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Olympus LS-11

The LS-11 is a digital voice recorder from Olympus' LS series and is specially designed for professional applications.  The recorder utilizes 24 bit/96kHz linear PCM recording which captures digital recordings as they are heard in higher quality than CD recordings.  It has high-sensitivity stereo microphones with high-quality microphone amplifier circuitry to capture every detail.  The device is designed with a monochrome backlit LCD display for controlling the functons and has a compact aluminum body.  The LS-11 is an upgrade to the LS-10 since it includes 8GB of internal flash memory and also has a built-in memory card slot that supports SD and SDHC formats.  It also offers file editing and management and is capable of recording audio in WMA, MP3, or WAV formats.  The recorder comes with DSS player software and has a suggested retail price of $400.

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Olympus LS-11
MSRP $400.00
Release date February, 2009
Brand Olympus
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Pros:
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capable of recording in 24 bit/96kHz
+2agreedisagree

8GB of internal storage capacity
+2agreedisagree

card slot for use with affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash memory
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dual microphones for stereo recording
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backlit display
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built in stereo speakers for playback
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optional wireless remote
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easy ergonomic controls
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allows for an external microphone to be plugged in
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allows users to insert index marks (bookmarks)
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long battery life (up to 23 hours on 2 x AA)
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utilization of AA batteries allow for quick and easy replacement
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It's so portable
+1agreedisagree

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high price - too much for the majority of consumers
+2agreedisagree

AA batteries are less capacious and potentially bothersome compared to rechargeable Lithium-ion battery packs
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Need a better display(bigger & color) and it needs a renaming function for the file names.
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no support for recording in open source formats
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Features/Specs

  • 24 bit/96kHz Linear PCM Recording
  • Monochrome Backlit LCD Display
  • High-Sensitivity Microphones
  • Microphone Amplifier Circuitry
  • 8GB Internal Flash Memory
  • Built-in SD Card Slot
  • Comes with DSS Player Software
  • USB 2.0 Technology 
  • Aluminum Body
  • Recording Format: WMA, MP3, WAV
  • Battery Life: 32 Hours per 2 x AA Batteries
  • Weight: 165g
  • Dimensions: 131.5 mm x 48 mm x 22.4 mm

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hartjames

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October 2, 2009
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Pros

  • capable of recording in 24 bit/96kHz
  • 8GB of internal storage capacity
  • card slot for use with affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash memory
  • dual microphones for stereo recording
  • backlit display
  • built in stereo speakers for playback
  • optional wireless remote
  • easy ergonomic controls
  • allows for an external microphone to be plugged in
  • allows users to insert index marks (bookmarks)
  • long battery life (up to 23 hours on 2 x AA)
  • utilization of AA batteries allow for quick and easy replacement
  • It's so portable

Cons

  • AA batteries are less capacious and potentially bothersome compared to rechargeable Lithium-ion battery packs
  • Need a better display(bigger & color) and it needs a renaming function for the file names.

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Yale

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September 15, 2009
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80
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12 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • capable of recording in 24 bit/96kHz
  • 8GB of internal storage capacity
  • card slot for use with affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash memory
  • dual microphones for stereo recording
  • backlit display
  • built in stereo speakers for playback
  • optional wireless remote
  • easy ergonomic controls
  • allows for an external microphone to be plugged in
  • allows users to insert index marks (bookmarks)
  • long battery life (up to 23 hours on 2 x AA)
  • utilization of AA batteries allow for quick and easy replacement

Cons

  • high price - too much for the majority of consumers
  • AA batteries are less capacious and potentially bothersome compared to rechargeable Lithium-ion battery packs
  • no support for recording in open source formats

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Jonathan Robinson

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September 23, 2009
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Cons

  • high price - too much for the majority of consumers

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