I’ll get into the reasons why the 853 has been gathering dust in my closet later on, for now let’s look at top 3 features of the Olympus 853 that I like(d). Duplicate the folder covering VOICE RECORDING data saved in its IC device and SD Memory disk into the PC. An easy-to-read display: We preferred larger, uncluttered screens, and if possible, a backlight to make the screen readable in low-light or dark settings. Renaming files beforehand in duplicating or transferring is okay by choosing under OPTIONS, then RENAME. Note that in the Sony ICD-UX560F organization, the folders or data in its BUILT-IN-MEMORY are under REC_FILE that has FOLDER_01 or RADIO_01.

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Anne, connect the microphone to your computer and playback using the WS-853 with the mic close to the speaker.

Finally, remove the USB cord safely from the personal computer, then press its device switch button. However, IC devices are incapable of identifying either folder or data collected in some folder organizer stages. It has everything that you’ll need to record interviews, lectures, focus group discussions, meetings, dictations: just about anything. Simple Mode displays only essential information in large font and limits the menu options to frequently-used functions. This reduces vibration and optimizes sound so you get maximum pick-up from the two microphones situated on the either side of the top of the device.

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We used to recommend Apple’s Voice Memos app but after hearing several reports about Voice Memos being unreliable, we removed it. Great if you a planning to record a lot of interviews, lectures, or meetings without having to worry about storage constrains.Although its audio quality isn’t as good as our main pick’s, the Olympus WS-853 has more internal storage and longer battery life. Duplicate the data or folders that are to be transported from the Zoom External Memory into a personal computer.