Olympus Announces Digital Voice Recorder with Docking Station

Features USB Direct Connect for Fast & Easy Downloads March 11, 2002 -- Olympus America just announced the easy-to-use DS-330 compact and ergonomic digital voice recorder with direct connect to all PCs and Macs. The DS-330 makes file transfers a snap with the included USB docking station. Just press the button on the docking station and voice files are downloaded quickly and easily to the PC.

The first Olympus digital voice recorder to be both PC and Mac compatible, the DS-330 provides 330 minutes of recording time with 16MB of built-in flash memory as well as five separate folders with 199 files in each folder for superior organization capabilities. Sound quality has also been enhanced and can be made even clearer with the Olympus innovative noise canceling technology, which removes unwanted hiss and background noise. To suit various sound conditions, users can also adjust the microphone¹s sensitivity. You can even use the recorder in low-light conditions, such as at a lecture hall or during presentations thanks to the easy-to-read back-lit LCD display.

The DS-330 is perfectly suited to meet varying professional needs. When connected to a computer, the DS-330 even functions as a USB microphone and speaker because of USB audio class compatibility. Voice files can be easily included into emails or forwarded to a secretary for transcription. The optional AS-3000 Transcription Kit (DSS Player Pro transcription module with footswitch and headset) can further streamline this process. Automatic transcription is also possible through the use of optionally available voice recognition software, such as IBM¹s ViaVoice.

330 minutes of continuous recording can be stored in Long Play mode (155 minutes in Standard Play). These extended recording times are made possible with the high-compression DSS (Digital Speech Standard) file format. After capture, recordings can be overwritten, erased, moved between folders or have additional sections inserted into them at any point. The DS-330 also allows up to 16 index marks to be set per message both during recording and playback meaning that specific sections of individual dictations are always quickly located. The individual files can be played back at three different speeds: normal, fast or slow through either the built-in speaker or earphones. The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) ensures that recording begins only when the sound is sensed. The DS-330 also includes an alarm/scheduler that allows a particular recording to play at a desired time. A special security lock function prevents accidental deletion of sensitive files. At just 4.25² x 1.6² x .8² (H x W x D) and only 2.6 ounces, the attractive and ergonomically designed DS-330 fits perfectly in a hand and is certain to become a must-have for the busy professional.

The DS-330 will be available May 1, 2002 for a street price $149. For more information visit http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital.

SOURCE Olympus