Olympus LS-10 Expert Reviews

It is compact - about the size of a cell phone - and it looks quite similar to those handheld tape recorders we see print journalists carrying, but inside, there's an important differenceit is capable of producing pcm sound files in 44.1kHz, 48kHz or ...

I wish it hadXLR inputs and a Pprovision to mark tracks or rapidly begin a new track, however; you have to stop recording and then press the record button twice to start another track. Option to record mono, allowing more economy with the flash memory ...

Plenty of gadgets claim to be tough without actually being tough. (You know the type; loud as a motorbike, but wouldn't bust a grape in a food fight.) But the Olympus LS-10 digital recorder actually walks the walk. Its first-rate audio recording ...

Can double as a high quality main input mic. Internal low-cut filter cuts out low frequency sounds and clarifies human voices accurately. Dual 16mm round dynamic speakers boosts recordings for a quick listen.

Lacks XLR inputs. Back speaker audio fidelity is imprecise and a bit echoey. Monochrome display on a $400 device? What is this 1998?

Is this really a recording studio in your pocket?

2GB internal, SDHC up to 32GB supported, large LCD screen, plenty of manual and automatic control

File system is basic, playback speaker not very loud, looks complicated

Expensive, but if you're after crystal clear results it's probably worth the investment

Already a big player in voice recorders, Olympus now rocks up with a professional audio recorder for musicians and podcasters

Sounds great. Conveniently compact. 2GB onboard memory

Inability to specify file names. Menus could be easier to navigate

If you're searching for a dependable portable audio recording solution, you can't get much better than the Olympus Linear PCM Recorder LS-10.

We were impressed by the Olympus Linear PCM Recorder LS-10. We'd like to see Olympus continue to pay attention to the somewhat fiddly user interface. However, once you figure it out, this is the system you need whether you're a student, a writer on ...

This isn't your average dictaphone...

iPods are unreliable recording devices - the Linear PCM recorder however isn't.

Outstanding recording quality, many additional features, lightweight, robust, runs on two AA batteries

No AC adaptor supplied, menu-based controls a little fiddly, price means you must be serious about recording

iPods are fantastic, but they're unreliable recording devices - so if you're searching for a dependable portable recording solution, you can't get much better than the Olympus Linear PCM Recorder LS-10.

Pocket recorder for those needing high-quality sound capture on the move

Solid, reassuringly weighty build for a point-and-shoot compact ; Fast and user-friendly ; Attractive ; Huge 3in screen

Built-in Image Stabilisation, while useful, doesn't seem as effective as that employed by Canon's rivals, such as Panasonic ; Noise levels at higher ISO settings disappoint ; Hieroglyphic-like design of rear flat panel controls initially confuses

The pocket-sized LS-10 provides an affordable (if not cheap) way to make professional-quality recordings on the move.

Pocket recorder for those needing high-quality sound capture on the move

Screen a little hard to read sometimes

The twin AA batteries last between 10 and 12 hours. You can set recording levels manually, or let the LS-10 do it automatically. Noise-reduction technology and a choice of mic settings enable good recording in a variety of conditions. Formats ...

Pocket recorder for those needing high-quality sound capture on the move