Olympus LS-11 Linear PCM Recorder

An overview of the features and specifications for the Olympus LS-11 portable audio recorder.

Product Overview

A silver Olympus LS-11 Linear PCM Recorder is depicted. It is a compact device with a prominent circular jog dial, several control buttons (REC, STOP, REPEAT, MENU), and a large, backlit LCD screen displaying technical information such as '96 kHz 24bit' and audio levels. The Olympus logo is visible at the top.

The Olympus LS-11 Linear PCM Recorder delivers an unbeatable combination of high-tech audio quality, portability, and creative flexibility. This ensures that crisp and rich audio recordings can be captured anywhere from the office to the street, or from the dance floor to the lush soundscapes of the natural world. The Olympus LS-11 takes the award-winning style and substance of its predecessor, the LS-10, to the next level. Convenience has been improved another notch, with the ability to capture each superior audio file at the touch of a button. Designed to complement mobile modern lifestyles, the LS-11 fits comfortably in the palm of the hand for maximum freedom and flexibility. Ideal for musicians, journalists, podcasters, and anybody needing high-quality audio recording and playback capability on the fly, this pocket-sized studio captures it all in superb 24bit/96kHz quality. A new editing feature even allows files to be edited in the device, while Auto Recording makes sure no important sound is lost by switching on automatically once a certain audio level has been reached. In addition to extra long battery life, the LS-11 boasts a whopping 8GB of internal memory plus an SD card slot to extend storage options.

Key Features

Up to 24bit/96kHz sampling rate & PCM recording
Elegant, compact metal design
USB Audio class
Auto recording
High-quality built-in microphones
PCM/WAV/WMA/MP3 recording & playback
Index Marks
Large, backlit display (1.8 inches)

Specifications

Storage Media

Media	Internal / Removable
External Memory (Slot)	SD / SDHC card (512 MB - 32 GB)
SD / SDHC Slot	Yes
microSD / microSDHC card	No
Internal memory	8GB

USB Functionality

USB Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Classes	USB Audio class, USB Storage class

Display

Display Type	Full Dot Matrix Display
Display Size	30.1 x 35.4mm / 1.83"
Display Colour	White
Display Backlit	Yes

Device Operation

Programmable button	0
Main Switch	Push
HOLD switch	Yes
Power switch	Yes

Recording Modes

PCM (WAV) Format

Bitrate / Bit Depth	Max Recording Time
96kHz / 24bit	3h 50min
96kHz / 16bit	5h 50min
88.2kHz / 24bit	4h 10min
88.2kHz / 16bit	6h 20min
48kHz / 24bit	7h 45min
48kHz / 16bit	11h 45min
44.1kHz / 24bit	8h 30min
44.1kHz / 16bit	12h 45min
44.1kHz (Mono)	25h 40min

MP3 Format

Bitrate	Max Recording Time
320 kbps	56h 50min
256 kbps	71h 05min
128 kbps	142h
64 kbps (Mono)	284h

Bitrate	Max Recording Time
160 kbps	111h
128 kbps	139h 45min
64kbps	278h
Mono	556h

Bitrate	Frequency Range
320kbps	50 - 20000Hz
256kbps	50 - 20000Hz
128kbps	50 - 17000Hz
64kbps (mono)	50 - 13000Hz

Sample Rate / Bit Depth	Frequency Range
96kHz	20 - 44000Hz
88.2kHz	20 - 42000Hz
48kHz	20 - 23000Hz
44.1kHz	20 - 21000Hz
44.1kHz (mono)	20 - 21000Hz

Bitrate	Frequency Range
160kbps	50 - 19000Hz
128kbps	50 - 19000Hz
64kbps	50 - 15000Hz
(mono)	50 - 13000Hz

Olympus LS-11 Linear PCM Recorder

Product Overview

Key Features

Specifications

Storage Media

USB Functionality

Display

Device Operation

Recording Modes

PCM (WAV) Format

MP3 Format

WMA Format

Playback Modes

Frequency Response

MP3

PCM

WMA

Record Function

Playback Function

Data Organisation

Workflow Function

Other Features

Software

Interfaces Input

Interfaces Output

Power Supply

Dimensions

Languages

Hardware Security

Operating Systems & Requirements

Exterior

Related Documents

Feature	Setting
Index	Up to 16 per file
Operation	Continuous Recording
Auto recording	Auto recording
Advanced recording	Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM), Direct recording, Rec Monitor, Manual Rec level control, Low Cut-Filter

Feature	Setting
Gapless Playback	Yes
Repeat functions	Repeat playback
Sound enhancement	EUPHONY, Reverb

Function	Setting
Erase	Erase all files, Erase single files
Folder Audible	Partial (PCM only)
Folder Podcasts	no audible support, no podcast support
Folder Music	128
Files per folder	200
No. of folders	5
File move	Yes
File divide	Yes (only PCM mode)
File Copy (Folder to Folder)	Yes
File Copy (internal memory - external memory)	Yes
Time/date info	Yes

Setting	Status
Author ID Setting	No
Pending File	No
Priority setting	No
Worktype ID Setting	No

Feature	Status
Audible support	No
Beep signal (system sound)	Yes
Configurable Firmware	No
Podcast support	No
Remote Control	Yes
Voice feedback / guidance	No

Type	Details
Corresponding Audio software (type)	Music Production Software
Corresponding Audio software	Steinberg Cubase 4 LE

Interface	Details
LINE IN input level	- 6 dBv
PC interface	USB Cable
SD / SDHC interface	no function
Microphone sensitivity / gain	High (- 59 dBv) / Low (- 39 dBv)
Microphone jack	3.5 Ø mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ
LINE IN jack	3.5 Ø mm mini-jack, impedance 78 kΩ

Interface	Details
Max. working output	200 mW + 200 mW (8 Ω speaker)
Maximum headphone output	3 mW + 3 mW
Speaker Diameter	Stereo (two built-in Ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker)
Earphone jack	3.5 Ø mm jack, impedance 8Ω or more

Type	Details
Power Supply	Battery: 2 x AA
Alkaline battery life	Recording: 23h (PCM 44.1kHz / 16bit), Playback: 52h
Ni-MH battery life	Recording: 22h (PCM 44.1kHz / 16bit), Playback: 42h
External power supply	AC-Adapter 5V / 300 mA

Feature	Status
Device Locky by Fingerprint	No
Device lock by PIN code	No
Lock single files	No

Measurement	Value
Weight	165g (incl. battery)
HxWxD	48 x 131.5 x 22.4mm

Operating System	Details
Windows	Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Free USB port)
Macintosh	Operating system: Mac OS 10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5 (Free USB port)

Feature	Details
Housing material	Metal
Housing colour	Silver

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