Perfect for large boardroom meetings, focus groups and interviews the Olympus DS-55 digital voice recorder is the perfect companion for your high quality digital audio recording needs.

December 2009, the Olympus DS-55 has been discontinued in Australia and replaced with the new DM-450 model recorder - click here

The Olympus DS-55 digital voice recorder is easy to navigate with its tactile buttons and an optional Voice Guidance feature. Dictations, large meetings, focus groups or even personal notes can be captured and reviewed absolutely hassle-free.

DS-55 Info For Mac Users 

In addition to high-quality recording and playback of .WMA (Windows Media Audio) files, the Olympus DS-55 enables you to listen to .MP3 and AA (audible content from audible.com) files. So you can relax to your favourite music, audiobook or podcast between appointments.

Boasting an very nice elegant silver exterior, the Olympus DS-55 provides exceptional audio quality and 1GB of memory.

Features

• High storage capacity: 1GB
• Enhanced voice guidance system
• Versatile recording quality options, including high quality stereo recording
• Simple to manage: five storage folders plus music folder (up to 200 messages per folder), one music folder, plus automatic archiving and synchronisation
• Podcast function with bookmarking for easy stop-and-go listening
• Advanced Euphony options: expands the sound space to convey more realistic playback
• Customisable playback speed of 50-200%

What's In The Box?

• Batteries
• Case
• DSS Player Software
• Stereo Earphone
• USB Cable
• Instruction Manual

Technical Specifications for the Olympus DS-55

Storage Media
          Internal memory    1 GB
USB functionality
          USB storage class    Hi speed
Display
          Display Backlit    Yes
Recording Mode
          Recording format    WMA (recording), WMA / MP3
          LP    260 h 20 min
          SP    130 h 50 min
          HQ    66 h 20 min
          STSP    66 h 20 min
          XHQ    33 h 10 min
          STHQ    16 h 30 min
Sampling frequency
          STXQ    44.1 kHz / 128 kbps
          STEREO HQ    44.1 kHz / 64 kbps
          STEREO SP    22 kHz / 32 kbps
          HQ    44.1 kHz / 32 kbps
          SP    22 kHz / 16 kbps
          LP    8 kHz / 8 kbps
Overall frequency response
          STXQ    50 - 19.000 Hz
          STHQ    50 - 16.000 Hz
          STSP    50 - 9.000 Hz
          HQ    50 - 13.000 Hz
          SP    100 - 8.000 Hz
          LP    100 - 3.000 Hz
Data organisation
          Folder voice    5 + Music (variable)
          Files per folder    200 / Variable (Music)
          Temp mark    Yes
          Folder Audible    1
Record & Playback function
          Rec Monitor    Yes
          File move    Yes
          VCVA recording    Yes VCVA (voice activation) for hands free recording
          Voice filter    Yes
          Index    Up to 16 in one file
          Noise canceling function    Yes
          Cue/Review    Yes
          Fast forward and rewind    Yes
          Erase function    all / single / lock file
          Playback speed    Adjustable (50 - 200%)
          Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM)    Yes
          EUPHONY    Yes
          Skip Playback    Yes
          Alarm playback    Yes, of preset file
          Repeat playback    Yes
          Continuous playback    Yes
          Noise canceling feature    Reduces backround noise
Other Features
          Low-cut recording    Yes
          Audible support    Yes
          Podcast support    Yes
          Voice feedback / guidance    Yes
          Remote Control for DS-30/40/50    Yes
Interfaces Input
          Microphone sensitivity    Dictation / Conference / Lecture
          Microphone jack    3.5 ø mm / Impedance, 1.4 kΩ
          PC interface    USB Cable
Interfaces Output
          Speaker    Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker
          Max. working output    250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
          Earphone jack    3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 8Ω or more
Power Supply
          Power Supply    2 AAA Batteries, Plug-in power system
          Alkaline battery life    Recording: 32 h
Playback: Approx. 28 h
Dimensions
          Weight    80 g (incl. alkaline batteries)
          WxHxD    111 x 37.5 x 16 mm (with microphone)