Storage
| Total storage capacity |
2 GB |
Record modes
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Built-in microphone |
Y |
Audio
| Frequency range |
50 - 19000 Hz |
| Impedance |
8 Ω |
| Equalizer |
Y |
Other features
| CD-ROM |
Y |
| Music memory capacity, WMA |
Y |
| Music memory capacity, MP3 |
Y |
| USB powered |
Y |
Performance
| Firmware upgradeable |
Y |
| Sleep timer |
N |
System requirements
| USB required |
Y |
| Optical drive required |
N |
Packaging content
| FM transmitter |
N |
| Warranty card |
Y |
Additionally
| Wireless technologies |
Wireless |
Olympus WS-331M - Digital player / voice recorder - flash 2 GB - WMA, MP3 - 141932
The WS-331M is a combination digital voice recorder/music player/mass storage device. Its built-in Flash memory can store 2 GB of data, which equates to more than 555 hours of voice recordings in the LP mode or up to 500 songs in Music mode. As a mass storage device (e.g. USB flash memory drive), it can also be used to transfer files from one computer to another. The USB connector is built-in, so it can connect to most computers without a seperate cable. To expose the connector, remove the battery holder.
Because the WS-331M records in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format, its files are supported natively by Windows Media Player. This means Windows computers do not require additional software to download and manage the files. The earphone jack permits playback through earphones. The microphone jack accomodates accessory microphones in place of the built-in stereo microphone.
The different quality modes save the digital record of the recording with different levels of faithfulness to the original sound. The Stereo HQ Mode is recommended for music, drama, or interviews that may be made for broadcast. Stereo HQ (High Quality) Mode makes a very detailed digital record of the sound and uses a very wide frequency range that uses up the available Flash memory very rapidly. Lower-quality modes, such as SP (Standard play) and LP (Long Play), make a less detailed digital record of the sound and use a narrower frequency range and use up the available Flash memory much more slowly. These modes would be used for audio note-taking or recording college lectures or seminars in which large content is more important than high audio quality.
- Stereo Earphones
- One AAA Alkaline Battery
- USB Cable
- Instruction Manual
