Olympus OM SYSTEM WS-882 Digital Voice Recorder (WS-882)

At a Glance

• Multifunction stereo recorder
• 4GB internal memory and microSD card support
• Up to 1040 hours of recording time
• Up to 110 hours of battery life
• USB-A connector for data transfer
• True Stereo microphone system
• Simple mode for easy operation
• 7 preset recording scenes
• Adjustable input level with Intelligent Auto Gain
• Calendar Search
• Voice Balancer for multiple speakers
• Noise-cancellation function for clearer playback of noisy recordings
• Low-cut filter removes unnecessary bottom-end frequencies for clearer speech
• Normalization mode maximizes volume
• Adjustable playback speed
• Adjustable playback pitch
• ABC repeat playback

Clear Voice Dictation Made Easy

The silver and black OM SYSTEM WS-882 Digital Voice Recorder from Olympus is a digital voice recorder with two directional microphones positioned at a 90° angle to capture stereo recordings to its 4GB internal memory. Easy to use, the recorder delivers clear, intelligible voice quality for meetings, interviews, and dictation and offers a high-quality mono linear PCM recording mode to ensure outstanding results when every word counts.

Packed with Powerful Recording Features

• The WS-882 is powered by two included AAA batteries which will power it for up to 110 hours, depending on settings and usage.
• A built-in stand is provided to prevent surface vibrations, and a USB-A computer connection allows you to conveniently save your data.
• The Simple mode is great for beginners, displaying only the necessary information and limiting the functions in the menu to those which are frequently used.
• You can set the recording level to High, Low, or let the Intelligent Auto Mode set the level for you.
• Choose from several preset scene modes for instant recording settings for various applications.
• Engage the low-cut filter to eliminate low-end frequencies below 300 Hz, reducing air conditioning noise and background rumble.
• A 3.5mm input jack allows you to plug in an external microphone.
• The recorder is capable of up to 1040 hours of recording time to its internal memory at the lowest quality setting.
• In addition to the 4GB internal memory, there's also a microSD slot supporting memory cards up to 32GB.

Playback Functions for a Faster Workflow

• Several playback features are on board to aid you in transcription and review, including adjustable playback speed and file searching that makes it easier to locate important takes.
• On recordings with multiple speakers, use the Voice Balancer to limit the volume on louder voices and raise the level on softer voices, ensuring everyone is heard clearly.
• The noise-cancellation feature also helps to provide clearer playback on recordings made in noisy environments.
• Use the normalization function to maximize volume.
• The 882 features a built-in 20mm speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring.