Olympus DM-550 - Professional Digital Recorder

ON SALE FOR THIS MONTH ONLY - DM550 Digital Voice Recorder - RRP $449

The DM550 is the latest voice recorder from olympus. It replaces the DS40 DS50 and FDS60 professional series voice recorders. The DM 550 has the very latest digital processing technology. The DM-550 dictaphone records every audio  detail and lets you enjoy your favourite music, audio books or podcasts. The Olympus DM-550 offers maximum quality  recording and playback quality, not to mention great style at an affordable price. 

See the  technical Section above for more information.

Linear PCM Recording Capability

The DM 550 is compatible with extra-high-quality linear PCM (WAV) recording which boasts a wide bandwidth from 40 Hz to 23 kHz,providing you with the same high sound quality as music CDs. In addition to the CD-quality 44.1 kHz/16-bit mode, the DM-550 allows you to record with a 48 kHz sampling rate for higher quality sound that's even better than CDs.

Superior-Quality Stereo Microphones

With an improved S/N ratio, these stereo microphones are powerful enough to handle the demands of high-quality sound recording - even in the linear PCM format. With a 48 kHz sampling rate, linear PCM makes it possible to record a wide frequency response and accurately capture the sounds of real life.

Large Capacity Built-in Memory

The DM-550 comes with 4 GB built-in memory for up to 1065 hours of recording in LP mode.For even more recording time, a microSD/microSDHC card slot is provided, allowing up to 16 GB of additional recording.

Directivity Microphone Mode

Thanks to advanced DVM technology, microphone directivity can be switched between ZOOM, NARROW, WIDE or OFF mode as required.

ZOOM: Super-directional recording (monaural)

NARROW: Stereo recording with sharp directivity

WIDE: Stereo recording with wide ambience

Selectable Recording Formats

The DM-550 is capable of recording and playback in three major formats - MP3, WMA and linear PCM (WAV). You can enjoy true-to-life stereo recording with full presence,as well as high-fi delity sound reproduction with a single compact unit.

The DM-550 is not only for recording, it also features superior music playback capability. The EUPHONY MOBILE offers surround sound with natural expansion for long hours of fatigue-free listening. Select the acoustical environmental setting from Natural, Wide, Power or OFF.

Noise Cancelling Function and Voice Filter

When activated, this assures clear, noise-free sound during playback. A Voice Filter is also provided to minimize unnecessary low- and high-frequency components for clearer voices.

Internal Battery Charging

Transferring sound files to and from your PC is easy using the provided USB cable. As an added convenience, with the USB cable connected to your PC, you can even recharge the DM550.

 

 

 

DM-550 Olympus Dictaphone

4 Gig Built in RAM memory for hours and hours of high quality digital recording and playback

DM-550

Recording Format Linear PCM , WAV, MP3, WMA.
Recording Media Built-in 4 GB NAND Flash memory, microSD / microSDHC Card (512 MB - 16 GB)
Card Format SD/SDHC Card
Recording Time PCM 48 kHz / 16-bit 5 hr. 45min.
44.1 kHz / 16-bit 6 hr. 15 min.
MP3 44.1 kHz / 320 kbps 27 hr. 45 min.
44.1 kHz / 256 kbps 34 hr. 45 min.
44.1 kHz / 192 kbps 46 hr. 15 min.
44.1 kHz / 128 kbps 69 hr. 30 min.
WMA STXQ (44.1 kHz / 128 kbps) 68 hr.
STHQ (44.1 kHz / 64 kbps) 136 hr.
STSP (22 kHz / 32 kbps) 272 hr.
HQ (44.1 kHz / 32 kbps) 272 hr.
SP (22 kHz / 16 kbps) 535 hr.
LP (8 kHz / 8 kbps) 1065 hr.
Input Level Microphone sensitivity level 3 steps (High / Mid / Low)
PC Interface USB
LCD 27.3 x 28.5 mm
LED White LED
Folders Messages Audio (5) / Music (max. 128) / Podcast
Files per folder Up to 999 files (Voice) / Up to 999 files (Music)
Sampling Frequency PCM: 44.1 - 48 kHz / 16-bit
MP3: 8 - 44.1 kHz / 8 - 320 kbps
WMA: 8 - 44.1 kHz / 5 - 256 kbps
Overall Frequency 70 - 20,000 Hz
LP Mode Yes - up to 1065 hrs
Practical Max. Output 320 mW
Speaker Ø23 mm
Microphone Jack Yes (Ø3.5 mm / Impedance 2 kΩ )
Earphone Jack Yes (Ø3.5 mm / Impedance 8Ω or more)
Power Supply 2AAA alkaline x 2 / BR401(AAA Ni-MH) x 2
Battery Life REC (LP mode):51 hours
PLAY (speaker) :19 hours
Size 110 x 38.9 x 16 mm
Weight 84 g
Packaging Contents 2 x BR401 NiMH rechargeable batteries, E-34 earphones, KP22 USB cable, ST28 wrist strap, Olympus Sonority Basic software, CS126 case

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