Olympus and Tascam have announced new and interesting additions to their catalog of portable recorders. Here are the official specs
- 24 Bit/ 96 KHZ Linear PCM Recording
- 90-degree directional, stereo condenser microphones
- Frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
- Max SPL: 140dB
- Separate audio processor and systems circuitry to maintain a high signal-to-noise ratio. Eliminates cross-channel interference and enables clear signal transmission.
- XLR/Phantom Power Supply
- Multi-tracking and editing is a staple of professional recording, and is a technique where multiple separately-recorded sounds are mixed together to create a single stream of sound. On the LS-100, up to 999 tracks can be recorded in the fixed 44.1 kHz/16 bit format for CD writing, and up to eight tracks can be edited simultaneously.
- Additional functions for music recording including; overdubbing, voice syncing, tuner and metronome.
- Voice feedback for actions lets the user operate the LS-100 without looking at the display.
- Voice Activation makes automatic starting and stopping of the recorder an extra benefit that saves time and energy.
- +4dBu (maximum +24dBu) line input available via XLR jack
- XLR jack with a locking latch for professional use
- Better quality uni-directional and omni-directional microphones than the original DR-100
- Accepts digital input signal from an external digital device via remote jack
- Improved Mic pre amp with higher gain and lower noise
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV recording
- 32 to 320kbps MP3 recording
- XLR or RCA 1/8” line input
- S/PDIF digital power
- Wired/wireless remote control included (RC-10)
- Limiter and low cut filter
- Back panel dedicated switches
- Rugged aluminum casing
- VSA changes playback speed from -50% to +16%
- Records to SD or SD-HC card (2GB card included)
- Mini USB 2.0 jack and cable
- Large thumbwheel individual gain control
- Built-in speaker
- Tripod Mount
- Included Li-ion battery, windscreen and carrying case
