Olympus LS-10 Expand the joy of recording Main specifications, Frequency Response, Accessories

Expand the joy of recording

Main specifications

Windscreen [Provided]

The windscreen included with the LS-10 attenuates wind noise in outdoor recording.

ME30W 2-Channel Microphone Kit (non-directional) [Optional]

The MS30W is a microphone set composed of two ME30 monaural microphones, a compact tripod and a connection adapter. The non-directional microphones are plug-in power compatible and suitable for recording of musical instruments.

RS30W Exclusive Remote Control Set [Optional]

The dedicated remote control set enables wireless control of the LS-10's recording start/stop/pause functions. The remote control is connected to the REMOTE jack on the LS-10, and the light sensor has a rotary construction for operation from wide angles.

Recording format	Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) (WAV) / MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3) / WMA (Windows Media® Audio)
Maximum headphone output	3 mW + 3 mW (at load of 16Ω)
Recording media	Built-in NAND ￿ash memory (2 GB), SD/SDHC Card (8 GB maximum) (optional)
Speaker	Built-in 16 mm dia. round dynamic speaker x 2 (stereo)
MIC jack	3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ
LINE IN jack	3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance approx. 78 kΩ
EAR jack	3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more
Maximum speaker output	200 mW + 200 mW (8Ω load)
Power requirements	Batteries : Two AA batteries (LR6 or ZR6) or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional)
	External power supply : AC adapter 5 V (optional)
Compatible OS	Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
(for USB connection)	Mac OS X 10.2.8 -10.5
Dimensions (H x W x D)	5.18 x 1.89 x 0.88 in. (131.5 x 48 x 22.4 mm) (without protrusions)
Weight	5.33 oz. (165 g) (including two alkaline batteries)
Included items	AA battery x 2, USB cable, Connecting cord,
	Carrying case, Strap, Windscreen, DVD-ROM (Sound Editing Software "CUBASE LE4")

USB cable [Provided]

The USB cable included with the LS-10 enables you to connect the LS-10 to a computer (the computer should be equipped with an USB port).

•For the operating environment of the USB connection, see "Main Specifications" on page 15.

Personal computer [Commercially available]

The LS-10 is USB2.0-compliant, making it capable of high-speed data transfer. It is also compatible with USB Mass Storage and is recognized by the computer as an external data storage device, so you can use your mouse and perform standard drag & drop operations.

"CUBASE LE4" [Provided]

This software is included with the LS-10 for use in playback and editing of audio files.

•For details and operating environment of the software, see page 13.

Frequency Response

• LINE IN Jack (Recording/Playback) : Linear PCM Format

Rec mode	Frequency response
96 kHz	20 Hz to 44 kHz
48 kHz	20 Hz to 23 kHz
44.1 kHz	20 Hz to 21 kHz

Reference Recording Time (Reference values)

Linear PCM Format

Rec mode	Built-in Memory			SD/SDHC Card
	(2 GB)	512 MB	1 GB	2 GB	4 GB	8 GB
96 kHz 24-bit	55 min.	10 min.	25 min.	55 min.	1 hr. 50 min.	3 hr. 45 min.
96 kHz 16-bit	1 hr. 25 min.	20 min.	40 min.	1 hr. 20 min.	2 hr. 50 min.	5 hr. 45 min.
48 kHz 24-bit	1 hr. 55 min.	25 min.	55 min.	1 hr. 50 min.	3 hr. 50 min.	7 hr. 40 min.

Accessories

Connecting cord [Provided]

This cable is included with the LS-10 for use in connecting its LINE IN jack to the LINE OUT jacks of a portable component such as a cassette recorder.

RCA converter cable [Commercially available]

Analog sound source (Vinyl disk, DAT, MD, etc.)

MP3 Format *
Rec mode	Frequency response
320 kbps	50 Hz to 20 kHz
256 kbps	50 Hz to 20 kHz
128 kbps	50 Hz to 17 kHz

48 kHz 16-bit	2 hr. 55 min.	40 min.	1 hr. 25 min.	2 hr. 50 min.	5 hr. 45 min.	11 hr. 30 min.
44.1 kHz 24-bit	2 hr. 5 min.	30 min.	1 hr.	2 hr.	4 hr. 10 min.	8 hr. 20 min.
44.1 kHz 16-bit	3 hr. 10 min.	45 min.	1 hr. 30 min.	3 hr. 5 min.	6 hr. 15 min.	12 hr. 35 min.
MP3 Format
Rec mode	Built-in Memory		SD/SDHC Card

Specifications

This converter cable is required when the LINE OUT jacks (L/R) of the component connected to the LS-10 for purposes, such as digitization analog audio from a disk turntable, have RCA pin jacks (L/R). It is recommended to purchase a non-resistance type RCA converter cable.

SD/SDHC card [Commercially available]

Alarge-capacity SD/SDHC card can be used as an additional storage medium to supplement the internal 2 GB memory.

•Check the Olympus website for compatible SD/SDHC cards.

WMA Format *
Rec mode	Frequency response
160 kbps	50 Hz to 19 kHz
128 kbps	50 Hz to 19 kHz
64 kbps	50 Hz to 15 kHz

	(2 GB)	512 MB	1 GB	2 GB	4 GB	8 GB
320 kbps	14 hr. 10 min.	3 hr. 30 min.	7 hr.	13 hr. 50 min.	28 hr.	55 hr. 40 min.
256 kbps	17 hr. 45 min.	4 hr. 20 min.	8 hr. 50 min.	17 hr. 20 min.	35 hr.	69 hr. 40 min.
128 kbps	35 hr. 35 min.	8 hr. 50 min.	17 hr. 40 min.	34 hr. 50 min.	70 hr. 10 min.	139 hr. 30 min.
WMA Format
			SD/SDHC Card

Tripod

[Commercially available]

The LS-10 has a tripod hole on the rear panel that allows it to be mounted on a camera tripod. This allows you to position the

Headphones [Commercially available]

To monitor the sound being recorded, connect stereo headphones to the EAR (earphone) jack.

A513 AC Adapter [Optional]

The A513 allows the recorder to record for extended periods regardless of the remaining battery capacity.

B-01 AA (R6) Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries [Optional]

With optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, extended recording time of up to about 16 hours (44.1 kHz/16-bit) is available.

•Product availability depends on sales area.

BU-90S Charger Set [Optional]

A set of four Ni-MH rechargeable

batteries and an exclusive charger.

• Product availability depends on sales area.

•Built-in Microphones (Recording) : 70Hz to 20kHz

*In recording in the MP3 or WMA format, the maximum frequency response limits are variable depending on the recording mode (see table above).

Rec mode	Built-in Memory
	(2 GB)	512 MB	1 GB	2 GB	4 GB	8 GB
160 kbps	27 hr. 50 min.	6 hr. 50 min.	13 hr. 50 min.	27 hr. 10 min.	54 hr. 50 min.	109 hr.
128 kbps	34 hr. 45 min.	8 hr. 30 min.	17 hr. 20 min.	34 hr.	68 hr. 40 min.	136 hr. 20 min.
64 kbps	69 hr. 35 min.	17 hr. 20 min.	34 hr. 50 min.	68 hr. 10 min.	137 hr. 20 min.	272 hr. 50 min.

•Recording times shown above are approximate values for reference.

•Maximum recording capacity per each file is limited to a maximum of approx. 4 GB for MP3/WMA format, or a maximum of approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM (WAV) format.

•For WMA format, the maximum recording time is approx. 26 hours 40 minutes.

•Available recording time for SD/SDHC memory cards varies depending on the card used.

recorder more precisely and assures that recording can be performed in stable conditions.

•Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Mac OS and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • EUPHONY MOBILETM is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • Images shown on the LCD panel are simulated. • Speci￿cations and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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