Olympus LS-3 User manual

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LS-3
• Pocket-sized linear PCM
recorder with 24bit/96kHz
sampling rate
• 3 microphones (stereo
directional MIC and centre
omni-directional MIC)
• 4GB internal memory plus
microSD(HC) slot
• Pre-recording: starts up to
2 seconds before recording
button is pressed
• WAV/WMA/MP3 recording
formats
• Rechargeable batteries &
USB charging function
• Partial Erase, File Divide,
Move and Copy
PCM quality pocket-sized
With the Olympus LS-3 you can have it all: Superb sound quality, smooth operation and a durable, take-me-anywhere design concept
that fits in literally every pocket. Despite its minimal weight - just 90g with batteries - and its incredibly small size, you’ll find many
examples of advanced sound engineering: Awesome superior-to-CD quality sound due to the 24bit/96kHz PCM format, two directional
microphones with 90° orientation for most natural stereo recording, plus an omni-directional centre microphone capable of capturing
lower bass ranges with stunning clarity. If it’s a bit hectic you will love the pre-recording option, which enables you to start recording
up to 2 seconds before you press the recording button. The built-in 4GB memory enables, for instance, 65 hours of recording time
in popular mp3 format (128 kbps). If that’s still not enough you can extend the recording capacity using the microSD(HC) card slot.
Furthermore, the LS-3 comes with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and an internal USB charging function ideal for people on the move.
Whether you’re a musician looking to record practice sessions, shows or song ideas, a nature enthusiast with a passion for capturing
bird songs, a journalist, choir or theatre director, or simply anyone who demands exceptionally clear, crisp sound, the pocket-sized LS-3
is must-have gear.
Specifications
Storage Media
Internal memory 4GB Flash Memory
microSD / microSDHC card Yes
USB functionality
USB Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Classes USB Storage class
USB Audio class
USB HID
Display
Display Type Full Dot Matrix Display
Display Size 31 x 29.7mm 1.69''
Display Backlit Yes
Device operation
HOLD switch Yes
Recording Modes
Recording format PCM (WAV) / MP3 / WMA
96kHz / 24bit 1h 45min
88.2kHz / 24bit 1h 55min
48kHz / 16bit 5h 25min
44.1kHz / 16bit 5h 55min
44.1kHz (Mono) 11h 55min
320 kbps 26h
256 kbps 32h 30min
128 kbps 65h 30min
64 kbps (Mono) 131h
128 kbps 64h
64 kbps 128h
32 kbps 257h
Mono 1007h
PCM (WAV) format
MP3 format
WMA format

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Frequency response
96 kHz 40 - 44.000Hz
88.1kHz 40 - 42,000Hz
48kHz 40 - 23.000Hz
44.1kHz 40 - 21.000Hz
320 kbps 40 - 20.000Hz
256 kbps 40 - 20.000Hz
128 kbps 40 - 17.000Hz
64 kbps (Mono) 40 - 13,000 Hz
128 kbps 40 - 19.000Hz
64 kbps 40 - 16.000Hz
32 kbps 40 - 9.000Hz
Mono 40 - 3.000Hz
Center Mic = ON 20 - 20.000Hz
Center Mic = OFF 70 - 20.000Hz
Microphone jack External microphones
PCM (WAV) format
MP3 format
WMA format
Internal microphones
Record function
Index Up to 16 per file
Operation
Auto recording Pre-Recording
Voice Sync
VCVA recording
Timer recording
Recording Scenes User Defined Setting
Sound control Rec Monitor
Low Cut-Filter
Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM)
Manual Rec level control
Limiter
Compressor
Playback function
Gapless Playback Yes
Playback Scenes 3 settings storable
Playback control Fast play
Slow Play
Cue/Review
Intro scan
File operation Fast forward and rewind
Forward / Reverse Skip
Repeat functions Repeat playback
A-B repeat playback
Automatic playback Alarm playback
Random playback
Sound enhancement Noise canceling function
Voice Filter
Reverb
EUPHONY
Data organisation
No. of folders for Voice 5
Folder Music max. 200
Files per folder 200
Time/date info Yes
File move Yes
File divide Yes (Only PCM and MP3 files)
File Copy (Folder to Folder) Yes
File Copy (internal memory -
external memory)
Yes
device format Yes
Erase Erase all files
Erase single files
Erase lock
Partial (PCM only)
Other Features
Beep signal (system sound) Yes
Voice guidance Yes
Remote Control Yes (optional)
Tripod socket 1/4''
Software
Corresponding Audio software
(name)
Sonority
Interfaces Input
PC interface USB Cable
Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack,
impedance 2.2 k�
Microphone input level -70dBv
Microphone sensitivity / gain High / Middle / Low

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Interfaces Output
Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack,
impedance 8� or more
Maximum headphone output � 150 mV
Speaker 20mm (mono) / Built-in round
dynamic speaker
Max. working output 400mW (8 � speaker)
Power Supply
Max. Battery Life Alkaline Battery, 44h Rec.,
WMA mono
Alkaline Battery, 30h Rec.,
44.1kHz (PCM)
Device standalone recharge
function via AC adapter
Yes (optional)
Device standalone recharge
function via USB
Yes
External power supply USB connecting AC adapter
(A-514)
Power Supply 2 x AAA Batteries
Dimensions
Weight 90g (incl. batteries)
WxHxD 112 x 39.8 x 15.9mm
(without protrusions)
Housing material Aluminium
Housing colour Black
Languages
Menu languages EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, RU, PL,
CS, SV, DK, NL, BR, CN
Operating Systems & Requirements
Windows Operating system: Windows
XP (SP2 or later), Windows
Vista, Windows 7 (Free USB
port)
Macintosh Operating system: Mac OS
X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (Free USB
port)