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Olympus WS-852 silver voice recorder with true stereo mic, 4GB, 110 hours battery life, microSD external memory, USB, with MP3 file format.

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Brand Olympus
Hardware Interface MicroSD, USB, Secure Digital Card
Microphone Form Factor Built-In
Format MP3 Audio
Headphones Jack 3.5 millimeters
Number of Batteries 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Memory Storage Capacity 4096 MB
Item Weight 0.16 Pounds
Screen Size 1.5
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

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  • High quality recording
  • USB direct connection
  • MP3 recording format
  • 4giga byte internal memory
  • Micro SD card slot

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Customer Ratings
4.54.5 out of 5 stars1,427
4.44.4 out of 5 stars2,966
4.74.7 out of 5 stars326
4.44.4 out of 5 stars459
4.24.2 out of 5 stars55
4.54.5 out of 5 stars26
Battery life
4.5
4.3
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4.5
4.4
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Sound quality
4.2
4.1
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4.2
4.7
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Easy to use
4.1
3.9
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hardware interface
usb, microsd, secure digital
usb3.0 c
usb, micro sdhc
usb3.0 c
usb2.0
usb
memory capacity
4096 MB
48 GB
4 GB
96 GB
32 GB
4 GB
format
mp3 audio
digital
mp3 audio, wma
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mp3 audio
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battery quantity
2 aaa, 1 lithium ion, 2 aa
1 a, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v
1 lithium ion
1 lithium ion
2 aaa
2 aaa
weight
0.16 pounds
90 grams
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3 ounces
77 grams
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mic form factor
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
mic operation mode
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
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headphones jack
3.5 millimeters
3.5 millimeters
3.5 millimeters
3.5 millimeters
3.5 millimeters
2.5 millimeters

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    Product Description

    Stereo recorder that is easy to use. High quality recording with 90 degree microphones to capture true, clear sound. Simple mode for beginners ensures ease of use with quick access to the most frequently used features.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,427 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the voice recorder. For example, they mention it's a workhorse, has simple and intuitive features, and is a good product for the money. Some appreciate the battery life, and size. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality, and readability.

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    195 customers mention159 positive36 negative

    Customers like the quality of the voice recorder. They mention it's a workhorse, easy to use, and has fantastic sound quality. Some say it'll work well in a classroom and for casual needs.

    "This is an excellent recorder. It is relatively easy to use...." Read more

    "...Handy and it worked, but couldn't transfer files to my PC, and it used a non-standard recording format. Times have definitely changed...." Read more

    "...Long story short, it still records!..." Read more

    "The recorder has very good sound pickup and works well in a classroom. Several features on it to help with noisy rooms and larger venues...." Read more

    111 customers mention78 positive33 negative

    Customers find the voice recorder easy to use. They mention that the features are easy to understand, the display and key buttons make it so much easier, and the menu is simple and intuitive. They also say that creating and managing your recordings is super easy, and that the functions are easy. Customers also mention that connecting it to the PC is simple, and it is recognized as a removable drive.

    "...Connecting it to the PC is simple and it is instanly recognized as aremovable drive so the operating system allows you to copy files right to the PC...." Read more

    "...Creating and managing your recordings is super easy, and you even have "folders" to separate the recordings into, which is very helpful if..." Read more

    "...On the negative side the online users' manual is somewhat skimpy and appears to miss steps when describing how to do things...." Read more

    "...The features on this model are very beneficial: the ease of navigating the menu, the ability to select the MP3 bitrate, the built-in USB connector--..." Read more

    41 customers mention37 positive4 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the voice recorder. They say it's a great buy, works great on a budget, and is a very good product for the money.

    "...However, these quibbles aside, I think this well-priced recorder should be ideal for the basic recording needs of most people and I recommend it." Read more

    "...came in a darker version, but as it comes it is very useful and reasonably priced." Read more

    "...It's affordable and worth every penny ." Read more

    "...This digital recorder is a good value for the price and it can make a good gift." Read more

    33 customers mention29 positive4 negative

    Customers like the USB port of the voice recorder. They mention that it's a plus, it allows for direct download, and it'll plug right into a computer. Some appreciate the retractable USB connector and the ability to slide it into the USB slot. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...It has a built in usb connector tat slide in and out of the unit for use when you need it...." Read more

    "...Its portable and classy. No cords to deal with. The USB adapter can be ejected from it and pushed back. And has folders to help u organise ur stuff...." Read more

    "...The device itself is very easy to operate and the included USB is SO handy!..." Read more

    "...the menu, the ability to select the MP3 bitrate, the built-in USB connector--these were all wonderful improvements over the model I currently own..." Read more

    25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the voice recorder. They say it has excellent battery life, is pretty kind on the battery usage, and records 60+ hours on internal memory. Some say the unit is better on batteries than the older model. Overall, most are happy with the long recording time and the use of batteries.

    "...Records 60+ hours on internal memory, but takes an external card if you're talkative.There are lots of settings that I'll never use...." Read more

    "...It can also switch itself off automatically when not in use, this saves battery life. Lastly, u can record ur own voice using Apple headphone mic...." Read more

    "...The battery life is good and it can store over 1000 hours of recordings...." Read more

    "...However, battery consumption of this device is so low, if I was a note-taker, I'd just leave it powered up all day." Read more

    22 customers mention16 positive6 negative

    Customers like the size of the voice recorder. They say it's very compact, portable, and easy to carry. Some customers also mention that it has a small retractable prop that allows them to carry it.

    "...Its portable and classy. No cords to deal with. The USB adapter can be ejected from it and pushed back. And has folders to help u organise ur stuff...." Read more

    "...The recorder also has a small retractable prop sort of thing that allows you to prop the recorder off of the desk/table at a slight angle...." Read more

    "...It needs a lot of room around the port on the computer to be able to connect and it causes the recorder to be physically larger than it would need..." Read more

    "...They are very easy to use. I like that they are small. The batteries seem to last forever. The capacity of the recording is endless...." Read more

    93 customers mention55 positive38 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the voice recorder. Some mention that the sound is great, excellent, and picks up paranormal sounds just fine. However, others say that the playback mic is not loud enough, the volume is too low, and the recording is crackly and lightly distorted.

    "...that was said even from the back of the room and the background noise seemed to be suppressed...." Read more

    "...speak into recorder I have to get very close when recording and playback is so so. I can't imagine how this could record an interview or lecture...." Read more

    "...Voice quality is excellent, a reflection of improved voice processing technology. I now take this recorder everywhere...." Read more

    "...The playback quality is not real dynamic but is good for a basic understanding." Read more

    23 customers mention14 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the readability of the voice recorder. Some mention that the words are clear and concise, with a legible screen. However, others say that the screen becomes unreadable after 3 to 4 years, is hard to see in bad light, and has tiny letters.

    "...However, the online manual is very well laid out, easy to follow and understand. Other than that, this DVR is GREAT! It is so loaded with features!..." Read more

    "...which I press the buttons to get it to record because the display doesn't give me feedback, but it still functions and I still hang it in the woods,..." Read more

    "...It used to be sleek and elegant, intuitive to use, with a legible screen...." Read more

    "...Screen is easy to read even from an angle and it has tons of memory on it." Read more

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    I was looking for something that had good playback so i could listen to my recording as a stand alone unit. I ordered another one and the play back volume was so quiet you had to use head phones but from reading other reviews i guess that is standard on newer cheeper units but this has good playback that you can listen to without head phones.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Errol Levine
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent recorder with a couple of minor problems
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    This is an excellent recorder. It is relatively easy to use. After setting it up in conference mode, I used it at a conference in a fairly large room with some background noise and audience members at varying distances from the microphone. I found that despite some background noise from a furnace that kept cycling on and off, I could hear almost everything on the recording that was said even from the back of the room and the background noise seemed to be suppressed. If a buyer wants a recorder for relatively simple purposes this one is ideal. I rather liked the feature whereby the recorder could be directly connected to a computer's USB port therefore obviating the need for a connecting cable. It was very easy to transfer recordings directly to my computer. On the negative side the online users' manual is somewhat skimpy and appears to miss steps when describing how to do things. I used the "normal" rather than the "simple" mode and it was not always clear from the manual how to alter some of the settings. Another defect is that no carrying case of any kind was provided with this recorder. This exposes the recorder to damage if dropped and to scratching and inadvertent turning on so that battery life would be shortened. Amazon.com recommends a soft carrying case (Olympus CS-125) to go with the recorder. This carrying case was manufactured for a different Olympus recorder. However, the measurements of the CS-125 carrying case, especially in regard to depth, are different from those of the WS-852 recorder and I imagine it would not be a good and easy fit. Olympus surprisingly doesn't even seem to offer a carry case for this recorder. However, these quibbles aside, I think this well-priced recorder should be ideal for the basic recording needs of most people and I recommend it.
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    Mister Gizmo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    I have a very old version of this kind of recorder, though a different brand. Handy and it worked, but couldn't transfer files to my PC, and it used a non-standard recording format. Times have definitely changed. The Olympus uses the standard MP3 format and a standard USB plug to connect to PC -- trivial to transfer files. Records 60+ hours on internal memory, but takes an external card if you're talkative.

    There are lots of settings that I'll never use. I found the default recording setting fine for meetings up to 15 people, although there are settings for group size, etc. Voice quality is excellent, a reflection of improved voice processing technology. I now take this recorder everywhere. The old one sits in my car, though, for those occasions when I have the best idea in the world and don't want to forget it; easier to grab for a short note than fiddling with my smartphone.
    4 people found this helpful
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    Ross k Boyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tough and durable.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    I use this model for recording the strange night time sounds of the forests of North America at my YouTube channel "Driftless". Go on over there to catch a sample. One of my recorders got mauled by a black bear, and got exposed to a 4 hour thunderstorm. The bear had removed the recorder from the hiding spot, which also protected it from the rain. The bear bit through the display on one side, destroying the display, and on the backside there was a tooth mark that penetrated through the back housing to prevent the usb connector from extracting. I had to disassemble the housing to free up broken parts so the usb could extend again. Long story short, it still records! I have to memorize the order in which I press the buttons to get it to record because the display doesn't give me feedback, but it still functions and I still hang it in the woods, and it's out there right now! It is a testament to the durability of Olympus products! Definitely not made in China!
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    Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Uncomplicated design and simple file transfers
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    The recorder has very good sound pickup and works well in a classroom. Several features on it to help with noisy rooms and larger venues. Overal it does what it was meant to do. The interface is simple and not overly complex. The feature I like mos is that you don't need an extra cable to download the recordings to your PC. It has a built in usb connector tat slide in and out of the unit for use when you need it. When you don't it looks just like the picture and hides inside. Connecting it to the PC is simple and it is instanly recognized as aremovable drive so the operating system allows you to copy files right to the PC. I'd give it 5 stars if it had a few more features and came in a darker version, but as it comes it is very useful and reasonably priced.
    One person found this helpful
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars U shld totally get this
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2016
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    I have nothing bad to say about this recorder. It's super cuul!!! Good for students who need a recorder to record lectures and stuff. Its portable and classy. No cords to deal with. The USB adapter can be ejected from it and pushed back. And has folders to help u organise ur stuff. I love that it uses batteries and u don't have to worry about charging it. It can also switch itself off automatically when not in use, this saves battery life. Lastly, u can record ur own voice using Apple headphone mic. Anyone who is not like a journalist or in a profession that requires over e top recording equipment shld get these. It's affordable and worth every penny .
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    Edson Gois
    5.0 out of 5 stars Avaliação de Produto
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 8, 2021
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    O produto Olympus WS-852, veio conforme solicitado, bem antes do prazo previsto. O produto é de ótima qualidade e fácil de manuseio. A única ressalva foi na embalagem do produto que veio violada e muito amassada, mas o produto chegou intacto... Muito bom para gravar palestras...
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    Liz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2024
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    Perfect for my job
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    Jason
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for recording
    Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2020
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    This is a great product. The battery life is amazing. I've made about 70 recordings of 15 minutes on it and the battery is still on full. I got a few rechargeables for it but I haven't even replaced the batteries that come with it yet. The audio quality is great and the device is very easy to use. There are multiple directories so you can categorize your recordings. It has an IN port, good if you want to plug it into your digital piano or external microphone.

    For those that are considering this vs their phone, get this! It is so much easier just to turn on and record, rather than unlock->go to app-> fiddle. The battery lasts way longer than a phone and it has no internet so you can be sure Google or Apple aren't listening. It can be brought into the field (say for field biology work) and used on a full battery for weeks, and you don't need to worry about recharging. If you record voice all the time (like for interviews), this blows any phone away.

    It has an expansion slot but I have not needed to use it yet as 32GB stores around 67hrs of audio at 128kbps, even more if you put it on the lower quality setting.
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    Tony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente dispositivo
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 27, 2018
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    El dispositivo funciona de manera excelente, lo uso para grabar las conferencias del trabajo y puede captar los sonidos muy claramente sin distorsionar, los sonidos lejanos de gravan y escuchar perfectamente bien, la recomiendo ampliamente, me di el tiempo de compararla con otros dispositivos similares y la verdad que el costo-beneficio es muy superior, claro esta que para el uso que le doy para mi esta mas que bien.
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    Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good one
    Reviewed in India on November 2, 2017
    Style: Voice RecorderVerified Purchase
    Very good production, easy to use. Records in all situations (except outdoors) reliably. Can be confidently recommended to journalists, students, and writers
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