Olympus DS-660 Digital Voice Recorder

Olympus DS-660 Digital Voice Recorder
Manufacturer: Olympus
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The DS-660 is a professional device with 11 hours of DSS recording capacity, versatile file management tools for editing/appending recordings, a USB docking station for fast uploading and downloading of files, and DSS Player Pro software for increased freedom when recording and sharing your audio that perfectly satisfies Professional needs. In addition to the incredible features the DS-660 packs into a conveniently compact and comfortable design, the information for many of these features is now remarkably easy to access via its big, full-dot LCD. Now checking remaining recording time, recording mode and other essential details are clear and more visible than ever before, even in low-light situations.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Olympus DS-660 Digital Voice Recorder is a professional recording device loaded with features. It has 11 hours of DSS recording capacity, versatile file management tools for editing and appending recordings, a USB docking station for fast uploading and downloading of files, and DSS Player Pro software for increased freedom when recording and sharing your audio files.

DSS is an abbreviation for "Digital Speech Standard." It is a standard for digital voice recording set by Olympus and other manufacturers. The standard has been widely adopted and establishes ground rules for compression format of data, file formats, and the storage of media in digital speech recorders. Digital voice recorders manufactured by Olympus save voice recordings in DSS format (.dss file extension) and can be converted to waveform files (.wav) and other formats with the included software. Once converted, recordings can be included on web sites, CD-ROMs, or even as email attachments.

The DS-660 features 32 megabytes of built-in memory that provides up to 11 hours of recording time. The included USB docking station offers quick and easy downloading of files from recorder to computer (both PC and Mac). This recorder is designed with a convenient "New" button that enables you to quickly end one recording and begin another. And with five folders holding up to 199 files each, data management could not be easier. The voice activation feature automatically starts and stops recording as it senses volume to conserve memory and offer hands-free recording.

This recorder allows you to highlight recordings with index markings so you can return to specific sections with ease. Plus, for a speedy reminder of what you just recorded, the DS-660 can play files up to 50-percent faster, or 25-percent slower, for reviewing those hard-to-hear quick-talkers.

What's in the Box
DS-660 digital voice recorder, USB docking station, USB cable, PC cable, carrying case, DSS Player Software CD, instruction manual, and two AAA batteries.