The ws-883 mp3 and pcm stereo recorder can be connected to a pc via retractable usb 2.0 high speed. It has 8 gb of memory and a slot for microsd/microsdhc cards (up to 32 gb) for up to 2,080 hours of recording. It has 4 recording modes, 2 high-quality stereo (directional) microphones, and built-in speakers. It also has an external microphone input and a headphone output. The recording level can be set (high, low, intelligent automatic) and has recording programs (dictation, meeting, conference, duplication (timer & auto divide), phone recording). Recording options include a low-cut filter, vcva, voice sync, and up to 99 file indexes. During playback, noise cancellation and voice balancing filters can be used, and playback functions include voice changer, playback speed control, shadowing, random, and repeat. It has 5 storage folders (up to 200 files per folder) and the calendar search function. The menu is available in 14 languages, including italian. The batteries can be recharged via usb, and the product includes 2 rechargeable ni-mh batteries.