The blue Olympus WS-802 Digital Voice Recorder allows you to record and playback audio using either PCM, MP3 or WMA file formats. Plus, you can download MP3 music from your computer directly onto the WS-802 and take your tunes with you. For connecting to your PC or Mac, the recorder features a built-in USB connector. This means you won't have to fuss with or carry around any cables when you're ready to transfer audio files.
The WS-802 is equipped with 4GB of flash memory, which translates to 1016 hours of recording time when using the LP recording mode. If you need more storage, the recorder has a microSD/SDHC card slot that supports up to 32GB memory expansion. The recorder runs on a single AAA alkaline or AAA NiMH rechargeable battery (included) and it even features a USB battery charge function with the optional USB-Charge Adapter (sold separately).
In order to ensure that all your recordings are high-quality, the WS-802 is outfitted with several audio enhancing features. It has noise cancellation technology and a Voice Balancer that adjusts voice levels in the room - so that no one voice is too loud or soft. The recorder also has convenient playback and storage features. The Voice Playback Function lets you skip over the non-voice portions of a recording. Plus, with a Calendar Search Function, Scene Select Function and support for up to 99 index marks per file, it's always easy to locate the audio file and exact section of the recording you want to hear.
Recording Format | PCM, MP3 and WMA |
Recording Media | Built-in 4GB flash memory |
Recording Time: PCM | 44.1k/16bit: 6hr |
Recording Time: WMA Stereo | 128 kbps: 65hr 64 kbps: 129hr |
Recording Time: WMA Mono | 32 kbps: 259hr 16 kbps: 511hr 8 kbps: 1016hr |
Recording Time: MP3 | 192 kbps: 33hr 128 kbps: 66hr 30min |
PC Interface | USB port |
Folders Messages | 5 / 200 per folder |
Frequency Response: PCM | 44.1k/16bit: 40 - 21,000Hz |
Frequency Response: WMA Stereo | 128 kbps: 40 - 19,000Hz 64 kbps: 40 - 16,000Hz |
Frequency Response: WMA Mono | 32 kbps: 40 - 16,000Hz 16 kbps: 40 - 8,000Hz 8 kbps: 40 - 3,000Hz |
Frequency Response: MP3 | 192 kbps: 40 - 19,000Hz 128 kbps: 40 - 17,000Hz |
Speaker | 18mm round dynamic speaker |
Maximum Working Output | 150mW (8ohm Speaker) |
Maximum Headphone Output | = 150mW |
Wide band headphone output | 75mV |
Mic jack | Dia. 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 2Kohm |
Ear jack | Dia. 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 8Kohm or more |
Power Supply | One AAA alkaline or One AAA Ni-MH battery |
Battery Life | Approximately 27 hours (LP) |
Operating Temperature | 0deg.C to 42deg.C/32deg.F to 107.6deg.F |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 100.2mm x 40mm x 14.8mm/3.94 x 1.57 x 0.58" |
Weight | 2.01 oz. /57 g (including battery) |
Reviews Olympus WS-802 Digital Voice Recorder (Blue)