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Olympus DS-4000 Review
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The Olympus DS-4000 recorder is designed for those (such as teachers, doctors and lawyers) who need to dictate notes for later transcription.
Because it records in a highly compressed audio format (called DSS), files can be more easily transmitted to a transcribing service. Add-ons like foot-pedal controls allow you to free up your hands for typing (to do your own transcription). The included 32MB memory card holds about five hours of dictation-quality recordings. You can add a higher capacity card to expand memory. Another plus is that you can insert additional text or notes into your recordings, and the DS-4000 is both PC and Mac compatible. Note that this model is designed for dictation, so the sound quality isn’t suitable for broadcasts.
Voice recorders like the Olympus DS-4000 are recommended for doctors, lawyers, reporters and pretty much anyone that requires massive amounts of recording time and daily prolonged use. This is especially true if it is essential for your job.
What makes the Olympus DS-4000 voice recorder stand out among competitor models is it’s intuitive interface. Admittedly, some digital voice recorders are confusing and require clicking through several layers of options and configurations. It can hold almost 180 hours (yep!) of recording time – if you buy an additional memory card. It comes standard with a 32MB card but can be easily expanded up to 1GB. It has internal rechargeable batteries and has voice activation functionality built in. You can use the DS-4000 on both Macs and PC.
The Olympus DS-4000 has won many “best of” awards and is a recorder which comes highly recommended from experts across a wide range of professions.
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