Olympus DM-520 Digital Stereo Recorder

The DM-520 has been discontinued by the manufacturer. We recommend the Olympus DM-720 as a suitable replacement.

With the DM-520, you can do much more than just record high-quality audio files. It has the advanced software and capabilities you need to record and play back MP3, WMA, and WAV Formats, as well as manage podcasts. With 4GB of internal memory and up to 16GB of external memory, the possibilities are truly limitless.

The DM-520 ships with the exceptional Olympus Sonority software, allowing for easy editing and file management. The software also includes the new Podcast Manager to help you create and download podcasts.

Features

Record for up to 1076 hours with 4GB of internal memory
12 recording modes in WMA, WAV, and MP3 stereo formats
Playback WAV, MP3, and WMA files
PC Link allows you to download files directly to your PC
Charge the indluded AAA rechargeable batteries with the USB PC Link
Includes Olympus Sonority software with easy file editing, file management, and Podcast Manager
Removable media microSD drive
Voice Control Voice Activation
Playback Speed Control

Included at no extra cost

Technical Support

We want you to be completely happy with your purchase so we offer concierge technical support for as long as your own the product.

Free UPS Ground Shipping (USA Contiguous 48 States)

We know how important it is to get your order fast, so HTH Engineering maintains eleven shipping locations all over the country. As long as your order is placed before 3:30PM Eastern Time it will be shipped on the same business day. Orders placed on weekends or after 3:30PM Eastern Time will be shipped on the next business day.

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One Year Warranty & 30 day Guarantee

Your investment is protected by a one-year manufacturer's warranty and our 30 day money-back guarantee.

Additional Information

DM-520 & DM-420 Manual (.pdf)

Olympus DM-520 Digital Stereo Recorder - Model #38520

Package includes:

Olympus DM-520
Instruction Manual
2 AAA rechargeable batteries
Carrying case
Strap
USB cable
Olympus Sonority software

The HTH Engineering Difference

One Year Manufacturer's Warranty
30-day money back guarantee
Concierge Technical Support

Technical Specifications

Storage Media

Built-in 4GB Flash memory and removable microSD media (up to 16GB)

Display

Backlit LCD

File Format

Record and Playback: WMA, MP3, WAV

Recording Modes & Recording Times (WAV with 4GB internal memory)

48kHz / 16bit	5hr 45m
44.1kHz / 16bit	6hr 15m

Recording Modes & Recording Times (MP3 with 4GB internal memory)

320kbps	27h 45m
256kbps	34h 45m
192kbps	46h 15m
128kbps	69h 30m

Recording Modes & Recording Times (WMA with 4GB internal memory)

STXQ	68h 45m
STHQ	137h 30m
STSP	275h 0m
HQ	275h 0m
SP	541h 0m
LP	1076h 0m

Sampling Frequency

PCM	44.1 - 48kHz / 16bit
WMA	8 - 44kHz / 5 - 256kbps
MP3	8 - 44.1kHz / 8 - 320kbps

Data Organization

Folders	5 (plus music and podcast folder)
Files per folder	999
Messages per folder	200
Index Marks per file	16

Interface Input

PC Interface	USB Direct, 2.0 Full Speed
Microphone jack	3.5mm / Impedence, 1.4 kOhm
Microphone sensitivity	Conference / dication
Input level	-70 dBv

Interfaces Output

Speaker	23mm round dynamic speaker
Earphone jack	3.5mm / Impedance, 8 Ohm

Power Supply

Power supply	2 AAA batteries (Rechargeable included)
Battery Life (Recording)	51 Hours

Dimensions

Weight	84g (incl. batteries)
WxHxD	110 x 38.9 x 16mm

Operating Systems & Requirements

Windows

Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home / XP Professional, Home Edition / 2000 Professional
CPU (Windows 2000/XP): 500 MHz processor or faster
CPU (Windows Vista): 800 MHz processor or faster
RAM (Windows 2000/XP): 128 MB or more
RAM (Windows Vista): 512 MB or more
Hard drive space (Dictation Module): 70 MB or more
Hard disk space (Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0): 700 MB or more
Display: 800 x 600 pixels or more 65536 colours or more
Drive: 2 x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM
USB port: One or more free ports
Audio I/O terminals: Windows-compatible sound
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