The Olympus VN-8600PC was discontinued by Olympus Australia in April 2012 - This model has been superseded by the VN-712PC - click here
The Olympus VN-8600PC digital voice recorder really packs it all in with 2GB internal memory and a great new, intuitive design you’ll be able to easily capture all the audio you want. With built-in USB connectivity, MP3 and WMA recording, the new Scene Select Function and the large LCD with font size setting it’s easy to record and store high-quality audio with ease.
In-built 2GB Flash Memory
Record up to 843 hours of uninterrupted audio recording in LP mode.
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.
51 Hours of Battery Life
Up to 51 hours of continuous operation with two AAA batteries.
Large LCD Display with Font Size Settings
Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life.
Multi Format Recording
Record and play back in both of the standard high-function formats: MP3 and WMA.
3 Recording Modes
Select from three recording modes to meet your specific needs: HQ for high quality; SP and LP for extended recording.
Easily Retrive the Key Points of your Recording
Index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval.
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.
USB 2.0 Support
Allows high speed, mass storage of files and fast transfers to your PC for emailing, editing or archiving.
Playback Speed Control
Gives you the flexibility to adjust the speed at which you play back your audio file.
Olympus VN-8600PC Technical Specs
| Product Class: |
Digital Notetaker with PC Connection |
| Mobile / Stationary: |
mobile and stationary |
| SD / SDHC card: |
No |
| microSD / microSDHC card: |
No |
| Internal memory: |
2 GB |
| USB Speed: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Display colour: |
B &W |
| Display Backlit: |
No |
| Display Size: |
29 x 29 mm 1.61 '' |
| Main Switch: |
Push |
| HOLD switch: |
Yes |
| Power switch: |
Yes |
| Recording format: |
WMA / MP3 |
| Recording STXQ: |
134 h |
| Recording STHQ: |
264 h |
| Recording STSP: |
843 h |
| Recording HQ: |
22 h 30 min |
| Recording SP: |
34 h |
| Recording LP: |
91 h 30 m |
| Playback format: |
WMA / MP3 |
| Sampling STXQ: |
44.1 kHz / 32 kbps |
| Sampling STHQ: |
22 kHz / 16 kbps |
| Sampling STSP: |
8 kHz / 5 kbps |
| Sampling HQ: |
44.1 kHz / 48 - 192 kbps |
| Overall (Hz): |
70-19,000 |
| Recording Scenes: |
Memo, Meeting, Conference, Speech-Recognition, User Defined Setting |
| 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 |
| Timer recording: |
No |
| VCVA recording: |
Yes VCVA (voice activation) for hands free recording |
| Index: |
Up to 16 per file |
| Rec Monitor: |
Yes |
| Insert: |
No |
| Overwrite: |
No |
| Low Cut-Filter: |
Yes |
| Noise canceling function: |
No |
| Voice filter: |
Yes |
| Forward / Reverse Skip: |
Yes |
| EUPHONY: |
No |
| Repeat playback: |
Yes |
| Continuous playback: |
Yes |
| Gapless playback: |
Yes |
| Cue/Review: |
No |
| Fast forward and rewind: |
Yes |
| Playback speed: |
Adjustable Fast: 10 Steps, max. +100% / Slow: 5 Steps, min: -50% |
| Folder voice: |
5 |
| Files per folder: |
200 |
| Time/date info: |
Yes |
| Folder music: |
No |
| Calendar Search: |
False |
| Author ID Setting: |
No |
| Worktype ID Setting: |
No |
| Priority setting: |
No |
| Pending File: |
No |
| Audible support: |
No |
| Podcast support: |
No |
| Remote Control: |
No |
| Voice feedback / guidance: |
No |
| Daisy Support: |
No |
| Text to Speech Processing: |
No |
| Visual Index function: |
No |
| Voice commands: |
No |
| corresponding Audio software (name): |
Sonority |
| Microphone sensitivity: |
HI/LO |
| PC interface: |
USB storage class |
| Microphones: |
Built-in mono microphone |
| Speaker Diameter: |
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker |
| Max. working output: |
250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker) |
| Power Supply: |
2 x AAA Batteries |
| Docking station with recharge function: |
No |
| Device standalone recharge function via USB: |
No |
| Device standalone recharge function via AC adapter: |
No |
| Weight: |
66 g (incl. batteries) |
| WxHxD: |
108 x 39 x 16.8 mm (without protrusions) |
| Menu languages: |
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Chinese |
| Lock single files: |
No |
| Device lock by PIN code: |
No |
| Device Locky by Fingerprint: |
No |
