The WS-550M stereo recorder features a sleek design and allows you to choose your favourite colour - a choice of silver or blue 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. (Please note: The blue colour version will be available mid of 2009.)
- Mass storage device for data files - music, notes, images, data & documents
- 2GB internal memory / up to 544 hours recording (LP mode)
- retractable USB plug
- Direct software-free USB connection to PC or Mac
- battery charge function (via USB)
- Large, highly visible backlit LCD screen and tactile buttons
- Simple menu-driven interface
- Lightweight and pocketsize
- integrated loudspeaker
- 5 folders for file storage, 200 messages per folder
- 6 recording qualities for voice files
- Low Cut-Filter
- Voice Filter
- Noise cancelling feature for clear voice quality
- built-in stereo microphones
- Microphone jack (for external microphones)
- Microphone Sensitivity Level: CONF / DICT
- Earphone jack
- High quality WMA/MP3/WAV music playback
- SRS WOW XT Effect
- Equalizer (Rock, Pop, Jazz, user defined, off)
- Index function (marking/search)
- Variable speed playback
- strap hole
- HOLD switch
- 5 languages on board: English, German, French, Spanish & Italian
Box Contents
- Stereo Earphone
- USB extension cable
- Rechargeable Ni-MH battery
- Instruction Manual
Storage Media
Internal memory - 2 GB
SD / SDHC card - No
microSD / microSDHC card - No
USB functionality
USB Speed - USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Composite Device - No
USB Audio Class - No
USB storage class - Yes
USB HID - No
USB connection type - retractable USB connector
Display
Display Type - Full Dot Matrix Display
Display Backlit - Yes
Display Size - 108 x 84 points
Device operation
Main Switch - Push
Programmable button - 0
Power switch - No
File Format
Data format - WMA , WMA DRM9 , MP3 , WAV
Recording Mode
Recording format - WMA
STXQ - 34 h 30 min
STHQ - 69 h 40 min
STSP - 139 h 25 min
HQ - 139 h 25 min
SP - 274 h 10 min
LP - 544 h 55 min
Sampling frequency
STXQ - 44.1 kHz
STEREO HQ - 44.1 kHz
STEREO SP - 22 kHz
HQ - 44.1 kHz
SP - 22 kHz
LP - 8 kHz
Frequency response
STXQ - 50 - 19.000 Hz
STHQ - 50 - 15.000 Hz
STSP - 50 - 9.000 Hz
HQ - 50 - 13.000 Hz
SP - 100 - 7.000 Hz
LP - 100 - 3.000 Hz
Record function
Direct recording - No
New button - No
Index - Yes
Overwrite - No
Partial Erase - No
Erase all files - Yes
Erase single files - Yes
Handsfree recording function via optional footswitch - No
Noise canceling function - Yes
Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file) - No
Continuous Recording - No
Low Cut-Filter - Yes
Timer recording - No
Rec Monitor - Yes
Manual Rec level control - Yes
VCVA recording - Yes VCVA (voice activation) for hands free recording
Voice filter - Yes
Telephone recording - No
Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM) - No
Playback function
Fast play - Yes
Slow Play - Yes
Cue/Review - Yes
FF Skip / Reverse Skip - Yes
Alarm playback - No
Continuous playback - Yes
EUPHONY - No
Fast forward and rewind - Yes
Intro scan - No
Playback Speed Control - Yes
Reverb - No
Skip Playback - Yes
SRS WOW XT Effect - Yes
random playback - Yes
Repeat playback - Yes
single folder repeat - Yes
all folders repeat - Yes
single file repeat - Yes
all files repeat - Yes
Data organisation
File move - Yes
Folder voice - 5 (A/B/C/D/E)
Files per folder - 200
Folder music - 128
Folder Podcasts - No
Folder Audible - No
Time/date info - Yes
device format - Yes
Workflow function
Author ID Setting - No
Worktype ID Setting - No
Priority setting - No
Pending File - No
Other Features
Configurable Firmware - No
Audible support - No
Podcast support - No
Remote Control - No
Voice feedback / guidance - No
beep signal (system sound) - Yes
Interfaces Input
PC interface - retractable USB plug
Microphone jack - 3.5 ©ª mm mini-jack, impedance 2 k¥Ø
Input Level: -70 dBv
Microphone sensitivity - Dictation / Conference
Interfaces Output
Max. working output - 70 mW (8§Ù speaker)
Speaker - Built-in ©ª 16 mm round dynamic speaker
Earphone jack - 3.5 ©ª mm mini-jack, impedance 8¥Ø or more
Power Supply
Docking station with recharge function - No
Device standalone recharge function - Yes
Dimensions
Weight - 46 g (incl. batteries)
WxHxD - 94.8 x 38 x 11 mm (without protrusions)
Languages
Menu languages - English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Operating Systems & Requirements
Windows - Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Macintosh - Operating system: Mac OS 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation)
The WS-550M stereo recorder features a sleek design and allows you to choose your favourite colour - a choice of silver or blue 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. (Please note: The blue colour version will be available mid of 2009.)
Box Contents
Storage Media
Internal memory - 2 GB
SD / SDHC card - No
microSD / microSDHC card - No
USB functionality
USB Speed - USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Composite Device - No
USB Audio Class - No
USB storage class - Yes
USB HID - No
USB connection type - retractable USB connector
Display
Display Type - Full Dot Matrix Display
Display Backlit - Yes
Display Size - 108 x 84 points
Device operation
Main Switch - Push
Programmable button - 0
Power switch - No
File Format
Data format - WMA , WMA DRM9 , MP3 , WAV
Recording Mode
Recording format - WMA
STXQ - 34 h 30 min
STHQ - 69 h 40 min
STSP - 139 h 25 min
HQ - 139 h 25 min
SP - 274 h 10 min
LP - 544 h 55 min
Sampling frequency
STXQ - 44.1 kHz
STEREO HQ - 44.1 kHz
STEREO SP - 22 kHz
HQ - 44.1 kHz
SP - 22 kHz
LP - 8 kHz
Frequency response
STXQ - 50 - 19.000 Hz
STHQ - 50 - 15.000 Hz
STSP - 50 - 9.000 Hz
HQ - 50 - 13.000 Hz
SP - 100 - 7.000 Hz
LP - 100 - 3.000 Hz
Record function
Direct recording - No
New button - No
Index - Yes
Overwrite - No
Partial Erase - No
Erase all files - Yes
Erase single files - Yes
Handsfree recording function via optional footswitch - No
Noise canceling function - Yes
Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file) - No
Continuous Recording - No
Low Cut-Filter - Yes
Timer recording - No
Rec Monitor - Yes
Manual Rec level control - Yes
VCVA recording - Yes VCVA (voice activation) for hands free recording
Voice filter - Yes
Telephone recording - No
Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM) - No
Playback function
Fast play - Yes
Slow Play - Yes
Cue/Review - Yes
FF Skip / Reverse Skip - Yes
Alarm playback - No
Continuous playback - Yes
EUPHONY - No
Fast forward and rewind - Yes
Intro scan - No
Playback Speed Control - Yes
Reverb - No
Skip Playback - Yes
SRS WOW XT Effect - Yes
random playback - Yes
Repeat playback - Yes
single folder repeat - Yes
all folders repeat - Yes
single file repeat - Yes
all files repeat - Yes
Data organisation
File move - Yes
Folder voice - 5 (A/B/C/D/E)
Files per folder - 200
Folder music - 128
Folder Podcasts - No
Folder Audible - No
Time/date info - Yes
device format - Yes
Workflow function
Author ID Setting - No
Worktype ID Setting - No
Priority setting - No
Pending File - No
Other Features
Configurable Firmware - No
Audible support - No
Podcast support - No
Remote Control - No
Voice feedback / guidance - No
beep signal (system sound) - Yes
Interfaces Input
PC interface - retractable USB plug
Microphone jack - 3.5 ©ª mm mini-jack, impedance 2 k¥Ø
Input Level: -70 dBv
Microphone sensitivity - Dictation / Conference
Interfaces Output
Max. working output - 70 mW (8§Ù speaker)
Speaker - Built-in ©ª 16 mm round dynamic speaker
Earphone jack - 3.5 ©ª mm mini-jack, impedance 8¥Ø or more
Power Supply
Docking station with recharge function - No
Device standalone recharge function - Yes
Dimensions
Weight - 46 g (incl. batteries)
WxHxD - 94.8 x 38 x 11 mm (without protrusions)
Languages
Menu languages - English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Operating Systems & Requirements
Windows - Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Macintosh - Operating system: Mac OS 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation)