Distinguishing Features of the Olympus DS-2400 Digital Voice Recorder (DS2400)

The DS2400 Digital Voice Recorder is considered a true "dictation recorder." There are many brands and types of digital voice recorders but not all are created equally. There are a few key features that separate the DS-2400 from your average digital voice recorder. Whether you need a recorder for simple uses or for professional dictation the DS-2400 has features to cover both needs.

So what features do most digital audio recorders have and why is the DS-2400 different? I won't bore you with listing all the common features included in most digital voice recorders. So consider the key features that separate the DS2400 Digital Voice Recorder from most on the market:

DS2 Audio Format

Similar to other audio formats such as MP3 or WAV, the DS2 is another type of audio format. DS2 is the 2nd generation format of DSS. DSS stands for "Digital Speech Standard" and is a compressed format of audio. The DS2 file size is much smaller and there is little no quality loss. Because of the small file size, audio recordings from the Olympus DS-2400 can be easily transfer from one computer to another through an FTP server or email.

You will need a special audio program to playback the DS2 file with DS2400. No need to worry because the DS-2400 comes with the DSS Player Software.

Split File Editing

Imagine, you just finished a 30 minute dictation, and suddenly you realize that you forgot to mention something right in the middle audio file? With most digital audio recorders you would be out of luck but with the DS-2400 there is a solution. You can easily insert dictation in the middle of an audio file, so now you can just skip to the part where you need to insert more comments.

Rewind/Record over

Remember the old tape recorders that you could quickly rewind and record over what you just said? Well, most digital voice recorders are not capable of performing this function. The DS2400 Voice Recorder has got you covered. You can do a quick rewind and record over your last 10-20 seconds of recording.

So there you have it, the Olympus DS-2400 does have some very important features not found on most consumer digital recorders. You may want to consider getting something that will serve your voice recording needs more effectively. Yes, the price tag is a little higher on the DS2400, but the price might be worth paying.