Olympus LS 12 handheld audio recorder

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Olympus LS 12 handheld audio recorder
Product no: 9000-0005-2406 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Olympus LS-12 handheld recorder combines professional quality with easy controls. It's an extensive handheld recorder that allows you to effortlessly record music (when you're at a live concert, for instance). Voice recording and dictation are also possible with this practical device. Whether you are recording notes for your upcoming book or a spoken interview, the Olympus LS-12 is your pal!

Powerful audio specs

This Olympus device is fitted with improved microphones, which result in less noise and therefore in a higher recording quality. The digital data quality reaches up to 24-bit/96kHz linear PCM, so you needn't worry about the resolution of your recording - it's excellent! You can store your recordings in WAV or MP3, the first is especially well suited for recordings that need high quality. Musicians are treated to a built-in tuner and metronome, and overdubbing and pre-recording are also possible.

Practical

Apart from high quality, this handheld recorder ensures great user-friendliness. With the rotary knob at the bottom, you can select different modes, like quick, manual and smart. The Smart Mode allows you to set the ideal recording level in accordance with the loudest incoming signal. An internal memory of up to 2 GB can be extended up to 34 GB with separately available SD/SDHC cards. Two AA batteries allow you to use the LS-12 for up to 50 hours, and with a separately available tripod, you'll be able to set the LS-12 on a table or floor - practical for concerts!

Specifications

Product features

Number of built-in microphones 2
Number of XLR mic inputs 0
Audio formats WAV / PCM, MP3
Bit rate 24-bit
Built-in speakers yes
Maximum sample rate 96 kHz
Recorder mounting possibilities 1/4-inch screw thread for camera stand
Storage type SDHC / SDXC
Recorder outputs headphones (TRS, jack or mini jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 300 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 18,1 x 15,2 x 7,4 cm

Product specifications

  • Olympus LS-12 handheld recorder
  • file format: linear PCM (WAV), MP3
  • recording media: 2GB built-in flash memory, SD/SDHC card (up to 32 GB)
  • frequency range (microphone): 60 Hz - 20 kHz
  • USB connector for connection with PC
  • built-in speaker
  • audio connectors: 3.5mm line, 3.5mm microphone, 3.5mm headphone
  • power supply: 2 AA batteries (included)
  • battery life > 50 hours
  • functions: pre-recording, overdub, metronome, tuner, low-cut filter 100 Hz/300 Hz
  • 99 index marks
  • supported OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.8
  • dimensions: 13.87 x 5.26 x 2.29 cm
  • weight: 165 grams

Packaging contents:

  • LS-12 recorder
  • warranty card
  • manual
  • two AA batteries
  • USB cable

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Olympus LS 12 handheld audio recorder
Wrote the following about Olympus LS 12 handheld audio recorder
Apparaat voelt stevig aan (beter dan bijv. Zoom), heel eenvoudige bediening, als gaat als vanzelf. Uitstekende resultaten.
Heb gebruik gemaakt van de aanbieding, dus extra voordeling. Aanrader!
Olympus LS 12 handheld audio recorder
Wrote the following about Olympus LS 12 handheld audio recorder
Prima apparaat. Snelle menustructuur en (functie-)knoppen om snel in de juiste modus te schakelen. Apparaat lijkt robuust, de tijd zal het leren. Files moeiteloos in Final Cut Pro X gelezen en snel onder beeldmateriaal te plakken.

Jammer dat case standaard niet wordt meegeleverd en niet meer leverbaar is. Ook polsband moet los bijbesteld worden.

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