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The Ultimate Long-Haul Acoustic Recorder
The top-of-the-line recorder for professional ecologists studying wildlife that vocalize within the audible range. The all-new SM5 can record birds in the canopy, amphibians in the understory, and much more—and it does so while delivering the best battery performance on the market.
Featuring a redesigned enclosure that accommodates both lithium-ion and alkaline batteries, and a port for external power (such as solar), the SM5 delivers two-channel acoustic recording in a kit that’s made for long-term deployments.
Cost range
- $100 - 1000
Where to buy
Website
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Conservation Challenges
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Specifications
Acoustic channels
2 (mono or stereo)
Built-in microphones
2 (stub mics) |
Additional microphone ports
2 (for SMM-A2 cabled mics; sold separately)
Recording format
16-bit WAV or compressed W4V
Sample rates
8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Battery life
Up to 900 hours with four Alkaline D cell batteries
Up to 1,710 hours with eleven Li-ion 18650 batteries
*Based on two-channel (stereo) continuous recording at a 24 kHz sample rate in 20 degrees C. Details on the battery life of single-channel (mono) recording are listed under product tech specs on the Wildlife Acoustics website.
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)
Accessory microphone compatibility
Acoustic cabled mics (SMM-A2, SMM-A1)
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)
1113 g (11 x 18650); 1138 g (4 x D alkaline)
Price
$799 USD (including built-in stub mics)
Warranty
3 years (including built-in stub mics)
Documentation
Gallery
Contacts
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