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Song Meter Mini Bat 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
  • Invertebrates
  • Mammals

Overview  

Compact Ultrasonic-Acoustic Recorder

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. 

AA and 18650 Li-ion models available.

KEY FEATURES

  • Compact, lightweight profile
  • Low-noise mic(s) for superior recording quality
  • Advanced triggering and noise-scrubbing technology
  • 1 ultrasonic recording channel (with built-in mic)
  • 1 acoustic recording channel (for accessory stub mic)
  • Separate ultrasonic and acoustic recording on a schedule
  • Mobile configuration app
  • IP67-rated weatherproof enclosure

Product Type 

Technology Type 

Availability 

WILDLABS Content

Pinned

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Specifications 

Ultrasonic channels

1 (triggered)

Acoustic channels

1 (mono)

Simultaneous ultrasonic/acoustic recording

No, separate.

Built-in microphones

1 ultrasonic

Recording formats

Full-spectrum WAV, zero-crossing (ZC)

Sample rates (ultrasonic)

256, 384, 500kHz

Sample rates (acoustic)

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

Advanced recording technology

Low-noise microphone(s)

Battery life

Up to 125 ten-hour nights with 6 x 18650 Li-ion batteries (Li-ion model)

Up to 50 ten-hour nights with 8 X alkaline AA-cell batteries (AA model)

Based on 10% bat activity, recording with a 256 kHz sample rate in 20 degrees C using single-band trigger mode with the one built-in mic. Additional configurations are listed under product tech specs on our website.

Additional microphone ports

1 (for an 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 mic

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 5.6 x 1.6 in (120 x 142 x 40 mm)

Weight (with batteries)

1.14 lb / 517 g with 6 x 18650 lithium-ion (Li-ion model)

0.93 lb / 424 g with 8 x alkaline AA-cell (AA model)

Price

$849 (Li-ion model)

$749 USD (AA model)

Warranty

2 years (including built-in stub mic)

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