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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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  • High quality recording
  • USB direct connection
  • MP3 recording format
  • 4giga byte internal memory
  • Micro SD card slot
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Customer Ratings
Battery life
4.5
4.3
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.5
Sound quality
4.2
4.1
4.5
4.2
4.7
4.5
Easy to use
4.1
3.9
4.5
4.1
4.0
4.1
Value for money
4.0
3.6
4.8
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hardware interface
usb, microsd, secure digital
usb3.0 c
usb c
usb3.0 c
usb2.0
usb
memory capacity
4096 MB
48 GB
64 GB
96 GB
32 GB
72 GB
format
mp3 audio
digital
wav, mp3 audio
mp3 audio
mp3 audio, wav
battery quantity
2 aaa, 1 lithium ion, 2 aa
1 a, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v
1 lithium ion
1 lithium ion
2 aaa
1 lithium ion
weight
0.16 pounds
90 grams
3 ounces
77 grams
0.17 pounds
mic form factor
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
Built-In
mic operation mode
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo

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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
    1,425 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the voice recorder. For example, they mention it's an excellent, workhorse, and simple and intuitive. Some appreciate the built-in USB connector and battery life. 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 say it's excellent, a workhorse, and has great sound quality. Some mention that the connector is built in and works well. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

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

    "Not the latest and greatest technology, but it works very well and is simple and intuitive...." Read more

    "...It's excellent, great sound quality, easy to use and very easy to plug into my USB port to upload. Highly recommend it." 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 simple, and intuitive. They also appreciate the ease of navigating the menu and the ability to select an MP3. They say it's easy to instantly record something and the sound quality is great. Customers also mention that creating and managing your recordings is super easy, and connecting it to the PC is simple.

    "Not the latest and greatest technology, but it works very well and is simple and intuitive...." Read more

    "...It's excellent, great sound quality, easy to use and very easy to plug into my USB port to upload. Highly recommend it." 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

    "...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

    41 customers mention37 positive4 negative

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

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

    "...to use (after reading the instruction manual) and is a very good product for the money...." Read more

    33 customers mention29 positive4 negative

    Customers like the built-in USB port of the voice recorder. They say it's a plus, they love the direct connect USB, and it'll connect right into a computer. Some appreciate the retractable USB connector and the ability to plug it into the USB port. 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

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

    "...Improvements include: a better LCD display, built-in USB plug for file transfer to a PC, a strap to keep from losing the battery compartment lid..." Read more

    "...What is nice about this model is that there is an integrated USB connection which slides out to transfer files to a computer...." Read more

    25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the voice recorder. They mention that it has excellent battery life, is pretty kind on the battery usage, and records 60+ hours on internal memory. Some say that it uses batteries and doesn't have to worry about charging it. Some mention that the recorder has unlimited recording time via SD card.

    "...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

    "...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

    "...into the computer, that the buttons are easy to press, that it takes simple batteries, but what I wasn't expecting was the crappy voice quality...." Read more

    22 customers mention16 positive6 negative

    Customers like the size of the voice recorder. They mention it's very compact, portable, and easy to carry. Some appreciate the small retractable prop that allows them to carry the device. Overall, most are happy with the size and portability of the product.

    "...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

    "...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

    "...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

    "...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

    93 customers mention55 positive38 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the voice recorder. Some mention that the sound is great, and has no problems with the audio translating correctly. The speaker came through clearly, and the background noise seemed to be suppressed. However, others say that the playback mic is not loud enough, even at high volume, and there was still only a tiny sound that could only be heard if you put the device on.

    "...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

    "...It's excellent, great sound quality, easy to use and very easy to plug into my USB port to upload. Highly recommend it." 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, the screen is legible, and intuitive to use. However, others say that the screen becomes unreadable after 3 to 4 years and the letters are tiny.

    "...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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    5 Stars
    Good playback!
    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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    Edson Gois
    5.0 out of 5 stars Avaliação de Produto
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 8, 2021
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    Jason
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for recording
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good product
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    Tony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente dispositivo
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good one
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