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Customer Reviews for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
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Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Model: WS-311M
SKU: 8440957
UPC: 050332400665
Keep track of important reminders or record oral notes on this digital voice recorder that features 512MB of flash memory that holds up to 138 hours of recorded audio or up to 120 MP3- and WMA-format audio files.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8
out of 5
(9 Reviews) 9
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Customer Reviews for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Review 1 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
File Format Limiting
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Recorder
on 09/06/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
I purchased this recorder to record audio discussions so we could easily burn CDs for everyone when finished. When purchasing the recorder, the specs said MP3 and WMA file formats so we assumed you could change the recording format. You can't. You can only record in WMA format meaning the CDs we cut can only be played on computers and not in CD players and other devices of the group members. Happy with recorder otherwise and would recommend if you do not require this easy transferability.
What's great about it: Good quality sound. Easy to use. Easy Transfer capability!!!
What's not so great: Records ONLY in WMA file format
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
great little device for songwriters
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: songwriter
on 08/26/2008
I use this little guy for song writing...
THis recorder exceeded my expectations for sound quality. I've never tried another digital recorder, but I've been very happy with this one. (Don't expect a studio recording - but for a little and relatively inexpensive device - it's impressive.)
I carry it with me in the car sometimes (it plugs into my stereo like an ipod). Anytime i've played something i'm working on for someone - they are always surprised that i made the recording on such a little device.
It would be nice to have the option to name songs (files) on the recorder - but it's not the end of the world
What's great about it: Self contained, easy to use, sound quality surprisingly good
What's not so great: Can't name songs until you've uploaded to computer
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Olympus builds a hit
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: NICOLATESLA
from california
on 05/09/2008
I recommend for classroom use to students. Records over 100 hours but the battery lasts 7 hours or less. Built in stereo microphones will do a good job for lecture recording and does not have a problem picking up background noises, not as bad as other recorders. You might as well use headphones, plug into powered PC speakers, or transfer the files to a PC since the tiny built in speaker is not very useful. There is an audio limiter that prevents microphone overload. You can play the files with Media Player on your PC.
Also, cool features include USB connectivity, transfer MP3 or WMA music files from PC to the 311. The windows XP "WOW" feature is not very "wow" as far as sound quality, but the built in true bass and five band equalizer were much more useful. The unit stores your EQ settings.
I wish it had a power supply jack instead of just a AAA battery, so you will want to carry an extra battery. You can recover the files if the battery runs down with your PC.
Overall I found it very useful for classroom and as a music player when used with headphones, I don't think you would be disappointed.
Also, cool features include USB connectivity, transfer MP3 or WMA music files from PC to the 311. The windows XP "WOW" feature is not very "wow" as far as sound quality, but the built in true bass and five band equalizer were much more useful. The unit stores your EQ settings.
I wish it had a power supply jack instead of just a AAA battery, so you will want to carry an extra battery. You can recover the files if the battery runs down with your PC.
Overall I found it very useful for classroom and as a music player when used with headphones, I don't think you would be disappointed.
What's great about it: lots of memory, great for lectures, students
What's not so great: limited battery power reserve
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Brilliant Device
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Swashley
from Farmington Hills
on 03/27/2008
I bought this handy little device for recording lectures in law school. Our classes are huge auditoriums that sit about 120 students and I usually sit all the way in the back. Yet I am able to record lectures by simply placing the recorder on my desk. I find that this recorder is probably too effective; regardless of how close or far I am from the speaker, it picks up a lot of background noice and static. Also, the speakers are ineffective, although that's hardly suprising for a device this small. Listening to the lectures with earphones, or on my computer have proved to be the best options. It is not easily recognizable as a recorder - handy for those professors who would have a problem with being recorded. Also a metal finish might have added some sophistication. Feels a bit cheap and extraordinarily light
All in all, I am pleased with it; the pros outnumber the cons by a wide margin.
What's great about it: Ultra-compact, Direct USB connectivity, 5 storage folders
What's not so great: Cheap plastic feel, lots of static, ineffective speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Awesome Recorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Foreverknight43
from Sandy, Utah
on 02/12/2008
This little recorder is perfect, it picks up auditoriums as well as personal speech. I use it to record lectures, and it for lectures and it rocks.
What's great about it: Everything, just awesome
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Excellent recorder
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Bubba35
from Chicago, IL
on 02/10/2008
This audio recorder is easy to use and has plenty of memory. I have several albums of music on the recorder and still have hours of audio recording space. Although it has several settings for sound quality, I use a medium level and the sound quality is plenty good for my needs.
What's great about it: Good audio quality for recordings + Plenty of space left over for music.
What's not so great: None.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Great Little Recorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: GaryM
from Anoka, Mn
on 01/27/2008
Bought this little beauty a week ago for recording meetings and also doing podcasts. The USB plug allows file transfer straight to my computer - SWEET! Sound is clear and crisp, buttons are easy to used. Fits right into my shirt pocket and goes with me every place. I'd recommend this recorder to everyone!
What's great about it: High Quality Sond, Small Size, Easy To Use
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Very rleiable
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: gravytrain74
from Chicago
on 10/21/2007
I use this product frequently. It is very easy to use, it is lightweight and compact. I really like the usb connector to download to computer.
What's great about it: easy to use, reliable, 27 hours of record time, compact
What's not so great: at times difficult to pull cover off usb plug
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Olympus Stereo Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Pleased with Purchase
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SDS07
from Southern Indiana
on 10/11/2007
I purchased the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder about 3 months ago. I've used it for office meetings, to take minutes, at a concert, and for interviews. This is my first voice recorder and has performed above my expectations. Sound is clear even when there is background noise. I was impressed with the recording power it has for the small size. It can fit in a pocket or bag easily. My only con is that the manual is a little hard to get through. I especially like the USB capability and have transferred my recordings to my computer and transferred to CD without problem. I've used it quite a bit in 3 months and have only replaced the battery one time. Overall, very satisfied with purchase.
What's great about it: Performs as advertised
What's not so great: User manual confusing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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