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Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Musical Instruments
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 64
Media: Electronics
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Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
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Combining the advanced technologies derived from Olympus? decades of experience in the Recording field, the compact and portable LS-10 brings you high-fidelity Sound recording that?s ideal for everything from live Music to the singing of birds. The LS-10: unparalleled sound quality, anytime, anywhere. The LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder is ideal for any musician or nature enthusiast looking to record Audio in the highest possible quality. The recorder is also great for journalists who need to intervie
Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor
MPN: LS10
Model: LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder
UPC: 050332162358
EAN: 0050332162358
ASIN: B0012754UG
Release Date: February 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz Linear PCM recording capability, to capture the rich sound quality of music performances. | | • | Can record 14 hours on two AA batteries. | | • | The LS-10 can play back the high-quality audio it records and play it back on its built-in stereo speakers with vibrancy and clarity. | | • | The LS-10 has two gigabytes of internal flash memory to capture lengthy recordings. It also features an SD/SDHC removable media card slot to further expand its capacity | | • | WAV, MP3 and WMA recording and playback |
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Product Description
Combining the advanced technologies derived from Olympus' decades of experience in the recording field, the compact and portable LS-10 brings you high-fidelity sound recording that's ideal for everything from live music to the singing of birds. The LS-10: unparalleled sound quality, anytime, anywhere. The LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder is ideal for any musician or nature enthusiast looking to record audio in the highest possible quality. The recorder is also great for journalists who need to interview and report news on the spot. Folder Messages 5 folders, 200 messages per folder, plus MUSIC folder Speaker 2 16mm round dynamic speakers, 8 ohms, and 200 mW output MIC Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms LINE IN Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms EAR Jack 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Maximum Headphone Output 3 mW per channel at a load of 16 ohms Batteries 2 AA Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH batteries Supports Windows - 2000/XP/VISTA / Macintosh - Mac OS 10.2 or later Removable drive DVD-ROM drive required for installation of included Steinberg Cubase LE4 software for PC Video Card and Display 1024 x 768 pixels, 256 colors or more USB Port One free port Audio Output Earphone output or speakers External Power Supply Olympus D-7AC AC Adapter optional
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 Sony WM-D6C to Olympus LS-10 November 12, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
In 1985 I bought a Sony WM-D6C Professional WalkMan Stereo Cassette recorder. I used it off and on but wished there was something lighter. I never got into the DAT recorders. Last year, I discovered that all the great Hi-end cassette tapes from Maxell and TDK were no longer being made and cassette tapes in general are being phased out. As a seasoned consumer electronics technician since 1977, I successfully rebuilt my WM-D6C for $97.00 in parts, but came to realize that I needed to get a digital recorder. Last year I purchased an Olympus DS-50. Then came the LS-10.
After my LS-10 arrived, I quickly discovered that even though you can load it with a 16GB SDHC card (after an easy firmware update) the file size for each recording is limited according to file type and bit rate. But that is something you get used to and you also soon realize that you can stitch together bigger files in software.
Accessories
I bought the A513 AC power adapter. One needs to realize that this is a lightweight universal input voltage switching power supply designed for very low noise. It is not just a simple transformer-based "wall-wart" as those are being phased out world-wide because of the EnergyStar laws. Since I am a technician, I designed an adapter for this supply to also power my Sony WM-D6C. This makes the A513 worth the higher price.
I liked the size, but needed another case for field use as the supplied case is simply made to protect the unit from damage when not in use. I discovered that a standard cell phone case from Sears fits the LS-10 perfectly. I made a custom hole in the side for a custom lavaliere mic I wired for "dual-mono." Now I can simply hide the LS-10 on my belt via the sturdy belt-clip on the Sears case and walk into a crowd to do interviews with no visible recorder. Works super!!!
External Mics
Besides the Shure SM58 vocal mic and the Audio Technica Lav for external mics, there will come a time when I will want to use two balanced output mics for a studio recording. I discovered that there are many Direct-Box solutions for the XLR-to-stereo connection issue. Here are some solutions:
XLR Balanced 2-Chan mic preamp for Olympus LS-10
ART USB Dual Pre USB Mic Preamp
Behringer Xenyx 502 5-Input 2-Bus Mixer
M-Audio Audio Buddy
M-Audio DMP3
Nady DMP-2 Dual-Chan Mic Preamp
Rolls LiveMix MX34
Rolls CL151 Gate/Limiter/Compressor, Mic Preamp
Sound Devices MixPre
Studio 1 Productions XLR-BP Pro Audio Adapter
I realize that these direct boxes add to the complexity of the recording but this is the solution to the absence of XLR inputs.
Other reviews here spoke of the issue with getting natural sounding voice with pleasant nuances and intonations, etc. Well, I purchased the world's most famous vocal mic -- the Shure SM58. To mate the SM58 to the LS-10 I made a custom XLR-to-dual mono cable with Neutrik's really fabulous right-angle 3.5mm plug. This LS-10/SM58 combo works fabulous and very quiet too i.e. no noise. Works so good I can hardly believe my ears! Vocals and voice interviews are very warm and natural due to the SM58 response. The previous reviewers wanting the natural sound from the LS-10s built-in stereo electret condenser mics aren't going to get it simply because these mics are instrument and not vocal mics!! They are flat from 70-20Khz, but I was able to record pipe organ sounds down to 25Hz easily. Go figure!!
Remote Control
Yes, I had to wait like everybody else to get the RS30W Remote, but it was worth it. It works great and now I can turn it ON,OFF or PAUSE up to 25-ft away. I like the swivel feature on the sensor as well as its very low power consumption. Good work Olympus engineers!
Telephone Pickup
I had wired a custom 3.5MM cord onto a Radio Shack Telephone Pickup which works great with both the DS-50 and LS-10. The only thing I will add soon is a small inline DSL filter to filter out PC noise.
Parabolic Mic
Soon I will be making a custom stereo parabolic mic to pic up long-distance nature sounds. I measured the LS-10s Plug-in Power voltage and got 3VDC on each channel which is perfect for the vast majority of readily-available Electret Condenser mics such as the Audio-Technica Lav I wired for dual-mono.
Vibration Sensor
Using the Piezoelectric sounder from an old smoke detector, I made a very sensitive vibration sensor that picks up sounds on walls, vents, glass, etc. I also will purchase a Shure MX391C or a Crown Boundary mic to make the LS-10 into a super concert and/or room conference recorder. Two of these would make a great stereo recorder for plays and acting rehearsals.
I am astounded at the clarity of outdoor recordings using the built-in stereo mics. I am very satisfied with the LS-10 used to transfer all my cassette tapes do digital and having the 3 file formats and many bit rates to choose from.
My only fear is that since the Olympus LS-10 has become such an international success that I'm certain Olympus is currently busy designing an LS-20 or LS-30. I would then have to trade up. I already am planning to sell my DS-50 to get their new DS-71....
Most folks simply do not realize that the the technical features in the LS-10 if it would have been available in 1985 when I bought my Sony WM-D6C would have cost them about $100K and filled the size of a small closet. With that in mind, how could anyone lose with their LS-10!!
excellent flash recorder October 11, 2008
The LS-10 is an excellent flash recorder, excellent fidelity, easy to learn and operate. One limitation I discovered is that in .wav mode, it will only record a file up to 2 GB. In 24/96 that is a file of apx. 1 hour duration max. In WMA or MP3 the file limit is 4 gb. Also it needs a better way to get out of file explore mode back to record mode. Other than those minor limitations, it is an excellent device and I am very pleased with mine.
Excellent recorder with limitations October 8, 2008
I got this recorder to record my big band rehearsals and gigs to easily share format with high quality - and for this Olympus does the job perfectly. High quality mics and ready mp3 recording do the trick for me. Battery life is excellent too. The bass response of the mics is not perfect but is enough for everyday use. Luckily the line input does not have any bass attenuation. Very sturdy construction and good value for money. The 24 bit mode is not giving any real benefit because of the mic amp hiss.
This is wonderful September 19, 2008
The last recorder I had was a cassette tape type. The LS-10 is very impressive in technical capability. Fidelity is great even with live music in poor acoustic environments. Best of all it is easy to use for non technophiles like me. It is rugged and solid feeling with a logical layout and truly can be operated one-handed. It fits in a shirt pocket! The compact size does not allow boom-box speakers (duh!)but they are loud enough for a field playback check or just use headphones for more sound. The battery life IS great and it's nice not needing exotic batteries. It comes with all the goodies: case, jack cable and USB cable plus wind guards and editing software and batteries. I checked out Tascam and Edirol recorders. I like the Olympus the best.
 Pleased with LS-10 Recorder September 8, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Looked into many different Digital Recorders before selecting the Olympus LS-10. I am not disappointed. Using the LS-10 for Oral History Interviews for a Historical Association. The recordings are exceptionally clear, plenty loud and the voice reproduction of the originally speaker is very good. Actually wish the unit had less bells and whistles as some of our volunteers are a bit intimidated by the display and controls. I would have given it 5 stars except for the complaints from elder users. I would recommend this Recorder for Interview type work.
Gary Gadwa
Executive Director
Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association
Stanley, Idaho
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