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LS-100

Introducing the high quality sound of the linear PCM LS-100 recorder, with a max. sound pressure resistance of 140 dB SPL, and multi-track support.

The new flagship model LS-100 is the pinnacle of sound quality in the Olympus LS series of linear PCM recorders that continue to be praised for their excellent sound quality. The microphone and amplifier circuits have been completely redesigned to achieve superior frequency response and the maximum sound pressure level of 140dB SPL. The result is astounding sound of the highest quality. This model also comes with phantom power compatible XLR and standard phone combo jacks. With features such as multitrack recording/editing, metronome and tuner functions, this premium model will also meet the highest expectations of professionals and musicians.

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Features

Technology to achieve ultra high quality sound

The microphone and amplifier circuits have been completely redesigned to achieve superior frequency response and a maximum sound pressure level of 140dB SPL. The result is astounding ultra high quality sound.

XLR and phone combo jacks

This model comes with phantom power compatible XLR and standard phone combo jacks. Professional functions are also included such as a lissajous function for detecting, adjusting, and reproducing phase difference.

Multitrack functionality brings fun to the creative process

Multitrack recording allows you to mix together multiple, separately recorded, sound sources to create a single stream of sound. A class-leading maximum of eight tracks per project is possible. Now you can enjoy fully fledged song writing in an accessible format.

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Design

  1. PEAK display lamp (L/R)
  2. Display (LCD panel)
  3. Home button
  4. List button
  5. Menu button
  6. Fn buttons (F1/F2/F3)
  7. + button
  8. REW button
  9. OK button (Confirm)
  10. − button
  11. FF button
  12. Built-in stereo microphone (L/R)
  13. REC LEVEL dial
  14. ▲ button
  15. ▼ button
  16. Recording indicator
  17. REC button
  18. STOP button
  19. ERASE button
  20. PLAY button
  21. Built-in monaural speaker
  22. Tripod hole
  • Use the 2 dials to adjust the recording level for the left and right channels.

  1. Battery/SD card cover
  2. Lock switch
  3. Battery slot
  4. SD card slot
  5. XLR/standard phone combo jack (L)
  6. Strap hook
  7. XLR/standard phone combo jack (R)
  8. VOLUME dial
  9. EAR jack
  10. MIC jack (microphone/line input)
  11. XLR Power switch (L)
  12. XLR Power switch (R)
  13. Power/hold switch
  14. REMOTE jack (Remote control)

  1. Headphone
  2. Ø3.5 mm
  3. Stereo
  4. Mixer
  5. Remote control
  6. To REMOTE jack
  7. To EAR jack
  8. To MIC jack
  9. PC
  10. CD drive
  11. To USB terminal
  12. To XLR/standard phone combo jack
  13. XLR connector
  14. Microphone
  15. Instrumental

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Specifications

Recorders

Simultaneous recording of tracks Recorder Mode: 2
Multitrack Mode: 2
Simultaneous playback of tracks Recorder Mode: 2
Multi Recorder Mode: 8
Maximum recording file size Linear PCM format: 2GB
MP3 format: 4GB

Recording formats

Linear PCM format 96.0kHz/24bit, 96.0kHz/16bit
88.2kHz/24bit, 88.2kHz/16bit
48.0kHz/24bit, 48.0kHz/16bit
44.1kHz/24bit, 44.1kHz/16bit
44.1kHz/mono
MP3 format 320kbps
256kbps
128kbps
64kbps (mono)

Recording Media

Internal memory 4GB
SD card SD card (512MB – 2GB)
SDHC card (4GB – 32GB)
SDXC card (32GB – 64GB)

Metronome

Metronome sound sources 2
Odd meter 1/1, 1/4 to 8/4, 6/8
Tempo 40 – 208 BPM

Tuner

Tuner type Calibration, Chromatic, Guitar, Bass
Calibration range 435Hz to 445Hz (1Hz steps)

Data type

Linear PCM format (WAV) Quantization bit rate: 16/24-bit
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48.0/88.2/96.0kHz
MP3 format Bit rate: 320/256/128/64kbps
Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz

Signal processing

[AD/DA conversion] 16/24bit, 44.1/48.0/88.2/96.0kHz

Display

2.0-inch colour LCD monitor

Input

Built-in microphone Directional microphone
MIC/LINE input Mini stereo phone jack
MIC : Input impedance 10kΩ
LINE : Input impedance 12.5kΩ

XLR/standard phone inputs

XLR (balanced input)
standard phone (unbalanced input) combo jacks
XLR : Input impedance 10kΩ
Phone : Input impedance 10kΩ

Output

EAR jack 3.5mm, impedance 8Ω or more
10mW+10mW (when 16Ω load)
Built-in speaker Built-in 28mm dynamic speaker 430mW (8Ω)

Phantom power

48V, 24V, and OFF; L/R channels: 20mA or less in total

USB

USB2.0 High Speed mass storage operation, audio interface operation

Power supply

Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B)
External power supply: AC adapter (A514) (5V DC)

External dimensions

159.0 x 70.0 x 33.5mm (excluding largest projections)

Weight

280g (including lithium ion batteries)

Reference input level

Input source Microphone gain Level value
Built-in microphone HI 74dBSPL
MID 94dBSPL
LOW 114dBSPL
MIC HI -58dBV
MID -47dBV
LOW -27dBV
LINE – -6dBV
XLR (balanced input) HI -58dBu
LOW -38dBu
Standard phone(unbalanced input) – -32dBu

Frequency response

When recording/playback (when recording via the MIC/LINE/PHONE/XLR input)

Recording mode Frequency response
Linear PCM format 96.0 kHz/24bit 20Hz – 44kHz
96.0 kHz/16bit 20Hz – 44kHz
88.2 kHz/24bit 20Hz – 40kHz
88.2 kHz/16bit 20Hz – 40kHz
48.0 kHz/24bit 20Hz – 23kHz
48.0 kHz/16bit 20Hz – 23kHz
44.1 kHz/24bit 20Hz – 21kHz
44.1 kHz/16bit 20Hz – 21kHz
44.1 kHz/mono 20Hz – 21kHz
MP3 format 320 kbps 50Hz – 20kHz
256 kbps 50Hz – 20kHz
128 kbps 50Hz – 17kHz
64 kbps (mono) 50Hz – 8kHz

When recording with built-in stereo microphone

Linear PCM format 20Hz – 20kHz
  • The upper limit of the frequency response depends on the recording mode when recording in MP3 format (see the table above).

Approximate recording times

Linear PCM format

Recording Mode Built-in memory (4GB) SD card
8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
96kHz24bit Approx. 1 hour 35 min Approx. 3 hours 40 min Approx. 7 hours 15 min Approx. 14 hours 55 min Approx. 30 hours
96kHz16bit Approx. 2 hours 15 min Approx. 5 hours 30 min Approx. 10 hours 30 min Approx. 22 hours Approx. 45 hours
88.2kHz24bit Approx. 1 hour 40 min Approx. 4 hours Approx. 7 hours 45 min Approx. 16 hours Approx. 32 hours 30 min
88.2kHz16bit Approx. 2 hours 30 min Approx. 6 hours Approx. 11 hours 30 min Approx. 24 hours Approx. 49 hours
48kHz24bit Approx. 3 hours Approx. 7 hours 15 min Approx. 14 hours 30 min Approx. 29 hours 30 min Approx. 60 hours
48kHz16bit Approx. 4 hours 45 min Approx. 11 hours Approx. 21 hours 30 min Approx. 44 hours 30 min Approx. 90 hours
44.1kHz24bit Approx. 3 hours 15 min Approx. 8 hours Approx. 15 hours 30 min Approx. 32 hours Approx. 65 hours
44.1kHz16bit Approx. 5 hours Approx. 12 hours Approx. 23 hours 30 min Approx. 48 hours 30 min Approx. 98 hours
44.1kHzmono Approx. 10 hours Approx. 24 hours Approx. 47 hours Approx. 97 hours Approx. 196 hours

MP3 format

Recording Mode Built-in memory (4GB) SD card
8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
320 kbps Approx. 22 hours 30 min Approx. 53 hours Approx. 104 hours Approx. 214 hours Approx. 432 hours
256 kbps Approx. 28 hours 30 min Approx. 66 hours 30 min Approx. 130 hours Approx. 268 hours Approx. 540 hours
128 kbps Approx. 57 hours Approx. 133 hours Approx. 261 hours Approx. 537 hours Approx. 1081 hours
64 kbps (mono) Approx. 114 hours Approx. 267 hours Approx. 522 hours Approx. 1074 hours Approx. 2163 hours
  • Use the values above as a rough guide only.
  • The possible recording time may be shorter than the above when repeated short recordings are made (use the possible recording time and elapsed recording time indications as a rough guide only).
  • The possible recording time also varies due to the differences in the available memory space of different SD cards.
  • When the number of bits and bitrate is low, caution is required because the possible recording time will differ significantly.

Approximate battery duration

Lithium-ion rechargeable battery: (linear PCM format)

Recording mode When recording with built-in stereo microphone When playing back through headphones
96kHz24bit Approx. 9 hours 30 min Approx. 12 hours 30 min
96kHz16bit Approx. 11 hours Approx. 12 hours 30 min
88.2kHz24bit Approx. 10 hours Approx. 13 hours 30 min
88.2kHz16bit Approx. 11 hours 15 min Approx. 14 hours
48kHz24bit Approx. 11 hours Approx. 14 hours
48kHz16bit Approx. 12 hours 15 min Approx. 14 hours 15 min
44.1kHz24bit Approx. 11 hours 30 min Approx. 15 hours 45 min
44.1kHz16bit Approx. 12 hours 30 min Approx. 16 hours 15 min
44.1kHzmono Approx. 12 hours 30 min Approx. 17 hours 30 min

Lithium ion rechargeable battery: (MP3 format)

Recording mode When recording with built-in stereo microphone When playing back through headphones
320 kbps Approx. 11 hours 15 min Approx. 15 hours
256 kbps Approx. 11 hours 30 min Approx. 15 hours 30 min
128 kbps Approx. 11 hours 45 min Approx. 16 hours 15 min
64 kbps (mono) Approx. 12 hours 30 min Approx. 16 hours 15 min
  • Use the values above as a rough guide only.
  • The battery duration was tested in accordance with the Olympus testing method.  It will significantly vary depending on the operating conditions.
  • Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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