Olympus
WS-831 Digital Voice Recorder

Olympus WS-831 Digital Voice Recorder

Basic model with high quality sound recording, noise cancellation for clear playback, and very easy file search function.

The WS series can be directly connected via USB. The operation buttons and home screen have been improved, resulting in much better usability. And a noise cancellation function is included to make voice easier to hear when played back. Files can also be easily found using the calendar.

High quality recording

With the aim of obtaining even higher quality recording, high sensitive, low noise directional microphones are equipped on this recorder.

An impressive array of playback functions

This recorder supports noise cancellation for making voice easy to hear and fast/slow playback which is useful for creating meeting minutes and studying a language.

Usability

Two function buttons have been added in order to improve basic usability such as calling up menus and returning to the home screen. And for more intuitive operations, the GUI has been renewed in order to improve ease of use.

Others

The WS-831 provides powerful support for business through its wide range of convenient functions. It also runs on a general purpose AAA battery, which is reassuring when you are out and about.

Features

High quality recording

With the aim of obtaining even higher quality recording, highly sensitive, low noise directional microphones are equipped on this recorder.

Directional stereo microphones angled at 90 degrees

Two low-noise directional microphones are positioned facing outwards at an angle of 90 degrees. This layout enables recordings with realistic and superb stereo. Even the sense of direction and distance at meetings and negotiations can be realistically captured in recordings, ensuring high-quality sound that is easy to hear.

Comparison of stereo sound

WS series The use of two directional microphones results in realistic and superb stereo recordings with which there is a clear difference between the sound on the left and right.

The use of omnidirectional microphones results in recordings that sound like mono recordings as the sound on the left and right is almost the same, even if two microphones are used.

High quality sound recording engine

The recorder introduces an engine that enables faithful recording and playback of sound, from the low frequencies to the high frequencies.

Low cut filter eliminates extraneous noise

This filter cuts out sounds below 300Hz (such as air conditioner and projector fan noise, etc.) in an analogue manner. Your recordings will have a natural sound free from distortion.