the lighter side of olympus
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A review of the Olympus DS2400 & AS2400TRANSCRIPT
JOSHUA STEWART
TXAO Branch Manager
January 18, 2012
The lighter side of OlympusAn inside look at DS-2400 & AS-2400
Olympus DS-2400Digital Voice Recorder
The Olympus DS-2400, with its sleek silver body, offers flexible mobility and high-
performance recording and playback. This semi-professional digital voice recorder is
perfect for users thinking of making the switch to digital recording by providing simple
push button design and customizable options.
Highlighted Features:
PC & MAC Compatible
Push button Operation
Digital Speech Standard Pro compatible recording
SDHC Card slot for higher recording capacity, includes 2GB SD card
Ergonomically designed: large backlit LCD, New button and 3 Smart Buttons
Professional editing functions such as Insert or Overwrite dictation and Partial Erase
File Management allows up to 5 folders with up to 200 files per folder
What’s in the box?
DS-2400 Digital Voice Recorder
2GB SD Card
Leather Case
USB Cable
(2) AAA batteries
DSS Player Standard Release 1 software
SpecificationsProduct Description: Olympus DS-2400 Digital Voice Recorder
Product Type: Digital voice recorder
Microphone: Microphone - built-in
Display: 1.7" - LCD
Recording Format: DSSPro (Digital Speech Standard Pro)
Recording Media: SD / SDHC card
Recording Card Supplied: 1GB SD card
PC Interface: USB Cable
Sampling Frequency: QP: 16 kHz 28 kbps; SP: 12 kHz / 13.7 kbps
Overall Frequency Response: QP: 200 - 7.000 Hz; SP: 200 - 5.000 Hz
Specified Input Level: - 70 dBv
Folders: 5 (200 files per folder)
Speaker: Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack: 3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kO
Earphone Jack: 3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 8O or more
Maximum Working Output: 250 mW or more
Power Supply: 2 AAA Batteries
Alkaline Battery Life: Recording SP: 32 h
Index: Up to 32 in one file
Features: Playback Speed Control - Yes Pause - Yes
Weight: 105 g
Dimensions (WxDxH): 5 cm x 1.7 cm x 11.4 cm
System Requirements
Windows
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista
Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home / XP Professional, Home Edition / 2000
Professional
CPU (Windows 2000/XP): 500 MHz processor or faster
CPU (Windows Vista): 800 MHz processor or faster
RAM (Windows 2000/XP): 128 MB or more
RAM (Windows Vista): 512 MB or more
Hard drive space (Dictation Module): 70 MB or more
Hard disk space (Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0): 700 MB or more
Display: 800 x 600 pixels or more 65536 colors or more
Drive: 2 x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM
USB port: One or more free ports
Audio I/O terminals: Windows-compatible sound
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Macintosh
Operating system: Mac 10.3.9 - 10.5
CPU: PowerPC G3 500 MHz Intel Core/Duo
RAM: 256 MB (512MB or more is recommended)
Hard disk space: 200 MB or more
Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or more 32000 colors or more
USB port: One or more free ports
Olympus AS-2400 Transcription Kit
The Olympus AS-2400 offers simplified transcription for any DSS
Pro recording. It allows easy transfer from the DS-2400 digital voice
recorder to the typists office. Data can be labeled according to the
importance or priority and files can be viewed at any time. It is
supplied with a headset and foot pedal.
Highlighted Features:
Manages DSSPro, DSS, WAV, WMA, and MP3 audio files
Individual sorting/organization of dictations and documents
Add new sub folders in dictation folder
Use shared folder via LAN
Noise cancellation
Playback speed control
What’s in the box?
Olympus DSS Player Standard Release 1 software
Olympus RS-27 Foot Pedal
Olympus E-102 Stereo Headset
USB & Serial Foot switch adapters
Specifications
Product Description: Olympus AS-2400 Transcription Kit
Product Type: Transcription Kit
PC Interface: Connection via serial or USB port using accompanying adapter cable
Folders: Individual sorting/organization of dictations and documents
Index: Add/remove
Playback Speed Control: Adjustable (50 - 200%)
Specifications
Product Description: Olympus AS-2400 Transcription Kit
Product Type: Transcription Kit
PC Interface: Connection via serial or USB port using accompanying adapter cable
Folders: Individual sorting/organization of dictations and documents
Index: Add/remove
Playback Speed Control: Adjustable (50 - 200%)
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Contact Information
JOSHUA STEWART
TXAO Branch Manager
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
Technical, Service & Repair Division
2210 Denton Drive, Ste. 101
Austin, TX 78758
1.800.962.7566 ext. 2202
1.512.310.7683 fax