LS-3

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Main Specifications

Recording format Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) (WAV)
MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3)
WMA (Windows Media® Audio)
Frequency response (built-in microphone) Center Mic ON: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Center Mic OFF: 70 Hz - 20 kHz
Maximum headphone output 3 mW + 3 mW (16Ω load)
Recording media Built-in memory 4 GB (NAND flash memory)
SD/SDHC Card -
microSD Card Max. 32 GB (optional)
Speaker Built-in 20 mm dia. round dynamic speaker
MIC jack 3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance 2.2 k Ω
LINE IN jack -
EAR jack 3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more
Maximum speaker output 400 mW (8 Ω load)
File editing function Yes (linear PCM/MP3)
Automatic recording function Yes
Manual recording level adjustment Yes (with Limiter)
Sound editing software Olympus Sonority
Wireless remote control set (RS30W) Optional
USB interface Mass Storage Class Yes (Hi-Speed 2.0)
Audio Class Yes (44.1 kHz/16-bit)
Compatible OS (USB connection) Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista®/7
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (32-bit)
Power requirements Battery Two AAA batteries (LR03) or
Two AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (supplied)
Battery life (Recording) Approx. 31 hours
(with two AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries)
External power supply A514 AC adapter (optional)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 112 mm x 39.8 mm x 15.9 mm (without protrusions)
Weight 90 g (including two alkaline batteries)

Frequency response

LINE IN Jack (Recording/Playback)

Recording Format Rec mode Frequency response
Linear PCM Format 96 kHz 40 Hz - 44 kHz
88.2 kHz 40 Hz - 42 kHz
48 kHz 40 Hz - 23 kHz
44.1 kHz 40 Hz - 21 kHz
MP3 Format 320 kbps 40 Hz - 20 kHz
256 kbps 40 Hz - 20 kHz
128 kbps 40 Hz - 17 kHz
64 kbps mono 40 Hz - 13 kHz
WMA Format 128 kbps 40 Hz - 19 kHz
64 kbps 40 Hz - 15 kHz
32 kbps 40 Hz - 9 kHz
LP mono 40 Hz - 3 kHz
  • * Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
  • * Maximum recording capacity per each file is limited to a maximum of approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM (WAV) format, or a maximum of approx. 4 GB for MP3/WMA format.
  • * For WMA format, the maximum recording time is approx. 26 hours 40 minutes.
  • * When recording continuously for a period that exceeds the maximum battery life, use the optional AC adapter.