Re: Olympus DM-720 Answers
Hi, I haven't used a DM-7, but I have used a DM-901. I am quite sure the recording quality of the DM-720 will be quite a bit nicer. However, because the inbuilt speaker is very small in the DM-720 playback will be less. Size wise, The Olympus DM-720 is slightly shorter and thinner than the DM-520 and a tiny fraction wider. It is also lighter. Adding the supplied pocket clip makes it a bit thicker at the top end. On 13 Jun 2016, at 10:07 AM, Stephanie Mitchell <sim.musicsch...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi. I have a dm7 and was wondering how the audio quality compares with that of the dm720? Also, I love how conpact the dm520 is. Is there another newer model that is the same? Steph - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan <t...@timnoonan.com.au> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 9:52 am Subject: Olympus DM-720 Answers > > > Hi group, > > my most recent reply was rejected from the group for some reason, so I'm > trying again without the full email chain. > > The DM-720 only has Voice guidance (recorded voice) like the DM-520 and > DM-620. The main difference is that you can now set the time and date > independently via Voice Guidance. > > The DM series including the 720 only goes up to 48K 16 bit. > > Comparing the in-built microphones recording quality of the DM-520 and the > DM-720, the 720 is much improved - it uses the central mic and I would be > comfortable using good DM-720 voice recordings as the basis for > higher-quality productions, tutorials etc, but for me, the DM-520 quality > doesn't really make the grade. I haven't used a DM 620 but my sense is the > audio capture is nicer again on the DM 720, based on Neal's review of the > DM-620, but I can't be certain of that. > > For higher sampling rates and higher bit depth recordings, the Olympus LS-P2 > is the newest pocket-sized machine, a kind of replacement for the Olympus > LS-7. The LS-p2 is about twice the price of the DM-720 and I haven't been > able to justify buying one. For my purposes, I predominantly needed a > machine that would reliably capture voice recordings easily. > > If you want a recorder to quickly and reliably capture voice notes, > discussions etc, there is a big advantage in using the DM-720 or the DM > series machines. That is, when you press the record button, recording > immediately starts, even if you are not in a recorder folder before you press > record. In that case, recordings are placed in Folder A > > In comparison, with the LS machines, pressing record puts the unit in > record-pause so you can monitor and prepare for the recording. Pressing > record a second time starts the recording. > > Also, for the LS-14 - and probably for the LS-P2 - record doesn't always > initiate if you aren't already in the correct folder beforehand. > > Hope these explanations help. > > Regards > Tim > > > Tim Noonan > Consultant Speaker Coach > > Phone: +61 419 779 669 > Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au > Skype: VoiceReadings > Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan > > Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au > Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au > Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water > Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com > Mitchell Piano Studio Phone: 0450354342 Web: www.mitchellpianostudio.com Tim Noonan Consultant Speaker Coach Phone: +61 419 779 669 Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au Skype: VoiceReadings Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com
Re: Olympus DM-720 Answers
Hi. I have a dm7 and was wondering how the audio quality compares with that of the dm720? Also, I love how conpact the dm520 is. Is there another newer model that is the same? Steph - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan <t...@timnoonan.com.au> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 9:52 am Subject: Olympus DM-720 Answers > > > Hi group, > > my most recent reply was rejected from the group for some reason, so I'm > trying again without the full email chain. > > The DM-720 only has Voice guidance (recorded voice) like the DM-520 and > DM-620. The main difference is that you can now set the time and date > independently via Voice Guidance. > > The DM series including the 720 only goes up to 48K 16 bit. > > Comparing the in-built microphones recording quality of the DM-520 and the > DM-720, the 720 is much improved - it uses the central mic and I would be > comfortable using good DM-720 voice recordings as the basis for > higher-quality productions, tutorials etc, but for me, the DM-520 quality > doesn't really make the grade. I haven't used a DM 620 but my sense is the > audio capture is nicer again on the DM 720, based on Neal's review of the > DM-620, but I can't be certain of that. > > For higher sampling rates and higher bit depth recordings, the Olympus LS-P2 > is the newest pocket-sized machine, a kind of replacement for the Olympus > LS-7. The LS-p2 is about twice the price of the DM-720 and I haven't been > able to justify buying one. For my purposes, I predominantly needed a > machine that would reliably capture voice recordings easily. > > If you want a recorder to quickly and reliably capture voice notes, > discussions etc, there is a big advantage in using the DM-720 or the DM > series machines. That is, when you press the record button, recording > immediately starts, even if you are not in a recorder folder before you press > record. In that case, recordings are placed in Folder A > > In comparison, with the LS machines, pressing record puts the unit in > record-pause so you can monitor and prepare for the recording. Pressing > record a second time starts the recording. > > Also, for the LS-14 - and probably for the LS-P2 - record doesn't always > initiate if you aren't already in the correct folder beforehand. > > Hope these explanations help. > > Regards > Tim > > > Tim Noonan > Consultant Speaker Coach > > Phone: +61 419 779 669 > Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au > Skype: VoiceReadings > Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan > > Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au > Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au > Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water > Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com > Mitchell Piano Studio Phone: 0450354342 Web: www.mitchellpianostudio.com
Olympus DM-720 Answers
Hi group, my most recent reply was rejected from the group for some reason, so I'm trying again without the full email chain. The DM-720 only has Voice guidance (recorded voice) like the DM-520 and DM-620. The main difference is that you can now set the time and date independently via Voice Guidance. The DM series including the 720 only goes up to 48K 16 bit. Comparing the in-built microphones recording quality of the DM-520 and the DM-720, the 720 is much improved - it uses the central mic and I would be comfortable using good DM-720 voice recordings as the basis for higher-quality productions, tutorials etc, but for me, the DM-520 quality doesn't really make the grade. I haven't used a DM 620 but my sense is the audio capture is nicer again on the DM 720, based on Neal's review of the DM-620, but I can't be certain of that. For higher sampling rates and higher bit depth recordings, the Olympus LS-P2 is the newest pocket-sized machine, a kind of replacement for the Olympus LS-7. The LS-p2 is about twice the price of the DM-720 and I haven't been able to justify buying one. For my purposes, I predominantly needed a machine that would reliably capture voice recordings easily. If you want a recorder to quickly and reliably capture voice notes, discussions etc, there is a big advantage in using the DM-720 or the DM series machines. That is, when you press the record button, recording immediately starts, even if you are not in a recorder folder before you press record. In that case, recordings are placed in Folder A In comparison, with the LS machines, pressing record puts the unit in record-pause so you can monitor and prepare for the recording. Pressing record a second time starts the recording. Also, for the LS-14 - and probably for the LS-P2 - record doesn't always initiate if you aren't already in the correct folder beforehand. Hope these explanations help. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Consultant Speaker Coach Phone: +61 419 779 669 Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au Skype: VoiceReadings Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com
