[access-uk] Re: New Olympus LS-10 music recorder publicity

Hi Ray,

Shame, but it doesn't look as though it records in MP3, only Wav.  Playback
in MP3 yes, but not recording.  I may hang on to my R-09 a little longer yet
<Smile>.

All the best

Steve

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> Sent: 30 January 2008 13:39
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> Subject:      [access-uk] New Olympus LS-10 music recorder publicity
> 
> A mention by Michael Lang on another list of the new Olympus LS-10
> pro-quality recorder sent me on a search, and I thought some might be
> interested.  No idea of what accessability might or mightn't be like
> though.  Seems the new Marantz recorder, and even the likes of the Nagra
> Airs recorders could have some competition here.
> 
> Read on.
> 
>     Olympus LS-10 Recorder Delivers Superior Sound Quality and
> Professional Features to Musicians
> 
>     CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 3, 2008 - Olympus, the market leader for
> portable digital voice recorders and professional dictation devices, now
> leverages its audio expertise with the LS-10 Linear PCM Audio Recording
> Device, the ultimate portable professional recording tool for musicians
> and everyone who values high-quality recording. Straight out of the box,
> the intuitive and easy-to-use LS-10 delivers the high fidelity of a
> portable professional recording studio in an extremely light, go-anywhere
> body. No extra gear is required to record audio in uncompressed 24 bit/96
> kHz Linear PCM format for digital stereo recordings true to the original
> performance. In addition to WAV, the LS-10 records and plays back in the
> common WMA and MP3 formats.
> 
>     The LS-10 contains many unique and innovative features, including the
> following:
> 
>     * Uncompressed 24 bit/96 kHz Linear PCM recording capability;
>     * WAV, MP3 and WMA recording and playback;
>     * Elegant and durable aluminum body;
>     * 2GB Built-in memory and a SD/SDHC removable media card slot that can
> accommodate SD cards;
>     * Built-in stereo speakers for instant playback of recordings;
>     * High sensitivity built-in stereo microphones;
>     * Manual Recording Level Adjustment to obtain the optimum level;
>     * Remote jack for optional wireless remote controller;
>     * Recording battery life of 12 hours; and
>     * Large 1.8-inch LCD with backlight.
> 
>     "The LS-10 will bring music to the masses by allowing musicians and
> audio enthusiasts to produce studio-quality recordings," said Andrew
> Flagg, director, Sales and Marketing, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "As
> more and more people return to playing musical instruments themselves, the
> LS-10 will help them reach their true potential as performers and allow
> them to share their music with friends and family. Whether it is used by a
> band of amateur musicians or an orchestra, the LS-10 offers the best sound
> quality, ease of use, and feature set in the industry and produces
> recordings that are faithful to the original performance."
> 
>     High Quality Recording
> 
>     The LS-10 features uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz Linear PCM recording
> capability, to capture the rich sound quality of music performances. It
> has the versatility to record and play back in the WAV, MP3 and WMA
> formats. The LS-10 can record with its internal microphone or by plugging
> in an external microphone. The LS-10's value extends beyond the realm of
> music. Students will find it useful for recording lectures and journalists
> for recording high-quality interviews for broadcasts and podcasts.
> 
>     Elegant and Intuitive Design
> 
>     An enlarged, backlit LCD is easy to read and shows file information,
> recording time and events clearly. The device is outfitted with an
> ergonomic dial thumb pad allowing the user to play or stop a recording,
> adjust the volume level, fast-forward and rewind with the touch of one
> button. The Erase and Folder/Index buttons are positioned individually
> below the thumb dial for easy access.
> 
>     Durability
> 
>     The LS-10 has a lightweight and durable aluminum body. This keeps the
> weight of the LS-10 to a mere 5.8 ounces including batteries.
> 
>     Memory Capacity and Expandability
> 
>     The LS-10 has two gigabytes of internal flash memory to capture
> lengthy recordings. The LS-10 also features an SD/SDHC removable media
> card slot to further expand its capacity. During a busy day of recording,
> changing SD cards is an easy way for users to capture more audio without
> taking the time to download files to a computer.
> 
>     Recording and Listening
> 
>     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. These
> speakers allow more than one person to listen to a new recording
> simultaneously to help collaborating musicians evaluate recording progress
> on the fly.
> 
>     Wireless Control
> 
>     The optional exclusive wireless remote controller allows users to
> start and stop the recording of the LS-10 from a distance. This is ideal
> for live performances when the LS-10 can be placed near the stage and
> activated from several rows back.
> 
>     Battery Life
> 
>     The LS-10 can record 12 hours on two AA batteries, longer than many
> competing Linear PCM recorders and long enough for an all-day event.
> 
>     Accessories
> 
>     The LS-10 ships with Steinberg CUBASE LE 4 Sound editing software with
> 48 sound tracks and variety of effects, a carrying case, USB cable, audio
> cable, wind screen, two AA batteries, a strap, an instruction manual and
> Olympus warranty card.
> 
>     Optional accessories for the LS-10 include an infrared remote control,
> AC adaptor, conference microphones (ME30W), Carrying Bag, Tripod,
> Rechargeable Battery (Ni-MH) and Charger, a zoom microphone, and a
> headset.
> 
> 
>     The LS-10 provides excellent uncompressed audio recording at a
> fraction of the price of competing Linear PCM recorders. The LS-10 Digital
> Audio Device has an estimated street price of $399.99 (U.S.) and will be
> available in January 2008.
> 
> From Ray
> I can be contacted off-list at:
> mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx
>

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