DS-5000 vs. DS-4000

 

Olympus DS-5000 and DS-4000  

HTH Engineering, Inc. Product Comparison

  DS-5000 DS5000iD     (biometrics) DS-4000 Comments
Recording Format DS2= 16kHz & 28 kbps compression DS2= 16kHz & 28 kbps DSS= 12 kHz & only 13.7 kbps The new DS2 format allows for encryption and better quality!
Memory Card microSD & SD (512MB) microSD & SD (512MB) XD Picture Card DS5x Series is capable of 8GB memory cards!
Customize DSS Player Pro v 5 DSS Player Pro v 5 Dealer needs to program Admin Kit options can now be accomplished by yourself!
File Encryption YES YES NO PLUS: The DS-5000iD offers a Finger Print Scanner to secure the device from unauthorized access.
SC1 Barcode scanner option YES YES NO
"New" Button Legged Switch supported by mold and lead pin. Legged Switch supported by mold and lead pin. Surface Mounted No rotation moment occurs when the redesigned "new" switch is depressed. The DS-5000 enhances the soldering by the legged switch.
Speed Control Fast and Slow Playback Fast and Slow Playback None Enhances your workflow by allowing for variable speed playback!
Cradle CR10 ( low pressure insertion) CR10 ( low pressure insertion) CR3A The DS-5000 has 4 unique charging options for the NiMH batteries. Connect / disconnect can be easily done with one hand.
"Hands Free" capability YES YES YES With the optional RS-27 or RS-28 foot switch these recorders give you "hands free" control.
Power Consumption 10mA 10mA 40mA Circuit size was reduced and efficient power IC design gives you 50% longer battery life!
Index Marks 32 32 16 The number of index marks per file has doubled!
Programmable Buttons 3 3 2 All 3 of the Smart Buttons can be assigned by the user to increase productivity.
LCD Screen Hard coat acrylic plastic covering Hard coat acrylic plastic covering Scratches easily New film hardness (based on ISO standards) keeps your menu screen free from scratches!
Battery Cover Release button - prevents accidental opening. Release button - prevents accidental opening. Painted mold. The new battery door opens smoothly and is more durable than the "hinged" DS-4000 cover
Power Backup 15 minutes 15 minutes 1 minute Capacity of the backup battery to save clock data was drastically increased!
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