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Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black

Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black

Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black
$ 34.99

Score By Feature

Based on 652 ratings
Battery life
8.89
Easy to use
8.30
Sound quality
7.88

OveReview Final Score

How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

Using a Micro USB cable, you can connect directly to a computer
Finding your files with the recording scene folders plus the PC link is quick and easy
You are able to select up to four recording scenes, which the recorder adjusts based on what you select
Memory internal to the computer 4 GB, Microphone internal to the computer Mono
The cancellation of background noise ensures clear, high-quality playback

Questions & Answers

Can you pause a recording while it is being made?

You can absolutely do that! To play or pause the video, simply push the play or pause
If at first it doesn't work, it's probably because the screen has timed out (the light is turned off), and therefore the screen does not work. By pressing any button, you can turn on the screen. You can then play or pause. The recording will continue if you push it a second time.

How can I download to a Mac?

Macs use QuickTime only, so to convert the WMA files you need an application that will read QuickTime.

Do you have any transcription capabilities?

Transcribing the recordings should be easy since you can take them off with usb and then use a different program, such as Express Scribe, to do so. An ideal solution for a doctor who would like to dictate, then send the files to an intern to be typed.

Is it possible to record for a considerable amount of time with one How long will it take you to reach your goal? A week, a month, a year?

Using regular grade batteries, I left my product on for 12 hours and there was less than half a charge remaining. On lithium batteries, I would guess you could easily get 48 hours of use or more

Selected User Reviews For Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder with 4GBM, PC Link, One-touch Recording, Black, Model:VN-541PC Black

It's easy- It is called the "Pezy Operation
5/5

". My electronics collection over the years has included both high-end and inexpensive digital recorders. I am always on the lookout for one I can keep on the nightstand with the simplest of controls. They required too many steps to turn on and record in a somnolent state for one or more reasons. I find this digital recorder to be the easiest to use. You can record it by holding the file in one hand and pressing your thumb while holding it. As easy as turning it on, it is as easy to turn off. You might have experienced the thought, "I've got to remember that brilliant idea in the morning. " However, when you wake up, you have a nagging feeling that you had maybe an amazing idea during the night and now it has completely evaporated and disappeared. like you, then you'll find this tiny recorder to be the dream catcher you've been searching for.

Dior Barber
Dior Barber
| Sep 15, 2020
What I want it to do, it does
5/5

VN-N1 is an Olympus camera With the 541, you get a slim, lightweight design & a powerful processor What I need it to do is exactly what it does. The application records my voice so that I can take notes as I drive without getting distracted. Within about a minute, I can reach it, find it, locate the REC button, swipe it into the ON position, and within seconds, I have it working. The thing is recording for 5 seconds. You'll hear a tiny beep when this happens. The road is in front of me at all times, and I don't need to look away from it for The recorder can also be operated in total darkness, for example when I wake up in the middle of the night and need to jot down a thought or dream in the darkness. There are 2 of these, one for the house and one for my The WMA format is used for mine records. At the time I was shopping, no one had the companion model that records MP3 in stock. Because both formats are common and can be easily heard on a computer, there is little difference between them. In the WMA unit, there are 4 recording settings, and compacted and ugly sound can be produced for extremely long events When I can hold the mic close to my mouth, I will take notes for myself For example, I would use Talk to record an interview, and it does a decent job at 20 kbps on the highest setting. If I were to use this, I would grab lectures. This was not designed for music recording, nor is it designed for such use. I suppose I wouldn't seriously consider using it for that purpose. It is better for me to use better machines for this However, I have not yet run the battery to zero, but from the specs, this seems like an excellent device. A similar performance is expected from the MP3 model. I've had a reservation about Olympus audio recorders in the past, especially when they might not last, as when I used (forget the model) which was a much more expensive model, but I did use it for music recording. The SD card reader developed a problem. My warranty had expired, so I sent it in for service under the warranty. It was returned soon after, but the same problem returned As a result, I used it for only a short while before it completely failed. The newer machines do not have a card, they only have internal memory. Hopefully, they won't have a similar problem, but at only $40 a piece, it's not so terrible a loss. It is possible to upload files into the computer using a simple USB cable.

Ridge Cohen
Ridge Cohen
| Nov 14, 2020
The feature that makes it worthwhile
3/5

Despite the benefits offered by this product, I am disappointed in Olympus's Since I have purchased Olympus products for over 30 years, this is the first time that I have been dissatisfied. I think there is one redeeming feature in which I can give it a thumbs up, and that is the one touch record button. Sadly, there are times when I want to be able to hit the record button and not fiddle with different power buttons, and this model has that option. . . . on the negative side, I don't like the fact that it doesn't count down like the rest of my models (I have quite a few, after all). There is a reason why I'm buying another one besides the one I'm buying at the moment Switch on record by touching the You tend to have to keep it in your pocket because it tends to turn itself on when you remove it.

Elodie O’NEILL
Elodie O’NEILL
| Jun 03, 2021
This is the only product of its kind on the market! My need for a dictaphone with an instant message was severe
5/5

It needed to be cheap, light, and fast It was because of the fact that I am a thinker/writer (and exploring menus or waiting can make me lose my ideas), that I imported this model for 50€ shipping included! So I turned it into a keyring reel and now I can carry it with me at all times. We are ready to go at any moment! Despite what hoaxers said, the speaker is strong, and the only negative is that it doesn't allow you to PAUSE a recording (play/pause button doesn't work). There is, however, a marking function built into it. That's a big "YEEHAAA!" I give it a 5/5, for being the best sheath to unsheathe like a cow. I love you, boy!.

Barbara Holland
Barbara Holland
| Jun 16, 2021
This is by far the best recorder yet! Voice recorders have been in use for a long time, even since cassettes were first popular
5/5

In the following step, micro-controller It began with cassettes and then moved to Digital recorders have been in my possession for eight or ten years. The problem is that I use them so much that they just wear out. Additionally, I have purchased Olympus cameras for many years. have tried a Panasonic as well as a Sony camera, but neither of them fulfilled my expectations. While reading the description of this particular recorder, I thought that it did not seem as "powerful" as I thought it would be. However, I then took a second look at how I use it and decided I might give it a go. Well, I am happy to say that I have used the best audio recording program ever! Everything I'm looking for is in this program Take notes during doctor appointments, record long notes during meetings, and keep important information handy. (Whenever someone gives me their phone number or email address, I merely turn the device on "record" and allow them to dictate. Here is one downside I would like to point out that certainly does not affect its rating The score is Because the microphone is so accurate and sensitive, I have to retrain my ears so I don't overmodulate My poor recorder training taught me how to do this!.

Autumn Serrano
Autumn Serrano
| Jun 02, 2021

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