LS-20M
Capture sights and sounds like never before
Take your band session or concert recordings to a whole new level. Record beautifully nuanced sound and shoot Full HD videos at the push of a button. Multiple movie resolutions, white balance, digital zoom and built-in record level control deliver web-ready media for easy uploading to the video portal of your choice. The LS-20M supports HDMI television playback and the industry standard SDHC card format. Magic Movie Effects allow you to tune your performance, and the lithium ion battery lets you record professional sound and HD video for hours and hours. With the self-timer, voice sync and the optional remote control you can record sessions remotely - while you jam. The high fidelity microphones capture pure studio-quality sound, and the low-cut filter and high-resolution 96kHz / 24bit linear PCM recording format make for great recordings wherever you are.
RRP: $449.00
 
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Features

24 bit/ 96 kHz linear PCM recording
Every note played by the band, every word selected by the guest speaker and every giggle from the kids at a birthday party — the digital recording capabilities of the LS-20M help capture it all in rich, better-than-CD quality sound.

Full HD 1080P movie
The compact and highly portable LS-20M lets you capture all of life’s best moments in full 1080P at 30 frames per second. The HD video compression format makes it easy to upload videos to Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, Vimeo and other web-based content sharing sites, and the resolution offers remarkable detail on modern home theatre systems.

Shoot creative movies with Magic Movie Filters
Magic Movie special effects technology turns scenes of everyday life into extraordinary images that are distinctive and compelling. Express your creative vision in your HD videos using one of four Magic Filters: Rock, Pop, Sketch and Pin Hole.

Use the LS-20M as a web cam
Use the built in high-quality audio and HD video of the LS-20M to stream your performances on the web via Ustream or any other live broadcast platform. Or use it as a web cam to talk to family and friends.

SD Card Slot
Never run out of recording space again. The LS-20M is SD/SDHC card compatible so you can capture oodles of audio and video – and still have room to store documents or other files.

Electronic Image Stabilizer
Reduce the amount of recorder shake that can occur when shooting movies in low-light situations or when shooting with high magnification.

4x Digital Zoom
The recorder features a 4.1mm (16:9 at 49mm, 4:3 at 59mm) autofocus lens and 4x digital zoom delivering premium video no matter where you are shooting.

Charge how it suits you
Keep the LS-20M charged and ready to go with charging options availale via a USB cable or optional AC adaptor. You can also quickly transfer your files over to your Mac or PC via the USB cable.

Low-cut Filter and auto + manual recording level
The LS-20M features a switchable low-cut filter that enables users to eliminate low-frequency sounds and unwanted background noises. For your convenience, the Olympus LS-20M also offers manual or auto-level recording. The “auto” level is perfect if you are recording from the crowd. Thanks to the manual level, musicians can capture optimal sound checks and live performances.

Multitask with dual LCD's
The dual LCDs on the LS-20 allow you to frame your video while simultaneously checking your audio levels.

Visualiser
Enable the Visualiser during playback to view imagery that pulses and dances with the audio. Choose from options like Equaliser, Pink Line and Rainy Blue.

Image & Movie Recording Details

    Recording format movie MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
    Movie quality 1920 x 1080 (30fps) / Sound: PCM
1280 x 720 (30fps) / Sound: PCM
640 x 480 (30fps) / Sound: MP3
Note: Maximum movie file size is limited to 4GB, which equals approx. 30min recording in Full HD quality.
    Effective pixels 5.14 Megapixels
    Image sensor 1/4 '' CMOS
    Focal length 49 mm / 59 mm (equiv. 35mm)
    Light Metering ESP light metering, Spot metering
    White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Flourescent, Incandescent, Quick Operation
    Image Stabiliser Digital Image Stabilisation
    Magic Movie Pin Hole, Pop Art, Rock, Sketch
    Reverse Angle Recording Yes
    Shutter speed range 1/30 - 1/4000 s
    Focusing Range 30 cm - ∞
    Digital Zoom 4 x
    Exposure compensation +/- 2 (1/3 steps)
    ISO mode Normal / High

Specifications
Product Class: Linear PCM Recorder
Mobile / Stationary: Mobile
SD / SDHC card: Yes
microSD / microSDHC card: No
Internal memory: No
USB Speed: USB 2.0 High Speed
Display colour: Colour 320 x 240 dots
Display Backlit: Yes
Display Size: 40.7 x 30.5 mm / 2.0 ''
Main Switch: Push
HOLD switch: Yes
Power switch: Yes
Recording format: PCM & MP3
Playback format: PCM & MP3
Sampling MP3: 256-320kbps @ 50-20,000 variable depending on selected kbps
Sampling PCM: 48-96kHz @ 40-44,000 variable depending on selected kHz
Overall (Hz): 20-44,0000
Direct recording: Yes
Partial Erase: Yes
Erase all files: Yes
Erase single files: Yes
Manual Rec level control: Yes
Index: Up to 16 in one file
Rec Monitor: Yes
Low Cut-Filter: Yes
Voice Sync: Yes
Noise canceling function: No
Voice filter: No
Forward / Reverse Skip: Yes
EUPHONY: Yes
Repeat playback: Yes
Gapless playback: Yes
Cue/Review: Yes
Fast forward and rewind: Yes
Playback speed: Yes
Folder voice: 5
Files per folder: 999
File divide: Yes (Also file move & copy is available)
Time/date info: Yes
Folder music: 128
Calendar Search: False
Author ID Setting: No
Worktype ID Setting: No
Priority setting: No
Pending File: No
Audible support: Beep Signal (system sound)
Podcast support: No
Remote Control: Yes (optional)
Voice feedback / guidance: Yes
corresponding Audio software (name): Sonority
SD / SDHC interface: micro SD slot
Microphone sensitivity: - 70dBv
PC interface: USB Cable + HDMI micro connector (Type D) available
Speaker Diameter: Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker
Max. working output: 270 mW (8 Ω speaker)
Power Supply: Lithium battery (Li-42B)
Docking station with recharge function: No
Device standalone recharge function via USB: Yes
Device standalone recharge function via AC adapter: Yes (via optional AC charger)
Weight: 154 g (incl. battery)
WxHxD: 135 x 63 x 18.1 mm
Menu languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian
Lock single files: No
Device lock by PIN code: No
Device Locky by Fingerprint: No