Olympus DS-3400 Digital Voice Recorder (DS3400) Review

The DS-3400 is one of Olympus' professional dictation digital recorders.At three to four times the cost of their consumer digital recorders, it is a pricey addition to the office.Is it worth it?If you are out of the office more than half of the working day, then it probably is worth it.The recorder allows you to record dictation and send it via e-mail or desktop usb link to your of your secretary's computer.Nothing out of the ordinary.However, the recorder allows you to rewind and review dictation and record over it. You can also insert a recording in a previously saved recording.This makes the cost worth it because none of the consumer recorders permit review and re-record.

On the down side, it would be nice if Olympus comes out with an accessory or firmware update that allows linking the recorder to an internet capable phone such as a Blackberry.Also, the review and cue functions need to be more like a tape recorder -- navigating through a recording can be tricky.

All-in-all:4 stars out of 5.


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Product Description:
The DS-3400 provides high-quality performance in an easy to use device .perfect for professionals on the go. The sleek, compact recorder provides a simple push-button design, which means many features and customizable options are quickly at your fingertips. Convenient benefits such as removable SD memory (SD and SDHC), PC link capabilities, and intelligent DSS Player Pro Dictation software make the DS-3400 an essential device in professional dictation. 'SD/SDHC Removable Media -- the supplied 1GB SD Card provides an ample amount of memory and the durability and reliability you need in a removable media card. The DS-3400 also supports SDHC memory cards.'DS2 Format (DSS Pro) with improved high-quality sound provides highly compressed file size and superior clarity.'DSS Player Pro Software -- provides direct recording to your PC, automatic retrieval of typed documents, automatic distribution of recordings via email, and much more.'Three Programmable Buttons -- customize the DS-3400's functions to suit your dictation needs. The recorder firmware can also be programmed for additional functionality and flexibility.'Verbal comment function lets you instantly search and play back verbal comments using DSS Player software.'File creation and edit -- begin a new file instantly; insert and overwrite on existing files.'Device Lock Function With Password -- lock or password protect your files to keep them safe and secure.'Supports USB 2.0 High-Speed which enables high speed file transfer to your computer.'Better sound quality with DSS Pro QP (Quality Playback) mode.'LCD supports and displays multiple languages, including English, French and Spanish.'Push Button Operation is quiet and easy to use, resulting in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity.'Supports encryption and decryption of dictation files and document files sent over the Internet.Up to 32 index marks per file.Durable USB connector and battery door.

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