Olympus® WS-852 Digital Voice Recorder, Silver

I purchased this voice recorder two years ago and use it almost daily. It is easy to operate and compact. I also am pleased with how sensitive this recorder is and how long the 'AA' size batteries can go between chargings.

Easy to understand use...massive storage....4gb built in, I added an 8gb Sd card...that's a lot of memory...picks up sounds from across the room...volume level is outstanding ...if it has a lit dial, I can't find it...the LED setting must just be the screen, which is contrast adjustable ...has a special built in stand to eliminate handling noises...it can pick up handling noise if recoding in your hand....just don't figit while holding and recording....I like it and recommend it....

Absolutely love this recorder. I use it often and love the features.

This is my 2nd Olympus WS852. The first one lasted me about 13 months and then started having trouble connecting with the USB arm. I got the extended warranty with it, and I got it with this one, too. I love the unit, other than the USB connection issue.

the item records well and is easy to use.the sound is good when you are using headphones and active monitors.

I like this DVR, it worked really great for investigations we recently did. Who got to pick my nickname??

I've owned 2 previous Olympus digital voice recorder models, notably the VN-722PC. The new model I bought here appeared to work the same as the older model except to be more cheaply made. The hold/power button especially looked like it would break soon. So I returned it the same day. I like the Olympus design -- it's array of buttons and software for managing dictations. It just look like it wasn't going to hold up for very long.

I ordered the Olympus WS 852 and instead I received a WS 882 which is a much lower rated recorder.

This is my third Olympus Digital recorder. I have been very pleased with the quality BUT you can not charge the batteries while they are in the recorder through the USB cord on this model, which is possible with the other two models I have, which means you have to not only purchase rechargeable batteries, you have to buy the charger for them also. Too much work. Get yourself a model where you can charge just by plugging the recorder's USB portal in.