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April 3, 2024

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  • Page 1 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide April 3, 2024...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Table of Contents 1. Song Meter Micro 2 Quickstart Guide ....5 2. About the Song Meter Micro 2 ......8 2.1. Comparing the Song Meter Micro and Song Meter Micro 2 ........9 3.
  • Page 3 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 6. Maintaining and Protecting the Song Meter Micro 2 .............. 108 6.1. Update the Recorder's Firmware ..108 6.2. Weatherproofing ......... 115 6.3. Mounting ..........116 6.4. Security ..........116 7. Song Meter Configurator App Overview ... 117 7.1.
  • Page 4 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 9.7. Testing the Internal Microphone ..201 10. Useful Resources .......... 209 10.1. Where to Find This User Guide .... 209 10.2. Download Firmware Updates .... 210 10.3. Desktop Configurator ......210 10.4. Video Tutorials ........211 10.5.

  • Page 5: Song Meter Micro 2 Quickstart Guide

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 1. SONG METER MICRO 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE Out of the box, the Song Meter Micro 2 can be quickly configured to run one of a few preset schedules that cover common use cases. Unlatch and open the lid on the Song Meter Micro 2.
  • Page 6 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Open the Song Meter Configurator app. The Recorders screen will be displayed. The Song Meter Micro 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 Micro 2 for three seconds.
  • Page 7 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 13. Select a preset recording schedule from the drop- down menu and make any desired settings changes. The Song Meter Micro 2 is now ready to deploy and record using the schedule you selected. NOTE...

  • Page 8: About The Song Meter Micro 2

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 2. ABOUT THE SONG METER MICRO 2 The Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Micro 2 is a bioacoustics recorder designed for recording the vocalizations of birds, frogs, and other wildlife. Its compact enclosure and budget-friendly price point make...

  • Page 9: Comparing The Song Meter Micro And Song Meter Micro 2

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The Song Meter Micro 2 records audio in the widely supported .wav format, meaning recordings can be reviewed and processed in almost any audio software, including Wildlife Acoustics' Kaleidoscope Pro analysis software. 2.1. COMPARING THE SONG METER...
  • Page 10 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide of the Song Meter Micro 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 11 Meter Micro 1 and Song Meter Micro 2 Configuration and Firmware Files are Cross- Compatible The Song Meter Micro and Song Meter Micro 2 run the same firmware versions, meaning both will be improved by the same new features and bug fixes as we release...
  • Page 12 Both recorders can also share configuration files. A configuration file exported from a Song Meter Micro can be imported into a Song Meter Micro 2, and vice- versa. This provides a simple way to maintain consistent settings across a mixed fleet of recorders.

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 3. HARDWARE OVERVIEW 3.1. EXTERNAL FEATURES Durable, Weather-Proof Enclosure The Song Meter Micro 2 recorder is designed for long-term, outdoor deployment. Made from durable polycarbonate plastic, it is UV-resistant and weatherproof. The enclosure meets IP67 standards, meaning it can withstand temporary submersion in water up to a depth of one meter without leaking.
  • Page 14 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Figure 2. Front-Left View One of two Mounting Loops, which can accommodate bungee cords, rope, or cable locks up to a diameter of 0.420 in. (10.67 mm). See Versatile Mounting Options (page 16). The Enclosure Latch snaps into place to keep the enclosure sealed.
  • Page 15 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Figure 3. Front-Right View One of two Mounting Loops, which can accommodate bungee cords, rope, or cable locks up to a diameter of 0.420 in. (10.67 mm). See Versatile Mounting Options (page 16). The Barcode Label lists the recorder's Model Name and Serial Number.
  • Page 16 Versatile Mounting Options The enclosure of the Song Meter Micro 2 is equipped with attachment points that support a wide range of mounting options: • The Mounting Tab at the top of the enclosure's back features a hole suitable for bolts or screws up to 3/16 in.
  • Page 17 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • Mounting Loops at the upper-left and upper-right of the enclosure are suitable for cable locks, rope, zip ties, or bungee cords, among other possibilities. The internal diameter of these loops is 0.420 in. (10.67 mm).
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT With any mounting method, be careful not to apply excess force to the enclosure of the Song Meter Micro 2. If too much force is applied, the enclosure can flex, opening gaps between the lid and body and compromising the recorder's waterproofing.
  • Page 19 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide A cable lock can be threaded through the two Mounting Loops along the top of the Song Meter Micro 2 to keep it attached to a tree or structure. The diameter of a cable lock must be narrower than 0.420 in.

  • Page 20: Internal Features

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 3.2. INTERNAL FEATURES Figure 5. Internal Overview The AA Battery Compartment holds four AA batteries. The microSD Card Slot holds a microSD card with a capacity up to 2 TB for storing recordings and other...
  • Page 21 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The Control Panel is where you'll find several basic, physical controls. See Figure 6: “Control Panel” for a detailed image of this section. The Status LED Key provides a guide for understanding the STATUS LEDs. This table can also...
  • Page 22 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The AA battery compartment holds four AA batteries. All four batteries must be installed in order for the Song Meter Micro 2 to turn on. The battery compartment has two ribbons fastened to the left and right edges of the compartment. Each ribbon should be positioned behind two batteries, with the free ends visible in between the middle two batteries.
  • Page 23 • Ensure batteries are oriented with the correct positive/negative polarity. • Remove batteries before storage. microSD Card Slot The Song Meter Micro 2 recorder saves recording files and a summary log to a microSD card installed in the memory card slot.
  • Page 24 This refers to both the full-size SD card used by the Song Meter Mini family and the microSD card used by the Song Meter Micro family. The Song Meter Micro 2 only supports the use of microSD cards.
  • Page 25 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide RECOMMENDED SD CARD BRANDS Wildlife Acoustics recommends the SanDisk brand of SD cards for their superior performance. Kingston and PNY are also suitable.
  • Page 26 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Figure 6. Control Panel The PAIR/STATUS button serves two functions: Press and hold the button to initiate pairing with the Song Meter Configurator app. See Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App (page 35).
  • Page 27 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide STATUS LEDs The three STATUS LEDs on the recorder provide Bluetooth , Recording , and SD Card information. The STATUS LEDs remain active while the recorder is paired with the Song Meter Configurator app.
  • Page 28 • ON (up position): Full power is enabled. Schedule is started. • OFF (down position): The recorder enters a low- power idle state. Schedule is stopped. When the Song Meter Micro 2 recorder is first powered on, the STATUS LEDs show Bluetooth , Recording , and...

  • Page 29: Microphone

    This process means it is safe to set the switch to OFF at any time. 3.3. MICROPHONE The Song Meter Micro 2 utilizes a single, built-in microphone. The microphone is installed flush with the front face of the recorder. It is protected by a vent in the...

  • Page 30: Deploying The Song Meter Micro 2

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 4. DEPLOYING THE SONG METER MICRO 2 4.1. DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST Below are some basic steps we recommend taking as part of each deployment. These steps are described in greater detail elsewhere in this documentation.
  • Page 31 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Download Firmware Updates (page 210) update instructions. ☐ On the Status screen, check for SD Card Error Messages (page 191). ☐ Pair with the recorder and confirm that all settings and the schedule are correct (see...
  • Page 32 Song Meter Micro 2 saves to the microSD card. ☐ If you will be storing the Song Meter Micro 2 for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of battery leakage.

  • Page 33: Install The Song Meter Configurator App

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 4.2. INSTALL THE SONG METER CONFIGURATOR APP The Song Meter Configurator app is available free-of- charge and is necessary to configure the Song Meter Micro 2. The Song Meter Configurator app is available on the Apple App Store for iOS devices and on the Google Play store for Android devices.
  • Page 34 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide If you are unable to install the Song Meter Configurator app, check your installed version of iOS. The version number must be at least 12.0. If you are unable to check your iOS version or...

  • Page 35: Pair The Recorder With The Song Meter Configurator App

    4.3. PAIR THE RECORDER WITH THE SONG METER CONFIGURATOR APP To set the Song Meter Micro 2's date and time and to configure the recorder's settings using the Song Meter Configurator mobile app, you must pair the app with the...
  • Page 36 Song Meter Micro 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 37 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 Micro 2 If the recorder had been set to broadcast Bluetooth beacons, the recorder name will appear in the Recorders list.
  • Page 38 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide A Pair icon will appear to the right of the recorder's name in the Recorders screen. Tap the Pair icon in the app. The app will display messages indicating it is updating the recorder's clock and reading the recorder's settings.

  • Page 39: Format The Sd Card

    Formatting an SD card erases all of its content and resets the structure of the card. This reset allows the Song Meter Micro 2 to make full use of all of the card's available space. We recommend formatting the card...
  • Page 40 Micro 2 from making use of the full space and resulting in missing recordings. Beginning in firmware version 4.2, formatting an SD card using the Song Meter Micro 2 will rename the card "WildlifeAco." Several SD card errors can be resolved by reformatting the card.
  • Page 41 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Format the SD Card Using the Song Meter Configurator App When paired with a Song Meter Micro 2 that has an SD card installed, you can use the Song Meter Configurator app to format the SD card.
  • Page 42 SD Card Error Messages (page 191). Beginning in firmware version 4.2, formatting an SD card using the Song Meter Micro 2 will rename the card "WildlifeAco." Format the SD Card Using a Computer The SD Association provides a free program for formatting SD cards at https://www.sdcard.org/...

  • Page 43: Begin A Recording Deployment

    When to Reformat the SD Card It is important to reformat the SD card prior to each deployment to allow the Song Meter Micro 2 to make full use of the card's storage space. However, if you wish to use your SD card to update the recorder's firmware...

  • Page 44: Check The Song Meter'sstatus Over Bluetooth

    Bluetooth once every ten seconds. When your mobile device is within Bluetooth range of the Song Meter Micro 2, it will receive these status beacons, and you can check this status using the Song Meter Configurator app without pairing with the recorder.
  • Page 45 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide When you are within Bluetooth range of a recorder that is broadcasting status beacons, the Received text should read “Just now.” Tap the Status icon to the right of the recorder's name. The Status screen for the recorder opens. See...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Song Meter Micro 2

    DEPLOYMENT LOCATION, AND TIME ZONE Automatically Set the Recorder’s Clock The first time the Song Meter Micro 2 recorder is configured, or if the batteries have been removed for some time, the internal clock will not be set. When the...
  • Page 47 Automatically Set the Recorder’s Deployment Location The Song Meter Micro 2 can save one set of latitude and longitude coordinates at a time. This saved location is used to calculate the times of sunset and sunrise each day, and it is also saved as metadata to each recording file and to the recorder's summary text file.
  • Page 48 Manually Set the Recorder's Deployment Location When you Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App (page 35), the app will prompt you to update the Song Meter Micro 2's deployment location...
  • Page 49 Location & Time Zone Screen (page 144). Set Location to Address The Song Meter Micro 2's saved location can be set using a street address, based on the location saved for that address in the Google Maps database. Open the Location & time zone screen in the Song Meter Configurator app: Open the Configuration Editor.
  • Page 50 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Search results will automatically populate as you type. Tap the search result that matches your desired address. The address window will close, the LATITUDE and LONGITUDE fields will reflect the address's location, and the map view will show the saved location marked with a red pin.
  • Page 51 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • To configure a saved configuration file, see Edit a Saved Configuration File (page 76). Tap Location & time zone to open the Location & Time Zone Screen (page 144). Set LATITUDE hemisphere and value: Under LATITUDE, tap the N or S to open a drop- down menu.
  • Page 52 Manually Set the Recorder's Time Zone When you Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App (page 35), the app will prompt you to update the Song Meter Micro 2's time zone setting if it does not match your mobile device's time zone.
  • Page 53 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide If you instead want to manually set the recorder's time zone either by directly configuring a paired recorder or by configuring a time zone in a configuration file, you can do so in the Location &...

  • Page 54: Configure The Recorder'ssettings

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Select a time zone using either of these methods: • Tap SET to update the saved time zone setting to match your mobile device's current time zone. • Tap the drop-down menu labeled Select other time zone to manually set the time zone.
  • Page 55 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide A Song Meter Micro 2 can also be configured by applying a configuration file. See Manage Configuration Files (page 64) for more information about creating and managing configuration files. • To load a configuration file from the Configuration...
  • Page 56 Settings Reference (page 81) for detailed descriptions of all available settings. The STATUS LEDs on the Song Meter Micro 2 flash green three times, indicating that the setting has been updated and applied to the recorder. NOTE...
  • Page 57 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Rename a Recorder Each Song Meter Micro 2 can be assigned a name. This name identifies the recorder in the Recorders screen, and it is also added as a prefix to the name of each audio recording, summary file, and diagnostics file the recorder saves to its SD card.
  • Page 58 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Edit the text field. Tap Return, or tap outside of the keyboard interface. The edited recorder name is immediately saved. All STATUS LEDs will flash green to confirm the setting change. Recorder Name Requirements Recorder names must be 12 or fewer characters.
  • Page 59 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Configurator app's Configuration Library or from an SD card installed in the recorder. Configuration files are described in more detail in Manage Configuration Files (page 64). That section includes instructions on creating, editing, and sharing configuration files.
  • Page 60 A Success window will display a message confirming the configuration has been loaded. All of the Song Meter Micro 2's STATUS LEDs will flash green to indicate the configuration has been loaded. Load a Configuration File from an SD Card A configuration file can be loaded from an SD card to configure all of a Song Meter Micro 2's settings.
  • Page 61 SD Card This is one of multiple ways to apply a configuration file to a Song Meter Micro 2, updating all of the recorder's settings to match the configuration file. For a full list of methods for programming a recorder's settings, see Configure the Recorder's Settings (page 54).
  • Page 62 Manage Configuration Files (page 64) instructions on saving configuration files directly from a Song Meter Micro 2 or by using a computer. Insert the SD card into the Song Meter Micro 2. Install brand-new or freshly charged batteries into...
  • Page 63 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide IMPORTANT Partially drained batteries can cause the load process to fail. In the Song Meter Configurator app, open the Utilities menu: Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App (page 35). Configure and Unpair icons will appear next to the recorder's name.

  • Page 64: Manage Configuration Files

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The settings shown in the Configuration Editor for the paired recorder should now match the settings saved in the configuration file. After the configuration file has been loaded and the Song Meter Micro 2's settings are configured, it is no longer necessary to keep the configuration file on the SD card.
  • Page 65 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide CONFIGURATION FILE COMPATIBILITY The first generation and second generation of a given recorder model can use the same configuration files. For example, a .miniconfig exported from a Song Meter Micro can be imported into a Song Meter Micro 2.
  • Page 66 The configuration file's location and time zone will overwrite the previously saved location and time zone on the Song Meter Micro 2 recorder when the saved configuration file is loaded, either directly from the Song Meter Configurator app or via an SD card.
  • Page 67 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Configuration Files in the Configuration Library The Song Meter Configurator app's Configuration Library allows you to save as many configuration files as you want, for multiple recorder models. Configuration files can be added to the Configuration Library screen by three methods: •...
  • Page 68 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Configuration files can be exported from the Configuration Library screen and sent to someone else with the Song Meter Configurator app installed, allowing multiple people to program recorders with matching settings. • To export a configuration file from the Configuration...
  • Page 69 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide If this option is disabled, fields will appear to manually enter coordinates or an address or to tap a location on a map. Choose whether to Use Mobile Device Time Zone or not. If this option is disabled, a menu item will appear to select a Time Zone from a drop-down list.
  • Page 70 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide and it is also a way to back up your settings before you experiment with changes to how a recorder is configured. The following procedure uses the Song Meter Configurator app to save a configuration file from a paired recorder to the app's Configuration Library.
  • Page 71 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide To make further changes to the saved configuration, Edit a Saved Configuration File (page 76). Import a Configuration File from Another Configuration files can be imported from other apps on your mobile device into the Configuration Library of the Song Meter Configurator app.
  • Page 72 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Tap on the attachment to open a preview window. Do not tap on the Download icon, shown as a square with a downward arrow. Because the iOS Mail app cannot interpret a .miniconfig file, the body of the preview window will display a short string of nonsensical text.
  • Page 73 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 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. This will bring up an Apps list.
  • Page 74 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The Configuration file will be imported and visible in the Configuration Library.
  • Page 75 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Android: Import from Gmail If a .miniconfig file is sent to you as an email attachment, you can import the file into the Song Meter Configurator's Configuration Library. Importing files sent via other means, such as a message app, a cloud storage app, or the device's file browser, works via a similar series of steps.
  • Page 76 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The Configuration file will be imported and visible in the Configuration Library. Edit a Saved Configuration File You can edit any configuration stored in the Configuration Library, whether it was created from scratch, saved from a paired recorder, or imported from an email or file storage app.
  • Page 77 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Tap the Configuration Name at the top of the screen to return to the Configuration Library screen. Delete a Saved Configuration File To remove a saved configuration from the Configuration Library: In the Configuration Library screen, tap on the selection circle to the left of any configuration to select it.
  • Page 78 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Tap the Delete icon in the upper right of the screen. A message will ask if you're sure you want to delete the configuration. Tap DELETE. Share a Saved Configuration File A configuration file can be shared to other iOS/Android devices or a computer.
  • Page 79 Song Meter Micro 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 80 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The iOS or Android interface for sharing files between applications will open. From the operating system's file-sharing interface, select the desired method for sharing the file. For example, you can send the configuration file as an email attachment or use your device's file manager to save the configuration file to an SD card.

  • Page 81: Settings Reference

    It is also possible to import a configuration file from a microSD card to a paired Song Meter Micro 2. This allows you to use a single microSD card to program multiple recorders with identical settings.
  • Page 82 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide organization of this section mimics the organization of settings within the Song Meter Configurator app. Sample Rate • Options: 8,000; 12,000; 16,000; 22,050; 24,000; 32,000; 44,100; 48,000; or 96,000 Hz. • Default: 24,000 Hz.
  • Page 83 AM at the start of the selected date, specified by year, month, and day. For example, imagine you want the Song Meter Micro 2 to record only the winter season, but it would be much easier to reach the deployment site in the fall, before the first snowfall.
  • Page 84 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide If the Delay Start date is enabled, but you power on the Song Meter Micro 2 on or after the specified date, it will begin running its schedule immediately. Configure Delay Start The Delay Start setting can be configured directly on a paired recorder or when editing a configuration file in the Configuration Library.
  • Page 85 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Select a date by tapping the corresponding entry on the calendar. The selected date is highlighted with a green circle. Tap DONE to save your Delay Start setting. Send Bluetooth Beacons? NOTE Send Bluetooth Beacons? can only be configured directly on a paired recorder, not via a configuration file.

  • Page 86: Design A Custom Schedule

    Song Meter 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 Micro 2 recorder. In most cases, we recommend keeping this setting enabled. Enabling Bluetooth beacons has no significant effect on the Song Meter Micro 2's battery life.
  • Page 87 Schedules and Schedule Blocks A schedule for the Song Meter Micro 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...
  • Page 88 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide be severely limiting. For instance, let's say you want to capture a short snapshot of a soundscape over the course of each day by recording five minutes at the start of every hour. If a schedule block only provided one...
  • Page 89 Duty Off: 00:55 END TIME: Time 00:00 With five simple commands, this one schedule block has told the Song Meter Micro 2 to record five minutes at the start of each hour. The following sections expand on how each component works.
  • Page 90 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Start Time and End Time START TIME: Time 00:00 END TIME: Time 00:00 The START TIME and END TIME commands are best understood in relation to each other. Everything the schedule block does occurs after the START TIME and continues until it reaches the END TIME.
  • Page 91 END TIMES set relative to sunrise and sunset. NOTE When you start your deployment for the first time, the Song Meter Micro 2 will pick up in the middle of any schedule block that should be occurring at that time.
  • Page 92 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide When DUTY CYCLE is enabled by selecting Cycle, the schedule block will begin at the START TIME by recording, then it will pause, then it will record, then it will pause, repeating this until the END TIME is reached.
  • Page 93 This means that, if your goal is to record the dawn chorus each day, the Song Meter Micro 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 94 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Let's break down the three commands. Start Time: Offset from Sunset The first command in this block is: START TIME: Set - 01:30 Set means the START TIME is defined relative to the time of sunset on a given day.
  • Page 95 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide we're defining the END TIME for this schedule block relative to the time of sunrise on each day. The positive sign, +, means we want to specify a time after sunrise occurs. 00:45 specifies 45 minutes after sunrise.
  • Page 96 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 Micro 2 will treat the time from 13:45 to 15:00 as one single recording period,...
  • Page 97 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide should run, and/or you can define a cycle for the block to X days, then not run for Y days, then repeat. run for These features can be set independently for each block in your schedule. For example, block 1 can be set to run...
  • Page 98 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide These dates can only be defined by month and day, not by year. Once the clock reaches the START DATE during any year, the block will run as specified until the next time the END DATE occurs, which may be during the same calendar year or the following calendar year.
  • Page 99 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Duty On defines how many days of recording you want to happen during the active phase of the duty cycle. These active days occur consecutively before switching to the inactive phase. Duty Off defines how many days you want the recorder to skip this schedule block in between active recording days.
  • Page 100 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Long recording periods will be split up into segments whose length is set by the Maximum Recording Length (page 82) setting. Record Continuously All Hours of Every Day The following schedule records continuously all day and...
  • Page 101 Song Meter Micro 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 102: Deployment Length Estimations

    ESTIMATIONS The Song Meter Configurator app can estimate the expected run time it will take the Song Meter Micro 2 to run out of battery power or SD card space. There are multiple factors that can affect battery life, so these estimations should be treated as approximate.
  • Page 103 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The Estimate battery and card life window contains the following elements: X (exit) button Tap to close the Estimate battery and card life window.
  • Page 104 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Deployment Tap on the text showing the start date selected start date to open a interactive calendar window and select a calendar new start date. Changing the expected start date directly affects the estimated end dates for SD card space and battery life.
  • Page 105 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Batteries Select type and quantity of drop-down batteries to use for estimating when the batteries will die. If configuring a paired recorder, Use Current Batteries measures the voltage of the installed batteries and estimates the remaining available energy.
  • Page 106 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Factors Affecting Battery Life Estimations Battery life estimations are based on measurements taken with typical SD cards at room temperature. These estimations should be treated as very broad, as many factors can significantly affect power consumption.
  • Page 107 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide For acoustic recording, SD card usage is very predictable. Assuming the SD card used during the deployment is freshly formatted and does not encounter an unusual issue, the date at which the card fills up should be very close to the estimation shown on the Estimate battery and card life window.

  • Page 108: Maintaining And Protecting The Song Meter

    MICRO 2 6.1. UPDATE THE RECORDER'S FIRMWARE We regularly publish new firmware versions that improve the functionality of the Song Meter Micro 2. If your recorder is running an outdated version of the firmware, the Status Screen (page 129) in the Song Meter Configurator app will display a message alerting you to the new version.
  • Page 109 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide FIRMWARE COMPATIBILITY The Song Meter Mini family of recorders and Song Meter Micro family of recorders require different firmware files. All recorders in the Song Meter Mini family can be updated using a firmware file with the name format sys-X.Y.smm.
  • Page 110 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Update Firmware Using the Song Meter Configurator App When paired with a Song Meter Micro 2, you can use the Song Meter Configurator app to initiate a firmware update. LOAD A CONFIGURATION AND FIRMWARE UPDATE FROM A...
  • Page 111 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 Micro 2's SD card slot.
  • Page 112 Tap PROCEED to start the update. An Updating... activity indicator will appear. The Song Meter Micro 2 will unpair from the Song Meter Configurator app. The app will return to the Recorders screen. Tap the Status icon next to the recorder name to open the Status screen.
  • Page 113 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Update Firmware Using the Physical Controls We regularly publish new firmware versions that improve the functionality of the Song Meter Micro 2. If your recorder is running an outdated version of the firmware, the...
  • Page 114 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide NOTE You must have a user account on wildlifeacoustics.com to access our Downloads page. Only an email address is required to create a user account. Connect a microSD card to your computer. Copy the firmware file to the top level of the microSD card.

  • Page 115: Weatherproofing

    6.2. WEATHERPROOFING The Song Meter Micro 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 116: Mounting

    • Avoid pointing microphones directly upwards. 6.3. MOUNTING Avoid putting strain on the Song Meter Micro 2 case by mounting it too tightly. This can distort the case and break the seal with the lid, causing a gap that may leak.

  • Page 117: Song Meter Configurator App Overview

    (see Design a Custom Schedule (page 86)). • For instructions on maintaining the recorder, such as updating its firmware and testing the microphone, see Maintaining and Protecting the Song Meter Micro 2 (page 108).

  • Page 118: About The Song Meter Configurator App

    The Song Meter Configurator app provides a simple interface for configuring the schedule and settings of the Song Meter Micro 2. It runs on phones and tablets running iOS and Android, and, once installed, it does not require an internet connection. See...
  • Page 119 Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App (page for pairing instructions. By default, when the Song Meter Micro 2 recorder is powered on, it generates a Bluetooth status beacon once every few seconds. If the recorder is within Bluetooth...
  • Page 120 30 feet, assuming a clear line of sight between the Song Meter Micro 2 and the phone or tablet. Use Without Cellular Service An internet connection is required to install the Song Meter Configurator app from the Apple App store or Google Play store.
  • Page 121 Bluetooth communication. Note on GPS and Location Data The Song Meter Configurator can use your device's real- time location to automatically save deployment location to the Song Meter Micro 2 (see Automatically Set the Recorder’s Deployment Location (page 47)). Location data can also be entered manually in the Location &...
  • Page 122 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide provide more precise location data that can be used to set the Song Meter Micro 2's saved deployment location. Supported Operating Systems The Song Meter Configurator app is available for Android and iOS devices.

  • Page 123: Recorders Screen

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • English • French • Spanish • Portuguese • Chinese • German • Japanese 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 167).
  • Page 124 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The Recorders screen lists each recorder within Bluetooth range and detected by the Song Meter Configurator app. Previously detected recorders that are out of Bluetooth range or powered off will remain in the list until removed.
  • Page 125 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Sort Tap this icon to open a Sort Recorders menu with options to sort the recorders by one of two options. The currently used sort option is indicated by an upwards or downwards arrow. To toggle the sorting...
  • Page 126 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Tap to sort recorders by their recorder RECORDER NAMES in alphabetical or name reverse-alphabetical order. Configuration Editor Screen (page 137) for instructions on editing the RECORDER NAME. Detected Recorders List Unpaired Recorders The entries for unpaired recorders are represented...
  • Page 127 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Status Tap this icon to open the Status screen for the recorder, which displays the information the app most recently received from the recorder. See Status Screen (page 129) for a breakdown of all information included on the Status screen.
  • Page 128 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide For instructions on pairing with a recorder, see Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App (page 35). Lower Navigation Bar The navigation bar at the bottom of the Recorders screen shows icons for the Recorders, Configuration Library, and App Info screens.

  • Page 129: Status Screen

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 7.3. STATUS SCREEN The Status screen displays all of the status information broadcast from a Song Meter Micro 2 and received by the Song Meter Configurator app. It shows information about the recorder's SD card, batteries, schedule settings, microphones, and firmware version.
  • Page 130 Bluetooth range. While a Song Meter Micro 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 131 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide < Status Tap this button to exit the (back button) Status screen and return to the Recorders screen. Last Updated This text indicates when the Song Meter Configurator app last received status information from the selected recorder.
  • Page 132 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide To close this alert, tap DISMISS. Microphone Level Panel This panel is only visible when the recorder is paired with the app. It displays a real-time representation of the microphone's incoming signal level. AUDIO...
  • Page 133 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Error If there is a problem with Message the SD card, an error message Readout will be displayed underneath the STORAGE INFO text. See SD Card Error Messages (page 191) descriptions of common error messages.
  • Page 134 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide the SD card will make all of the card's space available. See Format the SD Card (page 39). Other Info Panels RECORDER Displays the model name of the MODEL recorder. RECORDER Displays the name of the NAME recorder.
  • Page 135 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide SERIAL Displays the serial number of the NUMBER recorder. The same serial number is also printed on the right side of the recorder's enclosure. BATTERY Displays the state of the LEVEL recorder's batteries. The V/% toggle switch...
  • Page 136 START TIME If the Song Meter Micro 2 is not OF NEXT currently recording, this displays RECORDING the time of the recorder's next scheduled recording period.

  • Page 137: Configuration Editor Screen

    NiMH batteries or Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™ batteries. 7.4. CONFIGURATION EDITOR SCREEN The Configuration Editor screen is the interface for editing all of the Song Meter Micro 2's settings. When the Song Meter Configurator app is paired with a recorder,...
  • Page 138 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide you can edit the recorder's settings directly, updating the recorder immediately with each setting change. Alternatively, you can create a saved configuration in the Song Meter Configurator app's Configuration Library, and this configuration can be loaded onto multiple recorders, shared with a colleague, or saved for later use.
  • Page 139 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Paired Configuration Editor When you directly configure a paired recorder, the Configuration Editor has several unique features that are not available when editing a configuration in the Configuration Library. Top-Most Info Bar < (back),...
  • Page 140 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Save Tap to save a copy of the paired recorder's settings to the Configuration Library with a custom Configuration Name. Save a Configuration File from a Paired Recorder to the Configuration Library (page 69) full instructions.
  • Page 141 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Send Bluetooth Beacons? The Send Bluetooth Beacons? setting can only be edited directly on a paired recorder. See Send Bluetooth Beacons? (page 85) for details on this setting. Library Configuration Editor When you are editing a configuration saved in the...
  • Page 142 Send Bluetooth Beacons? (page 85) for details on this setting. Utilities Menu When configuring a paired Song Meter Micro 2, the Utilities menu provides easy access to several useful functions. To access the Utilities menu, tap the Utilities icon at the top right of the Configuration Editor screen when configuring a paired recorder.
  • Page 143 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Test Tap to open an interface microphone for testing the Song Meter Micro 2's microphones with a reference signal generator. Testing the Internal Microphone (page 201) detailed test instructions. Format SD Tap to format the Song Meter...
  • Page 144 Location & Time Zone Screen The Song Meter Micro 2 deployment location and time zone can be set in the Location & Time Zone screen, accessed from the Configuration Editor screen.
  • Page 145 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Location and time zone information are embedded in the metadata of files created by the Song Meter Micro 2 recorder (see SD Card Contents (page 171)). The saved location settings must match the recorder's actual deployment location to within approximately 0.25...
  • Page 146 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Enter and Exit the Location & Time Zone Screen The Location & Time Zone screen can be accessed from the Configuration Editor either when configuring...
  • Page 147 Google Maps as an offline map, this panel will display an interactive map. The location saved to the paired Song Meter Micro 2 or to the configuration is indicated by a red pin, and the mobile device's current location is indicated by a blue dot.
  • Page 148 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide NOTE Many tablets that do not have cellular connectivity also lack a built-in GPS antenna. Without a GPS antenna, a tablet can detect its approximate location from nearby Wi-Fi routers, but this data will not be very precise, and it is only available when Wi-Fi routers are nearby.
  • Page 149 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • Tap once with one finger to save the tapped location as the deployment location, marked with a red pin. • Tap the Crosshairs icon to center the map view on your mobile device's location.
  • Page 150 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The Schedule Editor interface includes the following elements, listed from top to bottom, left to right.
  • Page 151 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Schedule Editor: Upper Elements Estimate Tap to open the Estimate battery and Battery and Card Life Window card life (page 102). Show on Tap to open the Schedule Calendar Calendar (page 158) for the active schedule.
  • Page 152 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • Record birds/frogs from sunrise to sunset • Record birds/frogs 2 hours around sunrise and 2 hours around sunset Select a Preset Schedule A preset schedule can be applied directly to a paired recorder or set as part of a configuration file.
  • Page 153 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide drop-down menu. Each schedule block includes the elements listed below. Note that the functions of these elements and how they can be used are described in much greater detail in Design a Custom Schedule (page 86).
  • Page 154 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide + / - drop- Not active when Time is selected. down When Rise or Set is selected: • + specifies an offset after sunrise or sunset. • - specifies an offset before sunrise or sunset.
  • Page 155 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Duty Off: When Cycle is selected, these Hours and dropdowns define the length of Minutes the inactive portion of the duty cycle. END TIME Section These controls determine when, during a 24-hour period, the schedule block stops running.
  • Page 156 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Hours and When Time is selected, these drop- Minutes downs define the fixed time when drop-downs the schedule block stops running, using the 24-hour clock system. When Rise or Set is selected, these drop-downs define the length of the offset before or after sunrise or sunset.
  • Page 157 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide END DATE: When Date Range is active, these Month and drop-downs determine the date Day drop- when the schedule block stops downs running. Add and Delete Block Buttons Located at the bottom-right of the button bottom-most schedule block.
  • Page 158 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Schedule Calendar The Schedule Calendar provides a visual representation of your recording schedule. It shows when your recorder will be active during any given day. This is especially useful for complex schedules comprised of multiple schedule blocks.
  • Page 159 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • Check whether any recording periods from multiple blocks overlap with each other. • See how changes in sunrise and sunset during the course of a deployment will affect your schedule. • Confirm that schedule blocks with date ranges or day duty cycles are active on the expected dates.
  • Page 160 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • Tap the < icon or the Schedule Name in the top-left corner of the screen. • Touch the left edge of the screen with one finger and swipe right. Navigate and Select Dates The calendar displays one week of dates at a time, from Sunday to Saturday, arranged horizontally.
  • Page 161 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide sunrise and sunset times displayed in the calendar (see Sunrise and Sunset Times (page 162)). Scroll and Zoom the Calendar Time of day is visually segmented into one-hour blocks in the calendar's main panel. Each block is labeled by hour in the vertical axis to the left of the calendar's main panel.
  • Page 162 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 12-hour convention (left) and 24-hour convention (right). Sunrise and Sunset Times The Schedule Calendar displays calculated sunrise and sunset times for the Selected Date along the vertical axis. Sunrise is indicated by a yellow line and a icon.
  • Page 163 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide NOTE Sunrise and sunset are calculated for each date based on the recorder’s saved deployment location and time zone. If the sunrise and sunset times shown on the calendar for the current date do not match reality, check the Location &...

  • Page 164: Configuration Library Screen

    Recording periods that overlap with each other are shown as a single, combined recording period. This reflects that the Song Meter Micro 2 combines overlapping recording periods into one, longer recording period. 7.5. CONFIGURATION LIBRARY...
  • Page 165 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Configuration Library Interface The top-most info bar on the Configuration Library screen includes two buttons: Delete After selecting one or multiple configurations from the list, tap this button to delete them. See Delete a Saved Configuration File (page 77).
  • Page 166 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Selection Tap this bubble, on the left side bubble of each list entry, to select the configuration for deletion or sharing. You can select multiple configurations at once. Configuration This text displays the name for...

  • Page 167: App Information Screen

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 7.6. APP INFORMATION SCREEN The App Information screen is accessed by tapping the App Info button at the bottom right of the Recorders or Configuration Library screens. It contains: • Information about the current version of the app •...
  • Page 168 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • Language settings for the Song Meter Configurator • Contact info for Wildlife Acoustics • Information about other Wildlife Acoustics products App Version Number and Release Notes The current version of the Song Meter Configurator app is listed.
  • Page 169 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide default, the app will use the language system setting of the iOS or Android device if a translation exists for that language. A manual selection from this menu will override the default setting. The Song Meter Configurator app is available in the following languages: •...
  • Page 170 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Join Our Mailing List Opens your web browser to a page where you can join our Mailing List. Join our mailing list to get notified about upcoming training opportunities, important technical service bulletins, webinars, our quarterly grant program, and product updates.

  • Page 171: Sd Card Contents

    8.2. SD CARD ORGANIZATION The Song Meter Micro 2 saves all non-audio files to the top level of the SD card, meaning they are not placed into a folder within the card. These non-audio files include: •...

  • Page 172: File Name Conventions

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 8.3. FILE NAME CONVENTIONS Files saved by the Song Meter Micro 2 use file names that identify which recorder produced each file and when the file was saved. Recorder Name Audio files, summary files, diagnostics files, and exported configuration files begin with the Recorder Name.
  • Page 173 Additional Metadata Full-spectrum .wav files include additional metadata not shown in the GUANO fields. If you open a .wav recording from a Song Meter Micro 2 in the desktop Mini/Micro configurator, the program will display all of the settings...
  • Page 174 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide and schedule parameters that were programmed on the recorder that produced the recording. Compressing Full-Spectrum WAV Files The Kaleidoscope software has the ability to convert compress the size of .wav files using a special format called W4V.
  • Page 175 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide GUANO Metadata Fields Full-spectrum .wav files saved by the Song Meter Micro 2 include the following GUANO fields: • Firmware version: Firmware version installed on the recorder at the time of recording. • Length: Duration of the audio file in seconds.

  • Page 176: Summary File

    NAME]_Summary.txt. A new line is written to the summary file for every minute the Song Meter Micro 2 is awake and recording. Each line of text is broken up by commas into data fields, with column headers listed in the first line of the file. The summary file can be converted into a Comma Separated Values (.csv) file and imported into a spreadsheet...
  • Page 177 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Throughout a summary file, you may see the header row (normally the first row in the file) repeat. Each instance of the header row indicates that the recorder powered on and began running its schedule.
  • Page 178 A value of E indicates an eastern longitude, and a value of W indicates a western longitude. POWER(V) Indicates the measured voltage of the Song Meter Micro 2 's batteries, in volts.

  • Page 179: Diagnostics Files

    Most of this information is only visible using special tools support staff and engineers at Wildlife Acoustics use during troubleshooting, but you can view the settings that were used by the recorder by opening a .minidiags file in the desktop...
  • Page 180 Automatic Diagnostics Generation If the Song Meter Micro 2 experiences a sudden reboot, it will save a diagnostics file to the SD card as soon as it powers on. The date and time in the file name of the .minidiags file indicate the time when the file was...

  • Page 181: Analyzing Your Recordings

    If the batteries are used to the full extent of their lifespans, they may reach a point where they are just barely keeping the Song Meter Micro 2 powered on. At this point, small fluctuations in power draw can cause the battery voltage to drop, causing the recorder to power off unexpectedly.
  • Page 182 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Kaleidoscope Lite Kaleidoscope Lite is the free version of our professional analysis software, Kaleidoscope Pro. In Kaleidoscope Lite, you can perform many useful functions with your recordings. • Separate distinct sounds from periods of silence.
  • Page 183 Kaleidoscope Pro Trial page. Third-Party Software The Song Meter Micro 2 creates standard .wav files that can be opened with most audio editing and analysis applications. The audio application must be able to support the sample rate of the recorded file.

  • Page 184: Troubleshooting

    Acoustics Technical Support for further assistance. 9.1. RECORDER NOT TURNING ON If your Song Meter Micro 2 appears to be unresponsive, there are a few things you should check to confirm the cause and try some common solutions: Check that all installed batteries are brand-new or freshly charged and properly installed.

  • Page 185: App Not Receiving Status Updates

    211)). 9.2. APP NOT RECEIVING STATUS UPDATES If your Song Meter Micro 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 186 Song Meter Micro 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 187 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • On Android: 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 188: Unable To Pair App With Recorder

    9.3. UNABLE TO PAIR APP WITH RECORDER If you are unable to pair the Song Meter Configurator app with the Song Meter Micro 2, first check the following: Confirm that the Song Meter Micro 2 is powered on and that pressing the STATUS button causes one or more of the STATUS LEDs to light up.
  • Page 189 App Not Receiving Status Updates (page 185) this is not the case. If the Song Meter Micro 2 is powered on with fresh batteries and sending regular status updates to the Song Meter Configurator app, but the pairing process...
  • Page 190 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide On the Recorders screen, tap the Status icon for the recorder to open the Status screen. Under the BATTERY LEVEL label, set the %/V toggle switch to V. Check that the voltage level is sufficiently high.

  • Page 191: Sd Card Error Messages

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 9.4. SD CARD ERROR MESSAGES These error messages might appear on a recorder's Status screen, in the STORAGE INFO panel. • NO SD CARD: No SD card is detected • SD CARD FULL: Memory card is detected and full •...
  • Page 192 Doing so will help determine whether there's an underlying issue with the card or with the Song Meter Micro 2's SD card slot.
  • Page 193 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide SD Card Full This message means there is not enough available space on the card for the Song Meter Micro 2 to save any more audio files to the card. If this message is displayed even though the card...
  • Page 194 SD Card Bad Format This indicates that the card is not formatted correctly. The Song Meter Micro 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 195 In the vast majority of cases, the "SD Card Dirty" message does not indicate a serious or unusual issue with the SD card or the Song Meter Micro 2, nor does it indicate the loss of data recorded before the error occurred.

  • Page 196: Restore Recorder To Factory Defaults

    When the Song Meter Micro 2 detects that the SD card is marked with a dirty bit, it will cease writing to the card in order to prevent serious data corruption.
  • Page 197 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide The default location setting is 0° latitude and 0° longitude, and the default time zone is UTC + 00:00, equivalent to Greenwich Mean Time. The default schedule is the preset Record birds/frogs 24 hours a day.

  • Page 198: Export Diagnostics Files

    A RESETTING activity indicator will appear, followed by a confirmation message. 9.6. EXPORT DIAGNOSTICS FILES The Song Meter Micro 2 can generate diagnostics files that record the results of internal tests as well as a log of the recorder's internal processes before the diagnostics file was generated.
  • Page 199 Email Diagnostics File to Wildlife Acoustics Using the Song Meter Configurator app, it is possible to generate a diagnostics file from a paired Song Meter Micro 2 and send it Wildlife Acoustics support via email. NOTE You must have your mobile device's built-...
  • Page 200 (see Troubleshooting (page 184))? If the diagnostics file is related to an ongoing case with Wildlife Acoustics support, add the Case Number to the message's subject line. Tap Send to send the email to Wildlife Acoustics support.

  • Page 201: Testing The Internal Microphone

    Song Meter Micro 2's built-in microphone is working correctly. Unlike other Song Meter models, the Song Meter Micro 2's microphone is not compatible with typical microphone calibration signal generators, which are usually designed for cylindrical microphones.
  • Page 202 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide NOT INTENDED FOR PRECISE NOISE MEASUREMENT The Song Meter Micro 2 is not intended for recording applications that require consistent, known signal levels. For example, when monitoring the absolute value of ambient noise levels,...
  • Page 203 Select the preset schedule Record birds/frogs 24 hours a day. Ten seconds after your last settings change, the Recording LED will begin blinking green to indicate the Song Meter Micro 2 is recording.
  • Page 204 The recorded voice should be clear and intelligible. If the voice sounds distorted, make sure the Gain on the Song Meter Micro 2 is set to 6 dB, and that the recorder was held at least one meter from the person's mouth.
  • Page 205 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Configurator can provide a numerical readout of the incoming signal level. These instructions assume you understand basic concepts related to acoustics and recording equipment. Testing the microphone by making a test recording and subjectively assessing the recording quality is sufficient...
  • Page 206 LIMITATIONS OF THIS TEST The volume of the computer or smart phone speaker, its distance from the Song Meter Micro 2, and the orientation of each device will all have dramatic effects of the value of this readout. If these factors are not kept consistent, the results of two tests cannot be meaningfully compared to each other.
  • Page 207 Make sure all factors that could affect the output level of the sine wave are kept consistent between tests. Position the Song Meter Micro 2 approximately one foot from the speakers. If testing multiple recorders, place each recorder in the same position with the same orientation for each test.
  • Page 208 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Quiet all nearby sounds except for the device playing the test tone. Play a 1 kHz sine wave. When the Test Microphone reading settles, record the measurement.

  • Page 209: Useful Resources

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 10. USEFUL RESOURCES 10.1. WHERE TO FIND THIS USER GUIDE This user guide is published in multiple locations: • View a PDF in your web browser or download to your device at www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resources/user- guides.

  • Page 210: Download Firmware Updates

    Downloads page. You can export a configuration file from the configurator to load into the Song Meter Micro 2 (see Load a Configuration to a Paired Recorder from an SD Card (page 61)).

  • Page 211: Video Tutorials

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Note that the Song Meter Configurator mobile app must be used to update the Song Meter Micro 2's date and time over Bluetooth. 10.4. VIDEO TUTORIALS Visit our Video Tutorials page to view tutorial videos for the Song Meter Micro 2.
  • Page 212 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide • www.wildlifeacoustics.com/contact-us • North America (toll-free): 1-888-733-0200 • Outside North America (toll charges may apply): +1 978-369-5225...

  • Page 213: Specifications

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 11. SPECIFICATIONS 11.1. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Height 4.0 in. (102 mm) Width 2.8 in. (71 mm) Depth 1.4 in. (35 mm) Weight with no 0.26 lb. (118 g) batteries Weight with max 0.62 lb. (281 g)

  • Page 214: Audio And Microphone Specifications

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide 11.2. AUDIO AND MICROPHONE SPECIFICATIONS Audio Specifications Recording 16-bit PCM .wav Format Sample Rate 8,000; 12,000; 16,000; 22,050; 24,000; 32,000; 44,100; 48,000; or 96,000 Hz Record Channels Anti-Alias Filter -2.5 dB @ 0.4 f , -6 dB @ 0.6 f...
  • Page 215 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide temperature, and when used with a low-power device like the Song Meter Micro 2, they last slightly longer than typical alkaline batteries. However, in near-freezing or below-freezing temperatures, Lithium/Iron Disulfide batteries maintain their performance significantly better than alkaline batteries.
  • Page 216 Expected battery runtime has been calculated from the typical energy capacity of four alkaline AA batteries. Table 2. Song Meter Micro 2 Current Consumption and Battery Runtime by Sample Rate Sample...

  • Page 217: Microsd Card Compatibility

    11.4. MICROSD CARD COMPATIBILITY microSD Card Capacity Range: 4 GB - 2 TB The Song Meter Micro 2 supports SDHC and SDXC cards. These two formats encompass microSD cards between 4 GB and 2 TB in capacity. We recommend SanDisk cards as the first choice, but other major brands from a reliable electronics retailer will also work.
  • Page 218 This refers to both the full-size SD card used by the Song Meter Mini family and the microSD card used by the Song Meter Micro family. The Song Meter Micro 2 only supports the use of microSD cards.
  • Page 219 The minimum speed class required by the Song Meter Micro 2 is C4, meaning a minimum sustained write speed of 4 MB/s. The Song Meter Micro 2 gains no benefit from faster cards, though backing up files to your computer may be faster.

  • Page 220: Warranty And Disclosures

    12.2. WILDLIFE ACOUSTICS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY HARDWARE Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. (“WAI”) warrants to the original end user (“Customer”) that new WAI branded products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use. Refer to the Hardware Limited Warranty table at the top of this page for the applicable warranty period from the original date of purchase.
  • Page 221 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide WAI warrants refurbished WAI products, marked and sold as such, for ninety (90) days from the original purchase date. SOFTWARE WAI warrants to Customer that any WAI branded software will perform in substantial conformance to their schedule specifications for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 222 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide behalf of such third parties. Any warranty on such products is from the supplier or licensor of the product. No warranty is provided by WAI unless the product was purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller.
  • Page 223 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide of original purchase will be required. Products or parts shipped by Customer to WAI must be sent postage-paid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. WAI is not responsible for Customer products received without a warranty service authorization and may be rejected.
  • Page 224 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY NEITHER WAI NOR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER...

  • Page 225: Declaration Of Conformity

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have other rights that may vary depending on local law. Your statutory rights are not affected. GOVERNING LAW...
  • Page 226 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Conforms to the appropriate country standards and governing regulations listed below. As the manufacturer, we are fully responsible for the design and production of the above-mentioned equipment. • (FCC) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B: Class B Device (2015): Radio Frequency Devices –...
  • Page 227 Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test • (FCC) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 15.247 (2015): Radio Frequency Devices – Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, and 5725-5850 MHz • ISED RSS-247, Issue 1 (2017): Digital Transmission...

  • Page 228: Electromagnetic Interference

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide This product was tested in a typical configuration. Ian Agranat Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. April 2, 2024 12.4. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 229: Environmental Testing

    Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 12.5. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING The Song Meter Micro 2 was found to meet IP67 standards. This rating means the enclosure can withstand temporary submersion in water up to a depth of one meter without water intrusion.

  • Page 230: Product Documentation

    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...

  • Page 231: Wildlife Acoustics Contact Information

    Song Meter Micro 2 User Guide are trademarks of SD-3C,LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 12.8. WILDLIFE ACOUSTICS CONTACT INFORMATION Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. 3 Mill and Main Place, Suite 110 Maynard, MA 01754 United States of America +1 (978) 369-5225 Toll-free in the U.S.: +1 (888) 733-0200.

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