Olympus WS-852Digital VoiceRecorder

Olympus WS-852 Digital Voice Recorder

The Olympus WS-852 is a compact, lightweight digital voice recorder delivering high-quality stereo recordings. Ideal for business meetings, conferences, and podcasts, it captures clear, natural sound with advanced features and easy portability.

Key Features

• Superb stereo-quality recording with two directional microphones positioned at a 90-degree layout for authentic stereo sound
• Voice Filter reduces low and high frequency noise to enhance playback clarity and speech understanding
• Intelligent Auto Mode automatically adjusts microphone sensitivity based on speaker volume for optimal recording
• Multiple recording modes including Pocket, Dictation, Conference, and Meeting for versatile use
• Built-in USB connector for direct PC connection, easy data transfer, and battery charging without cables or software
• Compact and lightweight design (111.5 x 39 x 18 mm, 77 g including batteries) for easy portability
• Long battery life with approximately 110 hours of recording time using AAA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
• Playback speed control from 0.5x to 2.0x and convenient skip functions for efficient review

Specifications

• Lowcut filter: No
• Internal microphone frequency range: 70–17,000 Hz
• Stereo/Mono (Built-in microphone): Stereo
• Recording format: MP3
• Recording time (44.1 kHz/128 kbps): Approx. 65 hours
• Recording time (44.1 kHz/64 kbps mono): Approx. 131 hours
• Recording time (11.025 kHz/8 kbps mono): Approx. 1040 hours
• PC connectivity: USB Direct
• Plug-in power: No
• Noise cancel: No
• Voice Balancer: No
• Voice filter: Yes
• Playback speed control: 0.5x to 2.0x
• Forward skip: Yes (File skip, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min)
• Reverse skip: Yes (File skip, 1 sec to 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min)
• A-B repeat: Yes
• Recording & playback scene select: Yes (Recording only)
• Calendar Search: Yes
• File divide: Yes
• Index mark: Yes (Max. 99)
• Simple mode (Selectable font size): Yes
• Power requirements: 2 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
• Battery life (Recording): Approx. 110 hours
• Battery life (Playback with earphones): Approx. 90 hours
• Internal battery charge: No
• Speaker / Maximum output: Built-in φ20 mm round dynamic speaker / 250 mW
• Microphone jack: φ3.5 mm (impedance 2 kΩ)
• Earphone jack: φ3.5 mm (impedance 8 Ω or more)
• USB microphone/speaker: No
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 111.5 x 39 x 18 mm
• Weight (including batteries): 77 g

What's in the Box

• 2 x AAA alkaline batteries