The black OM SYSTEM WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder with USB-A Battery Charging from Olympus is a digital voice recorder with two directional microphones positioned at a 90° angle to capture stereo recordings to its 8GB 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.
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Packed with Powerful Recording Features
The WS-883 is powered by two included AAA NiMH rechargeable 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 and charge the batteries.
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 2080 hours of recording time to its internal memory at the lowest quality setting.
In addition to the 8GB 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 features also helps to provide clearer playback on recordings made in noisy environments.
Use the normalization function to maximize volume.
The 883 features a built-in 20mm speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring.
At a Glance
Multifunction stereo recorder
8GB internal memory and microSD card support
Up to 2080 hours of recording time
Up to 110 hours of battery life
USB-A connector for data transfer and battery charging
Includes two NiMH rechargeable batteries
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
