Description
The Olympus WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder achieves a highly realistic stereo feeling thanks to the two low noise, high sensitivity microphones.
The Olympus WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder achieves a highly realistic stereo feeling thanks to the two low noise, high sensitivity microphones.
The OM SYSTEM WS Series are compact and versatile stereo voice recorders, perfect for capturing personal notes and conversations on the go.
Their innovative design and advanced technology make them ideal for students and professionals alike, ensuring high-quality recordings every time.
THE NEW WS SERIES
Impressive Array of Playback Functions to support listening and learning Usability for easy use.
High Quality Recording eliminating extraneous noise PCM Recording Function added for even clearer recording.
FEATURES
• Multi-function Stereo Recorder
• True Stereo Mic System
• Simple Mode
• Stereo Recorder
• 7 Recording Scenes
• Calendar Search
• Voice Balancer
• Noise Cancel
• Lowcut Filter
• Built-in Stand
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SPECIFICATIONS
MICROPHONE
2 high-quality stereo microphones (directional)
BODY COLOUR
Black
INTERNAL MEMORY
8 GB
EXTERNAL MEMORY
Micro SD/Micro SDHC Card (up to 32 GB)
RECORDING MODE
[MP3]
128 kbps/44.1 kHz sampling stereo
64 kbps/44.1 kHz sampling mono
8 kbps/11.025 kHz sampling mono
[PCM]
22.05 kHz sampling 16 bit mono
MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME
Up to 2080 hrs*
CHARGING FUNCTION
Yes
BOX CONTENT
2 Ni-MH Batteries (AAA)
BATTERY LIFE
Up to 110 hrs**
PC INTERFACE
USB2.0 Hi-Speed Mass Storage Class
PC CONNECTION
Direct connection via integrated USB stick
SPEAKER
Built-in ø 20 mm round dynamic speaker, Max. working output: 250 mW
EARPHONE JACK
φ 3,5 mm, Impedance: 8 Ω or more
MICROPHONE JACK
φ 3,5 mm, Impedance: 2 kΩ
FREQUENCY RESPONSE VIA BUILT-IN MIC
70 Hz ~ 17.000 Hz
※Frequency response upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3-format recording.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE VIA MIC JACK
[MP3]
128 kbps: 40 Hz ~ 17.000 Hz
64 kbps mono: 40 Hz ~ 15.000 Hz
8 kbps mono: 40 Hz ~ 3.500 Hz
[PCM]
40 Hz ~ 11.000 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE DURING PLAYBACK
30 Hz ~ 20.000 Hz
※Frequency response upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3-format recording.
SUPPORT OS
Windows 8.1/10/11
macOS 10.12 to 10.15/macOS 11/macOS 12/macOS 13
DIMENSIONS
111.5 mm x 39 mm x 18 mm
WEIGHT
77 g
RECORDING LEVEL
High / Low / Intelligent Auto
RECORDING SCENES
Dictation, Meeting, Conference, Duplication (Timer & Auto Divide), Telephone Recording
FURTHER RECORDING OPTIONS
Low Cut Filter, Voice Activated Recording (VCVA), Voice Sync, Up to 99 Index marks per file
PLAYBACK FILTERS
Noice Cancelling , Voice Balancer
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
Voice Changer, Speed Control, Shadowing, Random, Repeat
DATA ORGANISATIONS
Several Folder options + Calendar Search Function
* Depends on Recording Format
** Based on when using Alkaline Batteries
Specifications
Recording formats
| Recording formats |
MP3 format |
Sampling frequency
| 128 kbps |
44.1 kHz |
| 64 kbps mono |
44.1 kHz |
| 8 kbps mono |
11.025 kHz |
Maximum headphone output
| Maximum headphone output |
Less than 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2) |
Recording media
| Internal NAND flash memory |
8GB |
| microSD card |
2GB to 32GB |
- 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.
Speaker
| Type |
Built-in 20 mm diameter round dynamic speaker |
| Maximum working output |
250 mW (8 Ω speaker) |
Jack
| Microphone jack |
3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 2 kΩ |
| Earphone jack |
3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 8 Ω or more |
Power source
| Standard voltage |
3 V |
| Battery |
Two AAA dry cell batteries (model LR03), or two Olympus nickelmetal hydride rechargeable batteries |
External dimensions / Weight / Operating temperature
| External dimensions |
111.5 mm × 39 mm × 18 mm
- Not including largest projection.
|
| Weight |
77g
|
| Operating temperature |
0 to 42°C(32 to 107.6°F) |
Frequency response
| When recording from microphone jack |
128 kbps : 40 Hz to 17 kHz
64 kbps mono : 40 Hz to 15 kHz
8 kbps mono : 40 Hz to 3.5 kHz |
| When recording with built-in microphone |
70Hz ～ 17 kHz
- Frequency response upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3-format recording.
|
| During playback |
30Hz ～ 20kHz
- Frequency response upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3-format recording.
|
Battery life (When recording with built-in microphone)
| 128 kbps |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 41 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 30 hours |
| 64 kbps mono |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 48 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 31 hours |
| 8 kbps mono |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 110 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 74 hours |
- The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer] functions may affect the battery life).
- Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly.
- Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.
Battery life (During speaker playback)
| 128 kbps |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 15 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 11 hours |
| 64 kbps mono |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 15 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 11 hours |
| 8 kbps mono |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 24 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 16 hours |
- The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer] functions may affect the battery life).
- Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly.
- Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.
Battery life (During earphone playback)
| 128 kbps |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 70 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 49 hours |
| 64 kbps mono |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 73 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 53 hours |
| 8 kbps mono |
When using alkaline battery: Approx. 90 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 64 hours |
- The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer] functions may affect the battery life).
- Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly.
- Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.
Recording time
| Internal memory (8GB) |
128 kbps: Approx. 130 hrs
64 kbps: Approx. 260 hrs
8 kbps: Approx. 2080 hrs |
| microSD card (32GB) |
128 kbps: Approx. 530 hrs
64 kbps: Approx. 1060 hrs
8 kbps: Approx. 8480 hrs |
| microSD card (16GB) |
128 kbps: Approx. 264 hrs
64 kbps: Approx. 525 hrs
8 kbps: Approx. 4230 hrs |
| microSD card (8GB) |
128 kbps: Approx. 132 hrs
64 kbps: Approx. 264 hrs
8 kbps: Approx. 2100 hrs |
- Actually available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording times should be considered guideline values).
- Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory capacity of different microSD cards.
Maximum recording time per file
| 128 kbps |
Approx. 74 hrs 30 min |
| 64 kbps mono |
Approx. 149 hrs |
| 8 kbps mono |
Approx. 1193 hrs |
- The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the MP3 format.
- Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is restricted to the following values.
- Note that voice recorder specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvements or other upgrading.
