AT A GLANCE The black OM SYSTEM WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder with USB-A Battery Charging from Olympus is a digital voice recorder with two directional microphones positioned at a 90° angle to capture stereo recordings to its 8GB internal memory. Easy to use, the recorder delivers clear, intelligible voice quality for meetings, interviews, and dictation and offers a high-quality mono linear PCM recording mode to ensure outstanding results when every word counts.   Packed with Powerful Recording Features The WS-883 is powered by two included AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries which will power it for up to 110 hours, depending on settings and usage. A built-in stand is provided to prevent surface vibrations, and a USB-A computer connection allows you to conveniently save your data and charge the batteries. The Simple mode is great for beginners, displaying only the necessary information and limiting the functions in the menu to those which are frequently used. You can set the recording level to High, Low, or let the Intelligent Auto Mode set the level for you. Choose from several preset scene modes for instant recording settings for various applications. Engage the low-cut filter to eliminate low-end frequencies below 300 Hz, reducing air conditioning noise and background rumble. A 3.5mm input jack allows you to plug in an external microphone. The recorder is capable of up to 2080 hours of recording time to its internal memory at the lowest quality setting. In addition to the 8GB internal memory, there’s also a microSD slot supporting memory cards up to 32GB.   Playback Functions for a Faster Workflow Several playback features are on board to aid you in transcription and review, including adjustable playback speed and file searching that makes it easier to locate important takes. On recordings with multiple speakers, use the Voice Balancer to limit the volume on louder voices and raise the level on softer voices, ensuring everyone is heard clearly. The noise-cancellation features also helps to provide clearer playback on recordings made in noisy environments. Use the normalization function to maximize volume. The 883 features a built-in 20mm speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring.   At a Glance Multifunction stereo recorder 8GB internal memory and microSD card support Up to 2080 hours of recording time Up to 110 hours of battery life USB-A connector for data transfer and battery charging Includes two NiMH rechargeable batteries True Stereo microphone system Simple mode for easy operation 7 preset recording scenes Adjustable input level with Intelligent Auto Gain Calendar Search Voice Balancer for multiple speakers Noise-cancellation function for clearer playback of noisy recordings Low-cut filter removes unnecessary bottom-end frequencies for clearer speech Adjustable playback speed Adjustable playback pitch ABC repeat playback     Type  Digital Mode  Stereo / Mono Recording Format  LPCM, MP3 Bit-Rate  128 kbps – 8 kbps Sample Rate  44.1 kHz – 11 kHz Recording Time MP3 Stereo: 130 Hour (128 kb/s MP3)MP3 Mono: 260 Hour (64 kb/s MP3)MP3 Mono: 2080 Hour (8 kb/s MP3) One-Click Recording  Yes Voice Activated Recording  Yes Microphone Type  Internal Stereo – 2 Elements Microphone Sensitivity  High/Low   Auto SENS Setting Pickup Pattern  Bidirectional Frequency Response  70 Hz – 17 kHz Playback Playback Formats  MP3 PCM (WAV) Bit-Rate  MP3: 8 – 128 Kbps Speaker  Yes Speaker Size  0.79″ / 20 mm Power Output  250 mW Features Erase Protect  No Voice E-Mail Function  No On Screen Clock  No Safety Lock  No Search  Calendar Search Power Battery Type  2 x Rechargeable NiMH AAA Battery Life (approx.)  Recording: 110 Hour Playback: 24 Hour Power Adapter  No General Internal Memory  Available: Flash Memory – 8 GB Compatible Memory Cards  microSD (32 GB Max) Inputs/Outputs  1/8″ / 3.5 mm Female Microphone In   1/8″ / 3.5 mm Female Headphone Out USB  USB-A 2.0 OS Compatibility Windows 8 to 11macOS 10.12 to 10.15macOS 11 to 13*As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility Dimensions (WxHxD)  1.54 x 4.39 x .71″ / 39 x 111.5 x 18 mm Weight  2.72 oz / 77 g show more… show less…