BrandOlympus
Model NumberVN-8600PC
ColourSilver
Material Typeplastic
Number of Items1
Manufacturer Part Number4545350030513
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Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Voice recording time: 444 h
- Built-in microphone: Y
- Frequency range: 200 - 13000Hz
- Built-in speakers: Y
- Audio recording formats: WMA; MP3
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Olympus VN-8600PC: A Personal Note Taker for First Time Users
All your ideas in your hands.
More immediate than pen and paper, Olympus has introduced the stylish VN-8600PC, an easy to use and moreover affordable voice recorder that will make an ideal gift for students and graduates and those with a fast paced lifestyle.
Featuring a large full dot display, simple recording modes, extra menu languages and up to double the memory of its predecessors, the extremely portable pocket-sized device is PC compatible, making it easy to play back everything from lectures to daily ‘to do’ lists and memos to self.
No wonder the popular VN series of voice recorders has sold over 10 million units to date.
Large, clear display and easy activation
The VN-8600PC features a large 1.61-inch LCD display that offers a choice of four different font sizes for upper and lower case to highlight text. For the ultimate in convenience operation is via one large central button, with a voice activated recording option for ‘hands free’ use.
High quality recording
The VN-8600PC offers high quality WMA and MP3 format recording. Files can be easily downloaded via USB 2.0 to Mac or PC for archiving or sharing via email without additional software being required.
2GB internal memory
Up to 860 hours of recording time is offered by the VN-8600PC in LP mode thanks to its 2GB internal memory. And, by adjusting the three different quality settings (HQ, SP or LP), new users will soon get to grips with finding the perfect balance between recording time and audio quality.
Large, clear display and easy activation
Recording scenes
To guarantee the best sound quality for a given situation, users can opt for one of five Scene Select options, including ‘conference’, which will highlight the speaker’s voice whilst eliminating any distracting background noise. A ‘DNS’ setting further improves results when the recorder converts speech to text when used in conjunction with speech recognition software.
Long battery life
Additional benefits include longer battery life--up to 51 hours in LP mode using 2x alkaline AAA batteries, so this is one device that truly won’t leave you speechless. The VC-8600PC also uses 30% less energy than its VN series forebears.
Lightweight and portable
The black and white VN-8600PC measures a compact and diminutive 108x39x16.8mm without protrusions, and is a mere 66g including batteries, so neither will it weigh heavy on your pocket, purse, or for that matter wallet.
A wealth of optional extras
Extend battery performance further by investing in a set of BR-401 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and a compatible BC-400 quick charger. Additional recording aid comes courtesy of ME-10 and ME-15 Tie Clip Microphones, the ME-12 Noise Cancellation Microphone and KA-333, KP-23 and TP-7 cables and adapters.
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2GB Memory
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
71 of 72 people found the following review helpful
I bought this item for a friend and we have been so impressed that I'm about to go in and by another for someone else.
Here are the pros that we can see:
- Robust, solid feel to it. Yes it is a bit chunkier than some of the other ones out there but the case should give the extra protection needed for an item used a lot.
- Good clear display. Nice big digits that you can read easily unlike others that are more expensive.
- WMA / MP3 recording. This was a biggie for me. My friend has a PC and I have a Mac. WMA won't play natively in the Mac, you have to convert. Recording in MP3 sorts things for both.
- As it uses 2 x batteries the battery life is really good. It's been going some weeks now and still showing full battery. Don't go with a voice recorder that takes 1 x battery. Friends that have regretted it.
- Buttons, although small are clearly labelled and easy to hit
- Good firmware on the device. Very simple to do the basics. Everything else can be figured in the manual.
- Price is very reasonable when compared to smaller, 'prettier' but less practical recorders
- Perfectly acceptable recording size (2GB) particularly combined with the fact it's easy to get recordings off onto your computer
Cons:
- Recording light could be a bit brighter
- Buttons could be a bit bigger
Had to scrape around for cons though to tell you the truth.
From what we've seen you won't regret this purchase and this will be a solid work-horse doing the job reliably for a good few years to come.
Here are the pros that we can see:
- Robust, solid feel to it. Yes it is a bit chunkier than some of the other ones out there but the case should give the extra protection needed for an item used a lot.
- Good clear display. Nice big digits that you can read easily unlike others that are more expensive.
- WMA / MP3 recording. This was a biggie for me. My friend has a PC and I have a Mac. WMA won't play natively in the Mac, you have to convert. Recording in MP3 sorts things for both.
- As it uses 2 x batteries the battery life is really good. It's been going some weeks now and still showing full battery. Don't go with a voice recorder that takes 1 x battery. Friends that have regretted it.
- Buttons, although small are clearly labelled and easy to hit
- Good firmware on the device. Very simple to do the basics. Everything else can be figured in the manual.
- Price is very reasonable when compared to smaller, 'prettier' but less practical recorders
- Perfectly acceptable recording size (2GB) particularly combined with the fact it's easy to get recordings off onto your computer
Cons:
- Recording light could be a bit brighter
- Buttons could be a bit bigger
Had to scrape around for cons though to tell you the truth.
From what we've seen you won't regret this purchase and this will be a solid work-horse doing the job reliably for a good few years to come.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
I'm a mature student and this piece of kit has proved invaluable: recording lectures, interviews etc. The sound quality is terrific and you can download the files onto your computer. Highly recommend.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I own an Olympus VN-2100PC voice recorder and this one isn't as good. It's got all the great features and more BUT I've tried it on all the settings and the sound isn't as clear or sharp. It sounds slightly muffled like you're making the recording in a small wooden room - OK for voice but not so good if your want to record music. Also this VN-8600PC isn't as robust as it's predecessor but I could have put up with that, it's the natural sound of the first one I miss. I haven't tried it with a separate microphone yet maybe that will make a difference.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great recorder
Exceeded my expectations. Simple to use. Plenty of capacity. Clear screen. Good sensitivity. Playback good. Simple to connect and use on PC.
Published 3 months ago by Dezza
Best!
I use it for recording classes at uni.. It's just perfect, quality good, battery consumption reasonable, price good! If you need it for this purpose then I'm sure you won't regret!
Published 3 months ago by Arash
Not very good
To be honest I am writing this review because I want my money back. Previously I have owned 2 other Olympus voice recorders. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dave1
A great piece of equipment
As soon as I got it I used it in 7 interviews and I am impressed! Very easy to use, very light, small and discrete. Great voice quality as well. Worth the money, its a good choice.
Published 4 months ago by loco
Great piece of kit!
Excellent recording quality, incredibly easy to use. Perhaps a little more expensive, but I am a great believer in getting what you pay for, and the extra cash spend on this item... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike White
Easy to use, with excellent sound quality
I have never stopped using this voice recorder since I bought it. I downloaded the instructions from the website and have found it simple to operate. Read more
Published 4 months ago by MuckyGravy
But does she really need it
A nice bit of kit efficiently delivered on time so I guess I'm happy. Whether or not my student daughter really needs it is not really the point. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hugh Maloney
Voicee recorder
I am visually impaired and I love this product. I sing in several choirs which helps me to learn the lyrics. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pend
Brilliant
I've also got the slightly more expensive 8700 4GB model - Olympus VN-8700PC - Digital voice recorder - flash 4 GB - WMA, MP3 - but this version, with 2GB capacity, is surely more... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Post Scriptum
Digital Recorder Review
Excellent product, does exactly what I want - recording my mother's memories and saving them onto a disk for the future.
Easy to use and download files. Read more
Easy to use and download files. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marj P
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