I ordered this recorder so I could record a class in which the professor talks extremely fast. I try to sit near the front, and this recorder picks up her voice impressively well. I was worried about background noise, but this recorder does better than expected.
The only thing I would do to improve this recorder is to have a way to put the class on to a computer so I could then put it on my mp3 player. But, maybe there is a way to do this, and I just haven't figured it out yet...
Overall, I have been impressed and would recommend this recorder. Olympus VN-7000 Digital Voice Recorder 142645 (Silver)
I bought this for my 91-year-old mother, who has macular degeneration and was complaining that she couldn't write notes to herself as reminders because she couldn't read them afterwards. She loves this recorder, which is why I gave it five stars (I haven't seen it, because I live far away). It's small, light, and easy to use. She carries it in her pocket so it will always be handy. She thinks it would be a great gift for anyone, whether they can see or not!
This is a quality product and it works very well. Olympus built a quality voice recorder in this model. The only reason I returned it was because this particular model does not offer the ability to get your recordings off of it and onto your PC. Everything stays on the recorder. But for the price, if you just need to record a meeting or class session for quick playback later this is a great deal! It even comes with its own padded carrying case. It is a good deal if it is what you need!
I love this voice recorder and could not be more pleased. Iv'e always wanted one and found a great one at the best price. It has great fetures with the four different files option and quick reference option to play back just what you want. I will recommend this to anyone.
I do not own this unit. However, for those who want to transfer their recordings to their PC, you should be able to get a cable at Radio Shack or a similar supplier to connect from the headphone jack on the unit to the mic or line in on your PC. If you use a mic or microphone input on the PC, keep the volume low on the Olympus so the sound will not distort. You may have to fiddle a bit to find a balance between background noise and overload distortion. Use whatever recording program you like on your PC to save the sound in whatever format you prefer. If the Olympus uses the low impedance of a set of headphones to automatically turn on, get a Y adapter and plug your headphones into one side and your cable to the PC in the other. Messy, but it should work and you can monitor what is actually coming out of the player to make sure you have something going to your PC!
This little wonder is phenomenal for the price. It is absolutely perfect if you are a nosy wife and don't have a lot of money to spare and are not computer savvy and able to understand how to connect it to a pc the way I don't. It has a timer so you can throw it in your spouse's car under the passenger seat and it has a supersonic hi pick up audio and you set the timer for when it should turn itself on and begin recording and shuts off when you set the timer to shut it off. I have monitored my husband on his boys night out and thank God I only heard his rowdy friends in the car. This is amazing. Buy it and put your mind at ease. - Olympus Digital Recorders - Mac Compatible - Digital Voice Recorder - Digital Recorder'
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