Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 Reviews & Detail

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder

VN-7000

Lots of memory in an easy-to-use device

This full-featured and easy-to-use recorder makes recording meetings or daily reminders a snap. The 2GB internal memory, more than 1,200 recording hours, index marks and long battery life make this Olympus voice recorder a joy to use.

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 Small enough to fit into any pocket and light enough to carry with you wherever you go, the reliable and easy-to-use Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 is an ideal personal companion. The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 features an elegant compact, ergonomic design that fits comfortably in your hand and discretely in a pocket, and delivers enhanced sound quality over amazingly long recording times up to 1208 hours. Featuring enhanced High Quality (HQ) recording mode, it is an ideal choice for anyone looking to capture superior audio. The easy-to-reach buttons allow the user to play, stop, fast-forward and rewind with a simple touch of a figure. The record and erase buttons are positioned individually for easy access and to eliminate confusion when handling.

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 Record ideas, observations, notes, to-do lists and a whole lot more: up to 100 recordings can be stored in each of the four folders, and the alarm feature ensures important dates are never missed again. Recordings can be made in a choice of three quality modes (HQ, SP and LP), allowing users to choose their personally preferred balance of recording quality and capacity. The large, clear LCD display enables fast, trouble-free navigation through recordings and access to the various functions. The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 makes a fashion statement with a silver gray body with a black face. Given its thin, lightweight, compact design, the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 makes an ideal travel companion.

* 2GB memory, 1208 hours recording time
* Variable Control Voice Actuator
* Long Battery Life (up to 39 hours)

Recording Hours.
Supports more than 1,200 hours of continuous recording time with 2GB of internal memory.

Variable Control Voice Actuator.
Voice activation extends recording time and saves battery life by recording only when the microphone senses sound.

Long Battery Life.
Records for up to 39 hours before you have to replace or recharge batteries.

Index Marks.
Allows you to electronically mark where each file begins so you can easily find, erase and transfer files.


Fast and Slow Playback.
Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time.

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 Features

*MORE THAN 1,200 HOURS RECORDING TIME WITH 2GB OF INTERNAL MEMORY.
Record up to 1,200 hours of uninterrupted audio in LP mode.


*VARIABLE CONTROL VOICE ACTUATOR.
Voice Activation makes automatic starting and stopping of the recorder an extra benefit that saves time and energy.

*39 HOURS BATTERY LIFE.
Long battery life—39 hours of continuous recording—gives you the on-the-go confidence you need (Alkaline, LP mode recording).

*INDEX MARKS.
Index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval.

*LARGE LCD.
Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life.

*2 PLAYBACK MODES.
Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time.

*3 RECORDING MODES.
Select from three recording modes to meet your specific needs: HQ for high quality; SP and LP for extended recording.

*TIMER RECORDING.
Use the timer recording option to set a start and end time for a particular recording.

*ALARM PLAYBACK.
Playback a pre-selected file at a specific time for reminders or wake-up calls.

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 Specifications

Recording Format

Multi-codec: HQ/SP: SubBand, LP: CELP

Recording Media

Built-in 2GB flash memory

Recording Time

HQ mode: Approximately 81 hours, 00 minutes

SP mode: Approximately 215 hours, 50 minutes

LP mode: Approximately 1208 hours, 30 minutes

Speaker

28 mm round dynamic speaker

Microphone Jack

3.5 mm, impedance 2k ohms (mono)

Earphone Jack

3.5 mm, impedance 8 ohms (mono)

Power Supply

Two AAA alkaline (LR03 or R03) batteries or Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries

Battery Life

Alkaline: Approximately 39 hours (LP mode)

*NiMH: Approximately 22 hours (LP mode)

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 Package Contents

* VN-7000 Recorder
* Soft Case
* 2 x AAA Batteries
* Warranty Card
* Instruction Manual


Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 Reviews

by westway77

"This past April we marked the sale of our 10 millionth VN series recorder. Following this landmark we’re pleased to introduce the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder VN-7000 and VN-8100PC recorders to this successful line. In addition to their sleek look and feel these recorders are packed with great features at even better prices. Always intuitive and easy to use, both recorders now feature a Scene Select mode. If you’re recording in an unfamiliar space and not sure which setting to use, this mode allows you to select from preset environmental settings to help you capture optimal recordings whether you’re in a classroom or a lecture hall. Both recorders also feature 2GB of internal memory and long battery lives to ensure you’ll be able to capture what you need when you need it. With the school year just around the corner, teachers and students alike will find great features at an affordable price with our new VN series recorders."

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