Olympus LS-14, LS-12 manual Frequency response, Maximum recording time per file

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Specifications

▌Frequency response

4During recording mode (MIC jack/ LINE IN jack):

Linear PCM format

		96.0 kHz 24 bit		20 Hz to 44 kHz

		88.2 kHz 24 bit		20 Hz to 42 kHz

		48.0 kHz 16 bit		20 Hz to 23 kHz
		44.1 kHz 16 bit		20 Hz to 21 kHz
		44.1 kHz (mono)		20 Hz to 21 kHz
		MP3 format

		320 kbps		20 Hz to 20 kHz

		256 kbps		20 Hz to 20 kHz

		128 kbps		20 Hz to 17 kHz

		64 kbps (mono)		20 Hz to 13 kHz
8	4	During recording mode
8		(Built-in microphones):
		LS-14:

Specifications	20	Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic ON])
	60	Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic OFF])

LS-12:

60 Hz to 20 kHz

(However, when recording in MP3 format, the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on the recording format.)

4During playback mode:

20 Hz to 20 kHz

(The upper and lower limit values of the frequency response depends on each recording format.)

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▌Maximum recording time per file

•The maximum capacity for a single file is approx.

4 GB for MP3, and approx. 2 GB for the Linear PCM format (WAV).

•Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the following value.

4Linear PCM format:

	96.0 kHz 24 bit	approx. 1 h.

	88.2 kHz 24 bit	approx. 1 h.
	48.0 kHz 16 bit	approx. 3 h.
	44.1 kHz 16 bit	approx. 3 h. 20 min.

	44.1 kHz (mono)	approx. 6 h. 40 min.

4 MP3 Format:

	320 kbps	approx. 29 h. 40 min.
	256 kbps	approx. 37 h. 10 min.
	128 kbps	approx. 74 h. 30 min.

	64 kbps (mono)	approx. 149 h.

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Contents LS-14/LS-12 Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarksIndex Table of contents Using the recorder on your PC Usage as external memorySafety precautions Immediately remove the battery Handling the recorderDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product Doing so could cause a fire or electric shockBattery handling precautions Do not turn the volume up before starting operationDoing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fireDo not touch or hold the battery with wet hands Do not use a battery whose package is scratched or damagedDo not insert the batteries with the =/- polarity reversed Doing so could cause an electric shock or failureMain features Mode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usageMain features Chromatic tuning function File dividing function Metronome functionFile trimming function LS-14 only Partial erase functionREC s Record button, Recording indicator light LED Identification of partsCard cover STOP/w 4 button Display LCD panel Folder list screenFile list screen Indicator, Folder name Recorder status indicatorFile screen Identification of partsBattery indicator Inserting batteriesTurning on/off the power Turning on the powerTurning off the power Power save modeExiting Hold mode Setting the recorder to Hold modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the aSetting the time and date Time & Date ValuePress the 9or 0button to Press the OK button to complete the setting Example March 24Time & Date P.75 Shown in the diagram Inserting and ejecting an SD cardInserting an SD card Open the card coverEjecting an SD card While the recorder is in stop mode, open the card coverClose the card cover securely SD cardSwitching functions QUICK, Smart mode P.28, P.29Manual mode P.30 Home screen operationsVerifying the current settings Home screen operationsRec Format P.66 Mic Select* P.67 Low Cut Filter P.67 Pre-Recording P.68 Memory Select P.72Folder for recorded files LS-14 LS-12Selecting folders and files Moving through the levelsRecording tips for each instrument Recorder position examplesAcoustic guitar Electric guitarHall Each instrumentSwitch the Mode dial to the Quick RecordingPress the REC s button to start recording RecordingSmart mode Press the STOP/w 4 button to stop recordingAppears on the display File length RecordingManual mode Switch the Mode dial toManual position Press the REC s button to prepare to recordPress the 9or 0button to adjust the recording level Remaining recording time Remaining memory bar indicatorPress the REC s or Play ` button to start recording Distorted sound will be recorded whileSettings relating to recording Recording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM formatPause Listening while audio is recordedResume Recording Press the REC s or Play ` button againAt the position where you want to divide the file, press Dividing a file while recordingF2 DIVIDEbutton You cannot divide a file while overdubbing is in progressConnect earphones to the EAR jack of the recorder Select a file to dub over P.25Dial is set to Smart Set Rec Monitor to On P.68Using the metronome function Press the F1 Metronome button while recording or pausingSet the metronome function 120324 0001 .WAV 2012.03.24MP3 format .MP3 MIC jack of the recorder Connect an external microphone toAn external microphone or other device can be Follows according to the device to be usedRecording audio from this recorder with another device Recording audio from another device with this recorderPress the + or − button to adjust the volume Volume can be adjusted within the range of 00 toPlayback PlaybackSettings relating to playback While the recorder is in stop modePlayback through the earphones ForwardingRewinding Locating the beginning of a fileWhile the recorder is in playback mode, press the 0button While the recorder is in stop mode, press the 0buttonChanging the playback speed About music filesPress the + or − button to select playback speed While the recorder is in playback mode, press the OK buttonPlayback speed indicator Press the OK buttonPlayback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark How to begin segment repeat playback End of the file, and repeat playback startsCanceling the segment repeat playback function Press the STOP/w 4 buttonPress the 9button Press the 0buttonEditing Option Recorded files optionsMoving/Copying a file Move/Copy Editing OptionPress the + or − button to select Move/CopyPress the OK button If you entered the Option screen from the File screenIf you selected Selected files If you selected All filesF2 GO button Folder are automatically selectedProtecting a file File Lock Press the F3 Exit button toClose the Option screen Press the F2 Option buttonRespective setting File LockPress the OK button to move to Protect the selected file. Proceed to StepPress the + or − button to select On or Off Press the F3 Exit button to close the Option screenDividing a file File Divide Select the file you want to divideFile Divide EditingPress the + button to select Start Press the OK button File divide completed appearsPartial Erase Playback will continue even afterPress the + button to select Start Edited filePartial erase completed. is displayed Trimming a file Trimming LS-14 only Select the file you want to trimThis is the part that will be erased Confirming a file in memory Property To check information P.25Property Select the file for which you wantErasing Erasing a fileErasing Display changes to Erasing! and erasing startsSelect the folder where the file you Erasing multiple files at onceList screen Want to erase is saved P.25You cannot delete folders with the recorder Menu setting method While the recorder is in stop mode Item you want to setPress the +, −, 9or 0button Item you want to setSetting menu during recording Setting menu during playbackPress the + or − button to change the setting Press the OK button to complete the setting processMenu setting method Rec MenuSelect the recording format MusicSelect the recording rate How to enable pre-recording While the recorder is in stopPress the REC s button Select the metronome optionsChange the settings Set the volume between Volume 1 and VolumeSet Metronome 1 or Metronome 2 as the sound type Play Menu Select the desired playback rangeReverse Skip Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels LCD/Sound MenuForward/Reverse Skip Playback Sec sec sec minDevice Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec Menu Play MenuLCD/Sound Menu Device MenuSpeed setting Volume settingGuidance Voice Guide LS-14 only Press the + or − button to select the item you want to setPress the + or − button to change the value Select Time & Date from the menu on the Device MenuPress the 9or 0button to select the item you want to set USB Settings Select USB Settings fromWhen USB Connection is selected Changing the USB classWhen USB Class is selected Storage ClassRecognized by a PC as an external memory device CompositeFormatting the recorder Format Select Format from the menu on the Device MenuStart Press the + button again to selectFormatting begins and Formatting! flashes on the display Tune the musical instrument by playing a single note PositionUsing the tuning function Using the tuning functionOperating environment WindowsMacintosh Operating SystemPrecautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Operating environmentConnecting to your PC When you connect the recorder toWindows Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it asConnecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PCDisconnecting the USB cable Indicator light has turned off beforeTransferring voice files to your PC Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Internal memoryWhen you open My Computer, Usage as external memory of your PCMemory of your PC ProductAlarm message list Alarm message listMessage Meaning Explanation Action Cant create Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action Unable to hear any sound from Earphone through the recording Noise is audible through Accessories optional Specifications GeneralFrequency response Maximum recording time per fileGuide to recording times MP3 formatFollowing values are strictly for reference only Guide to battery life Recording mode Internal memoryVoice file playback mode When Mic Select is set to On LS-14 onlyTechnical assistance and support Declaration of ConformityCanadian RFI Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and CanadaOlympus Imaging Corp