Olympus S-711 Microcasette Recorder (Blue)

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 2 x 4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005T3VT
• Item model number: 141399
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,070 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #9 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Microcassette Recorders
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2001

Product Description

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.

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

141 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Handy Little Recorder, October 12, 2004

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Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus S-711 Microcasette Recorder (Blue) (Office Product)

For those who don't want to invest in an expensive digital recorder, the Olympus Microcassette recorder is perfect for interviews and taking voice notes. The volume control allows for sensitive sound pick-up, and the dual speeds allow for either longer recording or higher sound quality. Use the voice activation feature for automatic recording. Although the sound quality is hardly perfect, it is adequate for most uses. Because of its small size, it fits easily into a average-size purse or small backpack pocket.

This little unit can be operated with minimal effort - practically straight from the plastic pack. It comes with one microcassette and the necessary batteries. Highly recommended for people who don't mind the older technology or for those on a budget.

91 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great bargain even if 'old' technology!, September 22, 2005

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RebeccaJean (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus S-711 Microcasette Recorder (Blue) (Office Product)

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.

121 of 128 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, beautiful controls... Easy to use buttons, features, November 10, 2003

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Shane (West Palm Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus S-711 Microcasette Recorder (Blue) (Office Product)

The Olympus Microcassette Recorder S711 is the perfect utensil for corporate meetings, fun stuff, and stuff you know you will remember. It slashes a digital recorder, because the simple tapes that you buy may include almost 90 mins. of space. That's 270 mins. with all 3 tapes (if 90 mins. are included) That is even more then some of the digital voice recorders that top $50. This proves a digital voice recorder isn't and wasn't worth my while. At first, when searching I'd looked towards Sony and Olympus for their digital recorders. But that is nothing compared to their microcassette recorders. Sony has been doing well for quite a while, but it is tiny, puny, and not worth it once compared to the Olympus.

Pros
-Large, easy to use buttons. Nothing fancy
-Allows 2 type of speeds
-From a name brand that you trust
-Cheap, but accurate
-3 tapes with 90 mins. can hold more than some digital recorders which top $50

Cons
-Looks aging
-Some buttons are too big and bulky
-Blue, I think not, Maybe Grey or something else

Overall, I rate the Olympus 5 stars. It isn't too big or small, and it is accurate. It allows you to record with microcassette tapes, and has been proven much better than a digital voice recorder. I'm glad that I own it, and I would like you to have it too.