Life have typed up notes directly from the device (such as on the train following an interview) and this can be helpful in a pinch. Here are a few tips when using the Olympus WS-853 when recording interviews, focus groups, lectures and meetings. Relatively low playback volume using the internal speaker and lacks a dedicated playback volume control. I haven’t used the phone recording setting as it requires some headphones, but I think it may come in handy from time to time.

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As mentioned before, a recording device is more necessary for my work now, so I set out to find the one best for me.Anne, connect the microphone to your computer and playback using the WS-853 with the mic close to the speaker. Just know that these are the products we use every day in our professional work, and have done so for years. It is compatible with MicroSD and MicroSDHC memory cards, providing users with flexible storage options. Since these are used in so many ways, you’ll save a ton of money and waste by using rechargeable batteries.

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Its extensive recording time and ample internal memory make it suitable for various applications, such as capturing lectures, interviews, or personal notes. With a maximum recording time of 2080 hours and an internal memory of 8000 MB, it offers ample storage capacity for capturing audio recordings. Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly. There are multiple folder options so if you are working on different projects you can save in different folders. The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]).I’ve got a KA333 connection cord, and speaker and headphone splitter, and a stand alone microphone — I am not tech savvy. Great if you a planning to record a lot of interviews, lectures, or meetings without having to worry about storage constrains. Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory capacity of different microSD cards.

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I’ll get into the reasons why the 853 has been gathering dust in my closet later on, for now let’s look at top 3 features of the Olympus 853 that I like(d).Please note that for new NiMH batteries, it is often necessary to cycle (Fully charge the battery-drain-fully charge) them at least three to five times or more before they reach peak performance and capacity. Simply slot it into your PC or Mac to transfer voice recordings from the device to an external hard disk drive. Simple Mode displays only essential information in large font and limits the menu options to frequently-used functions. The first several times that you use your NiMH batteries you may find that they run down (discharge) quickly during use. Some recording media memory capacity is used as a management area, so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity.