This helps the user operate the device without needing to see the menus or buttons.
Finally, the LS-7 features a switchable low-cut filter that enables users to eliminate low-frequency sound from 100Hz and 300Hz.Īnother cool feature of the LS-7 which I had not seen before in a portable digital recorder is voice guidance, whereby the recorder can provide audio menu prompts for users with assistive needs. In addition, the LS-7 can play back audio on its built-in speaker. The 45-degree outward positions of the two condenser mics enable users to record with wider stereo sound.
The LS-7 employs two condenser stereo mics and a center, omni-directional mic capable of capturing lower bass ranges as low as 20Hz. An optional RS-30W Wireless Remote enables users to start and stop the recording without touching the unit. The LS-7 operates on two rechargeable AAA batteries.
It also features a microSD removable media card slot. The recorder should be available for purchase around March 1, with a suggested retail price of $199.Įquipped with a generous 4 gigabytes of internal flash memory, the LS-7 has the capacity to grab lengthy, uncompressed PCM recordings.
At the 2011 NAMM Show: Olympus has unveiled its compact new LS-7 “pocket” linear PCM audio recording device.Īt just 4.4 inches and weighing 3 ounces, the LS-7 fits is about the size of a candy bar, and fits into a pocket, but can record uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz linear PCM audio in WAV, MP3 and WMA formats using either its internal mics or by plugging in an external mic.