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- OLYMPUS SONORITY SCREEN FLASHING OFF AND ON PORTABLE
- OLYMPUS SONORITY SCREEN FLASHING OFF AND ON PROFESSIONAL
- OLYMPUS SONORITY SCREEN FLASHING OFF AND ON SERIES
The bottom of the unit is home to the speaker. I am not fond of the way these controls lie on the bottom edge of the recorder.
OLYMPUS SONORITY SCREEN FLASHING OFF AND ON MANUAL
(It's pictured in the top photo for scale.) Below these, again facing onto the back side, is the sensitivity switch and a switch for manual or automatic record level. I believe Sony includes this with the unit in all markets. On the left-hand side is a large record level dial, the power/hold switch and a socket for the remote control. Otherwise one could have the level cranked from listening to the speakers and then plug in headphones - ouch! While easy enough to use with the thumb, I prefer a dial, so one has better control and can see the setting. Just below these, facing onto the back panel, is a speed control switch and the output volume rocker. On the left-hand side of the unit lies the line/headphone socket, USB socket (no cover, unfortunately), micro-SD / M2 card slot and AC power socket. While this may be similar to how cassette decks used to work, the Olympus system is much simpler, requiring one button and not three. To enter record standby one presses the Rec button. This is less "intuitive" than the Olympus. Instead of a compass arrangement, Sony has chosen to have three of the round buttons double as navigation controls. The line of buttons above these are somewhat clunky to use, as they have no space between them and require a very firm press. They are illuminated in use, which is a slick touch. The circular buttons are recessed and provide good tactile feedback. Though you can hold it in one hand it feels more likely to slip away from you.
OLYMPUS SONORITY SCREEN FLASHING OFF AND ON PORTABLE
This is the third in their line of solid state portable recorders, and is the smallest so far.Īs you can see from the side-by-side comparison (top photo), the Sony is not as long as the Olympus but more chunky.
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The Sony PCM-M10 is the latest in a long line of digital recorders from that manufacturer, who paved the way with MiniDisc units of surprisingly high quality some years ago. On top of the unit, between the microphones, is a socket for a remote control. These are useful only to quickly confirm that you have a signal use headphones to listen properly. On the back is a tripod mount and the speakers. On the right-hand side (picture below) we find sockets for line in and microphone, a record level knob and sliders for input sensitivity and low-cut filter. A well-protected USB socket and SD card slot complete the profile. Sliding this the other way turns on the Hold feature. On the left-hand side is a socket for your headphones, a knurled volume dial that will not turn accidentally and a power slider that you must hold for a second or two to activate. It takes one push of the button to go into record standby and a second push to initiate recording. The Record button is rimmed with a light that is impossible to miss. A large peak light sits front and centre. There is enough separation between them to ensure they are all easy to find with the thumb. The device is designed to be easily used in one hand.
OLYMPUS SONORITY SCREEN FLASHING OFF AND ON SERIES
With the LS-10/11, they are taking on the musician and semi-pro audio market with a high quality series of recorders. Olympus has long been a manufacturers of recorders for voice dictation and business markets. You can click through the image here to view larger versions on my Flickr stream. Not having the LS-11, I will assume it is identical to the LS-10, except for colour and those improvements the manufacturer has stated.įirst, let's have a look at the physical interface. Unlike my previous summary, where I compared devices based on published information and third-party tests, I have the M10 and LS-10 in hand and have used both for some time in the real world. But otherwise it is these three models I have chosen to investigate further, on the basis of my previous evaluation. For details of these options see my previous articles, starting here.
OLYMPUS SONORITY SCREEN FLASHING OFF AND ON PROFESSIONAL
If you require phantom power for professional microphones, there are larger and more expensive units. If you never plan on using external mics, there are cheaper options.
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All three are excellent units that will suit those who want a hand-held recorder with the convenience of built-in mics and very good pre-amps. This review will compare the merits of the Sony PCM-M10 against the Olympus LS-10 and LS-11 portable audio recorders.