Olympus 4GB Stereo Digital Voice Recorder, USB Direct Connect, AAA Battery

SKU: IOMVP10

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Shopper : Does this recorder have an external mic jack?Daniel D : No to the external mic jack; there is a microphone at the top of the device on each side. While there is a built-in speaker, there also is a earphone jack at the top of the device if you want to listen to the recordings privately, or music you've downloaded to the device.
Shopper : How can I get a manual for the Olympus VP-10?ANDREW R : I would recommend contacting the manufacturer
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JAVIER H : To record audio for videos taken with my Olympus E-M10 Mark III camera (audio will be added on editing). Its design permits easy recording without cables and later transfer using USB directly to the computer.Stephanie S : I need piece

Reviews about this item

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2016-08-07T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very useful tool, but need minor tweaks.

Incredibly useful, has couple of simple design and user interface issues that needs to be addressed. It's a fantastic product that I use everyday, this is the second one i bought. the first one's pocket clip broke off (the plastic and tiny metal hinges are too weak). When recharging, you have to be able to press "OK" after you insert the device to USB port to charge. That causes quite a bit of headaches if your USB receiver port is wrong side up, as it is on my laptops. They need to make it where it will charge as soon as it's inserted, without having to confirm.

Jae

2015-12-28T11:34:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent, simple recording

Excellent sound for voice recording. Simple basic recording function. Long battery life. Menu could be challenging for new users not familiar with Olympus, but recording is just a one switch operation. Unbeatable quality at this price.

DAVID S.

2015-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Olympus knocks it out of the park once again!

I have been an audio guy for more than forty years, and I own several Olympus recorders, from their basic ones to their high-end PCM models. No one does a better job on these than they do, not even Sony (and I own lots of Sony gear, too). More than a decade ago, Panasonic made the RR-US006 slim pocket recorder whose downfall was that it was an IC (integrated circuit) recorder and required their proprietary software to offload the files. But it was the only pocket recorder on the market, and I still have mine. I am sure I wasn't the only one to do this, but I hounded Olympus for years asking them to make a shirt-pocket recorder geared toward the professional who would carry it alongside their Cross pen and tablet stylus, and I can't believe that they actually did! There is nothing else to say except that it is as perfect as all of their other recorders are with the addition of being super practical for those of us who are constantly wanting to capture thoughts and ideas and even conversations (disclaimer: as long as it's legal in your state to do that). Having said all this, this is a more specialized recorder and may not have the kind of wide appeal that will encourage Olympus to carry it for very long, so if you are even remotely interested you should go ahead and get it just as I did.

Timothy

2015-07-17T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Finally a reasonably priced recorder with a slide switch

I use this mainly for interviews, but for police officers, this is a great alternative to the discontinued Olympus DS-71 that had a remote switch. The top part of the recorder is about the size of the DS-71's remote switch. The slide switch on this makes it priceless for beginning a recording without having to look at it (a necessity if you are an officer working on patrol). It is compatible with the Olympus Sonority software. Just like higher end Olympus recorders, you can automatically load the files and sync the time when it is connected to your computer. The sound quality for speech is better than the Olympus ws-500. The Olympus VP-10 is not a recorder I would use to record music, but I also use an Olympus LS-14 for interviews. Most people could not tell the difference between the two when an interview is played back on a computer. Other than the slide switch for recording and the hold switch, the controls are a little difficult to navigate, because of the size. It is just part of having a recorder this compact. If you are familiar with Olympus menus, it is easy to learn. The speaker in here is basically so you can make sure you have a recording or to use when you cannot access a computer (No one can make a great speaker that small.) It is amazing for the price. I have been waiting a long time for a recorder as useful as the DS-71 for law enforcement purposes. This is it. Great Job Olympus!

DAVID S.

Olympus VP-10 Specifications

  • Type

    Digital

  • Mode

    Stereo

  • Recording Format

    PCM, WMA, MP3

  • Internal Memory

    4GB

  • Bit-Depth

    16

  • Bit-Rate

    128 Kbps - 32 Kbps, 5 Kbps

  • Sample Rate

    22.05kHz

  • Recording Time

    PCM Stereo: 12 Hours Recording in LPCM Format
    MP3 Stereo:66 Hours Recording in MP3 Format
    WMA Mono:258 Hours Recording in WMA Format
    WMA Mono:1620 Hour Recording in WMA Format

  • One-Click Recording

    Yes

  • Voice Activated Recording

    Yes

  • PC Connectivity

    USB Direct

  • Music Player Mode

    Yes

  • Noise Cancel

    Yes

  • Voice Balancer

    Yes

  • Playback speed control

    2X - 0.5X

  • Forward skip

    Yes (File skip, 30sec, 5min)

  • Reverse skip

    Yes (File skip, 3sec, 30sec, 5min)

  • Intro playback

    Yes

  • Recording & playback scene select

    Yes

  • Calendar Search

    Yes (Date search)

  • File divide

    PCM/MP3

  • Index mark

    Yes (Max. 99)

  • LCD backlight

    Yes

  • Recording standby duration

    Yes

  • Power requirements

    AAA alkaline battery or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable battery

  • Power Output

    90 mW

  • Display Size/Type

    LCD

  • Indicators

    Power, Low Battery, Recording

  • On Screen Clock

    Yes

  • External power supply

    A514 AC adapter

  • Battery life

    Recording (LP mode): Approx. 50hr.
    Playback (Earphone): Approx. 29hr.

  • Internal battery charge

    Yes

  • Speaker/Maximum output

    Built-in Dia. 10mm round dynamic speaker/ 90mW

  • Earphone jack

    Dia. 3.5mm (impedance 8Ohm or more)

  • Microphone Type

    Internal Stereo - 2 Elements

  • Microphone Sensitivity

    High/Low

  • Pickup Pattern

    Omni-Directional

  • Voice activated recording

    VCVA

  • Lowcut filter

    Yes

  • Anti-Rustle

    Yes

  • Internal microphone frequency range

    50 - 17,000Hz
    PCM
    22.05kHz/16bit: 50 - 10,000Hz (Approx. 12 hr.)
    MP3
    44.1kHz/128kbps: 50 - 17,000Hz (Approx. 66 hr.)
    WMA
    44.1kHz/32kbps (mono): 50 - 13,000Hz (Approx. 258 hr.)
    8kHz/5kbps(mono): 50 - 3,000Hz (Approx. 1620 hr.)

  • Connectors

    1/8" mini Female Headphone Out

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    5 x .67 x .67" / 127.00 x 17.02 x 17.02mm

  • Weight

    1.32oz / 37.42g (including batteries)

  • UPC Code

    050332188808

About Olympus VP-10

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Olympus knocks it out of the park once again!

By Timothy

I have been an audio guy for more than forty years, and I own several Olympus recorders, from their basic ones to their high-end PCM models. No one does a better job on these than they do, not even Sony (and I own lots of Sony gear, too). More than a decade ago, Panasonic made the RR-US006 slim pocket recorder whose downfall was that it was an IC (integrated circuit) recorder and required their proprietary software to offload the files. But it was the only pocket recorder on the market, and I...

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Finally a reasonably priced recorder with a slide switch

By DAVID S.

I use this mainly for interviews, but for police officers, this is a great alternative to the discontinued Olympus DS-71 that had a remote switch. The top part of the recorder is about the size of the DS-71's remote switch. The slide switch on this makes it priceless for beginning a recording without having to look at it (a necessity if you are an officer working on patrol). It is compatible with the Olympus Sonority software. Just like higher end Olympus recorders, you can automatically l...

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Digital Voice Recorder - Redesigned
The new sleek design of the VP-10 allows you to capture conversations naturally, even while having the recorder in your pocket. This innovative recorder features new technologies optimum for business use, to achieve high-quality recording.

High-Quality Stereo Recording In All Environments
The VP-10 recorder has omni-directional stereo microphones in order to securely capture every sound and voice, whether recording from your pocket, clipped to your notebook or from anywhere else. The recorder has low noise, high-quality microphones in its compact slim body.

"Anti-Rustle Filter"
Olympus' unique "Anti-Rustle filter" technology identifies the difference between a voice and a rustling sound from its characteristics and effectively suppresses the noise only. This enables powerful exclusion of the rustling noise generated when recording from your pocket, to achieve a low-noise, clear sound.

One-Touch Recording
You can silently and quickly activate the recording with one-touch even in your pocket, thanks to the REC slide switch. You can start recording without making the other party self-conscious. Moreover, even when the power is off, you can start recording in an instant with just a touch, so you will never miss a recording opportunity.

USB Direct Connection
A USB built into the body lets you connect directly to a PC simply by removing the cover. Not only can you easily exchange data between a PC without the need for cable or software, you can also recharge the unit from the PC without taking out the battery. Of course, you can also use it as an USB memory stick.

Four Recording Scene Modes, Including "Pocket Mode"
By simply selecting from the menu, you can choose optimum recording settings according to specific scenes. The "Pocket" mode is effective for recording a wide range of voices from your pocket and with the "Dictation" "Conference" or "Meeting" modes, anyone can easily make flawless high-quality recordings, even in an environment requiring a quick response.

Search Files Quickly With "Date Search" Function
When you have many files in the recorder, the "Date Search" function helps you select the target file easily and conveniently. You can access this function by holding down the Menu/Scene button, When the Intro Playback function is on, it will playback the first few second of the file. This is even more useful when used together with the "Date Search" function.

New Noise-Cancellation Function
The world's top level noise cancellation technology has been made even more powerful, strongly cutting out background noise recorded with the voice. With the new algorithm, it performs a more natural voice reproduction while having improved noise exclusion.

Voice Balancer Function
When recordings contain multiple speakers, the Voice Balancer makes smaller voices louder and ensures that louder voices stay below a given level, providing playback where everyone can be heard clearly. This comes in handy when recording sound sources from multiple positions, such as at a meeting. The prominent noise produced when amplifying small sounds is reduced. By eliminating the lower and higher frequency, the voice is even more enhanced.

Create Meeting Minutes Efficiently With "Transcription Mode"
"Transcription mode" is convenient when you want to create minutes or notes from your meeting recordings. While you transcribe, you would frequently repeat play and stop to check the content. Therefore when you resume, the recorder will automatically playback 3 seconds before, so that you can check the contents you need. On the other hand, fast forward will be preset to 2.0x so that you can conveniently skip the silence. Also, since the volume level of a speaker tends to differ in a meeting, the Voice Balancer helps to normalize the audio level.

Olympus VP-10 Features

  • High-Quality Stereo Recording in all environments: The VP-10 recorder has omni-directional stereo microphones in order to securely capture every sound andvoice, whether recording from your pocket, clipped to your notebook, or from anywhere else. The recorder has low noise, high-quality microphones in its compact slim body.
  • Anti-Rustle Filter: The Anti-Rustle filter cuts rustling noise while recording in your pocket. Olympus unique technology identifies the difference between a voice and a rustling sound from its characteristics, and effectively suppresses the noise only. This enables powerful exclusion of the rustling noise generated when recording from your pocket
  • One-Touch Recording: Instantly activate with one-touch and never miss a recording opportunity. You can silently and quickly activate the recording with one-touch even in your pocket, thanks to the REC slide switch. You can start recording without making the other party self-conscious.
  • USB Direct Connection: USB direct connection lets you recharge the unit without requiring a cable. A USB built into the body lets you connect directly to a PC simply by removing the cover. Not only can you easily exchange data between a PC without the need for cable or software
  • Four Recording Scene Modes: By simply selecting from the menu, you can choose optimum recording settings according to specific scenes. The "Pocket" mode is effective for recording a wide range of voices from your pocket and with the "Dictation" "Conference" or "Meeting" modes, anyone can easily make flawless high-quality recordings
  • Noise Cancellation: Even more natural and clear sound, with new Noise-cancellation function. The world's top level noise cancellation technology has been made even more powerful, strongly cutting out background noise recorded with the voice. With the new algorithm, it performs a more natural voice reproduction while having improved noise exclusion
  • Voice Balancer: When recordings contain multiple speakers, the Voice Balancer makes smaller voices louder and ensures that louder voices stay below a given level, providing playback where everyone can be heard clearly. This comes in handy when recording sound sources from multiple positions, such as at a meeting
  • Create meeting minutes efficiently with "Transcription mode": This is convenient when you want to create minutes or notes from your meeting recordings. While you transcribe, you would frequently repeat play and stop to check the content. Therefore when you resume, the recorder will automatically playback 3 seconds before

Key Features

  • Four Recording Scene Modes By simply selecting from the menu
  • Noise Cancellation Even more natural and clear sound,
  • High-Quality Stereo Recording in all environments
  • Create meeting minutes efficiently
  • USB Direct Connection
  • One-Touch Recording

What's in the box:

  • Olympus VP-10 4GB Digital Voice Recorder
  • AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery
  • USB Extension Cable (KP19)
  • Olympus 1 Year Limited Warranty