WS-883
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£59.99
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RRP: £79.99
£59.99
savings!
savings!
RRP: £79.99
WS-883
Overview
Specs
Downloads
Accessories
£59.99
savings!
savings!
RRP: £79.99
£59.99
savings!
savings!
RRP: £79.99
WONDERFUL STEREO VOICE RECORDING
The OM SYSTEM WS-883 is a compact and versatile stereo voice recorder, perfect for capturing personal notes and conversations on-the-go. Its innovative design and advanced technology make it ideal for students and professionals alike, ensuring high-quality recordings every time.
- Intelligent Auto Mode Recording
- 8GB Built-in Memory
- Built-In USB Data Transfer
- MicroSD Slot (up to 32GB)
- Rechargeable and In-body charging (up to 68 Hours Battery Life)
- Low-Cut Filter
- Pre-set Scene Modes
- Calendar Search
- Auto-Index Mode
- Noise-Cancellation Playback
- Voice Balancer Playback
- Voice Changer Playback
- Voice Shadowing Playback
- Normalisation
- Built-in Stand
TRUE STEREO
Microphones
USB
Built-In - No cables required
SIMPLE MODE
Made for beginners
Designed for Notes, Interviews, and Meetings
Small in size, unapparelled in audio design.
True Stereo Microphones
The two low-noise directional stereo microphones with a 90° layout deliver a superb stereo recording.
MP3 and Linear PCM
Capture spoken audio in both Stereo MP3 or Mono PCM.
Low-Cut Filter
The Low-cut Filter efficiently eliminates lower-frequency noise below 300 Hz such as air conditioners, projectors, and background chatter to allow for even clearer voice recordings.
Easy to use with an intuitive menu system
Easy to use with an intuitive menu system
Built-in USB Connection
Connect and download recordings. Works as a USB Device to store other data.
Simple Mode
Perfect for experts and beginners.
Simple Mode
Optimised settings for optimal results.
Listen with ease
The WS series boasts several cutting-edge features that make it effortless to play back your audio recordings. Its design includes functions tailored to support educational pursuits such as language studies and enhance clarity during meetings by allowing everyone to be heard more distinctly.
Calendar Search
Search by date, not just file name.
Voice Balancer
Ensuring everyone can be heard.
Shadowing
A tool for language learning.
See it in Action
See how the WS-883 will be the perfect companion for your on-the-go needs.
Technical specifications

- Built-in Microphone Stereo
- Internal Memory 8GB
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WS-883 technical specifications
- Built-in Microphone Stereo
- Internal Memory 8GB
- Available models
- Models
- Recommended Application Area
- Application Interviews, Learning, Lectures, Meetings, Notes
- USB functionality
- Direct USB Connection Available
- USB Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
- USB Classes USB Storage class
- Display
- Display color White
- Display Size 29 x 29mm / 1.61''
- Display Type Full Dot Matrix Display (108 x 84 dots)
- Font size setting Available
- Device operation
- HOLD switch Available
- Main Switch
- Power switch Available
- Recording Modes
- Recording format MP3, PCM
- Maximum Recording Time 2080h (MP3, 8kbps)
- PCM (WAV) format
- FLAC
- MP3 format
- 128 kbps 130h
- 64kbps 260h (mono)
- 8kbps 2080h (mono)
- 64 kbps (Mono)
- Playback Modes
- Playback format MP3, PCM
- Sampling frequency
- DSS Pro
- MP3 44.1kHz (Stereo) / 128kbps
44.1kHz (mono) / 64kbps
11.025kHz (Mono) / 8kbps - PCM 22.05kHz (mono) / 16bit
- SP
- Frequency response
- DSS Pro
- PCM 22.05kHz (mono) / 40 - 11000Hz
- WMA
- MP3 128kbps (Stereo) / 40 - 17000Hz
64kbps (Mono) / 40 - 15000Hz
8kbps (mono) / 40 - 3500Hz
- Record function
- Hands-free transcrption
- Index Up to 99 per file
- Advanced recording Low Cut-Filter
- Auto recording VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator), Voice Sync
- Editing
- Mic Modes
- HID Keyboard Modes
- Recording Scenes Conference, Dictation, Duplicate, Meeting, Telephone recording
- Playback function
- Playback speed Adjustable (50 - 200%)
- File operation Fast forward and rewind, Forward / Reverse Skip
- File selection File Playback, Folder Playback
- Repeat functions A-B repeat playback, Repeat playback
- Sound enhancement Noise Cancel, Voice Balancer
- Data organisation
- Calendar Search Available
- Erase Erase all files, Erase single files
- File divide Available (Only MP3 files)
- Create folder
- Files per folder 200
- Folders 5
- Other Features
- Beep signal (system sound) Available
- Remote Control
- Storage Media
- Internal / Removable Media Internal + Removable
- Internal Memory 8GB
- microSD / microSDHC card Available (up to 32GB)
- Software
- Corresponding Audio software Olympus Sonority (optional)
- Interfaces Input
- Frequency response 70 - 17000Hz
- Microphone sensitivity / gain High, Intelligent Auto, Low
- Microphones Built-in stereo microphones ( Directional )
- PC interface USB Storage class
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 2 kΩ.
- Interfaces Output
- Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more
- Speaker size Built-in ø 20 mm round dynamic speaker
- Method
- Max. working output 250mW
- Connections
- WLAN / LAN
- Sending dictations
- Power Supply
- Alkaline battery life Recording: 110h (LP mode)
Playback: 90h via earphones - Charging time
- Internal Charging Available
- Max. Battery Life
- DSS
- MP4
- PCM
- Power source Battery: 2 x AAA
- Power Consumption (according to Ecodesign regulation 2023/826)
Power (W) / Transition time (min) - Off - / -
- Stand by 0 / 1
- Network Stand by - / -
- Alkaline battery life Recording: 110h (LP mode)
- Dimensions / Weight
- Depth 18mm
- Height 111.5mm
- Weight 77g
- Width 39mm
- Exterior
- Alcohol wipe resistance for disinfection
- Housing material Plastic
- Housing colour Black
- Languages
- Menu languages CN, CS, DA, DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, JP, NL, PL, RU, SV, TR
- Hardware Security
- Lock single files Available
- Operating Systems & Requirements
- Macintosh macOS 10.12 - 10.15 / macOS 11 / macOS 12 / macOS 13
- Dragon speech recognition software
- Memory:
- Operating system:
- Windows Microsoft Windows 8.1/10/11
- Box Contents
- Items
- Controller*
- Connectivity
- Transcription Software*
- Single License
- Dictation workflow via
- Sort functions in dictation list view
- Speech Recognition Software by Nuance*
- Pre-transcription via background speech recognition
- Supported speech recognition software by Nuance
- System Requirements