OLYMPUS WS-852 Silver Digital Voice Recorder User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Olympus
Table of Contents
OLYMPUS WS-852 Silver Digital Voice Recorder
Overview
WS‑852 Silver
- 4GB memory plus microSD card slot
- Built‑in stereo microphones
- Simple Mode
- 5 folders for file storage, 200 messages per folder
- Retractable USB connector
- Intelligent AUTO Mode
- Low Cut‑Filter
- Recording Scenes
Easy‑to‑handle dictation recorder
The WS‑852 digital voice recorder is a true master at note‑taking. Its stereo microphones feature a 90° layout to capture superb stereo sound with every recording – whether a school lecture or a business meeting. If the speaker is talking softly, this audio recorder’s Intelligent Auto mode increases the input level for easier listening with an even level of volume. The same goes if the speaker is talking loudly. Of course, full convenience also takes top priority. That’s why the OLYMPUS WS‑852 voice recorder offers Simple Mode, which displays only essential information and frequently‑used functions for faster operation.
Specifications
Storage Media
- Internal/Removable Media Internal + Removable
- microSD/microSDHC card Yes (up to 32GB)
- Internal memory 4GB
USB functionality
- Direct USB Connection Yes
- USB Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
- USB Classes USB Storage class
Display
- Display Size 29 x 29mm / 1.61”
- Display Type Full Dot Matrix Display (108 x 84 dots)
- Font size setting Yes
- Display colour White
Device operation
- HOLD switch Yes
- Power switch Yes
Recording Modes
- Recording format MP3
- 128 kbps 65h
- 64kbps 131h (mono)
- 8kbps 1040h (mono)
- Maximum Recording Time 1040h (MP3, 8kbps)
Playback Modes
- Playback format MP3
Sampling frequency
- MP3 44.1kHz 8 – 128kbps
Frequency response
- MP3 128kbps / 40 – 17000Hz
- 64kbps / 40 – 15000Hz
- 8kbps / 40 – 3500Hz
Record function
Operation
- Index Up to 99 per file
- Auto recording VCVA (Variable Control Voice
- Actuator)
- Voice Sync
- Recording Scenes Meeting
- Conference
- Dictation
- Speech-Recognition
- Telephone recording
- Duplicate
- Advanced recording Low Cut-Filter
Playback function
- Playback speed Adjustable (50 ‑ 200%)
- File operation Forward/Reverse Skip
- Fast forward and rewind
- File selection File Playback
- Folder Playback
- Repeat functions Repeat playback
- A-B repeat playback
- Sound enhancement Playback Scenes
Data organization
- Erase single files
- Erase all files
- No. of folders 5
- Files per folder 200
- File divide Yes (Only MP3 files)
Other Features
- Beep signal (system sound) Yes
Software
- Corresponding Audio software Olympus Sonority (optional)
Interfaces Input
- Microphone sensitivity / gain High / Low / Intelligent Auto
- PC interface USB Storage class
- Microphone jack Yes
- Microphones Built‑in stereo microphones (Directional)
Interfaces Output
- Speaker Diameter Built‑in ø 20 mm round dynamic speaker
- Max. working output 250mW
- Earphone jack Yes
Power Supply
- Power Supply Battery: 2 x AAA
- Alkaline battery life Recording: 110h (LP mode)
- Playback: 90h via earphones
Dimensions
- Height 111.5mm
- Width 39mm
- Depth 18mm –
- Weight 77g
Exterior
- Housing colour Silver
- Housing material Plastic
Languages
- Menu languages EN, FR, DE, IT, ES, RU, PL, CS, SV, TR, NL, DA, CN
Hardware Security
- Lock single files Yes
Operating Systems & Requirements
- Windows Microsoft Windows Vista /7/8/8.1
- Macintosh Mac OS X 10.5 ‑ 10.9
Recommended Application Area
- Application Notes
- Lectures
- Learning
Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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