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Olympus - Soft case for digital voice recorder

Olympus - Soft case for digital voice recorder

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Brand: Olympus
Category: CE

Buy New: $12.95



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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Sales Rank: 366

Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1

MPN: 148110
UPC: 050332160118
EAN: 0050332160118
ASIN: B000UX1060

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • (Supplied for the DS-50 only)
  • Special case for the DS-30, DS-40, and DS-50
  • Protects the recorder from shocks and dirt
  • Belt loop on the back of the case
  • Magnet hook for smooth opening and closing

Similar Items:

  • Olympus DS-40 Digital Voice Recorder
  • Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder
  • Olympus ME-15 Microphone
  • Olympus Adapter - A321
  • Olympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This soft carrying case is designed to protect the recorder from shocks and dirt. It features a velcro belt loop on the back of the case and a magnetic closure.


Customer Reviews:   Read 1 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Device! Simple, Useful, and Excellent Voice Quality   August 13, 2008
L. Baucom (Louisville, KY)
Simple to use, and excellent quality! The recording quality was excellent, even with multiple settings. I have used both the built-in mic and a wired mic, both with excellent results.

One thing to know: if you want to save as an mp3, you will have to pay a few dollars to upgrade the software, but it is worth it if you want to use it for other programs.



5 out of 5 stars Works well   June 1, 2008
Jay R. Chase (Houston, Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The soft case for the DS40 works well. The belt loop is affixed with velcro, but the workmanship seems solid, so I am going to have faith!! :) All the bells and whistles are easily accessible, except the power, which can be manipulated through the material quite easily. The magnetic closure works fine as long as the recorder is snugged in and the stereo recording attachment is removed.

After reading some of the other reviews, I think that one of the issues to consider when deciding if this case is for you is how many chingaderas you are going to bring along and where are you going to put them. This particular case is meant to affix to a belt or strap and give you access to record improptu events. If you want to record stereo, phone, or other more intricate events and you want something to carry all the accessories, it would be better to go with a small military or police pack, or even a fanny pack.

With that said, I like my soft case and I definitely recommend.

All the best,

Jay



5 out of 5 stars perfect case   May 13, 2008
M. E. Pearne (Torrance, CA USA)
Great case, great fit. If you take off the detachable microphone the flap of the case adjusts to allow an external mic cord to plug in through the top.

I like the magnetic closure. If it were a snap button you would be pushing on the recorder every time you closed it, that wouldn't be good. Velcro would get dirty and if you were recording and opened a velcro flap, you get that ripping sound on your recording (you might not want that). Very happy with the case.

If I were to make one gripe, it's that you have to take the recorder out of the case to turn it on, but thats not the case's fault, just where the on/off switch is on the recorder.



5 out of 5 stars Quick and reliable service   February 2, 2008
Torben Holt (Denmark, Europe)
The item purchased was delivered promptly in perfect condition. The product fully lived up to expectations as described by the seller.


1 out of 5 stars Less than pleased   January 29, 2008
M. Huston
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

I ordered this product at the same time I ordered the DS 40 recorder. It took the company more than 10 days to simply ship the product. They stated it was sent USPS priority (which it was NOT) and shipping took another 6 days. In addition, the cost for shipping was an additional fee from what Amazon charged for the total order (almost $6.00). Still, I thought it would be worthwhile to protect my recorder, etc.

Imagine my surprise when the box finally arrived and it was large enough to fit the entire recorder box. I thought, maybe the case is large enough to actually hold the earbuds, and spare batteries. Sadly, the huge box was filled with packing material so the SMALL FLAT CLOTH case didn't get damaged. Still...there was hope. Maybe, just maybe it would be worth the money. Unfortunately, the case only holds the recorder - no earbuds, no spare batteries. The magnetic closure - doesn't stay closed. The stereo microphone that is included with the recorder, doesn't fit with the case. So the user needs to either not use the stereo microphone or deal with the case not closing at all. In addition, you can't turn the recorder ON or OFF while it's in the case. Because of the location of the power switch, it is necessary to partially remove it from the case (which isn't all bad since then you can use the stereo mic).

All in all, I'm very disappointed. If you are wavering at all between the DS 40 (with this case) and the DS 50 (with the included case) - buy the DS 50. If you're going to get the DS 40 - don't get it this one. It's not worth the money or the hassle. I'll be returning this case and going to one of my local retailers and finding a case that will carry the earbuds, spare batteries, the optional mic, AND still manage to stay closed to protect my investment.