DS-2500 Digital Audio PCM Recorder

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The best of what you need. Nothing you don’t

The Olympus DS-2500 digital voice recorder packs many popular features of Olympus’ professional dictation systems into an accessible, easy-to-use recorder. It’s the ideal solution for any office that relies on accurate, small-scale dictation and transcription, as well as individuals who need professional-level recording capabilities at the push of a button.

A compact, professional-quality microphone, with variable recording modes to capture superior audio files under any conditions 2 GB SD card, expandable to 32 GB Intuitive, ergonomic push-button controls Backlit LCD screen for consistent viewing, even in bright conditions Simple file management, with five internal folders and easy USB connection to computers running Windows XP, Vista and 7, or Mac OSX

Features & Benefits

• Variable Control
  Voice Actuator recording mode recorders only when sound is detected ensuring you’re only recording what is needed.
• Variable Recording Modes
  Capture superior audio files under any conditions.
• Media
  2 GB SD card, expandable to 32 GB.
• Push button control
  Intuitive, ergonomic push-button controls.
• LCD Screen
  Backlit LCD screen for consistent viewing, even in bright conditions.
• PC Link
  Directly connect to a PC for fast file transfers with convenient PC Link capability.
• DSS Format Recording
  Save files in high-compression DSS format using the included DSS Player software.
• Easy File Management
  Manage audio files in up to 5 customizable folders. .
• Erase Button
  Use the easily accessible "Erase" button to quickly erase single files or entire folders.
• Conference and Dictation Settings
  Switch between "Conference" and "Dictation" settings.
• 2 Recording Modes
  Choose between SP and QP recording modes.
• New Button
  Finish one dictation and begin the next with a push of the "new" button.
• Index Marks
  Place index marks at specific points in passages for quick retrieval.
• Voice Recognition
  Compatible with voice recognition software.
• Portable
  Compact and lightweight design for easy portability.
• Recording Time
  Up to 303 hours of recording time.
• Battery Life
  Up to 37 hours of battery life.
  
  
  
  
  

Specifications

Recording Format	DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)
Recording Media	SD-card: 512 MB to 32 GB
Recording Time	QP mode: 148 hours SP mode: 303 hours
Input Level	-70 dBv
PC Interface	USB
LCD	Large LCD screen with backlight
LED	Yes
Folders Messages	5 folders/200 messages per folder
Sampling Frequency	QP: 16 khz/28 kbps SP: 12 kHz/13.7 kbps
Overall Frequency Response	QP: 200 - 7,000 Hz SP: 200 - 5,000 Hz
LP Mode	Yes
Voice Activation	Yes
Demographic Data Input	Yes
Practical Maximum Output	250 mW
Write Protection	Yes
Speaker	Built-in o23mm round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack	3.5mm mini-jack, 2 kΩ,
Earphone Jack	3.5mm mini-jack, 8 Ω or more
Batteries	Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries or two AAA alkaline batteries
External Power Supply	No
Battery Life	Recording: (rechargeable batteries) QP mode: Approximately 30 hours SP mode: Approximately 37 hours Playback: All modes: Approximately 35 hours
Size	4.47 x 1.97 x 0.67 in. (113.5 x 50.0 x 17 mm), without protrusions
Weight	3.7 oz (105 g ), including alkaline batteries
OS Supported	Microsoft Windows XP: Professional / Home Edition SP3 x86 Professional / Home Edition SP2 x64 Microsoft Windows Vista: Ultimate / Enterprise / Business / Home Premium / Home Basic SP2 (both x86/64) Microsoft Windows 7: Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home Premium (both x86/64) Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home Premium SP1 (both x86/64) Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.7
CPU	Windows: MicrosoftR WindowsR XP / Vista / 7: 1 GHz or higher Macintosh: PowerPCR G3 500 MHz or more, or Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or more
RAM	Windows: MicrosoftR WindowsR XP: 256 MB or more MicrosoftR Windows VistaR: 1 GB or more MicrosoftR Windows 7R: 1 GB or more (32 bit) / 2 GB or more (64 bit) Macintosh: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)
Video Card and Display	Windows: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors or more is recommended) Macintosh: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors or more
Removable Drive	CD or DVD drive
USB Port	At least one free USB port

 

 

 

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.