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Song Meter Mini 2
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The versatile, compact Mini Bat 2 records bats and other audible wildlife separately while delivering exceptional battery life. Its lightweight enclosure and mounting options make transport and setup easy, enabling deployment almost anywhere.
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Species Group 

  • Amphibians
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Reptiles

Overview  

Compact Acoustic Recorder

The versatile, compact Mini 2 records birds, amphibians, terrestrial mammals, and other audible wildlife while delivering exceptional battery life. Its lightweight enclosure and mounting options make transport and setup easy, enabling deployment almost anywhere.

AA and 18650 Li-ion models available.

KEY FEATURES

  • Compact, lightweight profile
  • Low-noise mic(s) for superior recording quality
  • 2 channels for mono or stereo recording
  • One built-in acoustic stub mic
  • Second acoustic stub mic (add-on)
  • Mobile configuration app
  • IP67-rated weatherproof enclosure

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Specifications 

Acoustic channels

2 (mono or stereo)

Built-in microphones

1 acoustic

Recording formats

WAV

Sample rates (acoustic)

8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

Advanced recording technology

Low-noise microphones

Battery life

Up to 1,330 hours with six 18650 Li-ion batteries (Li-ion model)

Up to 530 hours with eight alkaline AA-cell batteries (AA model)

Based on single-channel (mono) recording at a 24 kHz sample rate in 20 degrees C. Additional configurations are listed under product tech specs on our website.

Additional microphone ports

1 (for an additional acoustic stub mic; sold separately)

Memory/storage capacity

1 SDHC/SDXC (up to 2 TB total)

Battery tray capacity

1-6 x 18650 lithium-ion (Li-ion model)

4 or 8 x alkaline AA-cell (AA model)

Microphone compatibility

Acoustic stub mic

Configuration options

iOS or Android mobile device via app
Desktop configurator app

“Quick start” & custom scheduling

Yes

Enclosure material

Polycarbonate

IP67 weatherproof

Yes, including built-in mics

Operating temperature

-4°F to +185°F or -20°C to 85°C (batteries may have a narrower operating temperature range)

Dimensions (h x w x d)

4.7 x 7.0 x 1.6 in (120 x 177 x 40 mm)

Weight (with batteries)

1.15 lb / 522 g with 6 x 18650 lithium-ion (Li-ion model)

0.95 lb / 429 g with 8 x alkaline AA-cell (AA model)

Price

$599 (Li-ion model)

$499 USD (AA model)

Warranty

2 years (including built-in stub mic)

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