The DS-5000 is an advanced professional digital recorder stacked with premium features and enhanced DSS Player Pro Dictation software for outstanding performance. It's designed inside and out to provide you with all the conveniences you need for easy, flexible and productive dictation.

Available NOW in Australia

This is the replacement for the DS-4000

Olympus DS-5000 User Guide

SLIDE SWITCH OPERATION.
Quiet and easy to use slide switch results in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity.

DSS PLAYER PRO SOFTWARE.
DSS Player Pro software provides direct recording to your PC, automatic retrieval of typed documents, automatic distribution of recordings via email, and much more.

THREE PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS.
Provides customized functions to suit your dictation needs. The recorder firmware can also be programmed for additional functionality and flexibility.

MEMORY AND STORAGE.
Supports SD and Micro SD, dual Memory Cards. 512MB microSD card included for 38 hours and 45 minutes of high quality recording in QP mode.

DEVICE LOCK FUNCTION WITH PASSWORD.
Lock or password protect your files to keep them safe and secure.

MULTI-FUNCTION CRADLE.
Recharges the Ni-MH battery pack, allows hands-free recording, and provides for fast and easy uploading/downloading of data to your PC.

Certified compatible with MacSpeech Scribe, voice recognition for Mac 

Feature & Benefits

• Up to 32 index marks per file.
• SD and microSD, dual memory cards are supported. 512Mb microSD card included.
  
• Optional barcode scanner.
• Device lock function with password lets you keep your files safe and secure.
• Durable USB connector and battery door.
• Verbal comment function. Instantly search and play back verbal comments using DSS Player software.
• LCD supports and displays multiple languages, including English, French and German.
• Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack for added convenience automatically charges when the recorder is placed in the cradle.
• Centralized firmware update.
• Low power consumption allows for long recording times.
• Centralized navigation buttons for easy data input and settings.
• Manager tool for easy setup and customization.

The DS-5000 by default records in .ds2 (DSS Pro) audio format. The recorder can also be set to record in .dss or classic mode for compatibility with older Olympus transcription kits like the AS-2300 and AS-4000. Click the YouTube logo for our video on how to set classic mode.

Specs

Recording Format DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)
Recording Media SD/SDHC, microSD Card: 512MB – 8GB
Recording Time With included 512MB microSD card:
QP mode: 38 hours, 45 minutes
SP mode: 79 hours, 30 minutes
Card Format N/A
Input Level -70 dBv
PC Interface USB
LCD Yes
LED Yes
Folders Messages 1 to 7 folders (Default - 5 folders) /200 messages per folder
Sampling Frequency QP mode: 16 kHz
SP mode: 12 kHz
Overall Frequency Response QP mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz
SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz
LP Mode No
Voice Activation Yes
Demographic Data Input Author ID, Work Type, Date/Time, Priority, Index, etc.
Practical Maximum Output 250 mW or more
Write Protection Yes
Speaker Built in 23mm Ohm round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 2k Ohm
Earphone Jack 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ohm or more
Power Supply 5V
Batteries Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (BR403) or two (2) AAA Alkaline batteries or two (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401)
External Power Supply A-513 AC Adapter
Battery Life Alkaline: Recording (approx. 32 hours); Playback (approx. 13 hours) Ni-MH Rechargeable: Recording (approx. 28 hours); Playback (approx. 10 hours)
Size 4.5" x 2.0" x 0.7" (without protrusions)
Weight 3.88 oz (including Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (BR403)
OS Supported Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4;
Windows XP Professional/XP Home edition Service Pack2;
Windows XP 64-bit;
Windows Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business/Home Premium/Home Basic;
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition/Enterprise 64-bit edition/Business 64-bit edition/Home Premium 64-bit edition/Home Basic 64-bit edition;
Windows Server 2003;
Windows Server 2003 x64 edition
Mac OS 10.3.9 - 10.5
CPU Windows : Windows 2000/XP: 500MHz processor or more
Windows Vista: 800MHz processor or more
Windows Server 2003: 550MHz processor or more
Mac : PowerPC G3; Intel Core/Duo
RAM Windows : Windows 2000/XP: 128MB or more
Windows Vista: 512MB or more
Windows Server 2003: 256MB or more
Sound Board No
Video Card and Display Windows: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 65536 colors more
Mac: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors more
Removable Drive Windows/Mac : CD, DVD drive
USB Port Windows: One or more free ports
Mac: One or more free ports
Audio Output Windows: Windows-compatible sound device

Product sourced in Australia and comes with a full 12 month parts and labour Olympus Australia warranty.