AT A GLANCE
The black WS-853 from Olympus is a digital voice recorder with two directional microphones positioned in a 90° layout for capturing audio. Recognized for its clear audio quality and superb operability, the WS-853 features the intelligent Auto Mode, which automatically adjusts the recording level to match the volume of the sound source.
The digital voice recorder is powered by two AAA dry-cell batteries (model LR03) or two Olympus nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. A built-in stand is included to prevent surface vibrations, and a direct USB computer connection allows you to conveniently save your data and charge the batteries. The recorder displays only the necessary information in Simple mode and supports beginners by limiting the functions in the menu to those which are frequently used. When recordings contain multiple speakers, the Voice Balancer makes softer voices louder and ensures that louder voices stay below a given threshold. This provides playback where everyone can be heard clearly.
In conclusion, users can rely on the WS-853 recorder for over 1000 hours of recording time, over 100 hours of battery life, file-searching capabilities, and a noise-cancellation feature that provides clear playback quality. There are 8GB of internal memory, and there's also a microSD slot for memory cards up to 32GB.
Recording Format
MP3
Recording Time
MP3 Stereo: 130 Hour (MP3)
LP Stereo: 260 Hour (MP3)
LP Mono: 2080 Hour (MP3)
Playback Formats
MP3
Speaker
Yes
Battery Type
2x Rechargeable NiMH AAA
Internal Memory
Available: Flash Memory - 8 GB
Compatible Memory Cards
microSD
USB
USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Type
Digital
Mode
Stereo / Mono
Recording Format
MP3
Bit-Rate
128 kbps - 8 kbps
Sample Rate
44.1 kHz - 11.025 kHz
Recording Time
MP3 Stereo: 130 Hour (MP3)
LP Stereo: 260 Hour (MP3)
LP Mono: 2080 Hour (MP3)
One-Click Recording
Yes
Voice Activated Recording
Yes
Microphone Type
Internal Stereo
Microphone Sensitivity
High/Low
Frequency Response
70 Hz to 17 kHz