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Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder

Item: 926792    Model: 142665

Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder
4.0stars
( 12 reviews)
  • 4GB of internal memory with microSD card compatibility that extends it to 512MB-32GB
  • Record and play back in MP3, WMA and PCM formats with a quality that’s as good as its operation is easy
  • Long battery life with lithium-ion rechargeable battery
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4GB of internal memory with microSD card compatibility that extends it to 512MB-32GBRecord and play back in MP3, WMA and PCM formats with a quality that’s as good as its operation is easyLong battery life with lithium-ion rechargeable batteryDigital Voice Recorder4GB of internal memory with microSD card compatibility that extends it to 512MB-32GBRecord and play back in MP3, WMA and PCM formats with a quality that’s as good as its operation is easyLong battery life with lithium-ion rechargeable batteryOlympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorderhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0421004_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0421004_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0421004/Olympus-DM-620-Digital-Voice-Recorder/product_926792Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder4.012
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The DM-620’s new "TRESMIC" 3 microphone system now allows you to capture a wider stereo sound, making your recordings that much better. The ultra high-quality sound -- along with 4GB of built in memory and microSD card slot -- and three recording formats allow you to record incredible audio.

  • 4GB of internal memory with microSD card compatibility that extends it to 512MB-32GB
  • Record and play back in MP3, WMA and PCM formats with a quality that’s as good as its operation is easy
  • Long battery life with lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • Automatically adjust recording to your environment with the scene selection playback function
  • The bright LCD supports and displays three languages -- another plus for (EN/FR/ES/PT)
  • A voice guidance system ensures seamless, user-friendly operation of all functions in the menu
  • Built-in VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) is another hands-free function that adds ease and practicality
  • Easy-to-use Olympus Sonority editing software for sound editing, file management and Podcast management, compatible with PCs and Macs
  • 2 x AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (included)
  • Dimensions: 4.4"H x 1.6"W x 0.6"D (3.03 oz)
  • Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS X 10.4.1-10.6

What's included:
DM-620 Recorder
Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
USB cable
Strap
Carrying Case
Olympus Sonority Software CD
Instruction Manual

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Specifications
Internal Memory 4GB
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Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder
 
4.2

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (8)
  • Well built / quality (7)
  • Efficient (6)
  • Easy to set up (5)
  • Easy to use (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday use (4)
    • Organization (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (4), Business (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Budget shopper (3), Midrange shopper (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Upgrading from my Olympus DS-330

    I am 52 years old, compaired this to the 199.00 Sony, my eyes found this screen more comfortable to read. As stated I am replacing my old Olympus DS-330 with this unit as...Read complete review

    I am 52 years old, compaired this to the 199.00 Sony, my eyes found this screen more comfortable to read. As stated I am replacing my old Olympus DS-330 with this unit as the old DS-330 is not supported in windows 7, I assume. I don't know what the issue is with Olympus customer service however, as one other customer has mentioned, forget getting in touch with them, there seems to be nobody there. I also agree the instructions assisting with set up are complicated, frustrating, and you need a magnifying glass to read them. My old DS-330 was just as busy and goofy to set up as this thing. However, having been there with my old unit, the best way to set this up is via the software that comes with it. Load the software on your computer, update the software, rename the folders, then plug the recorder into your computer and have your computer download the changes to the recorder. I work in home health care so all I need to do with this recorder is makes notes to myself, record medical instructions related to the patients I look after, yes, with their permission, and phone conversations. I have an Ipod touch, so the music drama this thing offers is not of any real use to me, hence my point about Olympus loosing focus on the target market. As my old unit was also reliable, tough, well built, and dependable, this was another reason for my staying with the Olympus brand.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Impossible to use!

    This Olympus recorder has directions written by a computer person such as "default","home", etc. I don't know what they mean but they weren't present for my last Olympus which un...Read complete review

    This Olympus recorder has directions written by a computer person such as "default","home", etc. I don't know what they mean but they weren't present for my last Olympus which unfortunately drowned. To erase there are at least two more directions when the old directions worked beautifully. There are so many distractions on the "face" I haven't begun to find what they are. I have read the directions and my IQ is well above average. It angers me that I am encouraged to feel stupid because I can't understand impossible directions. My first reaction is they are written by a male engineer with English being the second language. Yes, now I can down load music from my computer but these directions are so involved and difficult I will never enjoy this recorder or even find out what potential it may have to meet my needs and likes.

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    5/24/2012

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great product

    By Wendy S

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy to Use
    • Efficient
    • Quality Construction
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Organization
      • Presentations

      Comments about Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder:

      I use this to record a weekly lecture and upload to a website for access by others. This is easy to use and the sound quality is great. I'm not a gadget person so I especially like how easy it is to use.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      10/19/2011

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      I'm skeptical about everything.

      By Dr. Rockter

      from Durham, N.C.

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • High Quality Sound
      • Long Battery Life

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder:

          I've only had this one for a short time but so far, it's miles ahead of the Sony IC recorder ICD-UX70. I especially like the fact that it comes with rechargable batteries. All in all, for ease of use and configurability, this recorder is great. I have not yet found anything negative to say about it.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          10/7/2011

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Good Product - Poor Instructions

          By None

          from Rehoboth, DE

          About Me Technically Challenged

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact Design

          Cons

          • Picks Up Background Noise
          • Poor Quality Sound

          Best Uses

          • Conversations

          Comments about Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder:

          Expected better performance. Lots of background noises made it difficult to hear. The directions were not easy to understand. To navigate the playback was not easy to move around and there were not any instructions.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          8/16/2012

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Works well for my purposes

          By ESha

          from Berkshires, MA

          About Me Midrange Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use
          • Efficient
          • Quality Construction
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use
            • Organization

            Comments about Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder:

            I've used others, and this is the simplest to use and is the most trustworthy. Very straightforward, great that it records in various formats.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            4/19/2012

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Upgrading from my Olympus DS-330

            By Roger

            from FDL Wisconisn

            About Me Budget Shopper

            Pros

            • Best Screen easy to read
            • Documents Date Time
            • Efficient
            • Quality Construction
            • Rechargable Batteries
            • Reliable

            Cons

            • Olympus Cust Svs
            • Olympus Lost sight of mkt

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use
            • Organization
            • Recording Verbal Instruct

            Comments about Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder:

            I am 52 years old, compaired this to the 199.00 Sony, my eyes found this screen more comfortable to read. As stated I am replacing my old Olympus DS-330 with this unit as the old DS-330 is not supported in windows 7, I assume. I don't know what the issue is with Olympus customer service however, as one other customer has mentioned, forget getting in touch with them, there seems to be nobody there. I also agree the instructions assisting with set up are complicated, frustrating, and you need a magnifying glass to read them. My old DS-330 was just as busy and goofy to set up as this thing. However, having been there with my old unit, the best way to set this up is via the software that comes with it. Load the software on your computer, update the software, rename the folders, then plug the recorder into your computer and have your computer download the changes to the recorder. I work in home health care so all I need to do with this recorder is makes notes to myself, record medical instructions related to the patients I look after, yes, with their permission, and phone conversations. I have an Ipod touch, so the music drama this thing offers is not of any real use to me, hence my point about Olympus loosing focus on the target market. As my old unit was also reliable, tough, well built, and dependable, this was another reason for my staying with the Olympus brand.

            • Primary use:
            • Business
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            1/25/2012

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            good sound. Plugs easily to my sound sy

            By Aquacizer

            from Alamogordo, NM

            About Me Budget Shopper

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Easy to Use
            • Efficient
            • Quality Construction
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Olympus DM-620 Digital Voice Recorder:

                I use this to record music class for practice at home. We have 2-3 concerts a year.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                • Q:

                  Is this device compatible with the Olympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device and is the plugin on the side of device for the microphone/TP-7?
                  Asked on 8/16/2012 by Pam

                  2 answers

                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                    A:

                    Yes, the Olympus DM-60 is compatible with the TP-7 Telephone Recording Device with the included adapter. To place an order for this item, please contact Staples at 1-800-333-3330.

                    Answered on 8/17/2012 by Justin G. from Staples

                  • A:

                    Yes this voice recorder is compatible with the Olympus TP-7 Telephone pick up. The mic jack is on the side of the recorder.

                    Answered on 8/17/2012 by Community Answer from None

                • Q:

                  I am looking at this recorder for recording my own trumpet playing and music by the 20 person concert band with which I play. It need not be concert hall quality but I have found that very inexpensive recorders can give a brass instrument an almost kazoo like sound. I ask only that differences in tone quality among players be detectable. Has anyone used this for music recorded acoustically as a check on their own (or other's) playing? Anybody try it with a better, more expensive microphone? TNX
                  Asked on 1/18/2012 by Dave from Harwich,MA

                  1 answer

                  • A:

                    Being familiar with a Sony recorder I would say this one being an expensive relatively trained model and great brand should have that higher tonal quality! Dave

                    Answered on 4/24/2012 by Davy from Franklin square, ny

                • Q:

                  Is this a place to plug in head phones (ear) or speakers (mic) on this digital recorder?
                  Asked on 10/3/2011 by Freddie from Fort Wayne, IN

                  2 answers

                  • A:

                    Yes, you can plug in headphones or speakers; there's a 3.5mm headphone jack.

                    Answered on 10/7/2011 by Anonymous from None

                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                    A:

                    This unit has both an external microphone jack as well as an earphone jack.

                    Answered on 10/5/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
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