Olympus DS-30 digital voice recorder allows you to record stereo sounds from meetings, crucial lectures, and interviews, and also permits you to load as well as create podcasts for later listening. You can register with your favorite podcast programs in the DSS player, which helps you to automatically download the most up-to-date broadcast pieces. You can move the new content to your recorder by merely connecting it to your computer.

The 256-MB internal memory of DS-30 makes it possible for you to enjoy a recording time of about 68 hours. For simply organizing and storing the files, DS-30 permits you to create 5 voice folders. Each of these folders can hold close to 200 messages. You can easily get through the internal files on the high contrast LCD panel of the player. This LCD panel is known for brighter and high-contrast feature and with clear view font for easily getting to and playing the recordings and downloading audio books and podcasts.

The in-built VCVA or the variable control voice actuator function is another great feature of the model. The alarm feature and the timed recording help you to set automatic playing and recording at any time. The 2 AAA batteries make Olympus DS-30 give you ongoing playback for nearly 30 hours.

This model offers the playback in several styles, like the ST XQ mode featured with 4 hours and 10 minutes capture time. The ST HQ mode with 8 and a half hours capture time, HQ mode with 17 hours capture time, SP mode which is characterized with 33 and a half hours capture time, and the LP mode featured allowing for a long 66 hours and 40 minutes capture time.You can use an additional AC adapter with the recorder for even more convenience. The Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder is compatible with operating systems like the Windows 2000 professional and the subsequent versions.

You can simply keep this digital voice recorder in your pocket, as it is merely 4.37 x 1.48 x 0.63 inches. The weight of the recorder is just 2.80 ounces. The DS-30 is acclaimed for accessories like stereo microphone, stereo earphones, USB cables, DSS player software, strap, 2 AAA batteries, and instruction manual.

The microphone includes three sensitivity modes, which will help with the various recording needs. You can store and play the MP3 as well as WMA files in your Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder. The set has a very sensitive detachable stereo microphone which gives you the option of greater portability.

The low cut filter reduces the sound from the air conditioner or other causes of noise that show up when recording. You can quickly discover the intended locations with the temp mark and index mark feature. You can set the variable playback speed as you wish and pick from the four playback choices like the fast, slow, repeat, and skip. DS-30 offers clear and shooting audio playback with the features like noise cancel function and voice filter function, which decrease the annoying noise and provide plainly audible audio playback.

Olan Butler – Technology Specialist – Computer Services