Editorial Product Review:Item Description:Record uninterrupted audio on the VN-4100PC then transfer files to your PC with speed and ease by way of the direct PC Link. With one simple cable connection, files can be transferred to a computer and be organized, listened to and even emailed to friends and family. The compact design makes it functional and portable with up to 144 hours 20 minutes recording time, 8660 uninterrupted minutes in LP mode. Connect easily to almost any PC to edit, email, and archive your files. Manage audio files between three separate folders and use another for scheduling reminders that can be automatically played back. Program the VN-4100PC to begin and end recording audio at specific times. The Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life. Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time. Voice activation extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound. Input Level - -70dbv 23x25 mm LCD Voice Activation Output - 120 mW Speaker - 28mm diameter dynamic internal speaker Microphone Jack 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 ohms Earphone Jack 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Power Supply 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Batteries - Two AAA batteries Battery Life - Up to 25 hours System Requirements - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Home Edition, CPU Intel Pentium 166MHz or faster, 32MB RAM, Sound Board Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible card, Video Card & Display 800x600 pixels, 256 colors, 2x CD-ROM Removable Drive, At least 1 free USB port, Audio Output Speaker or earphone output Dimensions - 4.0 x 1.54 x 0.77 inch (101.6 x 39.1 x 19.6 mm) excluding protrusions Weight - 2.22 ounces (68.0 grams) including battery
Amazon.com Item Description:Record over 144 hours of uninterrupted audio on the Olympus VN-4100-PC 256MB PC Digital Voice Recorder and then transfer the audio files to your PC with speed and ease with the included USB PC Link. With one simple cable connection, files can be transferred to a computer for easy organization, playback, and emailing to friends and coworkers. The easy-to-use thumb pad allows for quick and convenient navigation of functions like file management, choosing recording modes, and more while the included timer recoding and voice activation modes provide added versatility. Depending on the quality of the desired recording, the VN-4100PC is able to record in four recording modes to meet your specific needs: XHQ for extra high quality, HQ for high-quality, and SP and LP modes for extended recording. Just above the easy-to-use thumb pad, users will find a large LCD screen for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status, and battery life. The thumb pad also allows you to control the slow and fast playback modes, allowing you to listen to audio playback at 25-percent slower or 50-percent faster than real time. The unit's storage capacity is divided into four folders, and each folder can store up to 100 files. Easy file management functions allow you to erase single files, multiple files, as well as transfer files between folders. An on-board voice activation feature extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound while the easy-to-use index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy reference. Use the timer recording option to set a start and end time for a particular recording. Measuring 4.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches, the VN-4100PC weighs only 2.2 ounces.
What's in the Box VN-4100PC digital voice recorder, Digital Wave Player software, USB cable, two AAA alkaline batteries, and instruction manual.
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Buyer Reviews
Average Buyer Rating:
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the quality of the recorded sound is not good
the quality of the recorded sound is not good compared to old cassette recorder if you want to record, say, the piano songs your kid is playing
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Glenfiddich_Man
I really like this recorder. I put it in my front shirt pocket and it picks up conversations great. It is smaller than it appears in pictures. I'm a cop and it has already recorded an admission in the short time I have had it. It's turned into a world where people don't trust the cops, so I strike back with recording.
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Works Great & Easy to use....
This Olympus VN-4100PC Digital Voice Recorder is real easy to use and
picks up voice and noises well. Its lightweight and plugging into the computer to download couldn't be any easier. I would recommend this product to any one wishing for a easy to use recorder.
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Most Excellent Recorder, but practically speaking ...
I am a writer of proposals and books. I am also a business coach, so I record people often. The VN-4100PC is an excellent recorder in my opinion. Whether I am on a noisy commuter bus or train and leaving voice notes for myself, in a large conference room (600 sq ft) recording meetings, or recording telephone conversations, the recording quality is quite impressive. I also really like the ability to transfer the files to my computer. From there it can be transferred to other, more useful formats.
My only complaint about the device isn't about the device at all, but its lack of protection. I have not been able to find a decent carrying case for it anywhere. There is nothing more frustrating than getting home at the end of the day, taking the recorder out of my pocket - shirt, slacks, or sport coat - and finding that I recorded hours of dead air because I accidentally brushed up against it and it started recording 3, 4, or more times in a day, sometimes for hours at a time. When the battery dies because the majority of recording time was useless dead air, that's really frustrating.
But like I said before, the VN-4100 PC is an excellent device, and which I would love to recommend highly. Now show me the carrying case and it will be a complete package.
