Olympus WS-650S Digital Voice Recorder
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The Olympus WS-650S was discontinued by Olympus Australia in April 2012 - This model has been superseded by the Olympus WS-811 - click here
The Olympus WS-650S digital voice recorder from Olympus is designed for the fast-paced lifestyles of people who need to save digitally - record your thoughts, interviews, meetings or the speaker at a conference or in a lecture.
Eliminating the need for a pen and paper, these lightweight WS series recorders slip easily into any pocket. They boast outstanding Olympus recording in either .mp3 or .wma format and excellent playback quality while offering exceptional value for money. Stylish and high-performing, each of the latest WS series models offers unparalleled ease-of-use.
This recorder, the Olympus WS-650S, is perfect for interviews, small meetings and for capturing the presenter at a lecture or conference.
With the "USB Direct" design, it is easy to transfer your files to your Mac or PC. Just plug the recorder into your computer for fast downloads – no cables needed.
With 2GB of internal memory and around 34 hours of recording time in the highest quality .MP3 recording mode, you’ll be able to capture notes, lectures and more – and still have room to store documents.
Multiple Language Support
The large LCD is capable of displaying eight different languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish and Chinese – a plus for accessibility.
25 Hours of Battery Life
There’s up to 25 hours of recording capability with the WS-650S’s long-life battery with one AAA battery.
Multi Format Recording
Record and play back in both of the standard high-function formats: MP3 and WMA.
Get the Best Sound with Scene Select Functionality
Wherever you are, whether it’s a conference room, large hall, or at home dictating, the microphones will automatically adjust to capture the best sound depending on your setting.
Voice Activation Functionality
A variable control voice acuator allows the voice recorder to automatically start and stop recording based upon the volume of noise, allowing you to save time and energy.
Stereo Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone.
Playback Speed Control
Gives you the flexibility to adjust the speed at which you play back your audio file.
Olympus WS-650S Technical Specs
Classification
Product Class Digital Notetakers with Direct PC Connection
Mobile / Stationary mobile
Storage Media
Internal / Removable Media Internal only
SD / SDHC card No
microSD / microSDHC card No
Internal memory 2 GB
USB functionality
USB Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Audio Class Yes
USB storage class Yes
USB HID Yes
Display
Display colour White
Display Backlit Yes
Display Size 27.6 x 23.9 mm 1.36 ''
Display Type Full Dot Matrix Display
Font size setting No
Contrast Adjustment Yes
Device operation
Main Switch Push
HOLD switch Yes
Power switch Yes
Recording Modes
Recording format WMA / MP3
Max Recording Times
.WMA STXQ 33 h
.WMA STHQ 67 h
.WMA STSP 135 h
.WMA HQ 135 h
.WMA SP 266 h
.WMA LP 529 h
.MP3 192 kbps 34 h
.MP3 128 kbps 22 h
Playback Modes
Playback format WMA / MP3
Sampling frequency
STXQ 44.1 kHz / 128 kbps
STHQ 44.1 kHz / 64 kbps
STSP 22 kHz / 32 kbps
HQ 44.1 kHz / 32 kbps
SP 22 kHz / 16 kbps
LP 8 kHz / 8 kbps
MP3 8-44.1kHz / 8-320kbps
Frequency response
STXQ
STHQ
STSP
HQ 200 - 13.000 Hz
SP 200 - 7.000 Hz
LP 200 - 3.000 Hz
256 kbps (MP3)
192 kbps (MP3)
128 kbps (MP3)
48 kbps (MP3)
Record function
Recording Scenes Yes
Direct recording No
New button No
Partial Erase No
Erase all files Yes
Erase single files Yes
Handsfree recording function via optional footswitch No
Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file) No
Continuous Recording No
Manual Rec level control No
Telephone recording No
Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM) No
Noise canceling function No
Voice filter Yes
Timer recording No
VCVA recording Yes
Index Up to 16 per file
Rec Monitor Yes
Insert No
Overwrite No
Low-cut filter Yes
Playback function
Playback Scenes Yes
Quick Review No
Forward / Reverse Skip Yes
Single music file repeat No
Single music folder repeat No
Random playback No
EUPHONY No
Intro scan No
Reverb No
Skip Playback No
Alarm playback No
Repeat playback Yes
Continuous playback Yes
Cue/Review No
Fast forward and rewind Yes
Playback Speed Control Yes
Data organisation
Folder voice 5
Files per folder 200
File move No
Folder Audible -
Time/date info Yes
Folder music 0
Folder Podcasts -
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
Daisy Support No
Image support No
Text to Speech Processing No
Visual Index function No
Voice commands No
LED REC (red) / PLAY (green)
Software
corresponding solution
corresponding Audio software (name) Sonority
Interfaces Input
SD / SDHC interface
Microphone sensitivity HI/LO
Power jack No
PC interface USB storage class
Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 2 kΩ or more
Microphones Built-in stereo microphones
Interfaces Output
Speaker Diameter Built-in ø 18 mm round dynamic speaker
Max. working output 250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 8Ω or more
Power Supply
Power Supply one standard AAA battery
Alkaline battery life Recording: 25 h (LP mode)
Playback: 30 h
Docking station with recharge function No
Device standalone recharge function via USB No
Device standalone recharge function via AC adapter No
Dimensions
Weight 51 g (incl. batteries)
WxHxD 98.5 x 40 x 11 mm (without protrusions)
Housing colour Silver Silver
Housing material Plastic
Languages
Languages Audio Using Instruction No
Menu languages English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Chinese
Hardware Security
Lock single files Yes
Device lock by PIN code No
Device Locky by Fingerprint No