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
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
To: PC Audio Discussion List
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
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>
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