Very many thanks for this Oryoki! The ability to record files larger
than 2gb certainly could be useful. I will have to get this installed.
Regards
Max
oryoki2000 wrote:
> According to the Olympus web site, the firmware upgrade 1.10 adds two
> new features.
>
> 1.10 adds the ability to record files larger than 2GB. No upper limit
> was specified, so I assume the new firmware will allow you to record
> until you run out of free space on the memory card.
>
> The firmware also adds two new sampling rates: 88.2 kHz in both 16
> bit or 24 bit quantization.
>
> Most audio files are distributed on CD or DVD in a 44.1 kHz, 16 bit
> WAV format. Making the original recording with 88.2 kHz means the
> reduction to 44.1 is simpler (just throw out every other sample) than,
> say, the conversion from 96 kHz to 44.1 kHz. Some people think this
> helps preserve the sound of the original recording.
>
> Olympus has recently released two accessories for the LS-10. The
> first is the WJ-1 Windjammer, a furry wind blocking cap that covers
> the LS-10's built-in mics. The furry cap reduces the sound of wind
> passing the mics better than the foam wind screens included with the
> LS-10. Use both foam and furry wind screens for best protection. The
> cost is about $50 USD.
>
> The second accessory is the RS30 infrared remote control (about $40
> USD). The RS30 includes a very small receiver and a hand-held
> infrared signaler. The receiver weighs only 10 g, and it plugs into
> the LS-10 between the built-in mics. The receiver has a pivot so it
> can be positioned in line with the LS-10's body, or raised at a 90
> degree angle. This latter position is useful when the recorder is
> sitting on a table top, or mounted on a tripod and pointing at the
> subject you're trying to record.
>
> The hand-held signaling unit (20g with battery) simply starts and
> stops recording. The LS-10 must be turned on manually before the
> remote control will work. In my living room, the signaling unit can
> control the RS30 up to a distance of up to 7 or 8 meters. It might be
> possible to find a stronger infrared signaling unit, perhaps a TV
> remote control, that will work at a greater distance.
>
> --oryoki
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