They are used to skip forward or backward in recordings to pre-selected points. Up to 16 Index marks can be added to a single file. How is the recorder turned off? How are files erased from the WSs? Individual files can be erased or the entire contents of a folder can be erased. When a file is erased, sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. Erased files cannot be restored. Locked files cannot be erased. I want to clear my recorder of all of the loaded files.
How do I format the WSs? Formatting using the computer may corrupt system files needed to run the recorder, so computer formatting is not recommended. Individual files can be deleted using the computer without negative effects. When the recorder is formatted, all files — including locked files — will be deleted. All function settings will return to the factory defaults except the date and time settings.
While recording a file the battery ran out. Now I can't play or find the file. If the battery runs out during the recording of a file, the currently recorded file will be lost because the file header will be unable to close. It is crucial to change the battery once the battery indicator on the LCD shows only one hash mark of power remaining.
Removing the battery while the recorder is in use may also corrupt a file. How long does the battery last? The power consumption of the AAA battery varies with the quality mode used. Alkaline Stereo XQ mode: Approx. An AC adapter is not available for the WSs. How can the blind and visually impaired set the time and date in the WSs? The WSs has built-in audio cues that can help blind or visually impaired users set the time and date. When the baseline value for any variable is reached from either direction, the audio cue for that value becomes a chirp.
Once a baseline value has been identified, setting the time and date becomes a simple matter of counting beeps. The baseline values for hour , minute , month , day , and year are, respectively, 12 AM, 00, 1M, 1D, and Y. Your article gave me just what I needed make a decision. I was going to get it off buy. Turnbull I had already made public my wish for a recorder about the size of an iPod shuffle.
Each microphone features eight feet of cable. The total length of 16 feet is suitable for conference recording in large rooms. Low noise and high-quality omni-directional microphones.
Two foldable mini tripod TR1 stands are included. The plug-in power system means you don't have to worry about extra microphone batteries. The kit and all components fit into the carrying case for easy portability and secure handling. Click here for a detailed description of this item. WSS vs. DS-2 Thanks, Giles. I also noticed the handling noise issue, but was able to work around it; were you using the recorder in high-sensitivity mode?
Thanks for the review I need to buy and use a recorder for interviews, but have no time to shop and test. Olympus Review - Thanks Prior to returning to school this fall, I was reviewing the various models of digital recorders. Your review confirmed that the Olympus WSS was the recorder of choice. Thanks for the info. This unit is incredible and I intend to use it to capture hi quality sound effects for film making in addition to school usage. If anyone is interested now is the time to act. Thanks again for the review you posted.
Thanks for the review, the Olympus ws is perfect for my needs. Kai May 6, AM. Nice review and I ended up buying the wss which is almost too small. I use a cheap dynamic microphone ohm impedance vs the ohm input impedance of the olympus recorder and the signal strength is fine on 'hi' mode for radio reporter interviews. The external microphone makes a huge difference to the quality, and reduces handling noise. Shipping date: September I use a Mac also and am a huge fan. By default.
WMA files can not be played on a Mac, however there are a couple of free plugins that will let you play your. WMA audio on your Mac.
One is from Microsoft itself and is Windows Media Player, the other is Flip4Mac — both can be downloaded free from the Microsoft for Mac website — www. The Olympus WSS comes with 6 different recording modes ranging from L ong P lay LP which will give you a huge hours and 30 minutes of recording time down to ST ereo e X tra high Q uality STXQ mode which will give you 8 hours and 50 minutes of recording before the internal memory Mb is full.
Whenever I speak to people about the recorders I always recommend you record in the highest recording mode you can, this gives you crisp audio and excellent audio pickup. In STXQ mode you may think 8 hours plus is not much but it is generally way longer than the majority of meetings, interviews and lectures will ever go for. If you are concerned about using up the internal memory just move the audio off the recorder and onto your Windows machine or Mac, the USB 2.
Below is a breakdown of the recording modes and recording times in those modes:. One of the features of the WSS is the ability to change the microphone sensitivity. There are two settings, High Sensitivity to opens the mic up to record sound from all around and Low Sensitivity which narrows the directional recording of the microphone.
The firmware update version 1. We could fixed some issues when the device was freezing. And many more…. This patch is needed in case the sender information are not shown properly, which you receive from the Olympus Dictation App.
Good to know ,Windows Server is now supported. However, Windows 7 and Windows Server are no longer supported! Further details are described in the latest release notes accessible from the ODMS download page.
Sign Up , it unlocks many cool features! Olympus Digital Recorders — discover the simplicity of digital audio recording. WS WSS. I use Olympus WS - if I am working in a large room I use an external plenty of audio software out there you can download, much of it for free. A software company called Alth-Tek has developed All-in-One Voice Changer, a Windows application that lets you change your voice during calls.
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