SUPERB STEREO RECORDING

To securely capture your voice and the surrounding sound even while the device is in a pocket. The VP-20 voice recorder features omni-directional stereo microphones. They reliably capture the sound from all directions thanks to two low-noise, high-quality microphones in the compact, slim body.

Stereo Microphones
Anti-Rustle Filter
Noise Cancelling
Low-cut Filter
One-Touch Recording

Direct USB
8GB built in memory
50hr battery life
MP3/PCM recording formats

STEREO

Microphones

HIGH QUALITY

Noise Canceling

BUILT IN

Direct USB

High Quality Packed In A Sleek Design

The new VP-20, designed for effortless digital business and seminar recording. Ultra-compact, but packed with a host of convenient features, this high-quality stereo recorder provides instant operation and clear recordings.

Superb Stereo Recording

The VP-20 voice recorder features omni-directional stereo microphones

Clear Conversations

Suppress only the unwanted sounds

Linear Pcm / MP3

Uncompressed Linear PCM format (22.05kHz) & MP3

Operational Ease

The VP-20 is easy to operate with user-friendly navigation and an integrated USB, all in a sleek design.

Instant Operation

Simply slide down the REC switch – the voice recorder instantly starts recording even when the power is off.

Clip

Conveniently attach to a pocket or notebook.

Integrated USB Stick

Cable-free PC connectivity, with battery charge function.

Technical specifications

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VP-20 technical specifications

Recommended Application Area
- Application Meetings, Notes, Speech-to-text
USB functionality
- Direct USB Connection Available
- USB Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
- USB Classes USB Storage class
Display
- Display Backlit LED White
- Display color White
- Display Size 6.9 x 22.2mm / 0.92''
- Display Type Full Dot Matrix Display (108 x 84 dots)
Device operation
- HOLD switch Available
- Power switch Available
Recording Modes
- Recording format MP3, PCM (WAV)
- Maximum Recording Time 2100h (MP3, 8kbps)
- 22.05kHz / 16bit 23h 30min
- 128 kbps 130h
Playback Modes
- Playback format MP3, PCM (WAV)
Sampling frequency
- MP3 44.1kHz 128kbps
- PCM 22.05kHz / 16bit
Frequency response
- PCM 22.05kHz / 40 - 10000Hz
- MP3 128kbps / 40 - 17000Hz
Record function
- Advanced recording Low Cut-Filter, Upgraded Anti-Rustle Filter
- Auto recording VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)
- Recording Scenes Conference, Dictation, Meeting, Pocket, Speech-Recognition
Playback function
- Playback speed Adjustable (50 - 200%)
- File operation Fast forward and rewind, Forward / Reverse Skip
- File selection File Playback, Folder Playback
- Repeat functions Repeat playback
- Automatic playback Random playback
- Sound enhancement Noise Cancel, Voice Balancer
- Playback Scenes Language Study, Transcription
Data organisation
- Date Search Available
- Erase Erase all files, Erase single files
- File divide Available
- Files per folder 999
- Folder Music max. 130
- Folders 1
Other Features
- Beep signal (system sound) Available
Storage Media
- Internal / Removable Media Internal only
- Internal Memory 8GB
Software
- Corresponding Audio software Olympus Sonority (optional)
Interfaces Input
- Microphones Built-in stereo microphones ( Omni-directional )
- PC interface USB Storage class
- Microphone sensitivity / gain Auto, Hi, Lo
Interfaces Output
- Combined Mic/Ear jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2 kΩ, EAR 8Ω or more
- Speaker size Built-in ø 10 mm round dynamic speaker
- Max. working output 90mW
Power Supply
- Alkaline battery life Recording: 50h (MP3, 8kbps)
  Playback: 36h via earphones
- Internal Charging AC / USB
- Power source Battery: 1 x AAA (Alkaline or Ni-MH accumulator)
Dimensions / Weight
- Depth 17mm
- Height 17mm
- Weight 37.5g
- Width 130mm
Exterior
- Available Colours Black, White
- Housing material Plastic
Languages
- Menu languages English
Hardware Security
- Lock single files Available
Operating Systems & Requirements
- Macintosh Mac OS X 10.10 - 10.11, macOS 10.12 - 10.14
- Windows Microsoft Windows 8/8.1/10