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Olympus LS-3 - User Manual

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Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer
LS-3
• Pocket-sized linear PCM
recorder with 24bit/96kHz
sampling rate
• 3 microphones (stereo
directional MIC and centre
omni-directional MIC)
• 4GB internal memory plus
microSD(HC) slot
• Pre-recording: starts up to
2 seconds before recording
button is pressed
• WAV/WMA/MP3 recording
formats
• Rechargeable batteries &
USB charging function
• Partial Erase, File Divide,
Move and Copy
PCM quality pocket-sized
With the Olympus LS-3 you can have it all: Superb sound quality, smooth operation and a durable, take-me-anywhere design concept
that fits in literally every pocket. Despite its minimal weight - just 90g with batteries - and its incredibly small size, you’ll find many
examples of advanced sound engineering: Awesome superior-to-CD quality sound due to the 24bit/96kHz PCM format, two directional
microphones with 90° orientation for most natural stereo recording, plus an omni-directional centre microphone capable of capturing
lower bass ranges with stunning clarity. If it’s a bit hectic you will love the pre-recording option, which enables you to start recording
up to 2 seconds before you press the recording button. The built-in 4GB memory enables, for instance, 65 hours of recording time
in 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 capturing
bird songs, a journalist, choir or theatre director, or simply anyone who demands exceptionally clear, crisp sound, the pocket-sized LS-3
is must-have gear.
Specifications
Storage Media
Internal memory 4GB Flash Memory
microSD / microSDHC card Yes
USB functionality
USB Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Classes USB Storage class
USB Audio class
USB HID
Display
Display Type Full Dot Matrix Display
Display Size 31 x 29.7mm 1.69''
Display Backlit Yes
Device operation
HOLD switch Yes
Recording Modes
Recording format PCM (WAV) / MP3 / WMA
96kHz / 24bit 1h 45min
88.2kHz / 24bit 1h 55min
48kHz / 16bit 5h 25min
44.1kHz / 16bit 5h 55min
44.1kHz (Mono) 11h 55min
320 kbps 26h
256 kbps 32h 30min
128 kbps 65h 30min
64 kbps (Mono) 131h
128 kbps 64h
64 kbps 128h
32 kbps 257h
Mono 1007h
PCM (WAV) format
MP3 format
WMA format

Questions and Answers

  • Y
    Yolanda StantonAug 8, 2025
    What to do if my Olympus Voice Recorder won’t start?
    • T
      Taylor NicholsAug 8, 2025
      If your Olympus Voice Recorder won’t start, it might be due to the following reasons: * The battery power is low. Try charging or replacing the batteries. * The power is off. Ensure the device is turned on. * The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD.
  • L
    Laurie BriggsAug 13, 2025
    Why does nothing appear on my Olympus LS-3 Voice Recorder display?
    • K
      kcobbAug 13, 2025
      If nothing is appearing on the display of your Olympus Voice Recorder, there could be a few reasons: * The batteries may not be loaded properly. Ensure that the polarities (+ and -) are correct. * The battery power might be low. Try charging the batteries or replacing them with new ones. * The power may be off. Make sure to turn the power on.
  • G
    George HernandezAug 18, 2025
    Why is there no playback sound on my Olympus LS-3?
    • S
      Shelly WilkinsonAug 18, 2025
      If you are experiencing no playback sound on your Olympus Voice Recorder, consider these potential causes: * The earphone is connected. Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker. * The volume level is set to [00]. Adjust the volume level.
  • M
    Mary CarterAug 23, 2025
    Why is my Olympus LS-3 Voice Recorder unable to record?
    • T
      Todd NolanAug 23, 2025
      If you are unable to record with your Olympus Voice Recorder, it could be due to: * Low remaining memory. Erase unnecessary files. * Reaching the maximum number of files. Change to another folder.
  • Z
    Zachary PierceAug 28, 2025
    How to fix too low recording level on Olympus LS-3?
    • N
      Nancy AdamsAug 28, 2025
      If the recording level on your Olympus Voice Recorder is too low, consider the following: * The recording level has not been adjusted. Adjust the recording level and try recording again. * The microphone sensitivity is too low. Set [Mic Sense] to [High] or [Middle]. * The output level for connected external devices may be too low. Adjust the output level for the connected devices.
  • M
    Mary ThomasSep 2, 2025
    How to decrease recording level on Olympus LS-3 Voice Recorder?
    • E
      Erin PatelSep 2, 2025
      If the recording level on your Olympus Voice Recorder is too high, here are some possible solutions: * The recording level has not been adjusted. Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more. * The recording level and output level for connected external devices may be too high. If you cannot record clearly even after adjusting the recording level, then adjust the output level for the connected devices.

Olympus LS-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Internal Memory4 GB
MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone
DisplayLCD
ConnectivityUSB 2.0
Battery2 x AA batteries
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Recording FormatWAV, MP3
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Bit Rate128 kbps
StorageSD/SDHC card slot
Input/OutputHeadphone output

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