From: Subject: Olympus Australia | Digital Cameras | Digital SLR | Digital Lenses | xD Cards - DM-550 details Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:48:41 +1000 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/related; type="text/html"; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0000_01CB147D.E27BE8F0" X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.5931 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0000_01CB147D.E27BE8F0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Location: http://www.olympus.com.au/component/option,com_product/id,381/task,printfriendly/Itemid,69/ Olympus = Australia | Digital Cameras | Digital SLR | Digital Lenses | xD Cards - = DM-550 details var masterurl =3D 'http://www.olympus.com.au'; =

DM-550

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Linear PCM Recording Capability
A 48 kHz sampling rate, linear PCM to accurately capture the = sounds of=20 real life
4 GB built-in memory for up to 1065 hours of recording in LP mode =
MicroSD/microSDHC card slot , allowing up to 16 GB of additional = recording=20
Advanced DVM technology
3 recording format- MP3, WMA and linear PCM (WAV)
EUPHONY MOBILE , for surround sound with natural expansion for = long hours=20 of fatigue-free listening
Noise cancelling feature

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With the very latest audio processing technology on board, = the=20 Olympus DM-550 bring high quality to your fingertips. This model = records every=20 detail in order to ensure peace of mind and lets you enjoy your = favourite=20 music, audio books or podcasts during breaks. The Olympus DM-550 = offers=20 incredible recording and playback quality, not to mention great style = at an=20 affordable price. It even boasts linear PCM recording quality. = Navigation is a=20 breeze with Voice Guidance and multiple language menus. In addition, = 51 hours=20 of battery life, battery save technology and a USB charge function = ensure that=20 you=92ll never be left hanging. With a range of practical accessories = and=20 Olympus Sonority software, the DM-550 is the ideal companion to = capture=20 important moments anywhere from the meeting table to the lecture hall. =

Linear PCM Recording=20 Capability

The DM-550 is = compatible with=20 extra-high-quality linear PCM (WAV) recording which boasts a wide = bandwidth=20 from 40 Hz to 23 kHz,providing you with the same high sound quality as = music=20 CDs. In addition to the CD-quality 44.1 kHz/16-bit mode, the DM-550 = allows you=20 to record with a 48 kHz sampling rate for higher quality sound that's = even=20 better than CDs.

Superior-Quality = Stereo=20 Microphones

With an improved = S/N ratio,=20 these stereo microphones are powerful enough to handle the demands of=20 high-quality sound recording - even in the linear PCM format. With a = 48 kHz=20 sampling rate, linear PCM makes it possible to record a wide frequency = response and accurately capture the sounds of real life. =

Large Capacity = Built-in=20 Memory

The DM-550 comes = with 4 GB=20 built-in memory for up to 1065 hours of recording in LP mode.For even = more=20 recording time, a microSD/microSDHC card slot is provided, allowing up = to 16=20 GB of additional recording.

Directivity = Microphone=20 Mode

Thanks to advanced = DVM=20 technology, microphone directivity can be switched between ZOOM, = NARROW, WIDE=20 or OFF mode as required.
- ZOOM: Super-directional recording = (monaural)=20
- NARROW: Stereo=20 recording with sharp directivity
- WIDE: Stereo=20 recording with wide ambience
Selectable = Recording Formats=20

The DM-550 is capable of recording and playback = in three=20 major formats - MP3, WMA and linear PCM (WAV). You can enjoy = true-to-life=20 stereo recording with full presence,as well as high-fi delity sound=20 reproduction with a single compact unit.

EUPHONY MOBILE = Surround=20 Sound

The DM-550 is not = only for=20 recording, it also features superior music playback capability. The = EUPHONY=20 MOBILE offers surround sound with natural expansion for long hours of=20 fatigue-free listening. Select the acoustical environmental setting = from=20 Natural, Wide, Power or OFF.

Olympus Sonority = Sound Editing=20 Software

With the provided = PC software,=20 you can easily play and edit the sound data. Podcast data management = is also=20 possible easily.
Furthermore,updating to the Olympus Sonority Plus = edition=20 expands the capability such as MP3 encoding or CD-R writing for more = versatile=20 desktop sound enjoyment.

Noise Cancelling = Function and=20 Voice Filter

When activated, = this assures=20 clear, noise-free sound during playback. A Voice Filter is also = provided to=20 minimize unnecessary low- and high-frequency components for clearer = voices.=20

Internal Battery=20 Charging

Transferring sound = files to=20 and from your PC is easy using the provided USB cable. As an added=20 convenience, with the USB cable connected to your PC, you can even = recharge=20 the AAA-size Ni-MH batteries (supplied) via the PC's USB port without = removing=20 the batteries from the recorder.
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Specifications

Recording Format	Linear PCM , WAV, MP3, WMA.
Recording Media	Built-in 4 GB NAND Flash memory, microSD / microSDHC Card (512 = MB - 16=20 GB)
Card Format	SD/SDHC Card
Recording Time	PCM 48 kHz / 16-bit 5 hr. 45min. 44.1 kHz / 16-bit 6 hr. 15 min. = MP3=20 44.1 kHz / 320 kbps 27 hr. 45 min. 44.1 kHz / 256 kbps 34 hr. 45 = min. 44.1=20 kHz / 192 kbps 46 hr. 15 min. 44.1 kHz / 128 kbps 69 hr. 30 min. = WMA STXQ=20 (44.1 kHz / 128 kbps) 68 hr. STHQ (44.1 kHz / 64 kbps) 136 hr. = STSP (22=20 kHz / 32 kbps) 272 hr. HQ (44.1 kHz / 32 kbps) 272 hr. SP (22 kHz = / 16=20 kbps) 535 hr. LP (8 kHz / 8 kbps) 1065 hr.
Input Level	Microphone sensitivity level 3 steps (High / Mid / Low) =
PC Interface	USB
LCD	27.3 x 28.5 mm
LED	White LED
Folders Messages	Audio (5) / Music (max. 128) / Podcast Files per folder Up to = 999=20 files (Voice) / Up to 999 files (Music)
Sampling Frequency	PCM: 44.1 - 48 kHz / 16-bit MP3: 8 - 44.1 kHz / 8 - 320 kbps = WMA: 8 -=20 44.1 kHz / 5 - 256 kbps
Overall Frequency	70 - 20,000 Hz
LP Mode	Yes - up to 1065 hrs
Practical Max. Output	320 mW

Speaker	=D823 mm
Microphone Jack	Yes (=D83.5 mm / Impedance 2 kΩ )
Earphone Jack	Yes (=D83.5 mm / Impedance 8Ω or more)
Power Supply	2AAA alkaline x 2 / BR401(AAA Ni-MH) x 2
Battery Life	REC (LP mode):51 hours PLAY (speaker) :19 hours
Size	110 x 38.9 x 16 mm
Weight	84 g
Packaging Contents	2 x BR401 NiMH rechargeable batteries, E-34 earphones, KP22 USB = cable,=20 ST28 wrist strap, Olympus Sonority Basic software, CS126=20 case