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SONG METER MINI BAT

Enjoy superior weather protection thanks to an included rainfly, welded corners, and inverted seams to keep water from getting in.

Song Meter Mini Bat

An innovative tool for detecting and recording bat vocalizations, the Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat gives scientists an ultrasonic recorder specially designed to offer simplicity without sacrificing quality.

From conducting bat species inventory and presence/absence surveys to detecting endangered species and monitoring habitat health, the Song Meter Mini Bat recorder detects and captures quality ultrasonic vocalizations at a breakthrough price.

  • Up to 50 Ten-Hour Nights
  • Ergonomic, Lockable Enclosure
  • IP67-Rated Weatherproof Housing
  • Rear Tripod Mount
 

Features

  • Built-in, low-noise ultrasonic microphone records bats in high fidelity
  • Robust battery life: record bats for up to 50 ten-hour nights
  • Optional acoustic stub microphone records birds, amphibians, and more*
  • Free companion app allows you to program GPS location, settings, and schedule using a Bluetooth®-enabled iOS® or Android™ smartphone or tablet
  • Rugged IP67-rated, water-resistant housing allows for all-weather deployment
  • Rear tripod mount for flexible positioning of the microphone
  • Ergonomic, lockable enclosure for security
  • Compact and lightweight for portability

Specification

Recording Format
Two-channel, 16-bit PCM .wav files or compressed .w4v files Full Spectrum and/or Zero Crossing
1 built-in waterproof ultrasonic microphone optional second acoustic microphone for recording birds, frogs and other wildlife
The recorder supports the following sample rates in samples per second on one or two channels: 8000, 12000, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100, 48000, 96000
Sample Rates
Ultrasonic: 256kHz, 384kHz, and 500kHz
Acoustic (with optional acoustic microphone): 8kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
Power Options
4 or 8 AA Alkaline/NiMH batteries
Run Time
Up to 50 10-hour nights
Storage
1 SDHC/SDXC card (up to 2 TB)
Dimensions
Height: 4.7″ / 120 mm
Width: 5.6″ / 142 mm
Depth: 1.6″ / 40 mm
Weight
Without Batteries: 0.53 lb / 240g With All Batteries: 0.93 lb / 424g
Enclosure Material
Fully weatherproof with integrated humidity control
Enclosure Material
IP67-rated Polycarbonate Housing
Enclosure Environmental Protection
Fully weatherproof
Operating Temperature
-4°F to +185°F or -20°C to 85°C
Warranty
3 years

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