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Olympus VN-541PC digital voice recorder with one-touch recording, noise-cancellation function, 4GB memory, four scenes recording, includes a micro-USB cable.
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Brand | Olympus |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
Headphones Jack | 2.5 millimeters |
Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
Item Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
Screen Size | 1 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono |
About this item
- Direct PC connection with Micro USB Cable
- Recording scene folders Plus PC link find your files, fast
- Recording scene select with 4 scenes available the recorder adjusts the settings based on your selection
- Internal 4GB Memory, Internal Mono Microphone
- Noise cancellation for clear playback quality
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From the manufacturer
Recording Scene Select
Capture high quality recordings with ease by selecting one of four scenes ideal for your environment. Users can choose between Memo, Talk, Music or LP (Long Play) and the recorder will handle the rest. Easily switch between scenes using the folder button, once the scene is chosen, the automated presets will manage the recorders adjustments.
One-touch Recording never miss a recording opportunity
One touch recording allows you to power on and record in one motion. You’re ready to record in an instant! Activate one touch recording by sliding the recording switch forward. When recording is live the notification LED lights up and stays on until recording is stopped.
Noise Cancellation - Reduce ambient noise for clear playback
The noise-cancellation function powerfully reduces unwanted ambient noise and low frequency sounds for clear playback quality. This function is very effective to reduce surrounding distractions. To activate this feature press and hold the Noise Cancel button while the recorder is stopped, or during file playback.
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Recording Scene Folders + PC Link – Smart file managementRecorded audio files are automatically marked with the date and stored in their Recording Scene folder. Users can search and find files in their respective folders or by connecting the recorder to a computer with the enclosed micro USB cable. The versatile micro USB cable offers an additional solution for viewing files and folders on a larger display. |
Simple one-handed operationWith large, highly visible buttons and a front speaker for easy listening, operation has been greatly improved. The size and shape has been purposely designed for comfortable handling and steady control during use. |
Basic features coveredChange the playback speed without changing the pitch, fast and slow playback are both available - Up to 99 index marks in a single file. Index marks are ideal for quick access to a desired position. - Battery life you can rely on (approx. 60 hours when recording). |
Micro USB cableThe VN-541PC recorder is bundled with a convenient micro USB cable. This durable micro USB cable offers an easy solution for viewing files and folders on a computer or larger display and is also great for transferring data to any USB port. |
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Easy to use | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 3.9 | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — |
Value for money | — | — | 4.8 | 4.0 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | G TANYI | GARMAY | TCTEC | Amazon.com |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb3.0 c | usb3.0 c | usb2.0 |
memory capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB | 72 GB | 48 GB | 96 GB | 32 GB |
format | — | — | mp3 audio, wav | digital | — | mp3 audio |
battery quantity | 2 aaa | 2 aaa | 1 lithium ion | 1 a, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v | 1 lithium ion | 2 aaa |
weight | 0.15 pounds | — | 0.17 pounds | 90 grams | 3 ounces | 77 grams |
mic form factor | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In |
mic operation mode | Mono | — | Stereo | Stereo | — | — |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 1.48 x 0.79 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
ASIN | B01JA80N6I |
Item model number | VN-541PC Black |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53,808 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #205 in Digital Voice Recorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 16, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Olympus |
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The vn-541pc is the latest addition to the vn series intended for beginners using a digital voice recorder for the first time. Similar to previous vn series Recorders, the vn541pc is engineered for smart functionality, intuitive operations, and one-touch recording. This VN-541PC Black includes a one-touch slide switch for an even faster performance. Also included is a micro USB connector, this cable allows you to easily transfer recordings onto your computer.
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Customers like the quality and performance of the voice recorder. For example, they say it's a great little device that works well and is easy to use. Customers are also impresseded with the size. That said, some complain about the buttons not working consistently and the screen command not working. Opinions are mixed on the sound quality, battery life, and ease of use.
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Customers like the quality of the voice recorder. They say it's a great little product, great to use to record phone conversations or lectures, and a simple tool to capture quick thoughts anywhere. Customers also mention that it records well, and is the most convenient note taking system.
"...This is a great way to capture them. My first unit worked well, until I dumped it in some water...." Read more
"...It recorded people near and far, even zoom conference conversations, no problem.I did very-well, did not cost a lot either...." Read more
"...love that you can just quickly toggle the recording button and it starts recording, no fumbling or waiting...." Read more
"...If you want a simple tool to capture quick thoughts anywhere, I can't recommend this one enough...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the voice recorder. Some mention that the controls on the device are simple to use, the instructions are easy to comprehend and implement, and navigating menus and features is far simpler than most other brands/models. However, others say that the directions were not well written, the device is completely unusable for dictation, and the sound quality settings are not very good.
"...but it's lightweight and seems like battery is long lasting and easy to use (besides having to do the file conversion which is annoying) so if i ca..." Read more
"...The controls on this device are simple to use too and since I take a lot of short notes, it's easy to cycle through, even without looking, to review..." Read more
"No instructions were included with the recorder making it difficult to use" Read more
"Good sound, easy to use, BUT huge design flaw (for me, anyway) in that the RECORD button just slides up and down with no way to secure it...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the voice recorder. They mention that it works extremely well, is effective, and easy to use. Some say that it's great even in quiet conversations and that it does a much better job than expected. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...This little recorder did a great job. A much better job than I expected. Battery life is very long, even using rechageable batteries...." Read more
"I purchased this for work. It works perfect! It’s the size of my palm, has great sound and I still haven’t had to charge it...." Read more
"WORKS GREAT" Read more
"...Hard to beat. Also works with my Dragon software.." Read more
Customers like the size of the voice recorder. They mention it's compact, fits well in their hand, and is easy to hold while practicing. Some say the recorder is lightweight and not uncomfortable to hold.
"...The recorder is not uncomfortable to hold in hand or in pocket. It looks nice and works extremely well." Read more
"...Recorder is pretty small and fits well in my hand so that's a plus...." Read more
"The Olympus VN-541PC is small and lightweight & does exactly what I need it to do...." Read more
"...Issues:- Tiny, tinny speaker and poor, weak sound quality through headphones...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the voice recorder. Some mention that the speakers are very loud, and the voice is clear to hear. However, others say that the sound is not good, and that the noise reduction does not help.
"...I find that the "music" setting gives the best sound reproduction...." Read more
"...might depend on your computer etc. the sound i thought was crappy until i googled how to raise the volume...." Read more
"...It works perfect! It’s the size of my palm, has great sound and I still haven’t had to charge it...." Read more
"...4 record settings, for extremely long events in VERY compressed and ugly sound; memo for notes to myself when the mic can be held close to my mouth;..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the voice recorder. Some mention that it has good battery life, while others say that it depletes the battery. They also say that often battery change is a major disadvantage, as it uses disposable batteries.
"...A much better job than I expected. Battery life is very long, even using rechageable batteries...." Read more
"...Easy to delete the file, but still annoying and it depletes the battery. Recorder is pretty small and fits well in my hand so that's a plus...." Read more
"...but it's lightweight and seems like battery is long lasting and easy to use (besides having to do the file conversion which is annoying) so if i ca..." Read more
"The sound quality was good and it was easy to use, but now it drains the batteries after it's turned off...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the button on the voice recorder. They mention that the power button would not work consistently, the screen command didn't work, and the on/off button was awkward to use. Some say that the operation is not obvious and the device keeps reverting back to LP (low quality) recording.
"...This one seemed to play back differently so I called the tech support number for help...." Read more
"...However, this thing keeps reverting back to LP (low quality) recording, which is marginally useable...." Read more
"...all push button controls are clearly marked, snappy sounding, positive feeling and ALL on the face, none on the sides. however, only the com...." Read more
"It’s a piece of junk buttons are too close together very difficult to use feels like cheap crap in my hand i’ve owned three other Olympus V and one..." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the lack of a pause button on the voice recorder. They mention that it's difficult to pause a recording and start over from where they left off.
"...around 8500 recordings over twenty months before the quick record switch started to go. But I've gotten so used to it that I had to get another...." Read more
"...The controls are straightforward, although there is no pause in the recording mode. The 4 gigs of memory is more than enough...." Read more
"Can’t pause while recording so completely unusable for dictation." Read more
"...despite what hoaxers said, and the only negative thing is you can't PAUSE a record (play/pause button doesn't do anything)...." Read more
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I find that the "music" setting gives the best sound reproduction. Additionally, I can play back dictations made with the music setting into my iPad dictation (Pages). Comes out pretty much correct. Interesting!
I did very-well, did not cost a lot either. This the same brand as a lawyer had, but was newer.
well i JUST opened this, did a quick test recording and then hooked it up to my macbook air. The icon for this recorder showed on my desktop, I found and opened the file, and it's in m4a, which isn't compatible with apple's quicktime. But you can then easily google "convert m4a to mp3" or whatever format you want if you dont want mp3 and youll see plenty of free websites that convert the file easily and freely (but i dont know what the data conversion limit is - like would it convert a half hour conversation for free?). you just drag over the m4a file into the website that does free conversions, choose what file type you want to convert it to, and then click download.
for me, converting to mp3 made the file open in music (formerly called itunes), and if i converted to (i think) aac it opened in the books app.
might depend on your computer etc. the sound i thought was crappy until i googled how to raise the volume. the sound quality of just my voice was pretty good when i opened it in apple music! i haven't tested it talking with someone else.
i love that you can just quickly toggle the recording button and it starts recording, no fumbling or waiting. it did automticaly prompt me to set date and time which i did easily, but i see when i oened the m4a file on my computer, it showed like a 2016 date or something, not july 9 2021 as i had put.
So.......this might be good if i want to snippet something down, as a backup to my iphone voice memos app. BUt...i'm leery of always having to convert m4a to another file type, just not knowing how heavy the files will be and if converting the files will always be free. so if i had to record an important half hour conversation, i dont know if this would work. i guess i'll just have to test it. i LOVE the simplicity of it though.
in the voice memos app on my iphone, if i record something in voice memo i could just email the recording to myself, i dont have to hook anything up - this machine doesnt have that. but i was planning to use this to record phone calls, which i cant do with voice memos while im on a call.
i know my review isn't complete bc i havent fully tested it yet but just wanted to get this out there for macbook people. im inclined to search for something like this machine - simple - that outputs file types that are apple compatible just for ease of use. but it's lightweight and seems like battery is long lasting and easy to use (besides having to do the file conversion which is annoying) so if i cant find anything better i'll keep it.
Another plus of the Olympus compared to some other recorders I've tried, is that there is very little lag from when you activate recording until it's ready to actually start the recording process. Some others that I've tried literally take 5-7 seconds FOR EACH STEP before they start recording whereas this one is almost instantaneous. Was quite annoying with my previous recorders to have to count to 5 after turning it on and then count to 7 before I could start my note. Huge plus for the Olympus on that feature.
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Not only is the sound quality top notch, but the design is sleek and professional. It's like the James Bond of voice recorders. Plus, transferring my recordings to my computer via the USB connection is a breeze, which means I can finally retire my old cassette recorder that I've been lugging around since the 90s.
But the best part? The long battery life and the option to use AA batteries. I can take this bad boy anywhere and never miss a beat (or word).
Overall, I highly recommend the Olympus VN-541PC Series Digital Voice Recorder to anyone in need of a reliable and high-quality voice recorder. It's the perfect gadget for anyone looking to improve their productivity and organization, or just really impress their friends with their fancy new toy.
Al enviar los archivos a la PC se ubican por carpetas para mejor acceso.
Reviewed in Singapore on July 31, 2023