Olympus WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder with USB-A Battery Charging and 8GB Built-In Memory (Black)
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The Olympus WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder in Black color is a compact and versatile stereo voice recorder, perfect for capturing personal notes and conversations on the go. Its innovative design and advanced technology make it ideal for students and professionals alike, ensuring high-quality recordings every time. It is designed for notes, interviews, and meetings.
Low-Cut Filter
The Low-cut Filter efficiently eliminates lower-frequency noise below 300 Hz such as air conditioners, projectors, and background chatter to allow for even clearer voice recordings.
True Stereo Microphones
The two low-noise directional stereo microphones with a 90-degree layout deliver a superb stereo recording that is perfect for capturing every detail of your personal notes, interviews, or meetings.
MP3 and Linear PCM
Select from two recording formats: the versatility of Stereo MP3 for Interviews and Meetings (up to 128 kbps) or uncompressed Linear PCM format (22.05kHz) for personal notes with less compression.
Intelligent Auto Mode
The Intelligent Auto Mode adjusts microphone sensitivity for optimal recording quality. In large rooms, it raises sensitivity for distant speakers. In small rooms, it lowers sensitivity to prevent close speakers from sounding too loud.
Long Battery Life
It offers a long battery life by delivering 110 recording hours on just two AAA alkaline batteries.
Built-In USB Connection
Effortlessly and conveniently save your data using the built-in USB connector. Transfer your recordings from the voice recorder to an external hard drive or utilize it as a USB drive to share your documents with ease.
Easy to Use with an Intuitive Menu System
The recorder is easy to use with an intuitive menu system.
Simple Mode
With two different display modes, you can use your WS recorder even if you are a beginner. Simple Mode displays only essential information in a large font and limits the menu options to frequently-used functions.
Scene Select
With its built-in Scene Modes, your WS-882 digital voice recorder will automatically adjust settings for the best results in different scenarios. It includes Dictation, Meetings, Conferences, and Telephone Recording.
Auto Index Mode
Auto Index sets an index mark when the sound level surpasses the set level after 3 minutes of recording at a lower level.
Expressive HDR
With its simple button layout, clear 1.6-inch screen, and front speaker, the WS-883 could not be easier to use.
Listen with Ease
The recorder boasts several cutting-edge features that make it effortless to play back your audio recordings.
Calendar Search
Your saved recordings are automatically marked with the date and displayed in a calendar format. Because the files are displayed in this format, you can easily find the file you are looking for by the date it was recorded.
Voice Balancer
Voice Balancer automatically balances the volume levels during playback, making quieter voices clearer and controlling the volume of louder ones. It can even standardize the levels of multiple voice recordings, such as those from multiple speakers in meetings or conferences.
Shadowing
The Shadowing Function, which is beneficial for foreign language learning, involves repeating both the voice and silent playback.
Voice Playback
This function adjusts the pitch to a more audible tone, making it less tiring to listen repeatedly to content such as language study.
Slow/Fast Playback
Playback speed can be adjusted from half speed to two times faster. Listen back at your own pace, especially useful for making notes from class or learning languages.
User Presets
| Ports | 2 |
General
| Weight | 2.71 oz |
- 44.1khz (stereo)/128kbps: -
- 44.1khz (mono)/64kbps: -
- 11.025khz (mono)/8kbps: PCM
- 22.05khz (mono)/16bit
- 128kbps (stereo)/ 40-17000hz
- 64kbps (mono)/40-15000hz
- 8kbps (mono)/40-3500hz
- Recording: 110 hours (LP mode)
- Playback: 90 hours via earphones
Olympus WS-883 Digital Voice Recorder with USB-A Battery Charging and 8GB Built-In Memory
Recommended Application Area
| Application | Interviews, learning, lectures, meetings, notes |
USB Functionality
| Direct USB connection | Available |
| USB speed | USB 2.0 high speed |
| USB classes | USB storage class |
Display
| Display color | White |
| Display size | 1.61 inch (29 x 29 mm) |
| Display type | Full dot matrix display (108 x 84 dots) |
| Font size setting | Available |
Device Operation
| Hold switch | Available |
| Power switch | Available |
Recording Modes
| Recording format | MP3, PCM |
| Maximum recording time | 2080h (mp3, 8kbps) |
| 128 kbps | 130h |
| 64kbps | 260h (mono) |
| 8kbps | 2080h (mono) |
Playback Modes
| Playback format | MP3, PCM |
Sampling Frequency
| MP3 | |
Frequency Response
| PCM | 22.05khz (mono)/40-11000hz |
| MP3 | |
Record Function
| Index | Up to 99 per file |
| Advanced recording | Low cut-filter |
| Auto recording | VCVA (variable control voice actuator), voice sync |
| Recording scenes | Conference, dictation, duplicate, meeting, telephone recording |
Playback Function
| Playback speed | Adjustable (50 - 200%) |
| File operation | Fast forward and rewind, forward / reverse skip |
| File selection | File playback, folder playback |
| Repeat functions | A-b repeat playback, repeat playback |
| Sound enhancement | Noise cancel, voice balancer |
Data Organization
| Calendar search | Available |
| Erase | Erase all files, erase single files |
| File divide | Available (only mp3 files) |
| Files per folder | 200 |
| Folders | 5 |
Other Features
| Beep signal (system sound) | Available |
Storage Media
| Internal/removable media | Internal + removable |
| Internal memory | 8GB |
| microSD and microSDHC card | Available (up to 32GB) |
| Specialized features for a medical environment |
Software
| Corresponding audio software | Olympus sonority (optional) |
Interfaces Input
| Frequency response | 70 - 17000hz |
| Microphones | Built-in stereo microphones ( directional ) |
| Microphone jack | 3.5 mm jack, impedance 2 kilohm |
| Microphone sensitivity/gain | High, low, intelligent auto |
| Interfaces output | Earphone jack |
| 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8W or more | |
| Speaker size | Built-in 20 mm round dynamic speaker |
| Maximum working output | 250mw |
Power Supply
| Alkaline battery life | |
| Internal charging | Available |
| Power source | Battery: 2 x AAA |
Dimensions and Weight
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1.5 x 0.70 x 4.38 inch (39 x 18 x 111.5 mm) |
| Weight | 2.71 oz (77 g) |
Exterior
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Housing color | Black |
Languages
| Menu languages | CN, CS, DA, DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, NL, PL, RU, SV, TR, JP |
Hardware Security
| Lock single files | Available |
Operating Systems and Requirements
| Macintosh | MacOS 10.12 - 10.15/macOS 11/macOS 12/macOS 13 |
| Windows | Microsoft Windows 8.1/10/11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.










