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Olympus VN-722PC 4GB digital voice recorder with expandable memory

Item # 279VN722PC

The Olympus VN-722PC is an easy-to-use digital recorder that's ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, and...

The Olympus VN-722PC is an easy-to-use digital recorder that's ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, and...

Item # 279VN722PC

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About the Olympus VN-722PC

David Brown

No more note-taking

The Olympus VN-722PC is an easy-to-use digital recorder that's ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, and conferences. It features 4GB of built-in memory for up to 65 hours of recording time right out of the box at the default recording mode. You can also add a microSD card and expand its memory by up to 32GB. Prop up this recorder using the built-in kickstand — it reduces surface noise that can mar recordings made when it's lying flat.

No more note-taking

The Olympus VN-722PC is an easy-to-use digital recorder that's ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, and conferences. It features 4GB of built-in memory for up to 65 hours of recording time right out of the box at the default recording mode. You can also add a microSD card and expand its memory by up to 32GB. Prop up this recorder using the built-in kickstand — it reduces surface noise that can mar recordings made when it's lying flat.

Easy to capture clear voices

There are three recording modes that help optimize the VN-722PC's settings based on your application. Choose from Dictation, Meeting, or Conference, and the recorder will adjust the input levels to ensure clear playback of voices. There's also a built-in low-cut filter, which reduces low-frequency background noise to ensure that voices stand out.

Add an external microphone

The VN-722PC features a 3.5mm microphone input, so you can connect an optional external mic such as a lapel mic for conducting an interview. There's also a built-in speaker as well as a headphone jack for listening to your recordings.

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Product highlights:

  • built-in mono microphone
  • 4GB internal memory (65 hours recording time at 128kbps)
  • records to MP3 or WMA files (up to 192kbps)
  • built-in recording functions:
    • voice activation start and stop
    • add up to 99 index marks for easy access to specific points in a recording
  • low-cut filter minimizes background noise during recording for clearer playback
  • microSD card slot (compatible with cards up to 32GB)
  • LCD display
  • built-in kickstand reduces surface noise from laying recorder flat on a table
  • built-in speaker
  • Scene Select automatically optimizes record settings for different applications (dictation, meeting, conference)
  • plays music files (MP3 and WMA, up to 320kbps)
  • USB interface for connection to a computer (cable included)
  • minijack headphone output
  • stereo minijack input for an optional external microphone
  • up to 100 hours of operation with 2 "AAA" batteries (included)
  • 1-1/2"W x 4-5/16"H x 3/4"D
  • weight: 2.5 oz. (with batteries)
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # VN-722PC

What's in the box:

  • Portable digital recorder (silver/black)
  • Portable USB cable
  • 2 "AAA" alkaline batteries
  • Basic Manual
  • Warranty/Online registration card

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General Features
Recording Features
Edit and Playback Functions

General Features

Overview: The Olympus VN-722PC is a compact, easy-to-use, hand-held portable digital voice recorder. It has a built-in 4 GB flash memory for hours of recording time. It has a built-in, monaural microphone, a 28mm diameter mono speaker, and jacks for an external microphone and headphones. The VN-722PC operates on two "AAA" alkaline batteries (supplied).

LCD Display: The VN-722PC features a 1-1/2" (diagonal), monochrome LCD display which indicates recording and playback information. The recorder will display the elapsed or remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. When not recording, the current time can be displayed. You can set the display contrast to one of 12 levels.

Simple Mode: The unit offers a Simple Mode which only lists frequently used functions and displays text in a larger font for easier viewing. This is helpful for beginners who want to simply make recordings and play them back. Normal mode displays all functions available.

Date and Time: The recorder features a built-in clock. If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored automatically with that file.

Built-in Microphone: The unit features a built-in monaural microphone on the top of the recorder. You can set the recording level to High or Low. In addition to the built-in microphone, the recorder also has a 3.5mm external microphone input.

Built-In 4 GB Flash Memory: The VN-722PC Digital Voice Recorder features a built-in 4 GB flash memory which can hold hours of audio or voice memos. The unit has 5 pre-programmed folders, with up to 200 files per folder.

Memory Card Slot: In addition to the 4 GB built-in memory, the VN-722PC has a memory card expansion slot for more recording capacity. The slot will accept microSD (and microSDHC) memory cards up to 32 GB.

USB Port: The VN-722PC has a Mini-B 2.0 USB port on one side for connecting the unit to your computer for file transfer. A short USB cable is supplied. The unit is Hi-speed USB 2.0-compatible, and can work with the following Operating Systems: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X (v10.5-v10.9).

Stand: The recorder has an integrated fold-out stand on the back of the body. During recording, the stand helps reduce picking up surface noise from a table top. During playback, the stand also cuts down on vibration caused by the speaker when placed on flat surfaces. The stand also makes the display easier to read when used.

Power Requirements: The recorder is powered by two "AAA"-sized alkaline batteries (included). The batteries have a life of 68 hours (MP3, 192 kbps) to 100 hours (WMA, 5 kbps) while recording with the built-in microphone. During playback, the batteries provide up to 17 hours using the built-in speaker, or up to 75 hours using earphones. Battery life will be shorter if using a microSD card.

Recording Features

Recording Format: The VN-722PC records audio files in MP3 or WMA formats in four recording modes at bit rates of 128 kbps and 192 kbps for MP3, and  5 kbps and 32 kbps for WMA. You can record in stereo or mono, depending upon the recording mode. When recording with the built-in microphone, a stereo recording will have the same audio recorded to both channels. Lower bit rates provide longer recording times while higher bit rates offer better quality recordings. The selectable recording modes are as follows:

Recording Mode Frequency Response Maximum Recording Time
Built-in 4 GB Memory microSD card
MP3 192 kbps 70 Hz to 19 kHz 43 hrs 30 mins 353 hrs (32 GB)
176 hrs (16 GB)
87 hrs (8 GB)
MP3 128 kbps 70 Hz to 17 kHz 65 hours 530 hrs (32 GB)
264 hrs (16 GB)
131 hrs (8 GB)
WMA 32 kbps 70 Hz to 13 kHz 256 hours 2070 hrs (32 GB)
1030 hrs (16 GB)
510 hrs (8 GB)
WMA 5 kbps 70 Hz to 3 kHz 1600 hours 12960 hrs (32 GB)
6460 hrs (16 GB)
3210 hrs (8 GB)

Low Cut Filter: The VN-722PC has a Low Cut Filter to minimize low frequency sounds. This helps make voice recording clearer, especially in windy conditions.

Recording Scenes: A recording setting can be set to one of several templates to suit the recording scene or situation, or you can register a specific setting and save it for later use. The available Recording Scenes include:

  • Dictation: Suitable for dictation
  • Meeting: Suitable for recording meeting
  • Conference: Suitable for seminars with a small number of people
  • Duplication: You can record audio from another device using a 3.5mm patch cord. You can choose from the following recording modes:
    • Auto Divide: Files are automatically divided into each song when recording.
    • Timer: Recording is saved to one file and stops when the previously set time has expired.
  • Telephone Record: You can record telephone calls using the optional TP8 telephone pickup microphone. The microphone is worn in the ear and records both parties during phone calls.
  • DNS: Suitable for voice recognition software (see more below)

DNS Scene: The DNS recording scene lets you record spoken audio that you will later transcribe. DNS makes the audio suitable to use with optional Dragon NaturallySpeaking software, which uses speech-to-text technology to transcribe spoken words into a text document. When set to DNS, the total recording time is 64hours using the built-in 4GB memory.

VCVA Function: You can set the VN-722PC to automatically start recording when is picks up sound and shut off when the sound stops. The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) lets you adjust the volume level threshold for starting and stopping recording. The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values.

Voice Sync Recording: The Voice Sync Recording function automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice sync recording level is detected. The recording automatically stops recording when the sound volume level decreases. The detection time can be set to 1, 2, 3, or 5 seconds.

Edit and Playback Functions

Playback Formats: The VN-722PC can playback MP3 and WMA format files with bit rates of 8-320 kbps for MP3 and 5-320 kbps for WMA. Not all music files are recorded at the same rate, so you should check the sampling rates and bit rates are compatible with the recording before transferring.

Playback Speed: You can adjust the playback speed as you desire; slowing it down to review spots you couldn't understand, or speeding it up to listen to meeting content at a faster speed. You can choose from Normal Playback (x1.0 Play), Slow Playback (x0.5 to x0.9), or Fast Playback (x1.1 to x2.0). Some features, such as setting index marks, are not available during Slow or Fast Playback.

Skip Space: The Skip Space function lets you skip forward or backward during playback. This is handy for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. You can choose Forward Skip (file, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min) or Reverse Skip (file, 1 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, or 5 min).

Index and Temp Marks: Setting an index mark or a temp mark lets you quickly find a location you want to listen to while fast forwarding or fast rewinding. Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than this recorder, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations. Up to 99 index and temp marks can be placed on a single file.

Segment Repeat: The Segment Repeat function, also known as A-B Repeat, enables you to repeat playback of part of a particular file. You can place marks at the beginning and the ending of a recorded passage for repeated playback. This constant repetition feature can be used for language learning.

Voice Filter: In addition, the recording has a Voice Filter to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback.

Erase: You can erase your recorded messages one by one, or all messages in a folder at one time.

Divide: In the stop mode, you can divide a file into two parts, with the new file number being added to the newer part of the divided file. Only MP3 files recorded on this unit may be divided.

Protect Files: To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. When a file is protected, it is regarded as a read-only file. Protection can be released, if desired.

Calendar Search: You can easily search for recordings by date. A calendar is displayed, indicating the dates when recordings were made.

Hold Function: The VN-722PC has a Hold function that will lock the buttons to prevent accidental operations. The Hold function is activated by sliding the power switch to the left.

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