Olympus WS-883 Overview
- 1Description
- 2Clear Voice Dictation Made Easy
- 3Packed with Powerful Recording Features
- 4Playback Functions for a Faster Workflow
- 5At a Glance
OM SYSTEM WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder with USB-A Battery Charging from
Olympus is a digital voice recorder with two directional microphones positioned at a 90° angle to capture stereo recordings to its 8GB internal memory. Easy to use, the recorder delivers clear, intelligible voice quality for meetings, interviews, and dictation and offers a high-quality mono linear PCM recording mode to ensure outstanding results when every word counts.
- The WS-883 is powered by two included AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries which will power it for up to 110 hours, depending on settings and usage.
- A built-in stand is provided to prevent surface vibrations, and a USB-A computer connection allows you to conveniently save your data and charge the batteries.
- The Simple mode is great for beginners, displaying only the necessary information and limiting the functions in the menu to those which are frequently used.
- You can set the recording level to High, Low, or let the Intelligent Auto Mode set the level for you.
- Choose from several preset scene modes for instant recording settings for various applications.
- Engage the low-cut filter to eliminate low-end frequencies below 300 Hz, reducing air conditioning noise and background rumble.
- A 3.5mm input jack allows you to plug in an external microphone.
- The recorder is capable of up to 2080 hours of recording time to its internal memory at the lowest quality setting.
- In addition to the 8GB internal memory, there’s also a microSD slot supporting memory cards up to 32GB.
- Several playback features are on board to aid you in transcription and review, including adjustable playback speed and file searching that makes it easier to locate important takes.
- On recordings with multiple speakers, use the Voice Balancer to limit the volume on louder voices and raise the level on softer voices, ensuring everyone is heard clearly.
- The noise-cancellation features also helps to provide clearer playback on recordings made in noisy environments.
- Use the normalization function to maximize volume.
- The 883 features a built-in 20mm speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring.
- Multifunction stereo recorder
- 8GB internal memory and microSD card support
- Up to 2080 hours of recording time
- Up to 110 hours of battery life
- USB-A connector for data transfer and battery charging
- Includes two NiMH rechargeable batteries
- True Stereo microphone system
- Simple mode for easy operation
- 7 preset recording scenes
- Adjustable input level with Intelligent Auto Gain
- Calendar Search
- Voice Balancer for multiple speakers
- Noise-cancellation function for clearer playback of noisy recordings
- Low-cut filter removes unnecessary bottom-end frequencies for clearer speech
- Adjustable playback speed
- Adjustable playback pitch
- ABC repeat playback
In the Box
- Olympus OM SYSTEM WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder with USB-A Battery Charging (Black)
- 2 x AAA NiMH Batteries
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Description
- Clear Voice Dictation Made Easy
- Packed with Powerful Recording Features
- Playback Functions for a Faster Workflow
- At a Glance
Olympus WS-883 Specs
| Recording Format |
LPCM, MP3 |
| Recording Time |
MP3 Stereo: 130 Hour (128 kb/s MP3) MP3 Mono: 260 Hour (64 kb/s MP3) MP3 Mono: 2080 Hour (8 kb/s MP3) |
| Playback Formats |
MP3 PCM (WAV) |
| Speaker |
Yes |
| Battery Type |
2x Rechargeable NiMH AAA |
| Internal Memory |
8 GB |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC |
| Wireless |
No |
| USB |
USB-A 2.0 |
| Mode |
Stereo / Mono |
| Recording Format |
LPCM, MP3 |
| Bit-Rate |
128 kbps – 8 kbps |
| Sample Rate |
44.1 kHz – 11 kHz |
| Recording Time |
MP3 Stereo: 130 Hour (128 kb/s MP3) MP3 Mono: 260 Hour (64 kb/s MP3) MP3 Mono: 2080 Hour (8 kb/s MP3) |
| One-Click Recording |
Yes |
| Voice Activated Recording |
Yes |
| Microphone Type |
Internal Stereo (2 Elements) |
| Microphone Sensitivity |
High/Low Auto SENS Setting |
| Pickup Pattern |
Bidirectional |
| Frequency Response |
70 Hz to 17 kHz |
| Playback Formats |
MP3 PCM (WAV) |
| Bit-Rate |
MP3: 8 – 128 Kbps |
| Speaker |
Yes |
| Speaker Size |
0.79″ / 20 mm |
| Power Output |
250 mW |
| Erase Protect |
No |
| Voice E-Mail Function |
No |
| On Screen Clock |
No |
| Safety Lock |
No |
| Search |
Calendar Search |
| Battery Type |
2x Rechargeable NiMH AAA |
| Battery Life (approx.) |
Recording: 110 Hour Playback: 24 Hour |
| Power Adapter |
No |
| Internal Memory |
8 GB |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC |
| Audio Inputs/Outputs |
1/8″ / 3.5 mm Microphone In 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone Out |
| Wireless |
No |
| USB |
USB-A 2.0 |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows 8 or Later macOS 10 or Later |
| Dimensions |
4.39 x 1.54 x 0.71″ / 111.5 x 39 x 18 mm |
| Weight |
2.72 oz / 77 g |
| Package Weight |
0.27 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
6 x 3.1 x 2.1″ |
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