User level: Level 1 (4 points)I can't transfer recordings from my Olympus VN-541PC recorder to my Macbook Pro 2020. I am using a micro USB to USB C cable.
When I plug it in, the recorder just flashes "PC" on its own screen. Nothing shows up on my Macbook screen. With my other recorder, an icon will always show up on the Macbook where I can view files. Any solution for this?
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 3:14 PM
User level: Level 10 (131,878 points)Sep 18, 2026 1:47 AM in response to gcconure
The VN-541PC manual suggests this recorder is supported by macOS 10.5 - 10.11, or WIndows 7 - 10. Contact Olympus as advised. Don't get your hopes up…
User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)Sep 17, 2026 3:27 PM in response to gcconure
gcconure wrote:
I can't transfer recordings from my Olympus VN-541PC recorder to my Macbook Pro 2020. I am using a micro USB to USB C cable.
When I plug it in, the recorder just flashes "PC" on its own screen. Nothing shows up on my Macbook screen.
With my other recorder, an icon will always show up on the Macbook where I can view files. Any solution for this?
For your third party device—if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates
Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support
Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support
ref: https://learnandsupport.getolympus.com/support/vn-541pc
ref: https://learnandsupport.getolympus.com/support/contact-us
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359297