ds 40 in Reviews and Ratings

from Amazon.com

…I agree with Jeffery Kissinger's review below, but there are a few points he passed over. My previous recorder was an Olympus WS-310, and the DS-40 is superior in every way.

The DS-40…

from Amazon.com

… and was sorry I did. It's dependent on the Digital Voice Software and is egregiously slow transferring files. I went to B & H Photo and a salesman recommended this unit. The DS40 is so much better! You don't need…

from Amazon.com

…I purchased the Olympus DS-40 as an upgrade to my Olympus WS-320M. As mentioned by another reviewer, the DS-30/40 series improves upon the WS-300/310/320M series. I have owned a number of digital…

from from Liberty Lake, WA, Circuitcity.com

… can't touch the recorder without really loud noise beingrecorded. I returned it and bought a DS-40. The sound quality is much better, it's made out of metal, give's voice directions, and is a much… 115 more reviews »

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…I use the DS40 for recording music workshops I attend. The folders allow for easy sorting, and the sound quality is great for clearly hearing a melody and later listening and practicing it. I can…

from Amazon.com

…, and might mislead you to think it is only compatible with Windows.

See also the Olympus DS-61 (2GB) and DS-40 (512MB) for basically identical recorders at different price points. The DS-40 is a… 15 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… on the recording. I've not had the recorder long but have bounced in about pretty roughly in the field and it seems to be holding up very well. Overall, the DS-40 seems like a well built and very functional little…

from Glenda T from Oklahoma City, OK, Circuitcity.com

… most of the day in high quality stereo. If you need more memory, check out the DS-40 or DS-50.… 215 more reviews »

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… the Olympus DS-40 ($140, which is $40 more than the 321).

When deciding on which model to buy, I suggest that you check out the Olympus website to compare specs, and to also look closely… 62 more reviews »

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…I liked my olympus, but I lost it. Bought this as a replacement and after a few days with it, I going to return it and buy the newer olympus DS40.
what I don't like about it:
Handling… 53 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… itself also has filters built in also.

Overall it is an excellent recorder. I would advise purchasing the DS40 or DS50 if you need to record around 5 hours at a time.

BONUS…

from Amazon.com

…. I took it back in favor of the Olympus DS40 and I am really glad that I did. The Sony ICD-SX46VTP was terrible all around.…

from Amazon.com

…-30, DS-40 and DS-50 (which are otherwise identical apart from colour). I decided on the DS-40 which gives 8 hours at highest quality.

When recording, I can't find any way to review…

from Amazon.com

…I upgraded to the DS-40 because of its better stereo microphone, higher output to a stereo and better bass response. I use it to record a rock & blues band at practices & gigs. It records incredibly…

from Beachaudio.com

…I am very satisfied with DS40. -Recording quality is great even at HQ (one step lower than XQ, highest quality setting).-User interface is very intuitive, buttons are large and easy to "feel around…