How much recording time is available in the WS-510M?
The length of the potential recording time available is one of several audio file properties goverened by the selected recording mode. 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 in the recorder). Recording Mode Maximum Recording Time MP3 256 kbps Approx. 35 hours MP3 128 kbps Approx. 70 hours ST XQ Approx. 69 hours, 30 minutes ST HQ Approx. 139 hours, 35 minutes ST SP Approx. 278 hours, 10 minutes HQ Approx. 278 hours, 10 minutes SP Approx. 547 hours, 25 minutes LP Approx. 1,088 hours, 05 minutes The different recording modes save the digital recording with different levels of faithfulness to the original sound. The MP3 and ST XQ (Stereo Extra-high Quality) modes are recommended for music, drama or interviews that may be
