OM System VN-541-PC Voice Recorder
The VN-541PC is the latest addition to the VN series intended for beginners using a digital voice recorder for the first time. Similar to previous VN series recorders, the VN-541PC is engineered for smart functionality, intuitive operations, and one-touch recording. This model includes a one-touch slide switch for an even faster performance. Also included is a micro USB cable, this cord allows you to easily transfer recordings onto your computer.
The VN-541PC is the latest addition to the VN series intended for beginners using a digital voice recorder for the first time. Similar to previous VN series recorders, the VN-541PC is engineered for smart functionality, intuitive operations, and one-touch recording. This model includes a one-touch slide switch for an even faster performance. Also included is a micro USB cable, this cord allows you to easily transfer recordings onto your computer.
The VN-541PC is the latest addition to the VN series intended for beginners using a digital voice recorder for the first time. Similar to previous VN series recorders, the VN-541PC is engineered for smart functionality, intuitive operations, and one-touch recording. This model includes a one-touch slide switch for an even faster performance. Also included is a micro USB cable, this cord allows you to easily transfer recordings onto your computer.
The VN-541PC is the latest addition to the VN series intended for beginners using a digital voice recorder for the first time. Similar to previous VN series recorders, the VN-541PC is engineered for smart functionality, intuitive operations, and one-touch recording. This model includes a one-touch slide switch for an even faster performance. Also included is a micro USB cable, this cord allows you to easily transfer recordings onto your computer.
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Olympus Digital Voice Recorder Vn-541pc Smart Notetaking 4gb Black
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Om System Vn-541pc Digital Voice Recorder 4gb Usb Dictaphone Portable
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OM System Olympus VN-541PC
Olympus VN-541PC Digital Voice Recorder
OM System VN-541-PC Voice Recorder
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originally posted on officedepot.com
I I have owned Olympus products in the past with great results. Unfortunately, this did not happen this time. I found the instructions lacking and what instructions there were difficult to follow. I could not for the life of me figure out how to turn this recorder off. I tried multiple times with no luck.
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I already have an Olympus voice recorder that does a very good job, but the added feature of 1 button recording (even when off) was something I could just not pass up. Note that this recorder does not have options for "Quality" and "Microphone Sensitivity". Instead, they offer something called "Recording Scenes" that essentially select quality and sensitivity for you. As a test, I recorded a simple "Testing 1 2 3" in each of the 4 "Recording Scenes", then imported the recordings into Audacity. In the first screenshot, we see that the "Music" recording scene uses low sensitivity and the other modes use high sensitivity. The second screenshot shows a very short time interval; so short that individual sample points are easily seen. This provides a visual indication of ... MoreI already have an Olympus voice recorder that does a very good job, but the added feature of 1 button recording (even when off) was something I could just not pass up. Note that this recorder does not have options for "Quality" and "Microphone Sensitivity". Instead, they offer something called "Recording Scenes" that essentially select quality and sensitivity for you. As a test, I recorded a simple "Testing 1 2 3" in each of the 4 "Recording Scenes", then imported the recordings into Audacity. In the first screenshot, we see that the "Music" recording scene uses low sensitivity and the other modes use high sensitivity. The second screenshot shows a very short time interval; so short that individual sample points are easily seen. This provides a visual indication of the sample rates. My recommendation: Use "Music" mode for low microphone sensitivity, and "Talk" mode for high sensitivity. The 4 GB capacity enables over 200 hours of recording time at the highest quality. Other reviewers have commented that setup can be difficult and the screen is difficult to read. Well, setup was not too complicated at all, and once it is setup, you really don't need the screen for much. One dedicated button to record, one for playback, two for next / previous, two for volume up / down.It is a simple User Interface.
originally posted on officedepot.com
I am helping an 82-year-old friend write her life story. She records on this digital recorder and gives it to me to transcribe. While I’m typing it up, she uses a second digital recorder to record more memories. We switch recorders once a week and these two have been working out perfectly for our project.
| Recording Format | WMA |
| Internal Memory | 4GB |
| Battery (bundled) | AAA alkaline battery x2 |
| Playback Speed Control | 2.0X~0.5X |
| PC Connectivity | MicroUSB Cable |
Olympus Digital Voice Recorder Vn-541pc Smart Notetaking 4gb Black
Delivery $43.99
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Om System Vn-541pc Digital Voice Recorder 4gb Usb Dictaphone Portable
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Om System Vn-541pc Digital Voice Recorder 4gb Usb Dictaphone Portable
Delivery $9.95
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OM System Olympus VN-541PC
Olympus VN-541PC Digital Voice Recorder
I I have owned Olympus products in the past with great results. Unfortunately, this did not happen this time. I found the instructions lacking and what instructions there were difficult to follow. I could not for the life of me figure out how to turn this recorder off. I tried multiple times with no luck.
I already have an Olympus voice recorder that does a very good job, but the added feature of 1 button recording (even when off) was something I could just not pass up. Note that this recorder does not have options for "Quality" and "Microphone Sensitivity". Instead, they offer something called "Recording Scenes" that essentially select quality and sensitivity for you. As a test, I recorded a simple "Testing 1 2 3" in each of the 4 "Recording Scenes", then imported the recordings into Audacity. In the first screenshot, we see that the "Music" recording scene uses low sensitivity and the other modes use high sensitivity. The second screenshot shows a very short time interval; so short that individual sample points are easily seen. This provides a visual indication of ... MoreI already have an Olympus voice recorder that does a very good job, but the added feature of 1 button recording (even when off) was something I could just not pass up. Note that this recorder does not have options for "Quality" and "Microphone Sensitivity". Instead, they offer something called "Recording Scenes" that essentially select quality and sensitivity for you. As a test, I recorded a simple "Testing 1 2 3" in each of the 4 "Recording Scenes", then imported the recordings into Audacity. In the first screenshot, we see that the "Music" recording scene uses low sensitivity and the other modes use high sensitivity. The second screenshot shows a very short time interval; so short that individual sample points are easily seen. This provides a visual indication of the sample rates. My recommendation: Use "Music" mode for low microphone sensitivity, and "Talk" mode for high sensitivity. The 4 GB capacity enables over 200 hours of recording time at the highest quality. Other reviewers have commented that setup can be difficult and the screen is difficult to read. Well, setup was not too complicated at all, and once it is setup, you really don't need the screen for much. One dedicated button to record, one for playback, two for next / previous, two for volume up / down.It is a simple User Interface.
I am helping an 82-year-old friend write her life story. She records on this digital recorder and gives it to me to transcribe. While I’m typing it up, she uses a second digital recorder to record more memories. We switch recorders once a week and these two have been working out perfectly for our project.
This is a reasonably priced easy to use recorder...once you get it set up. Setting it up is a little tricky, as you have to take the batteries out and turn it on again, if you want to change anything about the set-up. Once that was understood, the set-up wasn’t a problem. (The manuel-set up prompts do NOT note this information.) That is the main reason I gave it four stars. I like the option of saving to the computer. Yay!! I haven’t tried that yet, however. Fingers crossed! The recorder picks up sounds great!!
This little recorder has great sound. Very easy to use. I'm even thinking of using it for a hearing aid! I do have a few issues with the music folder that a prospective purchaser should be aware of: It will not play MP3s. It will not accept sub folders. No audio enhancements .... Only the bare necessities. It plays one tune at a time. There's no continuous play. But, after all. Its prime function is voice recording and the price of the unit cancels out these inconveniences for me.
I purchased this recorder because I needed to record conversations for note taking purposes. The only reason I gave it a 4 stars instead of 5 was because it took a bit of time to get the hang of naming & deleting files - but other than that it was really easy to use. After getting the recorder I was needing a way to record conversations with my physician for reference. I purchased the Olympus TP8 Telephone Pick-Up Item # 519274 and I was able to do this easily. It looks like a single earbud. It plugs in to the microphone jack. When on the phone just place the phone on the ear with the single earbud and it will then record both sides of the conversation. This is a great device because it does JUST WHAT I NEED not 1000 other things that I don’t!
This product records extended talk radio programs (5 hours) where I cannot stay by radio. I highly recommend micro headphones as speaker is kinda small. You can fast forward by one button push and the longer you push the faster the rate(jump one hour play in 20 seconds). The recorded programs are stored in files that appear on the screen and the total time of file is displayed in hours,minutes and seconds. While recording is occurring the actual record time is displayed. When you stop record all you have to do to listen to last recording is press play. There are three modes of record and I started by using LP which allowed 1000 plus hours(wow!). I am now using the "Music" mode and there are 267 hours of total record time with more natural voice quality. If you press ... MoreThis product records extended talk radio programs (5 hours) where I cannot stay by radio. I highly recommend micro headphones as speaker is kinda small. You can fast forward by one button push and the longer you push the faster the rate(jump one hour play in 20 seconds). The recorded programs are stored in files that appear on the screen and the total time of file is displayed in hours,minutes and seconds. While recording is occurring the actual record time is displayed. When you stop record all you have to do to listen to last recording is press play. There are three modes of record and I started by using LP which allowed 1000 plus hours(wow!). I am now using the "Music" mode and there are 267 hours of total record time with more natural voice quality. If you press stop during record mode and then press record then another "file" will be created. Quick access to these files permitted by use of the menu button. The one complaint is the quick start manual is written in VERY SMALL font and thankfully I had Magnifying glass at hand. I would not hesitate to recommend this product for someone needing a portable audio recording device with long record time.
I bought this recorder for the sole purpose of using it for my research with start-up companies. I wanted to focus on the person I was interviewing is why I bought a recorder. I have a mac book and the description says that it is compatible. However, it is NOT. It will open with any app or program you use on your mac.
Olympus is usually top-notch. But I never before thought to check for the ability to pause during recording. Ohhhh, man. Dealbreaker. Do you want to recorded wasted material - like yourself asking questions - or create a new recording with every answer, and thus download 25 snippets of one conversation/interview/class/lecture. Was floored to not have a pause for recording. That drops the rating two full stars. Again, Olympus has been my go-to for decades, stunned they'd miss on that feature. Also needs a designated 'stop' button.
The WS500M recorder was the bomb. I still have it after probably 10 years, it's amazing. It will record to MP3 or WAV, but this VN541 only does WMA recording. Big bummer. Duh...1/2 the world is Mac. I had to convert the WMA to MP3 thru VLC to get it in a form where I could share it. But, whaddaya want for twenty bucks. It has some typical ridiculous functionality. The result of someone in china creating the user interface and manual. Like, when see your file's length in time, the word under that time says REMAIN. That would suggest the available time remaining on the unit, and *not* the spec for the file length. Also, there is no pause/record mode. You have to stop the recording and create a new file. The switch to engage recording is not going to last. It's a ... MoreThe WS500M recorder was the bomb. I still have it after probably 10 years, it's amazing. It will record to MP3 or WAV, but this VN541 only does WMA recording. Big bummer. Duh...1/2 the world is Mac. I had to convert the WMA to MP3 thru VLC to get it in a form where I could share it. But, whaddaya want for twenty bucks. It has some typical ridiculous functionality. The result of someone in china creating the user interface and manual. Like, when see your file's length in time, the word under that time says REMAIN. That would suggest the available time remaining on the unit, and *not* the spec for the file length. Also, there is no pause/record mode. You have to stop the recording and create a new file. The switch to engage recording is not going to last. It's a little slide switch. Unlike my other model, which as a small metallic button, this thing feels very flimsy. As the main switch, that will be used thousands of times, it should have been much more durable. And finally, unlike my other model, this does not have 2 mics (that I can see, or hear). I use my other unit to record ideas on piano and guitar, and the binaural sound is fantastic. This model is strictly for voice. But, as I said, it was only twenty bucks. And instead of letting my wife borrow my good one for her readings, it's worth it, albeit the odd characteristics and shortcomings. If you want something with great quality, you'll have to get a zoom or upper end sony or tascam.
| Recording Format | WMA |
| Internal Memory | 4GB |
| Battery (bundled) | AAA alkaline battery x2 |
| Playback Speed Control | 2.0X~0.5X |
| PC Connectivity | MicroUSB Cable |
