Page 1 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide January 12, 2024...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Table of Contents 1. Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Quickstart Guide ....4 2. Introduction ............7 2.1. About the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 ....7 2.2. Changes from the Song Meter Mini Bat to the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 ....
Page 3 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 5.2. WAV Files ..........161 5.3. Zero-Crossing Files ......162 5.4. Metadata ..........162 6. Analysis Software .......... 164 6.1. Kaleidoscope Pro ......... 164 6.2. Third-Party Software ......169 7. Maintanance ........... 170 7.1.
Page 4: Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Quickstart Guide
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 1. SONG METER MINI BAT 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE Out of the box, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can be quickly configured to run one of a few preset schedules that cover common use cases.
Page 5 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Open the Song Meter Configurator app. The Recorders screen will be displayed. The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 will automatically be detected by the app and will appear in the Recorders screen. Press and hold the PAIR/STATUS button on the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 for three seconds.
Page 6 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is now ready to deploy and record using the schedule you selected. NOTE Any changes made in the Configuration Editor screen are immediately loaded and saved into the Song Meter Mini Bat 2.
Page 7: Introduction
The Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat 2 offers simple, yet innovative tools for detecting and recording bats. With the addition of the optional acoustic microphone, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can also be used to record birds, frogs, and other lower-frequency environmental sounds.
Page 8 While the first-generation Song Meter Mini Bat's enclosure was comprised of a separate base and lid, the enclosure of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is joined by a permanent hinge, and the new, lockable latch can be more easily operated with one hand. The latch can be locked close using an appropriately sized padlock, without requiring an additional security bracket.
Page 9 The back of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 features a tripod- style, ¼”-20 threaded mounting point. This enables you to mount the recorder using many accessories designed for trail cameras and similar devices.
Page 10 Song Meter Mini Bat. AA Batteries The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 AA can be used with either four or eight AA batteries. With eight AA batteries installed, you can record for twice as long as the original Song Meter Mini Bat could with AA batteries.
Page 11 Lithium-Ion Batteries The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Li-ion can be used with any number of 18650 batteries between one and six. Unlike the first-generation Song Meter Mini Bat's Lithium-Ion Lid accessory, 18650 batteries do not need to be installed...
Page 12 4.2 V. Both recorders have the same total energy available despite the voltage difference. 2.2.3. New Ultrasonic Microphone The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 uses a different microphone from the original Song Meter Mini Bat. While the characteristics are generally very similar, it is...
Page 13 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide approximately 10 dB more sensitive in the ranges 20-50 kHz and 70-105 kHz. IMPORTANT If you intend to record bats in the range of 20-50 kHz, where the ultrasonic microphone is most sensitive, we...
Page 14 Both recorders can also share configuration files. A configuration file exported from a Song Meter Mini Bat can be imported into a Song Meter Mini Bat 2, and vice- versa. This provides a simple way to maintain consistent settings across a mixed fleet of recorders.
Page 15: Battery Configuration Versions
The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can be purchased with one of two options for battery power: • The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 AA can run on either four or eight AA batteries. Alkaline, NiMH, and Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™...
Page 16 Using six, high-quality 18650 Lithium-ion batteries will enable the longest possible deployments with the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. Other than the differences in battery compatibility, the AA and Li-ion versions of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 are identical in functionality.
Page 17: Useful Resources
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide IMPORTANT Lithium-ion batteries are not to be confused with Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™ (Lithium/Iron Disulfide) batteries. 18650 Lithium-ion batteries are larger and put out a much higher voltage than all types of AA batteries. 18650 Lithium- ion batteries therefore cannot be used interchangeably with any AA battery.
Page 18 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The Song Meter Configurator app can be installed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. NOTE This user guide is updated regularly. If you use a saved copy of the PDF to view this guide, consider checking our website for an updated version.
Page 19 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide important technical support bulletins by signing up to Mailing List. 2.4.5. Contacting Support For technical questions, contact the Wildlife Acoustics support team using one of the methods below. If contacting us via our website, please provide as much detail as you can so we can provide effective help as quickly as possible.
Page 20: Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Hardware
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 3. SONG METER MINI BAT 2 HARDWARE 3.1. EXTERNAL FEATURES The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder is designed for long-term, outdoor deployment. Made from durable polycarbonate plastic, it is UV-resistant and weatherproof.
Page 21 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Notable external features of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2: Lockable Latch (page 22): Located along the top edge of the recorder. Ultrasonic Microphone (page 23): Every Song Meter Mini Bat 2 comes with an ultrasonic...
Page 22 Optional Acoustic Microphone Port (page 24): A second, acoustic microphone can be installed on the right edge of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. When a second microphone is not installed, the port is occupied by a plastic hex bolt.
Page 23 An optional acoustic-range microphone can be purchased and added to the right side of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. This allows you to use the same recorder to alternate between ultrasonic recording and audible-range recording.
Page 24 3.1.5. Tripod Mount On the rear of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder is a standard-sized threaded socket. This socket is typically used for camera tripod mounts or any other type of mount which uses the same thread size.
Page 25 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide For instructions on installing the optional acoustic microphone, see Installing a Second Microphone (page 39). 3.1.7. Air Vent An air vent on the side of the enclosure prevents pressure build-up inside the recorder but does not allow water ingress during normal use.
Page 26 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide To keep the lid of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 locked closed, a padlock can be inserted in the loop on the right side of the latch. The internal diameter of this padlock loop is 0.268'' (6.81 mm).
Page 27: Internal Features
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 3.2. INTERNAL FEATURES...
Page 28 • Off (down position): Battery power is disabled. Schedule is stopped. When the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder is first powered on, the Status LEDs show Bluetooth, Recording, and SD Card status. If the recorder is left alone for one...
Page 29: Pair/Status Button
This can take a few seconds. 3.2.2. PAIR/STATUS Button This is a dual-function button. The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Status LEDs turn off after one minute without user input. Tap the PAIR/STATUS button once to reactivate the Status LEDs.
Page 30: Status Leds
SD Card: No card detected Green Blinking Card is active: do not eject Green Solid No activity: safe to eject Red Blinking SD Card full Red Solid SD Card issue *Song Meter Mini Bat 2 in triggered ultrasonic mode only...
Page 31: Battery Compartment
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 3.2.4. Battery Compartment The lid of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 holds the recorder's batteries. Depending on the version of the recorder, it holds either AA batteries or 18650 Lithium-ion batteries. AA Battery Compartment The AA battery compartment holds two plastic battery trays.
Page 32 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide IMPORTANT When inserting batteries, start near the attached end of each ribbon at the outer side of each tray and work towards the free end. This will ensure the ribbon has enough slack to make room for each battery.
Page 33 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide NOTE Best practices for AA batteries: • Do not mix multiple types of batteries (e.g. combining alkaline with NiMH). This applies even when using eight AA batteries. All eight batteries must be of the same type.
Page 34 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide batteries provides longer run time. See Lithium-Ion Battery Requirements (page 193) for more details on choosing appropriate batteries. NOTE Best practices for lithium-ion batteries: • Do not mix freshly charged batteries with drained batteries.
Page 35: Sd Card Slot
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 3.2.5. SD Card Slot The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder saves recording files and a summary log to an SD card installed in the memory card slot. To insert an SD card, slide it into the slot until it clicks into place.
Page 36: Right Microphone Connector
This is the connection point for the optional acoustic microphone. 3.2.7. Function Button and Function LEDs The physical controls on the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 allow you to perform four basic functions without the Song Meter Configurator app. Available Functions There are four Function LEDs: •...
Page 37 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • A configuration file with the file name format [RECORDER NAME].miniconfig. This file contains a copy of the recorder's settings. It can be used to load the same configuration into another Song Meter Mini Bat 2.
Page 38 It resets the structure of the card and reduces the likelihood of data corruption. Reformatting can be done using the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 or using the SD Card Association's official, free formatting utility for Windows and Mac.
Page 39: Installing A Second Microphone
3.3. INSTALLING A SECOND MICROPHONE The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 has a port available for a second, optional microphone, which you can install yourself. To do so, you'll need to remove the plastic hex bolt that occupies the right-hand microphone port and...
Page 40 NOTE You can view a video demonstration of this installation process on our Video Tutorials page. Open the lid and place the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 on a flat surface.
Page 41 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide In the top right corner of the recorder is a removable, plastic bolt threaded through a plastic nut. Use a 3/4" or adjustable hex wrench to gently loosen the bolt from the nut, then use your hand to completely unscrew the bolt.
Page 42 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide When the microphone is finger-tight, tighten the microphone lightly with pliers or a wrench. Do not over-tighten. Connect the plug at the end of the microphone wires to the jack labeled "Right Mic."...
Page 43: Upgrading The Recorder'sfirmware
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide IMPORTANT The front face of the SD card holder is used to keep the batteries in place when the lid is closed. The microphone wire must not be loose or in front of the SD card holder.
Page 44 There must be only one firmware file on the card. Eject the card from your computer's operating system before physically removing the card. Insert the SD card into the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's SD card slot. Turn on the recorder.
Page 45: Loading A Configuration File From An Sd Card
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide When the process is complete, all four LEDs will blink green three time, and the recorder will reboot with the new firmware. NOTE If there is some sort of failure and the firmware update operation is not successful, all four LEDs will blink red six times.
Page 46 Song Meter Mini 2. .miniconfig files cannot be shared between recorders of different models. For example, a .miniconfig file exported from a Song Meter Mini Bat 2 cannot be imported into a Song Meter Mini 2. Connect an SD card to your computer.
Page 47: Exporting Configuration And Diagnostic Files To An Sd Card From The Main Panel
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Eject the card from your computer's operating system before physically removing the card. Turn on the recorder. Press the FUNCTION button twice to highlight the Load function LED. Press and hold the FUNCTION button, then let go when the Load LED begins blinking.
Page 48 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide another. This is particularly useful if you want a large fleet of recorders to all run the same schedule. Loading a Configuration File from an SD Card (page 45) for instructions on loading a .miniconfig...
Page 49: On/Off Switch
To export a Configuration file and Diagnostics file using only the buttons on the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 hardware: Install new or fully charged batteries, and set the ON/OFF switch to ON .
Page 50 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide If all four LEDs flash red six times, it means an error prevented the recorder from saving these two files. If this happens, check that the SD card has available space and displays no error messages on the recorder's Status...
Page 51: Song Meter Configurator App
The Song Meter Configurator app provides a simple interface for configuring the schedule and settings of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. It runs on phones and tablets running iOS and Android, and, once it's installed, it does not require an internet connection.
Page 52 You can also transfer configuration files between the paired recorder and the app's Configuration Library. 4.1.1. Bluetooth Functionality The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder uses the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol to communicate with the Song Meter Configurator app. NOTE...
Page 53 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide By default, when the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder is powered on, it generates a Bluetooth status beacon once every few seconds. If the recorder is within Bluetooth range of the mobile device, the Song Meter Configurator...
Page 54 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide For Android devices, download and install the Android version from Google Play. The Configurator app requires Android version 8.0 or later in order to run. For iOS devices, download and install the iOS version from the Apple App Store.
Page 55: Recorders Screen
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The display language of the Song Meter Configurator app will follow the Android or iOS system language setting. To manually set the language of the app, see Information Screen (page 140). 4.2. RECORDERS SCREEN The Recorders screen is the first screen displayed when the Song Meter Configurator app is launched.
Page 56 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Configurator app. Previously detected recorders that are out of Bluetooth range or powered off will remain in the list until removed. The Status page for each recorder will show information from the last beacon the app received from that recorder.
Page 57 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Tap to sort recorders by their RECORDER NAMES in alphabetical or reverse-alphabetical order. Configuration Editor Screen (page 73) instructions on editing the RECORDER NAME. • Clear all Tap this icon to clear all entries from the Recorders screen.
Page 58 See Configuration Editor Screen (page 73) for more information. • Unpair Tap to unpair the Song Meter Configurator app from the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. You must unpair from the currently paired recorder before you can pair with another.
Page 59 Recorders screen, then tap the Status icon listed to the right of the recorder's name. When a Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is within Bluetooth range and either broadcasting Bluetooth beacons or paired with the app, its status will update in the app once every few seconds.
Page 60 While a Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is paired with the Song Meter Configurator app on one mobile device, it will not broadcast Bluetooth beacons for other mobile devices to receive.
Page 61 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide New Firmware Alert If the app detects that the recorder is running an older firmware version than the latest available, a message will be displayed below the top-most info bar. This message includes a link to instructions on updating the firmware as well as release notes for the latest available firmware version.
Page 62 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide NOTE If the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is currently recording only on the left microphone, then the level meter for the right microphone will not respond to sound, even if the right microphone is installed.
Page 63 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • Storage Percentage Used This circular graph and percentage text indicate what proportion of the available space on the SD Card has been used. • Total In gigabytes, shows how much total space, used and available, is present on the SD card.
Page 64 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Other Info Panels • RECORDER MODEL Displays the model name of the recorder. • RECORDER NAME Displays the name of the recorder. By default, the name is the recorder's serial number, but it can be...
Page 65 • START TIME OF NEXT RECORDING If the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is not currently recording, this displays the time of the recorder's next scheduled recording period.
Page 66 4.2.2. Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator app In order to set the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's date and time and to configure the recorder's settings using the Song Meter Configurator mobile app, you must pair the app...
Page 67 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide NOTE The Song Meter Configurator app can only be paired with a single recorder at a time. When you are done configuring one recorder, unpair from it before trying to pair with the next one.
Page 68 Open the Song Meter Configurator app and tap on the Recorders icon if the Recorders screen is not already shown. Turn on the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 If the recorder had been set to broadcast Bluetooth beacons, the recorder name will appear in the Recorders list.
Page 69 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The app may prompt you to update the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's Time Zone and/or Location settings to match the settings on your mobile device. Automatically Set the Recorder's Time Zone (page 70) Setting the Recorder’s Deployment...
Page 70 Setting the Recorder’s Deployment Location The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can save one set of Latitude/ Longitude coordinates at a time. This saved location is used to calculate the times of sunset and sunrise each...
Page 71 This provides a record of where each audio file originated. When the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder is pairing with the Song Meter Configurator app, the current location of the mobile device is compared with the recorder.
Page 72 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The recorder's location settings can be edited from within the Configuration Editor screen. See Location & Time Zone Screen (page 103). Unpair from the Recorder To unpair from a paired recorder, simply tap the Unpair icon to the right of the recorder's name in the Recorders screen.
Page 73: Configuration Editor Screen
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 4.3. CONFIGURATION EDITOR SCREEN To view and alter the schedule and settings of a paired recorder, tap the Configure icon to open the Configuration Editor screen. If the Configure icon is not visible, it means the app is not paired with the recorder.
Page 74 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide When the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder pairs with the Song Meter Configurator app, it automatically uploads and displays its current configuration to the app. Any changes you make in the Configuration Editor are immediately saved to the paired recorder.
Page 75 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • < (back) button and paired recorder info This text displays the paired recorder's name and model. Tap on this text to return to the Recorders screen. • Load Tap to load a Configuration file from the app's Configuration Library, updating all of the paired recorder's settings to match.
Page 76 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The RECORDER NAME is saved as the prefix of every audio file name for easy file organization. It is also saved to the metadata of each .wav audio file in the "WA|Song Meter|Prefix" field.
Page 77 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Use this toggle switch to set whether the paired Song Meter Mini Bat 2 will broadcast status beacons that can be received by the Song Meter Configurator app when not paired. • SCHEDULE Panel...
Page 78 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • Load Firmware or a Configuration from Card (page • Email Diagnostics to Wildlife Acoustics (page 89) Test Microphone This window can be used to test the sensitivity of the paired recorder's installed microphone(s). It...
Page 79 Open the Test microphone window. Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator app (page 66). Tap Configure > Utilities > Test microphone. Close the lid of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. Remove the foam windscreen from the acoustic microphone.
Page 80 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Connect the calibrator to the acoustic microphone according to the calibrator's instructions. Turn the calibrator on. If the calibrator has the option of multiple test frequencies and amplitudes, select 1 kHz and 94 dB...
Page 81 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Observe the amplitude reading in the Test microphone window. If the value is higher than -16 dB, the microphone has passed and is ready to use. If the value is lower, the microphone has lost some or all of its sensitivity and should be replaced.
Page 82 Configurator app (page 66). Tap on Configure > Utilities > Test microphone Close the lid of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. Turn on the Ultrasonic Calibrator and toggle the mode switch to CAL . Position the back of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 against the front face of the Ultrasonic Calibrator.
Page 83 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Observe the amplitude reading in the Test microphone window. If the value is higher than -32 dB, the microphone has passed and is ready to use. If the value is lower, the microphone has lost some or all of its sensitivity and should be replaced.
Page 84 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide When the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is set up for triggered, ultrasonic recording, these ultrasonic chirps should trigger the recorder to begin recording and save the resulting files to its SD card. This can be useful if the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is mounted out of reach.
Page 85 40 kHz. If the Ultrasonic Calibrator was held very close to the microphone, the calibrator signal may have been too loud for the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 to record correctly, resulting in artificial harmonics. Format SD Card This utility can be accessed via the Utilities Menu (page 77).
Page 86 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide using the FUNCTION button, without using the app (see Function Button and Function LEDs (page 36)). This utility re-formats the SD card in the currently paired recorder, resetting it to a "blank slate" and deleting any existing files from the card.
Page 87 Windows and Mac. Restore Recorder To Factory Defaults Restores the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder to its factory default configuration. • Restoring factory defaults will not change the date and time of the recorder. • See...
Page 88 Configuration files can be generated using the following methods: • Export from a Song Meter Mini Bat 2 to an SD card using the main panel buttons (see Exporting Configuration and Diagnostic Files to an SD Card from the Main Panel (page 47)).
Page 89 Utilities Menu (page 77). This utility generates a diagnostics file from the paired Song Meter Mini Bat 2 and opens a blank email, addressed to Wildlife Acoustics Support, with the diagnostics file as an attachment. You can then edit the subject and body of the email before sending it.
Page 90 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 4.3.2. Ultrasonic Settings Screen The Ultrasonic Settings screen is accessed from the Paired Configuration Editor screen. The parameters on the Ultrasonic Settings screen describe how audio is recorded by the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 during ultrasonic recording periods.
Page 91 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • Recording Format (page 91) • Full-Spectrum Sample Rate (page 91) • Non-Triggered Recording (page 92) • Minimum Trigger Frequency (page 94) • Maximum Recording Length (page 94) • Trigger Window (page 95) •...
Page 92 Non-Triggered Recording • Options: On, Off • Default: Off By default, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 uses a triggered recording system. Triggered Recording mode is the mode most commonly used for recording bats, and it is designed to produce short recordings of passing bats without wasting card space on periods of relative silence.
Page 93 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Maximum Recording Length (page 94), the periods will be broken up into consecutive recordings. The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 will pause for up to several seconds in between each recording while it prepares the SD card for the next file.
Page 94 Any signal below the minimum trigger frequency will not trigger a recording. This can prevent low-frequency sounds from filling up the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 SD card. Maximum Recording Length Triggered recording: •...
Page 95 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • Values: 1 to 30 minutes in 1-minute increments • Default: 30 minutes Specifies the maximum length of segmented recording files within schedule blocks. Trigger Window • Values: 1 to 15 seconds in 1-second increments.
Page 96 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide is called "scrubbing." The parameters that define which recordings get scrubbed by the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 have fixed values that suit a wide variety of bat calls. Left Channel Gain • Options: 0, 6, or 12dB.
Page 97 The parameters on the Acoustic settings screen affect how the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 records audio in the range of human hearing during Acoustic recording periods. To make changes to any setting on this page, tap on the setting label.
Page 98 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The Acoustic settings screen includes the following settings: • Sample Rate (page 98) • Recording Mode (page 99) • Maximum Recording Length (page 101) • Right Channel Gain (page 102) Sample Rate • Options: 8000; 12000; 16000; 22050; 24000; 32000;...
Page 99 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide frequency range of sound (subject to the sensitivity of the microphone). Choose a sample rate at least double the highest frequency you want to record. For example, a sample rate of 24,000 Hz will capture sounds up to 12,000 Hz.
Page 100 "folded down" and appear as upside-down artifacts in the recorded audio. In both recording modes on the Song Meter Mini Bat 2, aliasing is possible, as the anti-alias filter takes effect gradually as frequency increases. In Low-power mode, aliasing artifacts will be louder by 3 to 12 dB.
Page 101 For single channel recording, either microphone can be selected. If stereo is selected, both microphones will record. If the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 only has a single microphone detected, this option is not available for selection.
Page 102 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Left Channel Gain/Right Channel Gain • Options: 6, 12, 18, or 24 dB • Default: 18 dB Gain can be added to the microphone signal to increase the recorded signal’s amplitude. If there are two microphones connected to the Song Meter Mini 2, there are separate gain controls for each microphone.
Page 103 Location & Time Zone screen, accessed from the Configuration Editor screen. Time zone and location information are embedded in the metadata of files created by the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder. The saved location settings must match the recorder's actual deployment location to within roughly 0.25...
Page 104 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Set Location to Address Specify a deployment location based on a street address using the Google Maps database. This will automatically update the location’s latitude and longitude, which will be represented by the pin on the map.
Page 105 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Tap the Set icon to save manually entered Latitude and Longitude settings. This will also center the map view on the entered location. If the mobile device is connected to the internet, or if the nearby area is saved in Google Maps as an offline map, this panel will display an interactive map.
Page 106 One way to update the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's saved location is to tap on the desired location in the map view with one finger. The red pin will be moved to the tapped...
Page 107 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide device's current location. Tapping this icon does not automatically update the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's location. You can tap a location on the map to drop a red pin and update the recorder's saved location.
Page 108 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 4.3.5. Ultrasonic Transect Mode Transect Mode allows the Song Meter Mini Bat to be used in a mobile application. The Song Meter Mini Bat can be transported from location to location while in trigger- record mode.
Page 109 • Transect Mode will continue when Echo Meter Touch 2 is running in the background. Engage Transect Mode Pair the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 with the Song Meter Configurator app (see Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator app (page 66)).
Page 110 A .kml file will be created but it will not contain any recording references. Always check to be sure the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is currently running an active record schedule before entering Transect Mode.
Page 111 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide As the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 records audio files, the location of each recording is marked by a black flag with a bat icon on the map. When you want to end your transect, tap the Stop Transect button.
Page 112 If the Delay Start date is enabled, but you power on the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 on or after the specified date, it will begin running its schedule immediately. Configuring Delay Start Open the Configuration Editor.
Page 113 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Tap the Set delay start date toggle switch to enable or disable the Delay Start setting. When the toggle is enabled, the calendar is active. Navigate between months using the left and right arrows below the Set delay start date toggle.
Page 114 Configurator app in order for the current status to be updated in the app. • Disabling Send Bluetooth Beacons? will not affect the recording functions of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder. 4.3.8. Schedule Editor The Schedule Editor occupies the lower half of the Configuration Editor Screen (page 73).
Page 115 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The Schedule Editor interface includes the following elements, listed from top to bottom, left to right. • Estimate battery and card life Tap to open the Estimate Battery and Card Life Window (page...
Page 116 When these features are disabled, the schedule block will run each day. • MODE If the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 has the optional acoustic microphone installed, this dropdown selects whether the schedule block activates ultrasonic or acoustic recording.
Page 117 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • Time / Rise / Set drop-down When Time is selected, the schedule block will start at a fixed time on the clock each day. When Rise or Set is selected, the schedule block will start at a fixed offset relative to sunrise or sunset, respectively.
Page 118 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide When Cycle is selected, these dropdowns define the length of the inactive portion of the duty cycle. • END TIME These controls determine when, during a 24-hour period, the schedule block stops running.
Page 119 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Tap to select whether the schedule block runs every day between the START DATE and END DATE or whether it follows a duty cycle to determine on which days to run. • Duty On: Days When Cycle is selected, determines the length, in days, of the active portion DAY DUTY CYCLE.
Page 120 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The Estimate battery and card life window contains the following elements: • Deployment start date interactive calendar Tap on the text showing the selected start date to open a calendar window and select a new start date.
Page 121 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Changing the expected start date directly affects the estimated end dates for card space and battery life. This date only affects the estimation; it does not affect when the recorder will start running its schedule. To...
Page 122 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The SD Card estimation assumes the recorder never runs out of power. • Battery life depleted on: Displays the date on which the batteries are estimated to lose power, based on the recorder configuration and battery settings listed above.
Page 123 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide power from the batteries. The battery life estimates assume that 10% of the duration of each ultrasonic recording period is spent actually recording bats, with the remaining 90% of the time spent waiting for bat...
Page 124 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Using lithium-ion 18650 batteries with charge capacities other than 3500 mAh per cell will result in proportionally inaccurate battery life estimations. For more information about recommended lithium-ion batteries, see Lithium-Ion Battery Requirements (page 193).
Page 125 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide For triggered ultrasonic recording periods, the estimation assumes that 10% of the duration of each ultrasonic recording period is spent actually recording bats, with the remaining 90% of the time spent waiting for bat activity (see Assumed Levels of Bat Activity (page 125)).
Page 126 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide actual audio, adding up the lengths of all recordings from that night. In other words, the 10% trigger ratio assumption comes from one particular type of deployment in one particular region. An overnight deployment along a flyway is a very common scenario for bat monitoring, but it is far from the only scenario.
Page 127 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Calendar View From the Configuration Editor screen, tap the Show on calendar icon to visually check schedules on a calendar. Color coding displays the ultrasonic, acoustic, and any conflicting schedule periods.
Page 128 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide NOTE When using a Song Meter Mini Bat 2 with the optional acoustic microphone installed it is possible to create one schedule for both microphones. However, where Acoustic and Ultrasonic recording are scheduled for the exact same time, recording in Acoustic mode will override Ultrasonic mode.
Page 129 If a customized schedule is currently programmed, this menu will display Custom Schedule. When a preset schedule is selected, it is automatically loaded onto the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder. The schedule settings are displayed and can be immediately edited.
Page 130: Configuration Library Screen
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • Record birds/frogs for 30 minutes of every hour. • Record birds/frogs for 5 minutes of every hour • Record birds/frogs from sunrise to sunset • Record birds/frogs 2 hours around sunrise and 2 hours around sunset 4.4.
Page 131 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide of the Recorders/Configuration Library/App Info screens. Since the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 has internal memory for a single configuration, the Configuration Library in the app is where you can store multiple configuration files. A configuration file...
Page 132 The configuration file's location and time zone will overwrite the previously saved location and time zone on the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder when the saved configuration file is loaded, either to a paired recorder or via an SD card.
Page 133 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Tap the + icon to open the Add configuration screen. Choose which Song Meter model the configuration is intended for. Tap on the CONFIGURATION NAME text field to enter a custom name. Choose a PRESET SCHEDULE from the drop-down menu to use as a starting point.
Page 134 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The app will return to the Configuration Library screen, and the configuration file you just created will be present in the list of configurations. 4.4.2. How To Delete A Saved Configuration File In the Configuration Library screen, tap on the selection circle icon to the left of any configuration to select it.
Page 135 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Selected configurations have the selection circle icon filled in with a check mark. Repeat Step 1 to select multiple configurations, if desired. Tap the Share icon at the top right of the screen.
Page 136 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide storage app, or Apple AirDrop, works via a similar series of steps. Open the Mail app. Open the message containing the .miniconfig file attachment. Tap on the attachment to open a preview window.
Page 137 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide This opens the iOS interface for sharing files between apps. If the Song Meter app is not shown in the list of apps in the sharing interface, tap the More icon at the far-right end of the list.
Page 138 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide From the Apps list, tap the Song Meter app. The Configuration file will be imported and visible in the Configuration Library.
Page 139 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide On Android, import from Gmail Open the Gmail app. Open the message containing the .miniconfig file attachment. Tap on the attachment. The Configuration file will be imported and visible in the Configuration Library.
Page 140: App Information Screen
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Tap the Rename icon at the top of the screen to rename the saved configuration File. Tap the Configuration name at the top of the screen to return to the Configuration Library screen.
Page 141 Wildlife Acoustics recorders • Language settings for the Song Meter Configurator • Contact info for Wildlife Acoustics • Info about some of Wildlife Acoustics' other products 4.5.1. App Version Number and Release Notes The current version of the Song Meter Configurator app is listed.
Page 142 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 4.5.3. App and Guide Language Tap this item to change the language used by the Song Meter Configurator app and built-in user guides. By default, the app will use the language system setting of the iOS or Android device if a translation exists for that language.
Page 143: Understanding Schedules
Displays a short info page about us. 4.6. UNDERSTANDING SCHEDULES Writing a custom schedule for the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can appear to be a daunting task. The scheduling system is very flexible, and while that provides great benefits...
Page 144 4.6.1. Schedules and Schedule Blocks A schedule for the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can be made up of up to ten schedule blocks. If a schedule block were just a single recording period, having only ten would be severely limiting.
Page 145 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Example: Record 5 minutes every hour For accessibility and ease of reading on multiple screen sizes, further examples will only present schedules as plain text. The text below mimics the commands shown in the screenshot above.
Page 146 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide END TIME: Time 00:00 With 5 simple commands, this one schedule block has told the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 to record 5 minutes at the start of each hour. Let's break down how each command works.
Page 147 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide continues until it reaches the END TIME. This is the case even when the START TIME and END TIME share the same value, as they do here. The schedule block will begin every time it reaches 00:00 (12:00 AM, for those of us on the 12-hour clock) and it will do whatever you tell it to do until it reaches the next 00:00.
Page 148 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide NOTE When you start your deployment for the first time, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 will pick up in the middle of any schedule block that should be occurring at that time. The recorder does not need to wait for the next occurrance of the START TIME when it turns on.
Page 149 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Returning to our "Record 5 minutes every hour" example, the DUTY CYCLE section of the schedule block is: DUTY CYCLE: Cycle Duty On: 00:05 Duty Off: 00:55 At the START TIME, the recorder begins at the Duty On phase by recording for 5 minutes.
Page 150 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide This means that, if your goal is to record the dawn chorus each day, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can time its recording period to follow sunrise as it shifts earlier and later in the day over the span of weeks and months.
Page 151 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide START TIME: Set - 01:30 Set means the START TIME is defined relative to the time of sunset on a given day. The negative sign, -, means the block starts earlier than sunset, and the offset, 01:30, means it starts 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to sunset.
Page 152 START TIME and END TIME and use a DUTY CYCLE. On a Song Meter Mini Bat 2 with the optional acoustic microphone installed, each block can have its recording MODE to be either Ultrasonic or Acoustic. The blocks in...
Page 153 For example, if block 1 includes a recording period from 13:45 to 14:15, and block 2 includes a recording period from 14:00 to 15:00, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 will treat the time from 13:45 to 15:00 as one single...
Page 154 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide IMPORTANT Ultrasonic recording periods and Acoustic recording periods cannot occur simultaneously. This is true regardless of whether Ultrasonic recording is set to Triggered or Non-Triggered mode. 4.6.4. Date Range and Day Duty Cycle...
Page 155 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide The rules for what occurs when multiple recording periods overlap, described in Schedules with Multiple Blocks (page 152), still apply. Enable Date Range and Day Duty Cycle To enable these features for any schedule block, tap the Add Date Range icon at the top of the schedule block.
Page 156 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide beginning of the START DATE, and it will stop running at midnight at the end of the END DATE. If the END DATE is set to the same date as the START DATE, or if it is set to one day before the START DATE, the schedule block will run year-round.
Page 157 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Active days and inactive days always occur as consecutive blocks. For example, if Duty On is set to 3 days and Duty Off is set to 5 days, the schedule block will run for 3 days in a row, then it will skip 5 days in a row, then it will run for 3 days in a row, and so on.
Page 158 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide whose length is set by the Maximum Recording Length setting on the Acoustic Settings Screen (page 97) Ultrasonic Settings Screen (page 90), respectively. Record Continuously All Hours of Every Day The following schedule records continuously all day and...
Page 159 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Duty On: 00:05 Duty Off: 00:55 END TIME: Time 00:00 Record from Sunset to Sunrise The following schedule starts every day at sunset and records until sunrise on the following day: START TIME: Set + 00:00...
Page 160: Recording Files
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 5. RECORDING FILES The purpose of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder is to create audio files that are embedded with metadata. The files are initially written to the SD card, and from there can be transferred to a computer for analysis.
Page 161: Wav Files
• .wav is a digital audio file standard. A .wav file can be played back by most music playback software as long as the software supports the sample rate of the file. • The .wav files created by the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 contains embedded Metadata (page 162).
Page 162: Zero-Crossing Files
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 5.3. ZERO-CROSSING FILES The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can create both .wav and .zc (zero-crossing) files. A .zc file represents an audio signal by counting and displaying the points where a waveform crosses the zero-amplitude point.
Page 163 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide .wav file metadata • Firmware Version • Length • Loc Position • Make • Model • Original Filename • Sample rate • Serial • Temperature Int • Timestamp • WA|Song Meter|Audio settings • WA|Song Meter|Prefix .zc file metadata...
Page 164: Analysis Software
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 6. ANALYSIS SOFTWARE 6.1. KALEIDOSCOPE PRO Kaleidoscope Pro analysis software allows you to quickly sort, label, and identify bird songs, frog calls, and bat identifications from weeks, months, or even years of recordings. Whether you are conducting species...
Page 165 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 6.1.1. Automatic Bat Species Identification Kaleidoscope Pro’s bat Auto-ID function analyzes recordings of bat echolocations and automatically suggests the most likely bat species for supported regions. Bat Auto-ID results are presented along with other metadata such as timestamps, temperature, etc., in a table that can be exported to spreadsheet...
Page 166 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 6.1.3. Sound Pressure Level Analysis The Kaleidoscope Pro SPL Analysis feature allows you to scan recordings to analyze the noise spectrum, and generate reports of sound pressure levels in accordance with various standards. Sound level data is reported in a table that is easily exported into spreadsheet applications for pivot table and chart creation.
Page 167 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 6.1.5. Easy Report Generation Kaleidoscope Pro presents the cluster or classifier result, along with other metadata such as timestamps, temperature, etc in a table that's easily exported into Excel and other applications for pivot table and chart...
Page 168 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 6.1.6. 15-Day Free Trial Download Kaleidoscope Pro and use it for FREE for 15 days via our web site www.wildlifeacoustics.com. After your free trial of Kaleidoscope Pro ends, the software will revert to Kaleidoscope Lite, and you will still be able to view spectrograms, convert audio files, and listen to your recordings.
Page 169: Third-Party Software
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 6.2. THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 creates standard .wav files and/or zero crossing files. The audio application must be able to support the sample rate of the recorded file, and/or zero-crossing (.zc) format files.
Page 170: Maintanance
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 7. MAINTANANCE 7.1. DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST ☐ Install brand-new or freshly charged batteries ☐ Install the latest version of the Song Meter Configurator app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. ☐...
Page 171: Waterproofing
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 7.2. WATERPROOFING The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is designed to work in all kinds of weather, and will not let in any water under normal circumstances. However, there are a few routine checks that should be done to make sure that your recorder is as weatherproof as it was when you received it.
Page 172: Mounting
0.420'' (10.67 mm). To keep the lid of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 locked closed, a padlock can be inserted in the loop on the right side of the latch. The internal diameter of this padlock...
Page 173 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide loop is 0.268'' (6.81 mm). We recommend a padlock with a shackle diameter of 1/4''. A padlock with a shackle narrower than 3/16'' will not prevent the latch from completely opening. IMPORTANT When a 3/16'' or 1/4'' shackle-diameter padlock is installed, it is possible for the latch to be partially undone.
Page 174: Troubleshooting
Check that all installed batteries are brand-new or freshly charged and properly installed. The AA version of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 must have either four or eight AA batteries installed. If using only four batteries, they must all be installed in the same battery tray.
Page 175: Recorder Not Updating Status
19)). 8.2. RECORDER NOT UPDATING STATUS If your Song Meter Mini Bat 2 does not appear in the Song Meter Configurator app's Recorders screen, or if the app is not receiving status updates from the recorder several times per minute, there are several possible causes to check.
Page 176 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide NOTE If the installed batteries are mostly drained, it is possible for the recorder to have enough power to show LED activity, but not enough power to communicate over Bluetooth. Make sure all installed batteries are in good condition.
Page 177 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Open the Settings app. Tap Apps. Tap on the Song Meter app entry. Tap Permissions. Enable all permissions on this page. IMPORTANT On some devices, GPS and Bluetooth connections are handled by the same...
Page 178: Unable To Pair App With Recorder
8.3. UNABLE TO PAIR APP WITH RECORDER If you are unable to pair the Song Meter Configurator app with the Song Meter Mini Bat 2, first check the following: Confirm that the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is powered on, and pressing the FUNCTION button causes one or more of the FUNCTION LEDs to light up.
Page 179 Recorder Not Updating Status (page 175) if this is not the case. If the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is powered on with fresh batteries and sending regular status updates to the Song Meter Configurator app, but the pairing process...
Page 180: Sd Card Error Messages
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide If new or fully charged batteries consistently read significantly lower than these values, contact Wildlife Acoustics Support for help diagnosing possible issues with your batteries or the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. 8.4. SD CARD ERROR MESSAGES These error messages might appear on a recorder's Status screen, in the STORAGE INFO panel.
Page 181 8.4.2. No SD Card If this error message is displayed, check that the SD card is fully inserted into the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's card slot. To properly engage the slot's spring mechanism, press the card fully into the slot to insert it, then press it again,...
Page 182 Doing so will help determine whether there's an underlying issue with the card or with the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's SD card slot. 8.4.3. SD Card Full This message means there is not enough available space on the card for the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 to save any more audio files to the card.
Page 183 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide contents of the card. In the case of the Song Meter Mini Bat 2, this means the recorder cannot save any new files to the card, nor can it reformat the card. If this error appears, check that the card's Write Protect...
Page 184 19)). 8.4.6. SD Card Bad Format This indicates that the card is not formatted correctly. The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 expects cards to have one of two particular file systems, depending on the size of the card: • For SDHC cards, which range in size from 4 GB to 32 GB, the file system must be FAT32.
Page 185 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide and it will cause this error message to appear and prevent the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 from using the card. In some cases, it can even cause errors that persist after the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 attempts to reformat the card.
Page 186 The SD card being labeled as "dirty" refers to a safety mechanism called a "dirty bit" used by SD cards and other data storage systems. If the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 loses power or its connection to the SD card in the middle of certain operations, the "dirty bit"...
Page 187: Specifications
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 9. SPECIFICATIONS 9.1. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Height 4.7 in (120 mm) Length (with no right 5.6 in (142 mm) microphone) Depth 1.6 in (40 mm) Weight with no AA Version: 0.53 lb (240 g) batteries Li-ion Version: 0.51 lb (231 g)
Page 188: Audio And Microphones
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Operating Temp -4°F to +185°F or -20°C to 85°C Batteries may have narrower operating temperature range. Warranty Period 2 years, excluding foam windscreen for Length optional acoustic microphone 9.2. AUDIO AND MICROPHONES 9.2.1. Audio Specifications Recording 16-bit PCM .wav and/or Zero-Crossing (.zc)
Page 189 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 9.2.2. Ultrasonic Microphone Specifications All measurements taken with default gain settings, unless otherwise stated.
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Page 191 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 9.2.3. Acoustic Microphone Specifications • Directional Characteristic: Omnidirectional • On-Axis Sensitivity: +12 ± 4 dB FS re: 1 Pa at 1 kHz, measured at 18 dB gain setting The following charts reflect default gain (+18 dB), 48 kHz sample rate, calibrated sound source one meter from the recorder, perpendicular to microphone axis.
Page 192: Batteries
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Figure 2. Sensitivity and Noise Floor, Logarithmic Frequency Scale 9.3. BATTERIES 9.3.1. Types of AA Batteries AA batteries are available in several distinct categories: • Alkaline: This is the standard, single-use battery. When using AA batteries, the Song Meter Configurator app's battery life estimations assume this type of battery.
Page 193 • Lithium/Iron Disulfide, sold as Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™: This is a type of single-use battery. At room temperature, and when used with a low-power device like the Song Meter Mini Bat 2, they last slightly longer than typical alkaline batteries. However, in near-freezing or below-freezing...
Page 194 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide “18650” describes the dimensions of the battery. Larger or smaller lithium-ion batteries will not fit in the battery tray. • Use only protected batteries. Protected batteries (or protected cells) are assembled with circuitry that prevents the battery from being over-charged or over-discharged.
Page 195 9.3.3. Power Consumption and Expected Battery Life The tables in this section display measured power consumption for the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 in various recording modes. All measurements were taken using the same SanDisk SD card.
Page 196 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide NOTE SD cards can vary significantly in the amount of power they draw. Two cards of the same model from the same manufacturer will likely have different power requirements. These differences will affect the overall battery life of the recorder.
Page 197 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide Table 2. Acoustic Recording Power Consumption (mW) Sample Rate (Hz) Highest Quality Mode Low Power Mode Power (mW) Power (mW) 8,000 12,000 16,000 22,050 24,000 32,000 44,100 48,000 96,000 Table 3. Expected Recording Time: Default...
Page 198: Sd Cards
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide consumption can vary significantly between cards, even among those with similar labels from a single manufacturer. Table 4. Ultrasonic Monitoring Power Consumption Sample Rate (kHz) Armed Triggered Power (mW) Power (mW) Table 5. Expected Runtime: Default Ultrasonic...
Page 199: Warranty And Disclosures
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide 10. WARRANTY AND DISCLOSURES Except as specifically provided herein, Wildlife Acoustics makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product. Hardware Limited Warranty Product Components Warranty Period Song Meter...
Page 200 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide conformance to their schedule specifications for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. WAI warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. WAI makes no warranty or representation that the operation of...
Page 201 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES: Should a covered defect occur during the warranty period and you notify WAI, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be, at sole option and expense of WAI, to repair or replace the product or software. If...
Page 202 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide not be responsible for Customer software, firmware, information, or memory data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to WAI for repair, whether under warranty or not. The repair and...
Page 203 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. WAI’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT, REPAIR, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT WAI’S OPTION. IN NO EVENT SHALL WAI’S LIABILITY FOR ALL DAMAGES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT.
Page 204 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (according to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2010) No: WAI20231221 Manufacturer: Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. 3 Mill and Main Place, Suite 110 Maynard, MA 01754 United States of America Declares that the following product:...
Page 205 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement, Class B • ICES-003, (2012): Industry Canada, Interference- Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus, Class • EN61326, (2013): Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory use EMC Requirements •...
Page 206 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 User Guide • EN 301 489-17 (2016): ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems • EN 62479 (2010): Assessment of the compliance of low power electronic and electrical equipment with...
Page 207 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. PROHIBITION AGAINST EAVESDROPPING United States law (Federal Communications Commission Part 15 Section 15.9) states “Except for the operations...
Page 208 While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, individually, as a series, in whole, or in part, Wildlife Acoustics, the publisher, and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, including any damages resulting from the...
Page 209 Song Meter and Kaleidoscope are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C,LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is covered under the following patents: US 8,627,723 US 10,670,704...
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