I used it to record my choir practice, before ...
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I used it to record my choir practice, before I realized I could use My iphone to do the same thing.
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It lasted me about a year and a half then it started shorting out.  Which is a big pain in the ___.  I'm starting to record pretty heavy right now and I can't have any problems.  But I did get it for a steal: $99.  I don't see it listed for that price now.
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What you pay is .... what you get - in my case.
For recording is too cheap, However for karaoke,school,church it would be fine, IMHO
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I originally purchased this to record construction meetings for later reference, and it worked great.  However it suddenly struck me that I could use this to finally hear what it sounds like when I snore! I had often wondered how it sounded, since my friends would sometimes comment on it, so I used this to snag a 6 hour sample.  I found that I have three distinct snoring patterns than change throughout the night.  I found it fascinating.  I love this device, and the portability it lends to recording.  The quality certainly isn't up to par with the $7k unit I use for more serious recordings, but it is perfectly acceptable of hobby recordings.
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This recorder does a nice job of recording. The first one worked so well that we bought a 2nd one and use it weekly to record sermons at our church.
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For what it is, it does a very good job at producing very clear sound for monitoring purposes. Great for practice. The recording unit is ok, as it converts audio to mp3 - good for self developement. Dont expect studio quality audio though!
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I purchased the microphone set to use for a video shoot.  I'm glad I didn't go with a less expensive option.

The microphone records quite "hot" so their is recording "noise" or a "hiss" when listening to playback, but since it records at such a high volume, in the editing software I use, I just turn down the volume.

I plugged in the microphone into my DV Camera and my camera into my computer. I found that the video and the audio was slightly out of sync.  That could be just the way my camera and the computer interacted, but with a quick fix in the video editing software I was using, it was no problem.

I like the small size of the microphone and clip.  The other microphones I looked at were way too big.  The accompanying wind-guard is a nice addition.
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I bought this devise to record myself and practice speech, and pronunciation for interviews, not for recording classes, or conferences.  I found it really simple to use, and very reliable.  It has characteristics that are advanced, as mark some sections of your recording in order to come back to those sections immediately if you are in a long recording.

I think I did a really good purchase.
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Well I got the recorder, but it takes up too much space on my computer.  I couldn't even get the settings I need.  I wanted to maximize mic volume, but without the program on the computer, I guess you can't even do that.  Pretty wimpy pickup for the quieter sounds I needed to record.  If you want to speak loudly into it, it's a great recorder, but picking up sounds at a distance, no good.  I've been having knocking noises keeping me awake in this apartment complex, and needed to record them to show management.  Afraid this little toy won't haul the load.
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Update - so after trying two different power supplies I finally had to simply quit using this mic.  It went from doing well when I first reviewed it to terrible recording levels became so low I had to boost them through software.  Finally, the last video I was able to record with it became so bad it was time for to replace it.  So, it worked great at first but sure didn't last long.
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Finally had to break down and get the 48v power supply to use it with my camera but this, so far, is performing well. Note, if I was just using it with the USB as originally intended then it was fine with the adapter that came with it, getting the power from the USB port. It is easy enough to setup and the sound quality is very good.  Cannot speak to longevity but in the short time I've had it I like using it.  Far superior to the computer mic or the headset mics or USB mics I was trying to use for recording.  The clarity is much better and there's no echos and little background noise.  I'm using it to record spoken word so not sure how it will be for those recording singing or music but I imagine you would not be disappointed.
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I use it to record expert interviews and it does the job very well. This way I avoided to buy a complete separate voice recorder.
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I am a classical singer and I use this device constantly for audition recordings, recording voice lesson, and performances. Nothing beats studio time but this gives a nice, clear recording for non-PR recordings.
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There's a  lot to it instead of plug and play. But it does let me record from my tape deck and other items, it's just something new I have to learn how to use with windows 10 like everything else now.:)
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I did a test of it and forgot that it was recording... 17 Hours later it was still going...

The volume is decent and seems fine for recording a meeting, just don't set your microphone flat on the table.

 The playback on it is no good because there is no progress bar, but my phone came with a player that can playback the same format, so this is not really a problem, just a note that you have to switch apps to listen, unless you recorded something short.
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I needed it to make a soundproof booth for recording.
Pretty good in cutting out outside noise while keep my voice solid and clear.
Will be posting videos now on my toongrin channel on youtube.
I have no experience if this would be good for anything else other than the soundbooth insulation but it did get the job done on that so kudos there.
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I used this recorder to record rehearsal sessions for a chorus I am in.  Previously, I had used a much less expensive tape recorder, and this is so much better.  There really is no comparison.  There is no way to turn it off (I think), so you will have to replace the batteries after a month or so.  I do recommend the Olympus DM-10.
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It has been a great tool for me and my vocal teacher to use. I will record at home with it and he says it has a great sound. I am pleased and also like that I can plug in my over the ear headphones that I already owned into it. I have a macbook pro 2011 and use garage band and all I did was plug it in and started playing with it. Good Sound. Easy to use. Compact. Love it!