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.

Features

Storage Media

• Internal memory:   4 GB Flash Memory
• microSD / microSDHC card:    Yes

USB functionality

• USB Speed:   USB 2.0 High Speed
• USB Storage class:    Yes
• USB Audio class:    Yes
• USB HID:    Yes

Display

• Display Type:    Full Dot Matrix Display
• Display Size:    31 x 29.7 mm 1.69 ''
• Display Backlit :   Yes

Recording Modes

Recording format: PCM / MP3 / WMA

Recording Time (WAV):    

• 96kHz / 24bit:    1 h 45 min
• 88.2kHz / 24bit:    1 h 55 min
• 48kHz / 16bit:    5 h 25 min
• 44.1kHz / 16bit :   5 h 55 min
• 44.1kHz mono:    11 h 55 min

Recording Time (MP3):    

• 320 kbps:    26 h
• 256 kbps:    32 h 30 min
• 128 kbps:    65 h 30 min
• Mono:    131 h

Recording Time (WMA):    

• 128 kbps:   64 h
• 64 kbps:   128 h
• 32 kbps:  257 h

Frequency response

• 96kHz (PCM):    40 - 44.000 Hz
• 88.1kHz (PCM):    40 - 42,000 Hz
• 48kHz (PCM):    40 - 23.000 Hz
• 44.1kHz (PCM):    40 - 21.000 Hz
• 320 kbps (MP3):    40 - 20.000 Hz
• 256 kbps (MP3):    40 - 20.000 Hz
• 128 kbps (MP3):    40 - 17.000 Hz
• Mono (MP3):    40 - 13,000 Hz
• 128 kbps (WMA):    40 - 19.000 Hz
• 64 kbps (WMA):    40 - 16.000 Hz
• 32 kbps (WMA):    40 - 9,000Hz
• Mono (WMA):    40 - 3,000 Hz
• Built-in stereo microphones:    20 - 20.000 Hz (Center Mic = ON) 70 - 20.000 Hz (Center Mic = OFF)

Record function

• Pre-Recording:    2 s
• Index:  Up to 16 per file
• Partial Erase:    Yes (only PCM mode)
• Erase all files:    Yes
• Erase single files:    Yes
• Erase lock:    Yes
• Rec Monitor:   Yes
• Low Cut-Filter:    Yes (2 steps)
• Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM):    Yes
• Voice Sync:    Yes
• VCVA recording:    Yes
• Timer recording:    Yes
• Manual Rec level control:    Yes
• Limiter:    Yes
• Compressor:   Yes
• Recording Scenes:    3 settings storable

Playback function

• Noise canceling function:    Yes
• Voice filter:    Yes
• Reverb:    Yes
• EUPHONY:    Yes
• Fast play:    Yes
• Slow Play:    Yes
• Fast forward and rewind:   Yes
• Forward / Reverse Skip:    Yes
• Alarm playback:    Yes
• Gapless Playback:    Yes
• Repeat playback:    Yes
• A-B repeat playback:    Yes
• Random playback:    Yes
• Cue/Review:    Yes
• Intro scan:    Yes
• Playback Scenes:    3 settings storable

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

Other Features

• Beep signal (system sound):    Yes
• Voice guidance:    Yes
• Remote Control:   Yes (optional)Tripod socket    1/4 ''

Interfaces Input

• PC interface:    USB Cable
• Microphone jack:    3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ
• Microphone input level:    -70 dBv

Interfaces Output

• Earphone jack:    3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more
• Maximum headphone output:   ≤ 150 mV
• Speaker:    20 mm (mono) / Built-in round dynamic speaker
• Max. working output:   400 mW (8 Ω speaker)

Power Supply

• Max. Battery Life:
• Alkaline Battery , 44 h Rec. , WMA mono
• Alkaline Battery , 30 h 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:    90 g (incl. batteries)
• WxHxD:   112 x 39.8 x 15.9 mm (without protrusions)
• Housing material:    Aluminium
• Housing colour:   Black

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)