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Olympus WS-853 - voice recorder

Product code:
P277245P | V415131BE000

Olympus WS-853 - voice recorder

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Product information

Olympus WS-853 - Voice recorder - 250 mW - 8 GB - black

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
V415131BE000
EAN
4545350049041
Product Type
Voice recorder flash based
Display
LCD - 108 x 84 - monochrome - 1.61"
Speakers
1 x speaker - built-in - 250 mW
Enclosure Colour
Black
Microphone
Microphone - built-in - omni-directional
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Weight
77 g
Product Description
Olympus WS-853 - voice recorder
Playback Digital Standards
MP3
Battery
2 x AAA type
Model
Olympus WS-853
Digital Recording Time
130 hours - MP3 recording - 128 kbps, 260 hours - MP3 recording - 64 kbps, 2080 hours - MP3 recording - 8 kbps
Internal Memory
8 GB
Output Power
250 mW
Dimensions (WxDxH)
3.9 cm x 1.8 cm x 11.15 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
1-year warranty

Audio System

Internal Memory
8 GB
File System Supported
8 GB
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Functions
Digital player, digital voice recorder
Alarm Wake-Up Modes
Beep
Features
Hold button, on/off switch, built-in speaker, low-cut filter, built-in microphone, integrated fold-out stand

Amplifier

Output Channel Qty
1 channels
Output Power / Total
250 mW

General

Product Type
Voice recorder
Digital Player Type
Flash based
USB Specification Version and Speeds
USB 2.0
Enclosure Colour
Black
Enclosure Material
Plastic
Audio Formats
MP3

Microphone

Type
Microphone - built-in
Microphone Operation Mode
Omni-directional

Battery

Battery
2 x AAA type
Included Qty
2
Run Time (Up To)
110 hour(s)
Battery Life Details
Digital recording - up to 110 hour(s) ¦ Digital playback - up to 90 hour(s)

Digital Player (Recorder)

Recording Time
130 hours - MP3 recording - 128 kbps, 260 hours - MP3 recording - 64 kbps, 2080 hours - MP3 recording - 8 kbps
Data Storage Capability
Up to 200 files / 5 folders
External Hard Drive Function
Yes
Features
A-B repeat

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 1 year

Speaker System

Speakers
1 x speaker - built-in - 250 mW
Driver Details
Speaker: 1 - 0.79"

Dimensions & Weight

Width
3.9 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
Height
11.15 cm
Weight
77 g

Connections

Connector Type
Microphone ¦ Headphones ¦ USB 2.0 (4 PIN USB Type A)

Display

Type
LCD - monochrome
Display Illumination
Yes
Display Illumination Colour
White
Resolution
108 x 84
Diagonal Size
1.61"
Display Menu Language
Danish, English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Swedish, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese

System Requirements

OS Required
Apple MacOS X 10.5 - 10.9, Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
USB cable
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