The Olympus VN-5000 is a digital voice recorder that not only records without the use of magnetic tapes, but is also capable of capturing 300 hours of audio. The recorder is small in size and includes a long-lasting battery pack. The Olympus VN-5000 is part of the VN series of digital recording devices and is available from a number of retail and online outlets.
Physical Features
The Olympus VN-5000 digital recorder includes a large LCD display and a voice activation control, known as Variable Control Voice Actuator, that works with the microphone by automatically sensing sound. The recorder also includes a built-in 28 mm round dynamic speaker, a 3.5 mm microphone jack and a 3.5 mm earphone jack. The Olympus VN-5000 weighs 2.2 ounces, including batteries, and measures 4 inches wide, 1.4 inches high and 0.8 inches deep.
Recording Features
The recorder contains 512 megabytes (MB) of memory and the ability to set 10 electronic bookmarks to indicate the beginnings of recordings. The Olympus VN-5000 features three recording modes: High Quality (HQ), Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP, for recording long speeches and programs). It can also be programmed to record at a specific time using the timer option.
Playback Features
The Olympus VN-5000 includes rewind and fast forward controls, as well as the ability to slow down playback by 25 percent or speed it up by 50 percent, which helps the user to find recordings quickly. This recorder also has an alarm playback mode, which can be set to play a certain recording from the device at a specific time.
Storage Folders
The recorder stores your digital audio files in one of four folders that hold up to 100 files each. If you don't want a recording any more, the Olympus VN-5000 includes controls for erasing a single file or multiple files at once.
Battery Life
The Olympus VN-5000 uses two AAA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. The alkaline last approximately 39 hours, while the rechargeable ones last 22 hours.
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