Olympus WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder with USB-A Battery Charging and 8GB Built-In Memory (Black)

No more missing out on important notes during class or juggling to record the minutes of a meeting. The Olympus WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder captures notes and conversations in an efficient manner, ensuring high-quality audio recordings. The advanced yet user-friendly design of the WS-883 makes it easy to use for beginners and equally ideal for professional audio recording.

Low-Frequency Noise Elimination

The WS-883 features a low-cut filter that gets rid of low-frequency noise below 300 Hz such as air conditioners, projectors, and background noise to deliver clear recordings.

90-Degree Layout Microphones

Experience attention to detail in every recording when you record using the WS-883 which is equipped with two low-noise directional stereo microphones with a 90-degree layout. Capture information clearly irrespective of the location or direction of speech.

Versatile Recording Formats

You may choose to record using a stereo MP3 or a Liner PCM format. The stereo MP3 (up to 128 kbps) is a perfect match for recording interviews and meetings, while the uncompressed Linear PCM format records personal notes with unmatched clarity.

Optimal Recording Quality

With the Intelligent Auto Mode of the WS-883, you can be assured of achieving the best recording quality whether you record in a large space, or in a small room. Simply select ‘Auto’ in the menu to activate the Intelligent Auto Mode which adjusts sensitivity according to the room size to ensure crystal-clear recordings.

Enhanced Battery

At 110 recording hours on just two AAA alkaline batteries, the WS-883 is unmatched in this sphere.

USB Connectivity

The recorder features a built-in USB connection that lets you conveniently save and transfer your data. You can transfer your audio clips to an external hard drive if the need arises.

Beginner-Friendly Controls and Menu

The WS-883 features a beginner-friendly menu and intuitive controls. You need not be an expert to be able to use this recorder optimally.

Display modes

The recorder has two display modes - Simple and Normal. The simple mode facilitates the use of the recorder in such a way that beginners find it easy to use. This mode displays essential information in a large font and shows only frequently-used functions. However, the Normal Mode displays exhaustive menu options and is ideal for advanced users.

Automatic Adjustment of Settings

The WS-883 features built-in Scene Modes that automatically adjust settings to deliver the best results in various scenarios. Dictation, Meetings, Conferences, and Telephone Recording are some of the modes available.

Index Marks for Enhanced Audio

It features an Auto Index Mode that sets an index mark the moment the level of sound surpasses the set level after 3 minutes of recording at a lower level. This feature makes it ideal for recording meetings and interviews. You can add index marks manually up to 99 per recording.

Simple Layout

This digital recorder features a 1.6-inch screen and a front speaker with a simple button layout. It has a built-in stand on the back that helps reduce surface noise to deliver clear recordings when you use it in the desktop format.

Effortless Playback

Equipped with cutting-edge features, the recorder is tailored to support educational pursuits such as language studies and enhanced clarity. Making the voices in the recording sound crystal-clear helps students who are learning a new language.

Calendar Format Saving

Every recording is saved automatically with a date and is displayed in a calendar format. This makes it convenient for the user to look for the file just by searching for it using the recording date.

Balanced Voices

The WS-883 balances playback volume levels to give you a balanced audio recording by making quieter voices clearer and by controlling the loud voices. This feature can be even used to standardize multiple voice recordings taken from multiple speakers during meetings and conferences.

Benefits Foreign Language Learners

This recorder is equipped with a Shadowing function that benefits foreign language learning by repeating both the voice and silent playback. This helps new students to repeat spoken phrases and polish their language learning skills. You may adjust the volumes to play silently, at a slower speed, or at a low volume.

Clear Audible Tones

With the voice playback function, you can adjust the pitch of a recording to adapt itself to a more audible one. This facilitates efficient learning by adjusting the pitch along with the playback speed. Furthermore, the recorder offers options for slow and fast playback, so you can easily listen to recordings at your own pace.

Noise Cancelation Function

The most important function of a recorder - the noise cancelation feature allows clear playback in noisy environments by reducing unwanted sounds to give you clear playback quality.

Normalization Function

If you require to increase the volume of a quiet recording while avoiding distortion, the Normalization function comes to your rescue. For even the most difficult-to-understand dialog or sentences spoken at low volumes, this function helps.

Organize with Folders

Stay organized with the Folders feature that lets you store audio recordings across five folders. It also dedicates one each for music and saved podcasts. These folders have the capacity of maintaining up to 400 files each.

Compatible Accessories

Use external microphones and cases to pair your audio device and make the best use of it.