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The Everything Recorder
A must-have for professional ecologists, the all-new SM5BAT captures it all: bats, birds, and everything in between—all at once. And it does it while delivering the best battery performance on the market.
Completely reimagined and reengineered, the SM5BAT integrates Wildlife Acoustics' advanced technologies to deliver four independent recording channels (two ultrasonic + two acoustic) while offering a range of power configuration options, including solar, lithium-ion, and alkaline batteries.
Eighteen years of proven field experience and listening intently to customer feedback have all been leading to this: hear more, haul less, and streamline your workflow with the SM5BAT.
Cost range
- $1000 - 5000
Where to buy
Website
External Resources
Conservation Challenges
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Specifications
Ultrasonic channels
2 independently triggered
Acoustic channels
2 (mono or stereo)
Built-in microphones
2 (1 ultrasonic + 1 acoustic) |
Simultaneous ultrasonic/acoustic recording
Yes
Recording formats
Full-spectrum WAV, zero-crossing (ZC), or WV4 compressed
Sample rates (ultrasonic)
256, 384, 500kHz
Sample rates (acoustic)
8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Advanced recording technology
Low-noise microphones
Advanced triggering
Noise-scrubbing (adjustable)
Battery life
Up to 140 ten-hour nights with eleven 18650 Li-ion batteries
Up to 75 ten-hour nights with four Alkaline D-cell batteries
Based on 10% bat activity, recording with a 256 kHz sample rate in 20 degrees C using multi-band trigger mode with one cabled microphone. Additional configurations are listed under product tech specs on our website.
Additional microphone ports
2 (for SMM-U2 and SMM-A2 cabled mics, or acoustic stub mics; sold separately)
Built-in GPS
Yes
GPS time sync
Yes, within 30 microseconds
Memory/storage capacity
2 SDHC/SDXC up to 2 TB each (4 TB total)
Battery tray capacity
1-6 or 11 x 18650 lithium-ion; or 4 x D alkaline
Solar power compatible
Yes, Wildlife Acoustics’ Power Kit and others
External power compatible
Yes
Future-proof expansion port
Yes. Built-in for future custom hardware and accessories (e.g., cellular remote access).
Microphone compatibility
Ultrasonic cabled mics (SMM-U2, SMM-U1)
Acoustic cabled mics (SMM-A2)
Acoustic stub mics
Configuration options
iOS or Android mobile device via app
Desktop configurator app
on-unit buttons/screen
“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)
191 x 175 x 64 mm
Weight (with batteries)
2.44 lb / 1109 g (11 x 18650);
2.5 / 1134 g (4 x D alkaline)
Price
$1,049 USD (including built-in stub mics)
Warranty
3 years (including built-in stub mics)
Documentation
Gallery
Contacts
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