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Electronics : Olympus LS10 Linear PCM Recorder 2GB
Rating: 
- Well-made machine but with an Achilles heel
The attractive-looking Olympus LS-10 offers a solid construction and well-thought-out ergonomics which are ahead of other similarly-priced compact recorders.
Battery life is outstanding. Having an internal 2Gb memory in addition to taking SD cards is also a welcome feature. The LCD screen provides more information at-a-glance than some of its likely competitors (eg the Marantz PMD 620) yet remains clearly readable. The button layout, and the inclusion of an 'erase' button, is well designed.
The internal mics and pre-amp provide a pretty good sound, with little audible hiss, although anyone seeking to use the LS-10 outdoors a lot may often find themselves often selecting the high sensitivity setting.
However, if you're looking to make use of the Line-in jack, be warned. You'll only get very low sound levels if you're using an external mic and external pre-amp. Why Olympus set the sensitivity of the Line-in jack so low is something of a mystery.
The several strengths and one weakness of the LS-10 probably reflect Olympus's established expertise in making voice recorders, and their lack of experience in the needs of musicians and dedicated sound recordists.
- Well-made machine but with an Achilles heelThe attractive-looking Olympus LS-10 offers a solid construction and well-thought-out ergonomics which are ahead of other similarly-priced compact recorders.
Battery life is outstanding. Having an internal 2Gb memory in addition to taking SD cards is also a welcome feature. The LCD screen provides more information at-a-glance than some of its likely competitors (eg the Marantz PMD 620) yet remains clearly readable. The button layout, and the inclusion of an 'erase' button, is well designed.
The internal mics and pre-amp provide a pretty good sound, with little audible hiss, although anyone seeking to use the LS-10 outdoors a lot may often find themselves often selecting the high sensitivity setting.
However, if you're looking to make use of the Line-in jack, be warned. You'll only get very low sound levels if you're using an external mic and external pre-amp. Why Olympus set the sensitivity of the Line-in jack so low is something of a mystery.
The several strengths and one weakness of the LS-10 probably reflect Olympus's established expertise in making voice recorders, and their lack of experience in the needs of musicians and dedicated sound recordists.