How much recording time is available in the WS-321M?
The length of the potential recording time available in the WS-321M is governed by the quality mode that is selected. When a quality mode is selected, a number of audio file properties are put into place that determine the level of detail of the saved file data. A higher-quality data file saves more detailed information and creates a larger data file that uses more memory space. A lower-quality recording makes a less-detailed data file, so the memory goes a lot farther. The table below shows the maximum recording times possible (assuming there are no other files saved on the recorder). Quality Mode Maximum Recording Time Stereo XQ Mode 17 Hours 40 Minutes Stereo HQ Mode 35 Hours 25 Minutes Stereo SP Mode 70 Hours 55 minutes HQ Mode 70 Hours 55 Minutes SP Mode 139 Hours 30 Minutes LP Mode 277 Hours 35 Minutes The different quality modes save the digital record of the recording with different levels of faithfulness to the original sound. The Stereo HQ Mode is recommended for music, drama
