Dear Sharon,It's not very big, it's very small, and I can't remember the dimentions. It's all in the info I sent, though. <smile>
No, you can not add folders, and it does have 1 gig of storage.Like I said in my email, it has a lot of recording time, depending on the quality of recording that you select. In LP mode I believe it is 270 hours of recording time.
All this info is in the documentation I first emailled here. <smile> We're open until 3 PM CST today. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays. You all need to write to me privately, as to not clutter up this list. <smile> Thanks much. Regards, Pat Ferguson At 08:05 PM 2/23/2007, you wrote:
How big is it? Can you add folders? How many hours of lectures can I get on it with one gig? Sharon -----Original Message----- From: Peninnah Fleischer [mailto:peggyfleischer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:51 PM To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: A new device for your MP3 books from BookShare I bought one of these from Pat and it is a fantastic little recorder. I've recorded everything from my daughter playing the violin and piano to my husband saying prayers at the dinner table. I have music, books, notes and funny sound files all stored on my unit as I write. I absolutely recommend the Olympus ds50 and this vendor is excellent on the customer service and support end of things. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11 Peninnah Fleischer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Ferguson" <patferguson@xxxxxxxxx> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 11:11 AM Subject: [bookshare-discuss] A new device for your MP3 books from BookShare > Ferguson Enterprises is very pleased to announce the following information > > Please see our contact info with our store hours at the bottom of this > email. > Please feel free to pass this on to anyone. > > The following Olympus digital Voice recorders are now in our store and > ready to ship! These Olympus DS-30, DS-40, and DS-50 have autible menus > and > were designed with the Visually impaired in mind. These are great for > putting your books that you have downloaded from BookShare into MP3 format > and listening to them on the Olympus DS-50 Digital Voice recorder. > > The buttons are very easy to feel, and the recorder is very accessible. > The software talks during the installation, and it is very accessible with > any screen reader. I installed it with Window-Eyes. You do not have to > install the software if you don't want to. > > This Olympus DS-50 digital Voice recorder comes with the following: 1 gig > of storage on the Olympus unit in a non-removable media. A USB cable, > Software, A case, and Remote control for the external stereo microphone. > It also comes with a set of stereo ear buds. The unit is very tactile and > looks wonderful. It has an on/off switch that can not accidently be turned > on. You can control it with the stereo microphone when attached to the > remote control. When you press the folder button located just below the > LCD display on the left, The sweet little english female voice tells you > what folder you are in. When you press the little round button in the > center of the pie shaped circle, and hold it down, you are then in the > main menu. These 4 pie shaped buttons in the center of the unit which are > separated, with a tiny space between each button shaped like a little > dial, are the up and down arrows, and the left and right arrows. The okay > button is located in the center of the round dial. You can navigate > through the talking menu's with these buttons very easily. When you press > the folder button on the row of buttons above the dial, you know what > folder you are in. You can play your files by arrowing down the files in > the folder, and pressing the okay button in the center. If you hit the > left arrow, it will take you out of the folder you are in. Then you may > arrow down through the folders. You have folders A., B., C., D., E., > Music., Audible. The Audible folder is for Audible books downloaded from > Audible.com. The Music folder has a Podcast folder in it. The sweet little > English lady reads all the menu's and these folders to you. These are very > accessible. Down just below the dial on the left hand corner of the dial > is another button. This is the delete button. Up above the dial are 3 > buttons. One is a folder button, and I have not explorered the other 2 > buttons yet. As soon as I do, this document will be revised. This is the > ideal recorder for everyone. > > On the left hand side of the recorder there is a slidable switch with 3 > positions. The unit has three modes, Conference mode, lecture mode, and > Dictation mode. These modes are selected by a button on the left hand side > of the unitwith a position for each mode. At the top of the recorder on > the left hand side is the ear bud connector. Down below the selectable > switch for the modes is the little cover that covers the USB connector. > You just remove this connector, only on 3 sides, and it hangs there by one > corder, so you can't take it off and loose it. and plug in the Mini > connector of the USB cable, and then plug it into your computer. More on > this later. Down below the USB connector is another button to select the > modes which determin the quality of the recordings. These modes are > dictation, lecture, and Conference modes. The buttons on the right hand > side of the recorder are going from the top to the bottom. The top button > is the record button, down from that, is the pause button, and down from > that, is the play button. Below the play button is the on/off switch > which in the up position is the hold position, and you put it in the lower > position for the on/off, then pulling it towards you to the bottom of the > unit you will hear a different sound for on and off. > > When you are ready to install the software, do not plug in the USB cable > to the Olympus recorder to do this. When installing the software, you > place the CD-rom in the appropriate drive, and you arrow up and hit enter > on the word Setup. Then a box comes up and you select the language you > want to install. You would select English, and press enter. Just follow > the prompts as the installation is very speech friendly. You just press > enter on the default prompts, and then on the finish button. The software > does not make a shortcut on the desktop, as it comes up automatically when > you attach the USB cable to the recorder, and then to the computer. > > When you are ready to set the date and time, you may do this from your > computer, by plugging in the USB cable to the recorder, and turning it on, > and then plug in the larger end to the computer. If you are running XP > Windows will automatically see it, and it will load the software. You then > go into the Tools and Options menu and tab to "date and time." It will get > the date and time from your computer. This software is extremely speech > friendly and is really very easy to use. The layout of the folders is like > Windows Explorer. You can do so much with this software. > > Just purchase one from Ferguson Enterprises, and you will be very happy > you did so! The quality of the speech is better than the WS series. Your > files are saved in .wma format which can be played with either Windows > Media player or WinAmp. These files may be converted to MP3 files if you > want. The recorder will play mp3 files. > > OLYMPUS DS-50 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER: Comes with 1 gig of recording space > and 7 folders. > DS-50000 $249.99 > > OLYMPUS ds-40 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER: Comes with 512 MB of storage space > and a external stereo microphone, ear buds, software, and USB cable. > DS-40000 $199.00 > > OLYMPUS DS-30 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER: Comes with 256 MB storage space, an > external stereo microphone, ear buds, USB cable and software. > DS-30000 $169.99 > > POWER SUPPLY FOR ALL MODELS: This power supply gives you longer > recording time. Batteries must be removed before using the Power supply. 2 > lbs. > PDS-34500 $24.99 > > Just call us and order your Olympus Digital Voice recorder today! > Phone 605-854-9280 or email us at: fergent@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Long descriptions below. > > DS-50 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER: Stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media > Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. Playback and > store WMA and MP3 music files. High-sensitivity detachable stereo > microphone included, offering excellent portability. > Built-in monaural microphone for monaural recording. Three modes of > microphone sensitivity to meet recording needs. Several recording modes > can be selected including stereo recording modes ST XQ or > ST HQ, and three types of monaural recording modes including HQ, SP, and > LP. > Five voice folders can save up to 200 messages per folder. Music, Podcast, > and Audible > folder are also available. New, brighter high-contrast monochrome LCD > panel with backlight. The voice guidance feature gives audio notification > of operating conditions. It ensures > seamless operation of various complex functions. Built-in Variable Control > Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. > Timer Recording and Alarm features enable automatic recording and playing > at a set > time. The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar > noises while recording. > Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired > locations. > Variable playback speed can be controlled as preferred. Choose from four > playback functions: Repeat, Skip, Fast, and Slow. Noise Cancel Function > and Voice Filter Function cut noise and enable clear audio > playback. Can be used as a USB microphone or USB speaker. Can be utilized > as external memory to store pictures, text data, etc. An included remote > control (RS29) can be attached to the recorder to control recording and > stop functions. DSS Player Software (included) enables easy archiving, > editing and further processing of recordings. By registering favorite > Podcast programs in DSS Player, you can download the latest > broadcasting content automatically. New content can be transferred to the > recorder > simply by connecting it to a computer. Compatible with Audible.com files. > Store and listen to audible contents purchased from Audible.com in the > recorder. The optional AC adapter is available for longer recording. Up to > 32 hours of continuous operation with two AAA batteries. Record a full > month of sound by remote control. In addition to capturing stereo sound > from meetings, interviews and other critical > information expected of professional digital recorders, you can control > recording > and stop functions with the included remote control. The > super-high-quality sound > is also great for dictation it's the ideal professional audio device. > 275 HOURS 20 MINUTES RECORDING TIME. Enjoy over 275 hours of continuous > recording time in LP mode with 1GB of internal flash memory. > HIGH-SENSITIVITY DETACHABLE STEREO MICROPHONE. Capture the richness you > want with super-high-quality sound. VOICE GUIDANCE. Ensures seamless > operation of various complex functions. DSS PLAYER VER.7 SOFTWARE. > Supports the automatic download of Podcast contents. Package Contents > includes: DS-50 Digital Voice Recorder, Stereo microphone, USB cable, > Remote control, Carrying case, Stereo earphones, DSS Player Ver.7 > Software, Instruction Manual, Two AAA batteries. > DS-50000 $249.99 > DS-40 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER: Stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media > Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. Playback and > store WMA and MP3 music files. High-sensitivity detachable stereo > microphone included, offering excellent portability. Built-in monaural > microphone for monaural recording. Three modes of microphone sensitivity > to meet recording needs. Several recording modes can be selected including > stereo recording modes ST XQ or > ST HQ, and three types of monaural recording modes including HQ, SP, and > LP. > Five voice folders can save up to 200 messages per folder. Music, Podcast, > and Audible > folder are also available. New, brighter high-contrast monochrome LCD > panel with backlight. > The voice guidance feature gives audio notification of operating > conditions. It ensures > seamless operation of various complex functions. Built-in Variable Control > Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. Timer Recording and Alarm features enable > automatic recording and playing at a set > time. The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar > noises while > recording. Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find > desired locations. Variable playback speed can be controlled as preferred. > Choose from four playback functions: Repeat, Skip, Fast, and Slow. Noise > Cancel Function and Voice Filter Function cut noise and enable clear audio > playback. Can be used as a USB microphone or USB speaker. Can be utilized > as external memory to store pictures, text data, etc. An optional remote > control (RS29) can be attached to the recorder to control recording > and stop functions. DSS Player Software (included) enables easy archiving, > editing and further processing > of recordings. By registering favorite Podcast programs in DSS Player, you > can download the latest > broadcasting content automatically. New content can be transferred to the > recorder > simply by connecting it to a computer. Compatible with Audible.com files. > Store and listen to audible contents purchased from Audible.com in the > recorder. The optional AC adapter is available for longer recording. > Up to 32 hours of continuous operation with two AAA batteries. Stereo > recording captures every word. > In addition to capturing over 136 hours of meetings, interviews and other > critical > information expected of digital recorders, you can download and create > podcasts with > the DS-40. The super-high-quality sound is also great for listening to > audio books > and music it's the ideal all-in-one audio device. 136 HOURS 15 MINUTES > RECORDING TIME. Enjoy over 136 hours of continuous recording time in LP > mode with 512MB of internal > flash memory. HIGH-SENSITIVITY DETACHABLE STEREO MICROPHONE. Capture the > richness you want with super-high-quality sound. VOICE GUIDANCE. Ensures > seamless operation of various complex functions. DSS PLAYER VER.7 > SOFTWARE. Supports the automatic download of Podcast contents. > Specifications: Recording Format, WMA (Windows Media Audio), Recording > Media > Built-in 512MB flash memory, Recording Time ST XQ mode: 8hours40minutes ST > HQ mode: 17 hours 20 minutes HQ mode: 34 hours 45 minutes, SP mode: 68 > hours 30 minutes, > LP mode: 136 hours 15 minutes. Card Format > N/A. Input Level -70 dBv, PC Interface, USB., LCD > 26 mm x 25 mm. LED Two colors (red = record; green = playback). Folders > Messages: 5/200 per folder. Sampling Frequency STXQ/STHQ/HQ: 44.1 kHz. > /SP: 22 kHz. /LP: 8kHz Overall Frequency Response > STXQ: 50-19000Hz/ STHQ: 50-16000Hz/ HQ: 50-13000Hz/. SP:100-8000Hz/. > LP:100-3000Hz. > LP Mode Yes. Voice Activation Available, Switchable On/Off. Demographic > Data Input > Yes. Practical Maximum Output > 250 mW. Write Protection Yes. Speaker 23 mm diameter round dynamic > speaker. Microphone Jack > 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680 ohms. Earphone Jack 3.5 mm mini-jack, > impedance, 8 ohms or more > Power Supply Rated Voltage: 3V DC > Batteries: Two AAA. External Power Supply: AC Adapter is not included, but > available. Batteries > Two AAA batteries. External Power Supply > Available. Battery Life Approx. 32 hours (using alkaline dry cell > battery). Size > 4.37" x 1.48" x .63" (111 x 37.5 x 16 mm) with bundled ME53S microphone, > excluding protrusions > Weight: 2.81 oz (80 grams), including bundled ME53S microphone and > alkaline batteries. OS Supported: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP, > Professional,Home Edition. CPU > Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more. RAM > 128 MB or more (256MB or more is recommended). Sound Board > Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card. Video Card > and Display > 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more. Removable Drive: 2x or > faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive. USB Port. One free port Audio > Output. Speaker or earphone output. Package Contents: DS-40 Digital Voice > Recorder, Stereo microphone, USB cable, Stereo earphones, DSS Player Ver.7 > Software, Instruction Manual, Two AAA batteries. > DS-40000 $199.00 > DS-30 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER: Sound quality that's unheard of. In addition > to capturing stereo sound from meetings, interviews and other critical > information expected of digital recorders, you can download and create > podcasts with > the DS-30. The super-high-quality sound is also great for listening to > audio books > and music it's the ideal all-in-one audio device. 66 HOURS 40 MINUTES > RECORDING TIME. Enjoy nearly 67 hours of continuous recording time in LP > mode with 256MB of internal > flash memory. HIGH-SENSITIVITY DETACHABLE STEREO MICROPHONE. Capture the > richness you want with super-high-quality sound. VOICE GUIDANCE. Ensures > seamless operation of various complex functions. > DSS PLAYER VER.7 SOFTWARE. Supports the automatic download of Podcast > contents. > Stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages > in integrated > flash memory. Playback and store WMA and MP3 music files. High-sensitivity > detachable stereo microphone included, offering excellent portability. > Built-in monaural microphone for monaural recording. > Three modes of microphone sensitivity to meet recording needs. Several > recording modes can be selected including stereo recording modes ST XQ or > ST HQ, and three types of monaural recording modes including HQ, SP, and > LP. > Five voice folders can save up to 200 messages per folder. Music, Podcast, > and Audible > folder are also available. New, brighter high-contrast monochrome LCD > panel with backlight. > The voice guidance feature gives audio notification of operating > conditions. It ensures > seamless operation of various complex functions. Built-in Variable Control > Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. > Timer Recording and Alarm features enable automatic recording and playing > at a set > time. The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar > noises while > recording. Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find > desired locations. > Variable playback speeds can be controlled as preferred. Choose from four > playback functions: Repeat, Skip, Fast, and Slow. Noise Cancel Function > and Voice Filter Function cut noise and enable clear audio > playback. Can be used as a USB microphone or USB speaker. Can be utilized > as external memory to store pictures, text data, etc. An optional remote > control (RS29) can be attached to the recorder to control recording > and stop functions. DSS Player Software (included) enables easy archiving, > editing and further processing > of recordings. By registering favorite Podcast programs in DSS Player, you > can download the latest > broadcasting content automatically. New content can be transferred to the > recorder > simply by connecting it to a computer. Compatible with Audible.com files. > Store and listen to audible contents purchased from Audible.com in the > recorder. The optional AC adapter is available for longer recording. Up to > 32 hours of continuous operation with two AAA batteries. sPECIFICATIONS: > Recording Format > WMA (Windows Media Audio), Recording Media, Built-in 256MB flash memory, > Recording Time, ST XQ mode: 4 hours 10 minutes. ST HQ mode: 8 hours 30 > minutes. HQ mode: 17 hours 00 minutes. SP mode: 33 hours 30 minutes. LP > mode: 66 hours 40 minutes. Card Format > N/A. Input Level, 70 dBv, PC Interface, USB. LCD 26 mm x 25 mm > LED Two colors (red = record; green = playback). Folders Messages, 5/200 > per folder. Sampling Frequency > STXQ/STHQ/HQ: 44.1 kHz /SP: 22 kHz /LP: 8kHz. Overall Frequency Response > STXQ: 50-19000Hz/. STHQ: 50-16000Hz/. HQ: 50-13000Hz/. SP:100-8000Hz/. > LP:100-3000Hz. LP Mode, Yes. > Voice Activation, Available, Switchable On/Off. Demographic Data Input > Yes. Practical Maximum Output, 250 mW > Write Protection, Yes. Speaker 23 mm diameter round dynamic speaker > Microphone Jack, 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680 ohms. Earphone Jack, 3.5 > mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms or more. Power Supply, Rated Voltage: 3V > DC, Batteries: Two AAA. External Power Supply: AC Adapter > Batteries Two AAA batteries. External Power Supply, not included, but > Available. Battery Life, Approx. 32 hours (using alkaline dry cell > battery). Size > 4.37" x 1.48" x .63" (111 x 37.5 x 16 mm) with bundled ME53S microphone, > excluding > protrusions. Weight 2.81 oz (80 grams), including bundled ME53S microphone > and alkaline batteries. OS Supported: Microsoft Windows 2000 > Professional/XP, Professional,Home Edition > CPU: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more RAM > 128 MB or more (256MB or more is recommended). Sound Board > Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card. Video Card > and Display: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more. Removable Drive > 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive. USB Port. One free port > Audio Output Speaker or earphone output. Package Contents: DS-30 Digital > Voice Recorder, Stereo microphone, USB cable, Stereo earphones, DSS Player > Ver.7 Software, Instruction Manual, Two AAA batteries. > DS-30000 $169.99 > POWER SUPPLY FOR ALL MODELS: This power supply gives you longer recording > time. 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