Voice recording, audiobooks, podcasts & more

The Olympus DS-75, DS-65 and DS-55: High-quality multi-format recording and playback at your fingertips

Hamburg, 25 August 2008 – Olympus expands its DS range of premium voice recorders with the introduction of the DS-55, DS-65 and DS-75. Chiefly aimed at business users, these new models each feature easy file management and improved sound quality. The DS-75 now even boasts linear PCM recording capabilities. Memory capacity has received a significant boost. There is now four times the space available compared to the corresponding predecessor models – so there’s plenty of room for storing dictations, music, podcasts or other recordings for business needs like meetings or lectures. Operation is intuitive and a voice guidance feature even enables you to be “talked through” the menus. These powerful newcomers to the DS range will be available from late September 2008.

The DS-55, DS-65 and DS-75 are perfect pocket companions for busy businesspeople. Lectures, meetings or personal notes can be captured and reviewed with ease. And between appointments users can relax to their favourite music or podcast.

Developed with the visually impaired in mind, besides featuring tactile buttons, all three models boast improved voice guidance systems. This not only allows for the audible navigation through menus – instant voice information about battery levels is also available.

Other clever yet practical features include: index and temp marks as well as podcast bookmarking to quickly find desired locations; five separate storage folders for simplified file management; and a customisable playback speed of 50-200%. Furthermore, the recording monitor lets you check levels on the clear, backlit LCD to ensure best results. Also included with each new model is Euphony sound enhancement technology for more realistic playback, a versatile DVM zoom microphone and a remote control (optional for DS-55).  

DS-75
Packing 4GB of storage space, the powerful DS-75 boasts a huge memory for recording more than a thousand hours of voice in literally hundreds of files. Coming in classic black, this model allows recordings to be saved in both the WMA file format or in the extra-high quality PCM file type. The option of manual input level adjustment during recording provides users with additional control. Furthermore, the stylishly leather case included with this model easily converts to a table-top stand for the ultimate in recording convenience.

DS-65
The DS-65 finds just the right balance between price and performance. Fill its 2GB of file storage space with MP3s, audiobook files or podcasts and record your notes and meetings in the especially versatile WMA format for a stress-free audio processing experience. This blue-coloured model comes complete with a handy carry case.

DS-55
Boasting an elegant silver exterior, the extremely affordable DS-55 provides exceptional audio quality and 1GB of memory. It comes with a protective case so that it can be taken anywhere.

The stylish, powerful and easy-to-use Olympus DS-75, DS-65 and DS-55 will be available from late September 2008.

Main features of Olympus DS-75, DS-65 and DS-55:
• High storage capacities:
- 4GB (DS-75)
- 2GB (DS-65)
- 1GB (DS-55)
• Versatile recording quality options:
- Mono: LP, SP, HQ
- Stereo: STSP, STHQ, STXQ
- Linear PCM (DS-75 only)
• Enhanced voice guidance system: dictates information about battery levels, intro scan playback and leads users through the set-up navigation
• Ease of use: includes a large, high-contrast LCD screen with  backlight plus prominent, precision buttons
• Advanced Euphony options: expands the sound space to convey more realistic playback, even with headphones
• Podcast function with bookmarking for easy stop-and-go listening
• Customisable playback speed of 50-200%
• Simple to manage: five storage folders plus music folder (up to 200 messages per folder), one music folder, plus automatic archiving and synchronisation
• Longer lasting: two AAA batteries provide up to 26 hours’ earphone  playback or over 30 hours’ recording time
• Fast-transfer ready: move files to or from PCs via a Hi-Speed USB  2.0 cable
• More possibilities: a new case that converts to table-top stand
(DS-75 only) and other accessories are also available

PC requirements:
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Pentium II 333MHz (2000/XP) / 800MHz (Vista)
• 128MB RAM (2000/XP) / 500MB RAM (Vista)
• 50MB or more hard disk space
• 2x CD-ROM drive
• Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound
• One free USB port
• Display mode set to 800 x 600 pixels with 256 colours
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later
• Earphone output or speakers
Note: USB ports are not supported under Windows 95 or upgrades from Windows 95

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Myriam Held
Olympus Europa Holding GmbH
Tel.: +49-40-237 73-5867
Email: myriam.held@olympus-europa.com