[access-uk] Re: olympus DM550
- From: "Clive Pallett" <clive.pallett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 22:35:40 +0100
Hello John,
I have this model and there is voice guidance on most functions, except
those like time and date, timer recording and system information. On the
good side the stereo microphones are built into the unit and the socket for
an external microphone is on the top edge. Also, there is a card slot for
inserting micro SD HC cards up to 16GB, perfect for long recordings or for
storing books and music.
One thing to be aware of: the microphones are very sensitive to wind noise
and easily distort when working close to them. It is also advisable to
select manual recording level so you can quickly adjust the recording level
depending what you are recording. The unit comes with rechargeable
batteries but I've found alkaline ones last a long time before needing to be
replaced.
If you need more functionality and accessibility then why not wait for the
new DM2 and DM4 recorders due out soon, the latter will have DAISY support
and text-to-speech for reading text files and other accessible features.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Clive Pallett
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