Olympus LS-3 Digital PCM Recorder
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The Olympus LS-3 was discontinued by Olympus Australia in late November 2012 - The current equivalent model is the DM-3
{blog} Olympus LS-3 expected to be replaced by the new LS-12 and LS-14 models in early 2013
With the new Olympus LS-3 you can have it all: Superb sound quality, smooth operation and a durable, take-me-anywhere design that fits in literally every pocket or bag. Despite its minimal weight - just 90g with batteries - and its incredibly small size, you’ll find many examples of advanced sound engineering: Awesome superior-to-CD quality sound due to the 24bit/96kHz PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) uncompressed WAV format, two directional microphones with 90° orientation for most natural stereo recording, plus an omni-directional centre microphone capable of capturing lower bass ranges with stunning clarity.
If it’s a bit hectic you will love the pre-recording option, which enables you to start recording up to 2 seconds before you press the recording button. The built-in 4GB memory gives up to 65 hours of recording time in popular mp3 format (128 kbps). If that’s still not enough you can extend the recording capacity using the microSD(HC) card slot. Furthermore, the Olympus LS-3 comes with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and an internal USB charging function ideal for people on the move. Whether you’re a musician looking to record practice sessions, shows or song ideas, a nature enthusiast with a passion for capturing bird songs, a journalist, choir or theatre director, or simply anyone who demands exceptionally clear, crisp sound, the pocket-sized Olympus LS-3 is a must have.
Olympus LS-3 Key Features
- Mac & Windows Compatible
- Pocket-sized linear PCM recorder with 24bit/96kHz sampling rate
- 3 microphones (stereo directional MIC and centre omni-directional MIC)
- 4GB internal memory plus microSD(HC) slot
- Pre-recording: starts up to 2 seconds before recording button is pressed
- WAV/WMA/MP3 recording formats
- Rechargeable batteries & USB charging function
- Partial Erase, File divide, move and copy
TECHNICAL SPECS - OLYMPUS LS-3
Operating Systems
Windows: XP (SP2 or later), Vista, Windows 7
Mac: OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or 10.7 (Lion)
Recording Formats
Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
Maximum Recording Times
Linear PCM Format
Recording Mode: 96kHz 24bit Built-In 4Gb Mem: 1h 45min 16Gb microSD: 7h 25min
MP3 Format
Recording Mode: 320 kbps Built-In 4Gb Mem: 25h 30min 16Gb microSD: 107h
WMA Format
Recording Mode: 128 kbps Built-In 4Gb Mem: 62h 16Gb microSD: 262h
Sampling Frequency
Linear PCM Format
96kHz 24 bit
88.2 kHz 24 bit
48 kHz 16 bit
44.1 kHz 16 bit
44.1 kHz mono
.MP3 Format
320 kbps ~ 44.1 kHz
256 kbps ~ 44.1 kHz
128 kbps ~ 44.1 kHz
mono ~ 44.1 kHz
.WMA Format
128 kbps ~ 44.1 kHz
64 kbps ~ 44.1 kHz
32 kbps ~ 22 kHz
mono ~ 8 kHz
Maximum working output: 400 mW (8 Ω speaker)
Maximum headphone output: 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
Recording medium:
Built-in NAND FLASH memory: 4 GB microSD card: 512 MB to 32 GB
Speaker:
Built-in ø 20 mm round dynamic speaker
MIC jack:
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ
EAR jack:
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more
Input power requirement:
Batteries:
AAA battery (LR03) or
Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply:
USB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V
External dimensions: 112 mm × 39.8 mm × 15.9 mm (without protrusions)
Weight: 90 g (including batteries)
Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
