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OM Digital Solutions S-711 Microcasette Recorder (Blue)

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 80 ratings
$97.49
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Brand Olympus
Hardware Interface 3.5mm Audio
Microphone Form Factor Built-In
Headphones Jack 3.5 millimeters
Number of Batteries 2 AA batteries required.
Memory Storage Capacity 4 GB
Item Weight 8.8 ounces
Screen Size 1

About this item

  • AA battery powered microcassette recorder
  • Pocket-sized for added convenience
  • Built-in microphone eliminates awkward accessories
  • Built-in cue/review feature for fast, easy message monitoring
  • Includes voice activation mode for extra versatility

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Product Description

Product Description

You'll never miss a word of your next meeting, interview, or lecture with this metallic-blue micro-cassette recorder from Olympus. Features include voice activation for virtually automatic operation and dual tape speed to get the most from each tape. Includes earphone jack for private listening and built-in speaker.

From the Manufacturer

The Olympus S711 Microcassette Voice Recorder is pocket-sized for easy use at home or on the go. Ideal for students, the S711 features a voice activation mode so you can record hands free. Also included is a fast play mode for 25 percent faster playback (ideal for reviewing notes). Other features include a reliable built-in microphone for clear sound capturing and dual tape speeds for added flexibility. The S711 can record up to 180 uninterrupted minutes with an Olympus MC-90 tape, and has a built-in cue/review feature for fast, easy message monitoring.

Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
80 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, value, and size of the voice recorder. For example, they mention it's easy to use, has good performance for the cost, and is compact. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and recording quality.

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17 customers mention15 positive2 negative

Customers find the voice recorder easy to use. They mention that it's simple yet easy to operate, making the minutes easy to do. They also say that the controls are easy to navigate and the buttons are easy for them to operate.

"...Simple to use, reliable and quality of recording is good" Read more

"...It'll just make recording your lectures a cheap and easy proposition...." Read more

"...She has been raving about how much easier it is to use than the Sony recorders she had been using for years...." Read more

"...To sum up: Easy to learn, simple to use; good price; recommended." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the voice recorder. They mention that it has good function especially for the cost, it has a good performance for bargain price, and it is excellent product. Some say that it's simple to use and fine for daily operation.

"...It's probably fine for classroom use but for driving you would need something different." Read more

"I guess you get what you pay for ! It's good enough for my needs but I would not reccomend it for someone who needs it for every day use...." Read more

"...To sum up: Easy to learn, simple to use; good price; recommended." Read more

"...Plastic body may not be as durable as metal, but I think it's fine for daily operation. Would definitely recommend as a good bargain for the price." Read more

7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

Customers like the size of the voice recorder. They mention it's pretty small and lightweight.

"Tape recorder was easy to use and is compact enought to fit in my purse. Using it to take notes at meetings....easier than having to write it down!" Read more

"...It was just the right size to carry in my purse. No fuss, no bother. Easy to get too." Read more

"it is small and I use it to record my meeting which makes the minutes easy to do and they are correct." Read more

"Great deal -- recorder has 2 speeds, is easy to use, compact, and records/plays back well." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the voice recorder. Some find it to be a good quality product, reliable, and easy to use. They also say it lasts a long time on the batteries provided. However, others say it's not a high-quality product, flimsy, and has a common defect.

"...Simple to use, reliable and quality of recording is good" Read more

"...I see that both items were made in China - where quality control is much poorer than either Japan or Korea, at least that's my personal..." Read more

"If you are a student and just need a cheap, good quality recorder for classes- like I did- this is a real gem...." Read more

"It's a good little recorder, does what it's suppose to do...." Read more

12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the recording quality. Some mention that the quality of recording and listening is great, with good sound reproduction for speech. However, others say that the sound quality is very poor, and you have to be close to the microphone to get any.

"...Simple to use, reliable and quality of recording is good" Read more

"...fashioned tape recorder- but compared to digital, the sound of this recording is excellent...." Read more

"...The problem is, the recorded notes sound always a bit higher than originally played on the instrument...." Read more

"I got this for an English class, it has a good recording quality and the play volume is good as weel...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it as present to my father
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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My father is "old school" guy and doesn't like all gadgets He likes this device a lot. Simple to use, reliable and quality of recording is good
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kwb
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for voice note, not that good for music practice
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2007
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So-so for me.

I would have given it 5 stars if I use it only for voice note. It does what it is supposed to, and it does it well.

However, it didn't work well for my daughter's violin lesson. The idea was she records herself and/or her teacher, and later she plays along with the recorded thing for practice.

The problem is, the recorded notes sound always a bit higher than originally played on the instrument. I guess the tape speed is faster when playing back than when recording, for some reason. Maybe you wouldn't notice at first, but as soon as you try to play along with the tape it becomes apparent.

Probably I was hoping too much for an inexpensive microcasette recorder, though. I wouldn't blame the manufacturer.
29 people found this helpful
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RebeccaJean
4.0 out of 5 stars Great bargain even if 'old' technology!
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2005
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If you are a student and just need a cheap, good quality recorder for classes- like I did- this is a real gem. Its just a plain old fashioned tape recorder- but compared to digital, the sound of this recording is excellent. For techno-freaks, be aware: It doesn't hook up to your computer to translate from recorder to printed notes via voice recognition software, it isn't the size of a pen (although it IS pretty small and lightweight), and it won't stand up on your desk and tap dance. It'll just make recording your lectures a cheap and easy proposition. As an aside: you will need a little adaptor ($2 on Olympus website)in order to use standard headphones with it (it has a mini-mini plug port, which is not standard) or else you will have to listen to it out loud. At this price, I think its worth grabbing these up while they last and while Olympus hasn't discontinued them yet (assuming that digital will eventually cause them to discontinue all 'tape recording' machines). So, even though I like computer stuff and have lots of gadgets and gizmos myself, I ignored 'image' and was very happy with this inexpensive little purchase! Footnote: I would have given it 5 stars IF it had a tape counter (this model doesn't) and IF it included the adaptor for standard headphone plug OR had a standard size port so you wouldn't need their own brand headset or adaptor.
96 people found this helpful
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Michael H.
1.0 out of 5 stars Olympus has NO quality control!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2006
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I bought this Olympus recorder at a local electronics store (circuit city) and had to return the first one, since the record/playback head had a problem staying in physical contact with the tape. The playback volume would drop down in volume since the head was not snug against the tape during playback conditions.

The second one worked okay for about six months, then guess what happened? You've got it - the same tape contact problem that occurred with the first sample occurred with the second. This time the problem was even worse - the recorder failed to record adequately, so that nothing but noise was on the tape. I see that both items were made in China - where quality control is much poorer than either Japan or Korea, at least that's my personal experience.

While it worked, it was just "okay", nothing to brag about.
57 people found this helpful
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TwoValiant2
5.0 out of 5 stars This machine is a workhorse.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2011
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I drive long haul truck. Driving truck is boring, so I write novels by dictating into a tape recorder and transcribing to laptop during down time. My first recorder was a micro-cassette SONY. The SONY broke after a couple chapters of a book (maybe a month.) Then I bought an Olympus Blue Pearlcorder. It lasted me during four complete books before the motor wore out. Generally, I tend to torture my Olympus--I constantly rewind, edit, play, rewind again and again, edit some more, play some more. I do this hour upon hour everyday. My first Pearlcorder lasted three years. A Best Buy salesman told me that I needed to go digital, far superior. I bought one. I took it back to Best Buy. I couldn't edit with a digital--I couldn't rewind, drop in a new word or change a sentence without erasing everything behind it. Some of the other reviewers complained of the sound quality for the Pearlcorder. I didn't buy a home-entertainment system, I simply bought a device to record my words. Works for me, book after book.
2 people found this helpful
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H. Wiens
5.0 out of 5 stars Much Easier to Use than Sony's comparable recorder
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2010
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After reading favorable reviews, I recently purchased the Olympus S711 BLUE for my wife, a psychologist who spends many hours dictating each week. She has been raving about how much easier it is to use than the Sony recorders she had been using for years. She says it reduces stress and increases her productivity. She also likes how it feels in her hand and how much easier it is to turn "pause" on and off.
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Rose Volpe
2.0 out of 5 stars Memory Helper
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2007
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I bought this to keep in my car so I wouldn't have to try and write everytime I need to remember something while I'm driving. Unfortunately it's cumbersome and not easy to use if you're driving. It's OK but I wouldn't buy it unless you're looking for something inexpensive and not to be used in the car. It's probably fine for classroom use but for driving you would need something different.
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andyspad
3.0 out of 5 stars not a good Quality product !
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2011
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I guess you get what you pay for ! It's good enough for my needs but I would not reccomend it for someone who needs it for every day use. The sound quality is very poor and you have to be close to the microphone to get any clarity.
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AL AZIMI
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2018
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Excellent works well and very clear.
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