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17.4.2014

In the past I've used dictaphones/voice recorders for various things such as recording my Nana's old family stories and recording the sound at weddings to dub onto the video later. However, I've never used one as fancy as the Olympus DM-901 before.The first thing that impressed me about this recorder was the 4GB of built in memory. I always hate it when devices such as this requires the use of a memory card so this is a nice change. Also, 4GB is plenty for the majority of recording jobs.Secondly, the sound quality is excellent. I tested the stereo recording by standing the device on my desk and then clicking my fingers to the left and the right. When I listened back,I was able to discern exactly which side the sound was coming from (I've recently tested another recorder and it failed the same test dismally).The menu isn't terribly intuitive (although by no means baffling), but if you just want to turn it on and start recording then it's easy enough to work out. Further delving into the menu will soon reveal plenty of the recorders other functions.There are six recording qualities to choose from:PCM 48kHz/16bitPCM 44.1kHz/16bitMP3 256kbpsMP3 128kbpsWMA 32kbps(mono)WMA 8kbps(mono)Obviously the higher the quality, the less recording time so adjust your settings depending on the sort of job you need. Lecture notes on lower quality and audio dubbing for video/music recording on higher/highest.You can also adjust the "zoom" of the microphones which basically adjusts the area covered by the microphones in relation to the device. A higher zoom means a narrower field. It will pick up sound from straight ahead but less/nothing from the sides. You can adjust it all the way down so you have almost 180 degrees of coverage.I've not been able to test pairing the device with a mobile phone as I don't have a smart phone but it seems straightforward enough to do. You can either scan a QR code found in the recorder menu or connect using the SSID and password displayed on the same screen.This is quite an expensive device and I haven't tested anything else in the price range so I am unable to offer any comparisons. However, I am thoroughly impressed with the build quality and operation of this recorder. If you're in the market for a good quality recorder and this is in your price range then I'd definitely give it a try.
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15.5.2014

The advent of smartphones has led to a seemingly unstoppable consolidation of functions that have been traditionally carried out by separate devices into a single, pocketable device. The camera on most smartphones is decent enough to justify not buying a point and shoot, likewise the mic is usually good enough for voice calls and Skype.But what if you want something better than decent? If you're into photography you'd buy a DSLR or a high end point and shoot - you get better controls and a higher fidelity end product.The same holds true for voice recorders.This gadget is about the size of an old candy-bar style phone, with a bunch of useful physical controls and a screen that is just large enough to display the necessary information.It'll fit in most pockets and seems solidly constructed. In addition to integral speakers (which are ok for checking that you've actually recorded something!) you get a set of earphones for more discrete listening.I really appreciate the tactility of physical controls for stuff like this, mainly because they remove the need to be looking at a touchscreen in order to turn off recording or change a setting. There's also a voice assist function which could be very useful for anyone with a visual impairment.The different recording profiles cater for various settings like lecture halls, conferences, personal dictation, and so on. I haven't had an opportunity to test all of them, but the dictation setting gives a clear recording and seems to have a level of noise cancellation appropriate for recording your own voice. I also lent the unit to a foreign student my mum is transcribing lectures for. He'd previously been recording lectures on his phone and the quality made it difficult to make out certain phrases. There was a marked difference in quality when he used this recorder - perhaps because it picks up directional sound a lot better, and probably simply because it has a much more sensitive mic than any phone.The battery also lasts for ages - perhaps a benefit of the small screen - far longer than if I tried to record the same amount of audio on my phone.Overall, I highly recommend the DM-901 to anyone who needs to record spoken audio. This is a specialised device built for a specific purpose, and it shows.
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27.1.2014

Have been using this recorder for several months now in lectures at university in various sized and shaped rooms. The recorder has always functioned well. Once you have managed to switch the recording scene to lecture, it sets up the microphones, zoom, switches off voice activation, sets up recording levels and quality - I choose mp3. All you need to do then is, switch on the recorder, select the folder you want to record in, and hit the red record button, sit back and enjoy your lecture and press STOP when it's over. Easy.No need to lug around external/zoom microphones and other such paraphenalia. This is small, unobtrusive and has three large microphones built in for up to CD quality recording.Well worth the price.For users of Audionotetaker: an index facility is available on this recorder - press the top right button (marked F2) to make an index mark in the recording (let's you synchronise the recording with the slides in a presentation using Audionotetaker). Unfortunately it only lets you store 9 index marks so you will have to make the rest of the indexes manually in audionotetaker before making up your combined file for video output.For users of Dragon Naturally Speaking: there is a recording setting on this recorder for creating input files for this speech-to-text software. I haven't tried it yet as had laryngitis for a while and don't want to have to create a new profile on Dragon just now. Will be trying this as soon as my voice is back to normal, as it means I can dictate to Dragon without having to lug my laptop about everywhere.DM-650 does everything most folk need with a recorder - unfortunately it doesn't make the tea as well - that would be an interesting innovation, don't you think?
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11.4.2014

I take meeting minutes and tend to also record them to ensure I capture all significant points. Using my iPhone I find that the quality is ok but not always perfect. With the MD901 it was pretty much spot on every single time.The unit itself is nice looking, if it was made by Apple there wouldn't be physical buttons but I like these as I found I used the functions without looking (try doing that with an iPhone). The screen is very clear, just the resolution you need with the right information showing. It feels good in the hand (in practice of course I balance it on the desk).I have only used the recorder for basic functions and these have been handled well.Sound is clear and the unit picks up people at the end of the room well (and you can see on the screen how "loud" they are being picked up during recording).I keep an eye on the battery indicator as that would be a bit of a disaster to ignore (no chance of replacing AA batteries with a rechargeable battery!)Internal memory has been enough for my needs, I like the fact you can use SD cards (again, a flaw of an iPhone).I haven't used the iPad functions but I can see these being extremely useful for certain people. Strangely as much as I love tech I don't often use iPad functionality. I can see the benefit of adding photos to lectures, if my daughter took one to university this would be something she would use - it is just not for me.In summary, this is a world apart from using a Smartphone to record meetings so if you need a recorder for anything more than shopping lists I would have no reservation in recommending the MD901.
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21.10.2016

Really good device. I've been using it to interview participants for research. It's clear, it picks up a lot and is reliable. You do however need to be organised beforehand as it has a lot of features and if you're recording a lot of data/files you might want to decide where to put things, label folders, etc. so you can find recordings with ease. There's also settings for how sensitive you want the mic. which I'd definitely recommend you set beforehand or else you'll pick up everything and mask what's in front of you. There are so many features that I haven't even got round to using or discovering yet - that can be daunting. Transferring files is really easy. The software that comes with it is good too for organising,labelling, playback, enhancing, clearing, slowing down and speeding up, etc. I use separate software for transcription as interviews can be long and I need to hear, type, pause on the same software/screen and so on. Oh, it looks really good, feels well made and comes with a little protective cover. The only downer is that it didn't come in a case to put the USB charger, headphones and recorder together.
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3.4.2014

This is a review of the DM-901, Amazon, for some reason have jumbled the reviews with a different model.As a dedicated sound recorder this rather heavy item beats all others on the market hands down, although it still picks up wind friction when outside (the bain of all filmmakers). It works best indoors for recording ambience, music, speeches, or lectures (there are settings for either, but I couldn't find any huge difference between them other than the superficial - not that it matters, it's all good).The internal memory is roughly 4GB, which will give you a recording time of apparently 850 hours, so you'll never run out. The color screen is lovely, and the interface easy-going.You can also use it as a typical media player, but it is maybe a bit too heavy to be practical for this use. The package also contains software and a carrycase.For reporters, musicians, or students this is a safe investment. But it will weigh down your pocket more than a phone or media player.
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1.5.2014

This is a very retro looking lightweight recorder the size of a mobile phone, Its simplicity itself to operate and all files can be stored or retreived easily on your PC.It has several settings; Lecture, Conference, Meeting, Dictation and DNS - so that you are maximisig your opportunity for good recording. You can also change the recording levels from soft to high.It is fabulous at picking up speech even from across the room. I liked that it has a voice assisted setting (which you can switch off). This would be a great help to the visually impared.Sound Quality when played back on the recorder is OK, but better when using the supplied headphones.I use this for recording new songs for practising for my choral choir and its excellent due to 1)the long recording capacity 2) Its excellent battery life.I'm very impressed with this. An excellent voice recorder.
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17.4.2014

This device is perfect if you want to site the recorder near the source but then control it from further away. There's a companion app that, whilst a little clunky, allows you to start and stop the recording from the comfort of your seat in the lecture theatre while the device itself captures the performance. You can also use the app to take a photo which can be coordinated with the audio soundtrack (for example, capturing slides) making this the ideal device for use by students and journalists.My only reservation is the price. The best part of £200 is a big investment for a device that does only the one thing. However, if capturing audio is an essential requirement of your occupation,the DM-901 offers more features and flexibility than any other device I've seen
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29.1.2017

I am glad I replaced my old Olympus recorder with the same brand. I have recorded in a number of contexts, seminars, conferences in arena like halls, cafes with loud music, focus groups, and I have always been able to playback and transcribe. This may be due to the variety of settings- e.g. seminar, conference et., and the noise cancelling feature.The best thing is that the voice recorder does not need to be in the face of the speaker, you can lay it on the table, where it can remain discreet and not intimidate whoever you are interviewing.The case is fairly robust, I have dropped it a few times by accident and it still performs well.

6.4.2019

Note that I didn't buy my DM-650 new, I got a used one at auction. It's surprisingly good at recording musicals instruments and singing, once you get the settings right. The stereo mics on their own are a bit on the bright side (lacking bass frequencies), but if you switch on the centre mic, the bass improves significantly. I have a Tascam DR07 and this little Olympus can run it close for recording music demos.The operating system is great and very intuitive. I use it a lot and would buy another if this one broke or was lost.Note that the one star review on this site is for a completely different product and should be ignored.

12.3.2015

An expensive but if dictation is an important part of your daily routine then worth the investment. One of the important features that was attractive to me was that it could be charged directly through a socket or on the USB portal. The previous one I had used AAA batteries and there is nothing more annoying when you are in the flow of dictation and the bloody things stops as its run out of batteries.The only down side is that with the settings on the recorder i.e. dictation has 128 kbps which means the files are much larger although this can be easily changed it would have been useful to have different settings for recording

23.4.2012

Its a great nifty little gadget. EXCELLENT quality from sound recording. It has 9 different styles of recording, e.g. lecture, interview, teacher etc. Has an extension mic wire, so you can place the actual gadget in your pocket and clip the wire on your collar or lapel for ease. Has a headphone jack as well so you can hear anything you may have recorded or placed in memory via computer. Includes a usb cable which not only allows you to connect to the computer, but also charges it. Has a Micro SD card slot for additional memory, internal memory is 4GB.Easy, quality and flexible! Cannot go wrong the DM650 !!!

29.8.2015

An excellent, well-made device. I use it as an mp3 player and find it superior to dedicated mp3 players. The screen is readable in sunlight: unlike some electronic devices. It is compatible with Audible files: even if is not included in the current list of Audible-compatible devices. Both Audible and Olympus confirmed to me that it would word with Audible. It looks and feels like a high-quality device.

3.12.2015

Bought this together with the transcription kit. Lovely little recorder with great quality and so easy and intuitive to use. Makes life so much easier in interviews now, especially as accuracy is vital. It means I can concentrate on the interviewee and the questions and answers.The sound quality is excellent and the choice of recording formats means that the sound quality can be managed effectively.

7.11.2016

Works well, needs only a little practice to be used well.Fits into hand beautifully. Adaptable formats and settings need care. Specialised software easy to use, a cross between the Apple standard and the Windows typical. Stereo MP3 format is better than the smaller WAV setting but YMMV. Visual screen is lit well, battery and memory good. Almost professional quality. KEEP PACKAGING, ALL ITEMS RELEVANT

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