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LS-3
• Pocket-sized linear PCM
recorder with 24bit/96kHz
sampling rate
• 3 microphones (stereo
directional MIC and centre
omni-directional MIC)
• 4GB internal memory plus
microSD(HC) slot
• Pre-recording: starts up to
2 seconds before recording
button is pressed
• WAV/WMA/MP3 recording
formats
• Rechargeable batteries &
USB charging function
• Partial Erase, File Divide,
Move and Copy
PCM quality pocket-sized
With the Olympus LS-3 you can have it all: Superb sound quality, smooth operation and a durable, take-me-anywhere design concept
that fits in literally every pocket. Despite its minimal weight - just 90g with batteries - and its incredibly small size, you’ll find many
examples of advanced sound engineering: Awesome superior-to-CD quality sound due to the 24bit/96kHz PCM format, two directional
microphones with 90° orientation for most natural stereo recording, plus an omni-directional centre microphone capable of capturing
lower bass ranges with stunning clarity. If it’s a bit hectic you will love the pre-recording option, which enables you to start recording
up to 2 seconds before you press the recording button. The built-in 4GB memory enables, for instance, 65 hours of recording time
in popular mp3 format (128 kbps). If that’s still not enough you can extend the recording capacity using the microSD(HC) card slot.
Furthermore, the LS-3 comes with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and an internal USB charging function ideal for people on the move.
Whether you’re a musician looking to record practice sessions, shows or song ideas, a nature enthusiast with a passion for capturing
bird songs, a journalist, choir or theatre director, or simply anyone who demands exceptionally clear, crisp sound, the pocket-sized LS-3
is must-have gear.
Specifications
Storage Media
Internal memory
4GB Flash Memory
microSD / microSDHC card
Yes
USB functionality
USB Speed
USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Classes
USB Storage class
USB Audio class
USB HID
Display
Display Type
Full Dot Matrix Display
Display Size
31 x 29.7mm 1.69''
Display Backlit
Yes
Device operation
HOLD switch
Yes
Recording Modes
Recording format
PCM (WAV) / MP3 / WMA
96kHz / 24bit
1h 45min
88.2kHz / 24bit
1h 55min
48kHz / 16bit
5h 25min
44.1kHz / 16bit
5h 55min
44.1kHz (Mono)
11h 55min
320 kbps
26h
256 kbps
32h 30min
128 kbps
65h 30min
64 kbps (Mono)
131h
128 kbps
64h
64 kbps
128h
32 kbps
257h
Mono
1007h
PCM (WAV) format
MP3 format
WMA format