Re: Olympus DM520 Again
First make sure they are in the proper format including bit rate. I assume you know how to navigate the music folder with the dm-520. I find it helpful to turn play all files on in case there are sub folders. When you go to the music folder and press the right arrow one or more times you should hear one of them play if preview is on and if the files are compatible. . Bob - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:36 PM Subject: Olympus DM520 Again Either I am incredibly dense or I have a problem somewhere. Using windows explorer I cut and pasted files into the music folder of the recorder. They show up on the computer when I look at the recorder as a disk drive; but cannot access them on the recorder in the music folder. I've tried copying both folders and individual files to the recorder's music folder. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2919 - Release Date: 06/05/10 00:25:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520 Again
Thanks for your help Bob. Your response brings me to two questions: First, when you transfer music are you using any special software or just doing it through my computer? Secondly, I've been through all the settings on the 520 and cannot find a setting to play all files. How does one find that setting? Thanks again. Dan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert Logue Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Again First make sure they are in the proper format including bit rate. I assume you know how to navigate the music folder with the dm-520. I find it helpful to turn play all files on in case there are sub folders. When you go to the music folder and press the right arrow one or more times you should hear one of them play if preview is on and if the files are compatible. . Bob - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:36 PM Subject: Olympus DM520 Again Either I am incredibly dense or I have a problem somewhere. Using windows explorer I cut and pasted files into the music folder of the recorder. They show up on the computer when I look at the recorder as a disk drive; but cannot access them on the recorder in the music folder. I've tried copying both folders and individual files to the recorder's music folder. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2919 - Release Date: 06/05/10 00:25:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520 Again
Play menu, playback mode setting, playback area setting, all files playback. I transfer with WMP10. But sometimes just copy and paste using Windows if I'm sure the file is in a compatible format. Something I find difficult is if I set WMP to create folder hierarchy on device, (the default action), it is harder to find the music I want to play. You use the up or down arrows to move to a folder which will be the artist, then the right arrow to move the album list. Then right arrow again to get to the list of files in that folder. The intro playback setting is under display and sound menu. Bob - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 8:26 AM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Again Thanks for your help Bob. Your response brings me to two questions: First, when you transfer music are you using any special software or just doing it through my computer? Secondly, I've been through all the settings on the 520 and cannot find a setting to play all files. How does one find that setting? Thanks again. Dan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert Logue Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Again First make sure they are in the proper format including bit rate. I assume you know how to navigate the music folder with the dm-520. I find it helpful to turn play all files on in case there are sub folders. When you go to the music folder and press the right arrow one or more times you should hear one of them play if preview is on and if the files are compatible. . Bob - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:36 PM Subject: Olympus DM520 Again Either I am incredibly dense or I have a problem somewhere. Using windows explorer I cut and pasted files into the music folder of the recorder. They show up on the computer when I look at the recorder as a disk drive; but cannot access them on the recorder in the music folder. I've tried copying both folders and individual files to the recorder's music folder. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2919 - Release Date: 06/05/10 00:25:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2921 - Release Date: 06/06/10 00:25:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520 Again
After I asked those questions, I figured out the answers and set it up. I must say that I'm glad I use it mostly as a voice recorder. For all the trouble it doesn't do a good job of playing music. I'm using mp3 files and I get better sound out of my stream. Thanks again for your help. Dan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert Logue Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 1:25 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Again Play menu, playback mode setting, playback area setting, all files playback. I transfer with WMP10. But sometimes just copy and paste using Windows if I'm sure the file is in a compatible format. Something I find difficult is if I set WMP to create folder hierarchy on device, (the default action), it is harder to find the music I want to play. You use the up or down arrows to move to a folder which will be the artist, then the right arrow to move the album list. Then right arrow again to get to the list of files in that folder. The intro playback setting is under display and sound menu. Bob - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 8:26 AM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Again Thanks for your help Bob. Your response brings me to two questions: First, when you transfer music are you using any special software or just doing it through my computer? Secondly, I've been through all the settings on the 520 and cannot find a setting to play all files. How does one find that setting? Thanks again. Dan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert Logue Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Again First make sure they are in the proper format including bit rate. I assume you know how to navigate the music folder with the dm-520. I find it helpful to turn play all files on in case there are sub folders. When you go to the music folder and press the right arrow one or more times you should hear one of them play if preview is on and if the files are compatible. . Bob - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:36 PM Subject: Olympus DM520 Again Either I am incredibly dense or I have a problem somewhere. Using windows explorer I cut and pasted files into the music folder of the recorder. They show up on the computer when I look at the recorder as a disk drive; but cannot access them on the recorder in the music folder. I've tried copying both folders and individual files to the recorder's music folder. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2919 - Release Date: 06/05/10 00:25:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2921 - Release Date: 06/06/10 00:25:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520 Question
You can access the recorder as a flash drive via usb, and if you copy non DRM files across, everything should be fine. Formats it supports are MP3, WMA (non drm and perhaps not the latest version). I haven't tried to access DRM protected WMA files on the unit, which would perhaps involve the software provided with the machine, which isn't that accessible, from what I recall folks saying. Hope this helps a little Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Voices that Perfectly Express the Essence of your Brand Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dan Kerstetter Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:30 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Olympus DM520 Question Is there a way to transfer music from my PC to the recorder without using Windows Media Player or iTunes? If not, how does one use Windows Media Player to sync files to the recorder? Thanks. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520 Question
Dan, When I connect my DM-520 to my computer via USB port, the computer sees it just like another disk drive. I just use the copy and paste function of windows to copy stuff to and from the recorder. I don't know about iTunes and Sync and all that. Howard - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 2:30 PM Subject: Olympus DM520 Question Is there a way to transfer music from my PC to the recorder without using Windows Media Player or iTunes? If not, how does one use Windows Media Player to sync files to the recorder? Thanks. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520 Question
Good evening! once you have the recorder connected to your pc, go to my computer, and you should see something like dm520. From there, press enter. Now you will be able to see a list of all your folders on the recorder. Just select the folder where you want to store your music, then copy and paste - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 2:30 PM Subject: Olympus DM520 Question Is there a way to transfer music from my PC to the recorder without using Windows Media Player or iTunes? If not, how does one use Windows Media Player to sync files to the recorder? Thanks. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520 Question
I tried copying and pasting into the music folder using windows explorer. The files showed up on the drive when plugged into the computer, but the music folder had no files when I attempted to play using the recorder. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tim Noonan Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 6:53 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Question You can access the recorder as a flash drive via usb, and if you copy non DRM files across, everything should be fine. Formats it supports are MP3, WMA (non drm and perhaps not the latest version). I haven't tried to access DRM protected WMA files on the unit, which would perhaps involve the software provided with the machine, which isn't that accessible, from what I recall folks saying. Hope this helps a little Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Voices that Perfectly Express the Essence of your Brand Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dan Kerstetter Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:30 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Olympus DM520 Question Is there a way to transfer music from my PC to the recorder without using Windows Media Player or iTunes? If not, how does one use Windows Media Player to sync files to the recorder? Thanks. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520
I also still have a DS50 but I would not assume that the DM520 does not have a way of turning off AGC. The only thing the 2 models seem to have in common are the Voice Guidance. If I am not mistaken, I do believe that some of the recorders in the DM series allow you to set recording levels manually, but not totally sure of that. I guess the only way to find out about the DM520 would be to either read the manual or call Olympus, or of course wait for someone to buy one and do a podcast on it. (smile) On 10/12/2009 12:03 PM, Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: On my DS 50 there was not, so I'd have to say probably not. The other thing I'd like to know is would there be a way of doing line in recordings? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520
Or could this be the there version of our 520 recorder? Casey - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:43 AM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 is this some European model of the newer Olympus recorders? Olympus America doesn't say anything about any DM-550. - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get
Re: Olympus DM520
does anyone have the second part of the Main Menu podcast that Pat Ferguson did on the DM-420 and DM-520 respectively? I wasn't able to access the server that week of October 5 2009. - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:21 AM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Or could this be the there version of our 520 recorder? Casey - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:43 AM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 is this some European model of the newer Olympus recorders? Olympus America doesn't say anything about any DM-550. - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more
Re: Olympus DM520
Pat Ferguson did a two-part demo of the Olympus DM-420 and 520 recorders for Main Menu. As soon as the ACB Radio archives are back up and running, I will let you know. - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
Jusn an FYI. The Dm 520 and 550 are the same unit, the 550 being sold in the UK. I was on the phone with Pat Ferguson this morning and we found the manual mic setting in the menu. So for myself the Olympus 520 it is. Maybe I can hold onto this one and not lose it. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:45 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Pat Ferguson did a two-part demo of the Olympus DM-420 and 520 recorders for Main Menu. As soon as the ACB Radio archives are back up and running, I will let you know. - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list
Re: Olympus DM520
This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
On my DS 50 there was not, so I'd have to say probably not. The other thing I'd like to know is would there be a way of doing line in recordings? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520
Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
Anybody know what the price point is? BTW, it does say manual recording level. Though again who knows how manual. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 9:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording
Re: Olympus DM520
Hi not to correct you and make you feel bad or anything. But in the subject line you say the 520 recorder. Then in your messages you say it is the 550 recorder. So now maybe there is a 550 recorder coming out. If so I wonder what features it will all have. No unless you are talking about the 520 recorder and just saying 550 when you mean to say 520 just a big confused hear is all. Casey - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt
Olympus 550: was RE: Olympus DM520
Ok, let me clarify this You are correct, there are two models. The DM-520 and the DM-550. Although I didn't update the subject line, all my comments mentioning the Olympus DM-550 were correct, and about that specific model. The main difference between the two models, as far as I can tell is the ability to adjust the rerecording level on the DM-550, which cannot be done on the Olympus DM-520. I have no idea why they would actually bother with releasing two models - except as a means to put a premium price on the DM-550, as it seems they did with the DS-71 versus the DS-61. The DS-71 is the only DS model with adjustable volume control. I hope this makes sense. I would also note that all the online literature I have found on the DM-550 seems to be UK based, so it is possible the DM-550 isn't yet available in the US, though I know the DM-520 is available there. Regards Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:12 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Hi not to correct you and make you feel bad or anything. But in the subject line you say the 520 recorder. Then in your messages you say it is the 550 recorder. So now maybe there is a 550 recorder coming out. If so I wonder what features it will all have. No unless you are talking about the 520 recorder and just saying 550 when you mean to say 520 just a big confused hear is all. Casey - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550
Re: Olympus DM520
$175 - Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:09 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Anybody know what the price point is? BTW, it does say manual recording level. Though again who knows how manual. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 9:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4501 (20091012) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus 550: was RE: Olympus DM520
what is the price of all this krap? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]on Behalf Of Tim Noonan Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 10:34 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Olympus 550: was RE: Olympus DM520 Ok, let me clarify this You are correct, there are two models. The DM-520 and the DM-550. Although I didn't update the subject line, all my comments mentioning the Olympus DM-550 were correct, and about that specific model. The main difference between the two models, as far as I can tell is the ability to adjust the rerecording level on the DM-550, which cannot be done on the Olympus DM-520. I have no idea why they would actually bother with releasing two models - except as a means to put a premium price on the DM-550, as it seems they did with the DS-71 versus the DS-61. The DS-71 is the only DS model with adjustable volume control. I hope this makes sense. I would also note that all the online literature I have found on the DM-550 seems to be UK based, so it is possible the DM-550 isn't yet available in the US, though I know the DM-520 is available there. Regards Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:12 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Hi not to correct you and make you feel bad or anything. But in the subject line you say the 520 recorder. Then in your messages you say it is the 550 recorder. So now maybe there is a 550 recorder coming out. If so I wonder what features it will all have. No unless you are talking about the 520 recorder and just saying 550 when you mean to say 520 just a big confused hear is all. Casey - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71
Re: Olympus DM520
A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520
The Olympus DM-520 digital voice recorder and music player has greater capacity to capture more meetings and interviews, create more podcasts, and play back more music, audio books, podcasts and other content than ever before. The DM-520 has increased internal memory (4 gigabytes) and expandable microSD capacity (up to an additional 16 gigabytes) to record longer than ever before. The Olympus DM-520 can record and play super high-quality stereo audio content of 44.1 kilohertz (kHz), which is equal to the sound quality of most compact discs. The DM-520 also features uncompressed 16 bit/48kHz Linear PCM recording capability, to capture the rich sound quality of music performances. Users can download and play back PCM, MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files. This provides users with extreme flexibility, enabling them to use one device for recording meetings and lectures for work or school, while also enjoying music afterwards for fun. a.. Record Up to 1076 Hours on 4GB of Built-in Flash Memory b.. Uncompressed 16 bit/48 kHz Linear PCM Recording Capability c.. microSD Removable Media Card Slot d.. Move and Copy Files Between The Internal Memory and a microSD Card e.. Voice Guidance f.. Super High-Quality MP3 and WMA Audio Recording g.. WAV, MP3 and WMA Playback h.. Included Olympus Sonority Sound Editing Software Compatible with PC or Mac i.. Ultra High-Quality Sound Stereo Microphone With Zoom Modes for a Variety of Recordings j.. Battery Recharge via USB PC Link Function k.. Download Podcasts Automatically l.. Fast USB 2.0 Connection m.. USB Mass Storage Class Support n.. Seven File Folders With 999-File Capcity Each o.. Long Lasting Power: 51 Hours Continuous Operation On Two Included AAA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries p.. Voice Activation q.. Included Accessories: a.. Stereo Earphones b.. Two AAA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries c.. Carrying Case d.. USB Cable e.. Strap f.. Olympus Sonority (sound editing software) g.. Instruction Manual h.. Warranty Card Click here for more detailed specs Back to Olympus Digital Voice Recorders - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 4:39 PM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.9/2428 - Release Date: 10/11/09 06:39:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
Ok, so how for us novices does this stack up recording quality wise with the other stuff out there? And just what does that 44 number mean? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bob Seed Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 2:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 The Olympus DM-520 digital voice recorder and music player has greater capacity to capture more meetings and interviews, create more podcasts, and play back more music, audio books, podcasts and other content than ever before. The DM-520 has increased internal memory (4 gigabytes) and expandable microSD capacity (up to an additional 16 gigabytes) to record longer than ever before. The Olympus DM-520 can record and play super high-quality stereo audio content of 44.1 kilohertz (kHz), which is equal to the sound quality of most compact discs. The DM-520 also features uncompressed 16 bit/48kHz Linear PCM recording capability, to capture the rich sound quality of music performances. Users can download and play back PCM, MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files. This provides users with extreme flexibility, enabling them to use one device for recording meetings and lectures for work or school, while also enjoying music afterwards for fun. a.. Record Up to 1076 Hours on 4GB of Built-in Flash Memory b.. Uncompressed 16 bit/48 kHz Linear PCM Recording Capability c.. microSD Removable Media Card Slot d.. Move and Copy Files Between The Internal Memory and a microSD Card e.. Voice Guidance f.. Super High-Quality MP3 and WMA Audio Recording g.. WAV, MP3 and WMA Playback h.. Included Olympus Sonority Sound Editing Software Compatible with PC or Mac i.. Ultra High-Quality Sound Stereo Microphone With Zoom Modes for a Variety of Recordings j.. Battery Recharge via USB PC Link Function k.. Download Podcasts Automatically l.. Fast USB 2.0 Connection m.. USB Mass Storage Class Support n.. Seven File Folders With 999-File Capcity Each o.. Long Lasting Power: 51 Hours Continuous Operation On Two Included AAA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries p.. Voice Activation q.. Included Accessories: a.. Stereo Earphones b.. Two AAA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries c.. Carrying Case d.. USB Cable e.. Strap f.. Olympus Sonority (sound editing software) g.. Instruction Manual h.. Warranty Card Click here for more detailed specs Back to Olympus Digital Voice Recorders - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 4:39 PM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.9/2428 - Release Date: 10/11/09 06:39:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
