The Olympus DS-5000 Has Been Replaced by the DS-9500
Olympus has discontinued the DS-5000 digital voice recorder. The Olympus DS-9500 is the current premium model. It keeps the slide-switch control and secure recording that DS-5000 users are used to, and adds Wi-Fi file transfer.
What the DS-5000 Offered
- Slide-switch control for one-thumb dictation
- Voice-activated recording
- 128-bit file encryption
- Docking station for charging and file transfer
What You Gain With the DS-9500
- Wi-Fi transfer: Send dictations to a network folder or by email without docking.
- Dual microphones: Better noise reduction in busy offices and hospitals.
- 256-bit AES encryption and a device PIN lock.
- Up to 10 hours of recording on one battery charge.
Don’t need Wi-Fi? The Olympus DS-9000 has the same recording features and transfers files by USB or docking station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What replaced the Olympus DS-5000?
The Olympus DS-9500 replaced it. The DS-9000 is a lower-cost option without Wi-Fi.
Will my transcriptionist need new software if I upgrade?
The DS-9500 and DS-9000 record in DSS Pro format and work with Olympus ODMS software, so most offices can keep their transcription setup.
