Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturerLS-3• Pocket-sized linear PCMrecorder with 24bit/96kHzsampling rate• 3 microphones (stereodirectional MIC and centreomni-directional MIC)• 4GB internal memory plusmicroSD(HC) slot• Pre-recording: starts up to2 seconds before recordingbutton is pressed• WAV/WMA/MP3 recordingformats• Rechargeable batteries &USB charging function• Partial Erase, File Divide,Move and CopyPCM quality pocket-sizedWith the Olympus LS-3 you can have it all: Superb sound quality, smooth operation and a durable, take-me-anywhere design conceptthat fits in literally every pocket. Despite its minimal weight - just 90g with batteries - and its incredibly small size, you’ll find manyexamples of advanced sound engineering: Awesome superior-to-CD quality sound due to the 24bit/96kHz PCM format, two directionalmicrophones with 90° orientation for most natural stereo recording, plus an omni-directional centre microphone capable of capturinglower bass ranges with stunning clarity. If it’s a bit hectic you will love the pre-recording option, which enables you to start recordingup to 2 seconds before you press the recording button. The built-in 4GB memory enables, for instance, 65 hours of recording timein popular mp3 format (128 kbps). If that’s still not enough you can extend the recording capacity using the microSD(HC) card slot.Furthermore, the LS-3 comes with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and an internal USB charging function ideal for people on the move.Whether you’re a musician looking to record practice sessions, shows or song ideas, a nature enthusiast with a passion for capturingbird songs, a journalist, choir or theatre director, or simply anyone who demands exceptionally clear, crisp sound, the pocket-sized LS-3is must-have gear.SpecificationsStorage MediaInternal memory 4GB Flash MemorymicroSD / microSDHC card YesUSB functionalityUSB Speed USB 2.0 High SpeedUSB Classes USB Storage classUSB Audio classUSB HIDDisplayDisplay Type Full Dot Matrix DisplayDisplay Size 31 x 29.7mm 1.69''Display Backlit YesDevice operationHOLD switch YesRecording ModesRecording format PCM (WAV) / MP3 / WMA96kHz / 24bit 1h 45min88.2kHz / 24bit 1h 55min48kHz / 16bit 5h 25min44.1kHz / 16bit 5h 55min44.1kHz (Mono) 11h 55min320 kbps 26h256 kbps 32h 30min128 kbps 65h 30min64 kbps (Mono) 131h128 kbps 64h64 kbps 128h32 kbps 257hMono 1007hPCM (WAV) formatMP3 formatWMA format