Hi. I have a dm7 and was wondering how the audio quality compares with that of the dm720?
Also, I love how conpact the dm520 is. Is there another newer model that is the same? Steph ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Noonan <t...@timnoonan.com.au> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 9:52 am Subject: Olympus DM-720 Answers > > > Hi group, > > my most recent reply was rejected from the group for some reason, so I'm > trying again without the full email chain. > > The DM-720 only has Voice guidance (recorded voice) like the DM-520 and > DM-620. The main difference is that you can now set the time and date > independently via Voice Guidance. > > The DM series including the 720 only goes up to 48K 16 bit. > > Comparing the in-built microphones recording quality of the DM-520 and the > DM-720, the 720 is much improved - it uses the central mic and I would be > comfortable using good DM-720 voice recordings as the basis for > higher-quality productions, tutorials etc, but for me, the DM-520 quality > doesn't really make the grade. I haven't used a DM 620 but my sense is the > audio capture is nicer again on the DM 720, based on Neal's review of the > DM-620, but I can't be certain of that. > > For higher sampling rates and higher bit depth recordings, the Olympus LS-P2 > is the newest pocket-sized machine, a kind of replacement for the Olympus > LS-7. The LS-p2 is about twice the price of the DM-720 and I haven't been > able to justify buying one. For my purposes, I predominantly needed a > machine that would reliably capture voice recordings easily. > > If you want a recorder to quickly and reliably capture voice notes, > discussions etc, there is a big advantage in using the DM-720 or the DM > series machines. That is, when you press the record button, recording > immediately starts, even if you are not in a recorder folder before you press > record. In that case, recordings are placed in Folder A > > In comparison, with the LS machines, pressing record puts the unit in > record-pause so you can monitor and prepare for the recording. Pressing > record a second time starts the recording. > > Also, for the LS-14 - and probably for the LS-P2 - record doesn't always > initiate if you aren't already in the correct folder beforehand. > > Hope these explanations help. > > Regards > Tim > > > Tim Noonan > Consultant Speaker Coach > > Phone: +61 419 779 669 > Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au > Skype: VoiceReadings > Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan > > Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au > Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au > Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water > Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com > Mitchell Piano Studio Phone: 0450354342 Web: www.mitchellpianostudio.com
