Olympus WS-550M Digital Voice Recorder
The WS-550M stereo recorder features a sleek design in a silver colour which guarantees you a stylish look at all times. It comes with 2GB of memory and offers unbeatable flexibility, with a choice of six recording qualities featuring Stereo XQ for highest quality and LP mode for more than 544 hours of digital recording. For even more flexibility its unique retractable high speed USB connector is the smartest available way to connect to a PC. While transferring your data, the battery is recharged - together with long battery life this recording device is the ideal solution for people on the move. As a dual function voice recorder, the WS-550M combines digital stereo recording with enhanced music playback functionality. Advanced noise cancellation technologies filter out any unwanted audio for crisp and clear sound in WMA format. Voice and low cut filters guarantee top-notch audio quality in any situation and environment. Boasting WMA, MP3 and WAV playback, the WS-550M is not only the perfect solution for note takers, but also for music lovers everywhere. For your favourite tunes, SRS ‘WOW XT’ audio enhancement ensures a rich, panoramic three-dimensional music experience. The Olympus WS-550M is perfect for dynamic modern lifestyles, allowing users to travel light while they switch between business and pleasure at their convenience.
| Storage Media |
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Internal memory |
2 GB |
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SD / SDHC card |
No |
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microSD / microSDHC card |
No |
| USB functionality |
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USB Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
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USB Composite Device |
No |
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USB Audio Class |
No |
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USB storage class |
Yes |
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USB HID |
No |
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USB connection type |
retractable USB connector |
| Display |
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Display Type |
Full Dot Matrix Display |
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Display Backlit |
Yes |
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Display Size |
108 x 84 points |
| Device operation |
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Main Switch |
Push |
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Programmable button |
0 |
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Power switch |
No |
| File Format |
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Data format |
WMA , WMA DRM9 , MP3 , WAV |
| Recording Mode |
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Recording format |
WMA |
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STXQ |
34 h 30 min |
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STHQ |
69 h 40 min |
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STSP |
139 h 25 min |
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HQ |
139 h 25 min |
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SP |
274 h 10 min |
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LP |
544 h 55 min |
| Sampling frequency |
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STXQ |
44.1 kHz |
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STEREO HQ |
44.1 kHz |
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STEREO SP |
22 kHz |
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HQ |
44.1 kHz |
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SP |
22 kHz |
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LP |
8 kHz |
| Frequency response |
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STXQ |
50 - 19.000 Hz |
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STHQ |
50 - 15.000 Hz |
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STSP |
50 - 9.000 Hz |
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HQ |
50 - 13.000 Hz |
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SP |
100 - 7.000 Hz |
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LP |
100 - 3.000 Hz |
| Record function |
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Direct recording |
No |
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New button |
No |
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Index |
Yes |
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Overwrite |
No |
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Partial Erase |
No |
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Erase all files |
Yes |
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Erase single files |
Yes |
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Handsfree recording function via optional footswitch |
No |
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Noise canceling function |
Yes |
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Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file) |
No |
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Continuous Recording |
No |
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Low Cut-Filter |
Yes |
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Timer recording |
No |
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Rec Monitor |
Yes |
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Manual Rec level control |
Yes |
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VCVA recording |
Yes VCVA (voice activation) for hands free recording |
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Voice filter |
Yes |
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Telephone recording |
No |
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Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM) |
No |
| Playback function |
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Fast play |
Yes |
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Slow Play |
Yes |
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Cue/Review |
Yes |
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FF Skip / Reverse Skip |
Yes |
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Alarm playback |
No |
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Continuous playback |
Yes |
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EUPHONY |
No |
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Fast forward and rewind |
Yes |
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Intro scan |
No |
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Playback Speed Control |
Yes |
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Reverb |
No |
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Skip Playback |
Yes |
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SRS WOW XT Effect |
Yes |
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random playback |
Yes |
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Repeat playback |
Yes |
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single folder repeat |
Yes |
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all folders repeat |
Yes |
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single file repeat |
Yes |
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all files repeat |
Yes |
| Data organisation |
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File move |
Yes |
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Folder voice |
5 (A/B/C/D/E) |
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Files per folder |
200 |
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Folder music |
128 |
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Folder Podcasts |
No |
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Folder Audible |
No |
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Time/date info |
Yes |
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device format |
Yes |
| Workflow function |
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Author ID Setting |
No |
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Worktype ID Setting |
No |
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Priority setting |
No |
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Pending File |
No |
| Other Features |
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Configurable Firmware |
No |
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Audible support |
No |
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Podcast support |
No |
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Remote Control |
No |
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Voice feedback / guidance |
No |
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beep signal (system sound) |
Yes |
| Interfaces Input |
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PC interface |
retractable USB plug |
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Microphone jack |
3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kO |
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Input Level |
- 70 dBv |
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Microphone sensitivity |
Dictation / Conference |
| Interfaces Output |
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Max. working output |
70 mW (8? speaker) |
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Speaker |
Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker |
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Earphone jack |
3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 8O or more |
| Power Supply |
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Docking station with recharge function |
No |
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Device standalone recharge function |
Yes |
| Dimensions |
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Weight |
46 g (incl. batteries) |
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WxHxD |
94.8 x 38 x 11 mm (without protrusions) |
| Languages |
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Menu languages |
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian |
| Operating Systems & Requirements |
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Windows |
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista |
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Macintosh |
Operating system: Mac OS 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation) |
Box Contents
Stereo Earphone
USB extension cable
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery
Instruction Manual
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