Olympus J500 Microcassette Recorder
- list price: $69.95
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Sales Rank: 30742
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Product Description
Upholding the Pearlcorder's reputation for a classy combination of style and recording capability, the model J500 also delivers great price-performance. Enclosed within a smart metallic champagne gold colored body, this ultra-compact, lightweight device offers intuitive handling. For additional convenience, the J500 model also features a 3-LED battery indicator to allow constant monitoring of the energy levels.
Product Specification
- BatteriesIncluded:
- 1
- Batteries:
- 2 AAA
- Binding:
- Electronics
- Brand:
- Olympus
- Feature:
- Uses a standard microcassette tape
Includes voice activation for hands-free recording
Indexing capability helps you locate important recordings
3 LED battery-check system
Dual tape speeds give you up to 3 hours of recording time - Label:
- Olympus
- Manufacturer:
- Olympus
- Model:
- J500
- ProductGroup:
- CE
- Publisher:
- Olympus
- Studio:
- Olympus
- Title:
- Olympus J500 Microcassette Recorder
- UPC:
- 050332294257
- Warranty:
- 1 year warranty
- MPN:
- J500
Customer Reviews
To Die For...
Olympus makes GREAT digital cameras, but their recorders are to die for, especially when you interview someone and get back to the newsroom only to discover that while the tape was moving, the condenser mic had decided to go South on you and the only sound you hear is the motor and a weak, faraway voice. Cleaning and demagnatizing the heads didn't work for me, either, so buy a recorder with a blinking red light that indicates what you're recording is what you're getting.For interviews, spend the...
5/25/2004 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Olympus Microcassette Recorder
I purchased this product and found that it was of relatively poor construction quality. After reasonable normal use the cassette door hinge broke. I elected not to send it back for repair as my need for this equipment passed, but I was surprised that such a key element of the recorder would be so fragile....
12/29/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Only Okay
I was given this as an unexpected & thoughtful gift, but after working with it a bit, I don't think I'd chose the Olympus again.One basic design flaw is that it doesn't stand up very well on it's think rounded base.You can balance it, but it will topple over at the slightest disturbance.I compared it with my friend's Panasonic RN505 which is substantially heavier, but has a bigger, better speaker & is more stable.When I played my tape on her machine it seemed as if the microphones on both were comparable...
11/26/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Great package
I use minicassette recorders on interviews a lot, and this one is a great recorder for the price. It's small enough to fit in a shirt pocket (and nicely slim as well), and the ergonomics are good: easy to play back, fast-forward, etc. It has all the basic controls you need. I can't speak for the sound relative to others, but for voice, it's more than good enough. It picks up voices quite distinctly even in a relatively noisy environment. I also like the battery indicator, so I always know when I...
2/8/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Buyer Beware
I am not sure if it is my usage of this recorder, the tapes I put in it or the batteries.My recorder doesn't work anymore.The features on it are good, and it is certainly an attractive recorder.While it did work, I had absolutely no complaints.Unfortunately it isn't working now (and I have complaints).If I had to purchase another mini-recorder, I would go with a bigger name brand, just to be safe.It may cost extra money (as in a few measly bucks) but it is better to pay five more than replacing...
12/10/2001 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
