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The Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Audio Recording Device is the ultimate portable professional recording tool for musicians and everyone who values high-quality recording. Straight out of the box, the intuitive and easy-to-use LS-10 delivers the high fidelity of a portable professional recording studio in an extremely light, go-anywhere body. No extra gear is required to record audio in uncompressed 24 bit/96 kHz Linear PCM format for digital stereo recordings true to the original performance. In addition to WAV, the LS-10 records and plays back in the common WMA and MP3 formats.

The LS-10 sports an elegant and durable aluminum body and a large 1.8-inch LCD with backlight. Its many unique and innovative features, include uncompressed 24 bit/96 kHz Linear PCM recording capability, WAV, MP3 and WMA recording and playback, 2GB Built-in memory and a SD/SDHC removable media card slot that can accommodate SD cards. Built-in stereo speakers provide instant playback of recordings. Recording features include high-sensitivity built-in stereo microphones and Manual Recording Level Adjustment to obtain the optimum level. The LS-10 comes with a remote jack for an optional wireless remote controller and features a recording battery life of 12 hours.

Olympus LS-10 Key Features

Included Accessories

• Strap
• Carrying Case
• KP-10 USB 2.0 cable
• Wind Screen
• Two AAA batteries
• Software DVD-ROM: Steinberg^® Cubase LE4
• Warranty Card
• Instruction Manual

Uncompressed 24 bit/96 kHz Linear PCM Recording Capability

The LS-10 features uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz Linear PCM recording capability, to capture the rich sound quality of music performances. The LS-10 can record with its internal microphone or by plugging in an external microphone. Record band rehearsals in studio quality, sample natural sound straight off the street, or capture your friends' improvised outburst of their favourite song. Whether you're a musician hit by a sudden wave of inspiration, or a reporter caught in the midst of a breaking story, the LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder is the ideal tool for high-quality audio capture on the go. The LS-10's value extends beyond the realm of music. Students will find it useful for recording lectures and journalists for recording high-quality interviews for broadcasts and podcasts.

WAV, MP3 and WMA Recording and Playback

The LS-10 has the versatility to record and play back in the WAV, MP3 and WMA formats.

Record Up to 69 Hours on 2 GB of Built-in Flash Memory

The LS-10 has two gigabytes of internal flash memory to capture lengthy recordings. Provides uninterrupted recording for up to 69 hours 35 minutes in WMA 64 kbps mode.

Elegant and Durable Aluminum Body

The LS-10 has a lightweight and durable aluminum body. This helps keep the weight of the LS-10 to a mere 5.8 ounces including batteries. The device is outfitted with an ergonomic dial thumb pad allowing the user to play or stop a recording, adjust the volume level, fast-forward and rewind with the touch of one button. The Erase and Folder/Index buttons are positioned individually below the thumb dial for easy access.

Large 1.8-inch LCD Screen

The LS-10 recorder features a large, backlit, easy-to-read LCD screen that reveals file information, recording time and events clearly.

SD/SDHC Removable Media Card Slot

Higher quality recordings call for larger, more versatile storage options, which is why the LS-10 includes 2GB of internal memory as well as an SD card slot. For significant increases in storage capacity, this model is even compatible with the SDHC format which can supply up to 32GB of additional storage space. During a busy day of recording, changing SD cards is an easy way for users to capture more audio without taking the time to download files to a computer.

Built-in Stereo Speakers For Instant Playback Of Recordings

The LS-10 can play back the high-quality audio it records and play it back on its built-in stereo speakers with vibrancy and clarity. These speakers allow more than one person to listen to a new recording simultaneously to help collaborating musicians evaluate recording progress on the fly.

Built-in High-Sensitivity Stereo Microphones

Boasting a high-sensitivity, noise reduction stereo microphone, sampling rates of up to 24bit/96kHz and PCM recording, this portable device delivers astounding sound quality.

Wireless Control Option

The optional exclusive wireless remote controller allows users to start and stop the recording of the LS-10 from a distance. This is ideal for live performances when the LS-10 can be placed near the stage and activated from several rows back.

12-Hour Battery Life

The LS-10 can record 12 hours on two AA batteries, longer than many competing Linear PCM recorders and long enough for an all-day event.

Inclucded Steinberg Cubase LE 4 Sound Editing Software

The LS-10 ships with Steinberg Cubase LE 4 Sound editing software with 48 sound tracks and variety of effects.

Low Cut Filter

The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording.

AC Power Option

An optional AC adapter is available for longer recording.

Normal, Wide, Narrow, Zoom Directional Microphone Function

The built-in microphone directionality is adjustable to meet varying recording needs.

Adjustable High-Low Microphone Sensitivity Modes

The built-in microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet varying recording needs.

External Line-Out Jack

External Earphone Jack

External Microphone Jack

Olympus LS-10 Specifications

Recording Format

Linear PCM (Pulsed Code Modulation) WAV
MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3)
WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Recording Media

Built-in 2 GB NAND flash memory
Optional SD Card (512 MB to 8 GB)

Recording Times, Built-in 2 GB memory

Linear PCM: Up to 3 hours 10 minutes
MP3: Up to 35 hours 35 minutes
WMA: Up to 69 hours 35 minutes

Card Format

SD, SDHC

Input Level

MIC, Sensitivity Hig:h -59 dBv
MIC, Sensitivity Low: -39 dBv
LINE IN Jack Input: -6 dBv

PC Interface

USB

LCD

35 mm x 29 mm

LED

One color (red)

Folders / Messages

5 folders / 200 messages per folder, plus Music folder

Overall Frequency Response, LINE In Jack

Linear PCM 96kHz: 20 to 44000 Hz
Linear PCM 48kHz: 20 to 23000 Hz
Linear PCM 44.1kHz: 20 to 21000 Hz
MP3 320kbps: 50 to 20000 Hz
MP3 256kbps: 50 to 20000 Hz
MP3 128kbps: 50 to 17000 Hz
WMA 160kbps: 50 to 19000 Hz
WMA 128kbps: 50 to 19000 Hz
WMA 64kbps: 50 to 15000 Hz

Overall Frequency Response, Built-in Stereo Speakers

Linear PCM: 70 to 20000 Hz
MP3 320kbps, 256kbps: 70 to 20000 Hz
MP3 128kbps: 70 to 17000 Hz
WMA 160kbps, 128kbps: 70 to 19000 Hz
WMA 64kbps: 70 to 15000 Hz

Practical Maximum Output

Built-in Stereo Speakers: 200 mW + 200 mW
Headphones: 3 mW per channel at a load of 16 ohms

Speaker

Two built-in 16mm round dynamic speakers, 8 ohms

Microphone Jack

3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms

LINE IN Jack

3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms

Earphone Jack

3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms

Power Supply

Batteries: Two AAA Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH
External Power Supply: Olympus D-7AC AC Adapter (available option)

Battery Life

Approx. 12 hours recording (using alkaline dry cell battery)

Dimensions (H x W x D), excluding protrusions

5.2 x 1.9 x 0.9 inches (131.5 x 48 x 22.4 mm)

Weight

5.8 oz. (165g), including alkaline batteries

System Requirements

OS Supported

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/VISTA
Mac OS 10.2 or later

CPU and RAM

Windows: Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM
Macintosh: Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM

Sound Board

Windows: Windows DirectX compatible, ASIO compatible sound card recommended for low latency performance
Macintosh: Core Audio compatible audio hardware

Video Card and Display

1024 x 768 pixels, 256 colors or more

Removable Drive

DVD-ROM drive required for installation of Steinberg Cubase LE4 software

USB Port

one free port

Audio Output

Earphone or speaker output

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