Olympus LS-7 Microcassette Recorder User Manual


 
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Main features
Main features
s Built-in 3-microphone system (high-
sensitivity stereo microphones and
center microphone).
With a combination of the high-
sensitivity stereo microphones and
center microphone, balanced, wideband
recordings from the high to low
frequencies are enabled.
s Utilizes a high sensitivity, low
noise stereo microphone capable
of faithfully capturing the original
sound.
Fixing the stereo microphones at a 90°
angle enables recording with a natural
and expansive stereo feel.
s Supports the linear PCM format,
which is capable of recording sound
quality equivalent to or surpassing
CD-level.
Capable of realistically recording various
different sound sources. High resolution
recording at a high sampling frequency
and bit count equivalent or superior to
that of a music CD (Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible
( P.51).
s Supports a wide range of recording
formats. Can handle the MP3 format
(MPEG-1/ MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3) and
the Windows Media Audio (WMA)
format.
This device can save files in a highly
compressed manner, thereby allowing for
extended recording times ( P.51).
In addition, when connected to an external
device, the recorder can encode incoming
analog audio signals without a PC ( P.35).
s You can playback WAV, WMA, and
MP3 format files transferred from
a computer in addition to files
recorded by the device itself.
This allows you to use this recorder as a
music player.
s Supports high capacity recording
media. Besides the built-in memory,
you can also record into a microSD
card ( P.24).
s Equipped with a pre-recording
function that enables the recorder
to start recording up to 2 seconds*
before the recording button is
pressed.
This function allows you, for example, to
start recording a bird’s singing up to 2
seconds* before its start even if you press
the recording button at the moment it
starts singing ( P.56).
* Recording start time will vary
according to [Rec Mode] settings.
s Equipped with a variety of features
that support audio recording.
With this recorder you can customize a
variety of recording functions such as the
recording level and microphone sensitivity
to suit the recording conditions and
personal preferences ( P.50).
s It has a built-in Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA) function ( P.53).
s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air
conditioner noise and other similar
noises while recording ( P.52).
s A Noise Cancel function ( P. 57)
and a Voice Filter function ( P. 57)
cut noise and enable clear audio
playback.
s Has recording scene setting and
playback scene setting functions to
register the best setting according to
different usages ( P.33, P.44, P.55,
P. 59) .
s It features various repeat functions
( P.43, P.58).
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