Record tracks more professionally than ever – wherever & whenever inspiration strikes
Hamburg, 14 December 2011 – Uncompromising sound quality and all-round portable recording versatility have been the hallmark of all Olympus audio recorders in the renowned LS-range since its inception. Now, the LS-100 tops the lot and provides musicians and broadcasters with a state-of-the-art tool enabling the remarkable convenience of studio-grade, multi-track audio recording just about anywhere. As with its cousins in the LS-family, the new LS-100 delivers ultimate sound recording quality in uncompressed 96kHz/24bit Linear PCM splendour. This extreme audio quality has now been augmented with eight-track recording and the incorporation of overdubbing capabilities to dramatically expand the opportunities to turn sounds and individual tracks into complete compositions – all within the palm of the hand. Besides its integrated stereo mics, the LS-100 also features dual XLR/Phone combo jacks to facilitate the direct connection with professional external microphones or other musical equipment. Furthermore, this impressive mobile recording studio is capable of handling a maximum sound pressure level of up to 140dBspl The robust, mobile Olympus LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM recorder, featuring an eye-catching metal body, becomes available from February 2012 at a recommended price of €449.
Untainted sound recording for the purest results Audio
quality par excellence is what professionals expect and will get from
the LS-100. Besides stereo 320kbps MP3 recording, the uncompressed
96kHz/24bit Linear PCM format ensures highest recording quality. An
expansive frequency range of 20-20,000Hz lets the dull thump of bass
drums to be captured just as faithfully as the shrill song of a bird. In
addition, with the capability to handle sound pressure up to 140dBspl –
which is even 10dB louder than an ear-splitting rock band, drums or
percussions – the intensity of sounds is no barrier to perfection
either. Separate audio and system circuit boards with independent power
supplies, together with the improved, sensitivity adjustable mics with a
90° layout and featuring a microphone guard ensure natural sound
capture. Signals are optimised due to the onboard limiter and
compressor. Furthermore, Automatic Gain Control (AGC) tweaks signals to
their optimum level. And a switchable (300Hz/100Hz) low-cut filter also
enhances recordings made in situations with background noise. Hamburg, 14 December 2011 – Uncompromising sound quality and all-round portable recording versatility have been the hallmark of all Olympus audio recorders in the renowned LS-range since its inception. Now, the LS-100 tops the lot and provides musicians and broadcasters with a state-of-the-art tool enabling the remarkable convenience of studio-grade, multi-track audio recording just about anywhere. As with its cousins in the LS-family, the new LS-100 delivers ultimate sound recording quality in uncompressed 96kHz/24bit Linear PCM splendour. This extreme audio quality has now been augmented with eight-track recording and the incorporation of overdubbing capabilities to dramatically expand the opportunities to turn sounds and individual tracks into complete compositions – all within the palm of the hand. Besides its integrated stereo mics, the LS-100 also features dual XLR/Phone combo jacks to facilitate the direct connection with professional external microphones or other musical equipment. Furthermore, this impressive mobile recording studio is capable of handling a maximum sound pressure level of up to 140dBspl The robust, mobile Olympus LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM recorder, featuring an eye-catching metal body, becomes available from February 2012 at a recommended price of €449.
Size it upThe LS-100 is the first and currently only model in the Olympus LS range to boast dual XLR/Phone combo jacks (with 48/24V Phantom Power Supply). These enable instruments and professional external microphones to be plugged directly into the unit. The interface is equipped with an independent instrumentation amplifier, ensuring that low noise, high signal/noise (S/N) ratio recordings can confidently be made – even when using long leads. Levels for the left and right channels can be independently adjusted according to the requirements of the attached instruments thanks to the integrated recording level dial.
On cue for multi-track recordingWhether wanting to record in just one take or wishing to take advantage of the versatility multi-track recording offers, the LS-100 provides the power and flexibility to meet all demands. Up to eight tracks are at users’ disposal. Each can be separately volume adjusted and panned, then mixed down to create the complete composition.
More intelligent functions to bring music to your earsOverdubs are also in the repertoire of the LS-100, allowing sound recording to take place over the original sound while simultaneously monitoring it. Meanwhile, the Playback Synchro Recording feature enables recording of an additional track while listening to another.
The first vital sounds of a recording will never be missed either thanks to the innovative Pre-Recording function, which lets the two seconds prior to hitting the record button to be captured. Additionally, with Voice Sync, users can set the LS-100 to automatically commence recording to file once sound hits a certain level. Index marks can also be placed at specific points on a track letting particular sections to be located more easily later on. And various repeat modes, including A-B Repeat, allow users to listen to precise track sequences at will.
Digital metronome and tuner features ensure that the timing of tracks is nothing less than perfect and instruments are always in tune. Users can also invoke the Lissajous function, which detects and displays the phase difference between the left and right external microphones from the sound source on the 5.1cm (2.0”) backlight LCD. Files are saved to the internal 4GB memory or on SD (up to 2GB) / SDHC (up to 32GB) / SDXC (up to 64GB) cards.
The durable and compact Olympus LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM recorder bestows musicians and broadcasters a high performance, mobile multi-track recording studio to fulfil all their needs – from a single track to a complete composition – boasting highest possible audio qualities. Jam-packed with cutting-edge technology and ready-to-use hands-on features, this metal-bodied masterpiece will hit stores at a recommended price of €449 in February 2012.
LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder – Main Features:• Linear PCM (up to 96kHz/24bit) and MP3 file formats
• Multi-track recording (8 tracks)
• Overdubbing capabilities
• Playback Synchro
• Voice Sync recording
• Dual XLR/Phone combo jacks with Phantom Power Supply (48V/24V)
• Directional stereo microphones with 90° layout
• High quality, low noise amplifier circuitry with separate circuit boards for audio and system – each with independent power supply
• Up to 140dBspl sound pressure
• 20-20,000Hz frequency characteristics with built-in microphones
• High signal/noise (S/N) ratio
• Low-cut filter (300/100Hz)
• Pre-Record buffer
• Metronome, tuner and lissajous functions
• Indexing function
• File editing
• File transfer and copying
• MP3 convert
• CD Writing function to burn composition to external CD drive
• 4GB internal memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
• 159 x 70 x 33.5mm, 280g (incl. battery)
• Includes: USB cable, USB/mini USB converter connector, strap, AC adapter, LI-50B rechargeable battery, case
