Features

• Stereo condenser microphones for lively, high-quality sound and high-resolution recording
• Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL, making it ideal for loud band recordings
• Peak reduction function that detects peaks and automatically sets the optimal level
• Self timer recording function
• Seamless gain control
• Three low cut filter levels that cut unnecessary low frequency noise such as from air conditioning equipment(40/80/120Hz)
• Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments), which is great for practicing music and language study
• Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
• Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
• Divide/delete functions
• Loop/repeat playback function that is convention for practicing music and studying languages
• Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON
• Jump back and play that skips back a preset number of seconds during playback (1 to 10 sec in 1 sec increments, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec)
• QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
• High-quality 24-bit/96kHz WAV/BWF linear PCM recording and long recordings as MP3 files possible
• microSD/microSDHC cards can be used as recording media
• A 2GB microSD card is included. Up to 149 hours of recording is possible with the included card (MP3 at 32kbps)
• Mark function that can set up to 99 points for a single track Mark information can be utilized by BWF compatible software
• Audio files created on computers can be played (Only in formats compatible with this product)
• Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W
• Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording
• When a predetermined maximum file size is reached, a new file is created to continue recording
• Track increment creates new files at arbitrary locations during recording
• File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
• The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freely
• Playlist function
• A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments
• Stereo mini headphone jack for external stereo microphones (provides plug-in power) / External line input
• Stereo mini headphone line output / Headphone output connector
• 128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
• High-speed file transfer to a computer is possible using USB 2.0
• Powered by 2 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P515U)
• Mini USB cable included
• Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit

 

 

Specifications

Recording mediamicroSD card (64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB)

File systemFAT16/32

File formatWAV(BWF), MP3

WAV/BWF 

Sampling frequency44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz

Quantization bit rate16/24bit

MP3 

Sampling frequency44.1kHz/48kHz

Bit-rate for recording32/64/96/128/192/256/320kbps

Playback bit rate32 to 320kbps, VBR, ID3 tag Ver. 2.4

Number of channels2-channel(Stereo)

Playback speed control (VSA)0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) *44.1/48kHz only

Built-in microphoneOmnidirectional, stereo

MIC/EXT IN 

Connector3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack, Unbalanced, Plug-in power

Input Impendance25kΩ

Nominal Input Level-20dBV

Maximum Input Level-4dBV

PHONES/LINE OUT 

Connector3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack, Unbalanced

LINE 

Output Impendance12Ω

Nominal Output Level-14dBV(10kΩ load)

Maximum Output Level+2dBV(10kΩ load)

PHONES 

Maximum Output20mW + 20mW(32Ω load)

Built-in speakers0.3W, Mono

Low-cut filter40Hz/80Hz/120Hz

USB 

ConnectorMini-B type

FormatUSB2.0 HIGH SPEED

Chromatic tunerC1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments)

Tripod attachment screw-hole1/4 inch, Tripod attachment screw-hole

Power2 AA batteries,

USB bus power,

AC100 to 240V (Optional AC adapter)

Power consumption1.7W (Max)

Battery operation time 

With alkaline batteries 

(EVOLTA)Approx. 17.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA)

With Ni-MH batteries 

(eneloop)Approx. 15.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA)

Dimensions61(W)×141(H)×26(D)mm

2.4"(W)×5.55"(H)×1.02"(D)

Weight116g / 0.25lb

(Without battery)

Standard accessories2GB microSD card, USB connection cable, 2 AA batteries for confirming operation, Owner's Manual, Warranty card

 

Audio performance

Frequency response20Hz to 20kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 44.1kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)

20Hz to 22kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 48kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)

20Hz to 40kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 

Distortion0.05% or lower (Fs 44.1k/4k8/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)

S/N ratio92dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)

 

Computer compatibilty

Windows

OSWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

CPU type/speedPentium 300MHz or faster

Memory128MB or more

USBUSB2.0

Macintosh

OSMac OS X Jaguar (V10.2), Mac OS X Panther (V10.3), Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4), 

Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5), Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8), OS X Lion(V10.7), 

OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8)

CPU type/speedPower PC, iMac, G3, G4, G5 266MHz or faster

Memory64MB or more

USBUSB2.0