Olympus WS-210 512MB Digital Voice Recorder

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Pros

  • Lightweight (17)
  • Great sound quality (13)
  • Reliable (13)
  • Good battery life (12)
  • Nice sound (3)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (3)
  • Durable (1)
  • Easy 2 use 4 all ages (1)
  • Powerful (1)
  • Quick upload to computer (1)
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Cons

  • Picks up background noise (2)
  • Flimsy casing (1)
  • No protective case (1)
  • Test runs show nothingbad (1)

Best Uses

  • Conversations (12)
  • Lectures (10)
  • Concerts (2)
  • Everyday (2)
  • Home use (2)
  • Consultations (1)
  • Hearings (1)
  • Private meetings (1)
  • Record dr visits (1)
  • Recorded statements (1)
 
 
 

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Easy operation and superior audio

Easily record lectures, notes and more in high-quality stereo sound with the compact, stylish WS-210S. Store and organize your files on the WS-210S, and transfer them to your PC with the easy-to-use "USB Direct" design. Simply plug the recorder into a computer, with no USB cable necessary, for easy downloading of audio files, documents, image files and more!


138 Hours Recording Time
You'll never be hindered from recording audio, notes, lectures and more with an amazing 138 hours of available recording time.

Direct PC Link
Nothing is easier than plugging right into the USB port on a computer to quickly download or upload files with the WS-210S's cool "USB Direct" design.

Built-in Stereo Microphones
Personal notes, school lectures, business-related meetings and music galore, everything sounds great in clear stereo sound from the built-in stereo microphones.




Record

  • Built-in stereo microphones.
  • 512MB internal flash memory.
  • WMA recording format.
  • 138 hours of recording time in LP mode.
  • Six recording modes: use STXQ, STHQ and STSP for stereo recording or HQ, LP and SP for extended recording.
  • Low Cut Filter minimizes low frequency sounds, such as air conditioner background noise, when recording.
  • Variable Control Voice Activator (VCVA) records only when sound is sensed.
  • Long-life battery lasts for 19 hours of continuous operation.

Organize

  • Five file folders, each holding up to 200 files, provide unparalleled organization.
  • Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file.
  • As a USB storage device, the WS-210S can store a variety of files in addition to audio files.
  • Lock files to avoid files being accidentally erased.

Connect

  • "USB Direct" design provides easy connection to a PC.
  • High-speed USB 2.0 provides fast download times.

Playback

  • Voice Filter enhances the human voice by cutting low and high frequency noises during playback.
  • Slow and fast playback speed variations.


  • Recording Format:  WMA (Windows Media Audio)
  • Recording Media:  Built-in 512 MB flash memory
  • Recording Time: Stereo XQ Mode: 8 hours, 50 minutes
    • Stereo HQ Mode:  17 hours, 40 minutes
    • Stereo SP Mode:  35 hours, 25 minutes
    • HQ Mode:  35 hours 25 minutes
    • SP Mode:  69 hours 40 minutes
    • LP Mode:  138 hours 30 minutes
  • Input Level: -70 dBv
  • PC Interface: USB direct, full speed
  • LCD:  26 x 17 mm
  • LED:
    • Record/playback: red (record), green (playback)
    • USB data access:  red (data transfer)
  • Folders Messages:  5 folders/200 messages per folder
  • Sampling Frequency:
    • Stereo XQ Mode: 44.1 kHz
    • Stereo HQ Mode: 44.1 kHz
    • Stereo SP Mode: 22.0 kHz
    • HQ Mode: 44.1kHz
    • SP Mode: 22.0kHz
    • LP Mode: 8.0kHz
  • Overall Frequency Response:
    • Stereo XQ Mode: 150-17,000Hz
    • Stereo HQ Mode:  150-15,000 Hz
    • Stereo SP Mode:  150-9,000Hz
    • HQ Mode:  150-13,000Hz
    • SP Mode:  150-7,000Hz
    • LP Mode:  150-3,000Hz
  • LP Mode: Yes
  • Voice Activation:  Available via menu selection
  • Practical Maximum Output:  70 mW
  • Speaker:  Built-in 16 mm round dynamic speaker
  • Microphone Jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms
  • Earphone Jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms
  • One AAA battery
  • Battery Life:
    • Alkaline
      • Stereo XQ Mode: Approximately 13 hours
      • Stereo HQ Mode: Approximately 14 hours
      • Stereo SP Mode:  Approximately 15 hours
      • HQ Mode:  Approximately 16 hours
      • SP Mode:  Approximately 17 hours
      • LP Mode:  Approximately 19 hours
  • NiMH (BR-401):
    • Stereo XQ Mode: Approximately 11 hours
    • Stereo HQ Mode: Approximately 12 hours
    • Stereo SP Mode: Approximately 12 hours
    • HQ Mode:  Approximately 14 hours
    • SP Mode:  Approximately 14 hours
    • LP Mode:  Approximately 16 hours
  • Dimensions:  3.75" L x 1.5" W x 0.4" (L x W x D)  (94.7 x 37.0 x 10.0 mm)
  • Weight: 1.7 oz. (47g) -  including battery



  • WS-210 S Voice Recorder
  • Stereo Earphones




  • Windows 2000, XP, Vista
  • Available USB Port

 

Specification Description
Model 141960, 141960-, WS-210S
UPC 050332165076
Audio Recording Capacity 0.5 GB
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits Get an amazing 138 hours of available recording time"USB Direct" design makes it a snap to plug right into the USB port on a computer
Benefits Record up to 138 hours of continuous audio in LP mode with 512MB of internal flash memoryVariable Control Voice Activator (VCVA) reco
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Alkaline
Connections 1/8" microphone input1/8" headphone output
Connections USB (1)Microphone/line in 1/8" (1)Headphone/line out 1/8" (1)
Country Of Origin China
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header Get the whole lecture and more.
Description Header More than just a note taker.
Display Catalog Number 14-133
Display Catalog Number 55031944
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Included in the Box Olympus® WS-210 digital voice recorderStereo earphones"AAA" battery (1)User's guide
MAC Operating System Support Mac OS X 10.3.9~10.5
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 141960
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Model 141960
Model WS-210
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
PC Operating System Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
PC Operating System Support Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista®
Power Device "AAA" battery (1)
Product Depth 0.4
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 3.75
Product Type DVRs
Product Type Digital
Product Weight 1.6
Product Weight 1.7
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 1.5
Record Time 8310 Minutes
Size AAA
Supported Languages English
Voice Recording Capability Yes
Voltage 1.5
Voltage UOM Volts

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★★★★★
5.0
EXCELLENT Recorder!!!!!!!!!!!!

"It is so tiny, compact and frankly I did a test run where I dropped it in my bra and recorded a dinner table conversation with the tv blaring in the background it picked up everything clearly on the lecture volume high voice pick up settings......I do not know how good the battery life is and the lack of accessories on staples makes it annoying but otherwise BEST recorder I have ever owned..I am now buying a sec..." Read Full Review »

Apr 03, 2009 by binarychick

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2.0
Great small size

"Use for school, lectures etc.. Great lightweight thin small size, however it is sorely lacking in durable metal construction, product is thin flimsy plastic instead of thin but strong metal casing...." Read Full Review »

Nov 30, 2008 by Geek Guy

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Olympus WS-210 512MB Digital Voice Recorder Review

Very good sound quality

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • High Quality Sound
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • NONE

    Best Uses

  • Lectures
 

"I use this to transcribe town commission forums with headset and typing (not speech recognition software). The recorder is excellent at picking up even soft-spoken speakers, and speakers from across an average-sized, audience hall. The feature for 25% slower playback and 2x faster playback is usef …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 29 2008
Tim
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Olympus WS-210 512MB Digital Voice Recorder Review

Great Recorder, Excellent price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • High Quality Sound
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Conversations
  • Lectures
 

"Incredible versatility at a great price. I purchased this recorder for work. I was surprised to find out how many settings for recording quality were available. It was nice to see segregated mics for stereo recordings. It was nice to see Olympus designed the recorder so that no matter how the record …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 30 2008
Earthquake
Florida
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Olympus WS-210 512MB Digital Voice Recorder Review

An amazing little DVR

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • High Quality Sound
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Conversations
  • Lectures
 

"My old cassette tape recorder finally died & I decided to replace it with a digital voice recorder. Should have done it years ago, there's just no comparison between the two. The digital voice recorder is so much more versatile and I no longer have to carry a 'stack' of cassette tapes with me when I …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 30 2009
Mike from Michigan
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Olympus WS-210 512MB Digital Voice Recorder Review

Fantastic quality & features

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • High Quality Sound
  • Long Battery Life
  • Quick upload to computer
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • No protective case

    Best Uses

  • Concerts
  • Conversations
  • Lectures
  • Recorded statements
 

"I take recorded statements over the phone for insurance claims, and use the mic jack with a telephone pickup device to get excellent quality statements using any phone. The statements can be quickly uploaded to my laptop and burned onto a CD. The CD fits flat in my claim file, unlike the old microca …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 1 2008
Chuck the Claims Consultant
Philadelphia, PA
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Olympus WS-210 512MB Digital Voice Recorder Review

Works for me

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • High Quality Sound
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Conversations
  • Lectures
 

"I use this product while driving a 40 minute commute to work. It works great for capturing thoughts that I would have scribbled on most any thing I could grab. I am not good at reading the scribbles or keeping up with bits and pieces of paper that end up crammed in my purse. The sound quality is goo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 6 2009
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