHz or more, or Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or more
- RAM:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP: 256 MB or more
Microsoft Windows Vista:
1 GB or more
Microsoft Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit) / 2 GB or more (64 bit)
Macintosh: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)
- Video Card and Display:
Windows: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)
Macintosh: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors or more
- Removable Drive: CD or DVD drive
- USB Port: At least one free USB port
- Requires 2 AAA batteries (included)
- NOTE: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Size (without protrusions): 4.47 in. x 1.97 in. x 0.67 in. (113.5 x 50.0 x 17 mm)
Weight