Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM5 Bat

Never miss a sound with Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM5 Bat, capture the audible and ultrasonic calls with one device!

The redesigned enclosure is compatible 2 x ultrasonic microphones and 2 x acoustic microphones for maximum performance. Now capable of accepting up to 11 x 18650 Lithium-Ion batteries or 4 x D-Cell NiMh Rechargeable batteries or Alkaline. Combined with the external power port record for extended deployments without having to swap over batteries. (Battery type selection available in menu for optimised performance.)

*Wildlife Acoustics Power Kit *

* Crucial requirement: You must use protected 18650 batteries that feature an integrated protection circuit board to prevent over-charging, over-discharging, and short circuits. You can review specific details in the*

• 11 x 18650 LI-ION: Record up to 1400 hours
• 4 x D Cell Batteries: Record up to 750 hours

The SM5 Bat features a built in Acoustic microphone for frogs, birds and general sound and a built in ultrasonic microphone for Bats and other high frequency sounds. Additional microphone such as SMM-U2 and SMM-A2 are available to boost recording capability.

Programming your Song Meter SM5 Bat is a whole lot easier with the Bluetooth enabled SM5, select settings, create schedule and receive estimated deployment times. (App is compatible with IOS & Android devices.)

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Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM5 Bat

• Ultrasonic channels: 2 independently triggered
• Acoustic channels: 2 (mono or stereo)
• Built-in microphones: 2 (1 ultrasonic + 1 acoustic)
• Simultaneous ultrasonic/acoustic recording: Yes
• Recording formats: Full-spectrum WAV and/or ZC
• Sample rates (ultrasonic): 256, 384, 500kHz
• Sample rates (acoustic): 8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
• Advanced recording technology: Low-noise microphones / Advanced triggering / Noise-scrubbing (adjustable)
• Battery life: one-channel, multi-band triggered ultrasonic recording (more detailed): Up to 140 ten-hour nights (11 x 18650 Li-ion); Up to 75 ten-hour nights (4 x alkaline D cell)
• Battery life: one-channel, single-band triggered ultrasonic recording (power saving): Up to 170 ten-hour nights (11 x 18650 Li-ion); Up to 90 ten-hour nights (4 x alkaline D cell)
• Battery life: two-channel, multi-band triggered ultrasonic recording (more detailed)*: Up to 105 ten-hour nights (11 x 18650 Li-ion); Up to 55 ten-hour nights (4 x alkaline D cell);
• Battery life: two-channel, single-band triggered ultrasonic recording (power saving)
• Up to 165 ten-hour nights (11 x 18650 Li-ion);
  Up to 85 ten-hour nights (4 x alkaline D cell)
• Additional microphone ports: 2 (for SMM-A2 cabled mics; sold separately)
• Built-in GPS: Yes
• GPS time sync: Yes, within 30 microseconds
• Memory/storage capacity: 2 SDHC/SDXC up to 2 TB each (4 TB total)
• Battery tray capacity: 1-6 or 11 x 18650 lithium-ion; or 4 x D alkaline
• Solar power compatible: Yes, Wildlife Acoustics’ Power Kit and others
• External power compatible: Yes
• Future-proof design: Yes, a brand-new expansion port for future custom hardware and accessories (e.g., cellular remote access) coming in 2027
• Download data, check recorder status, and adjust settings from anywhere, anytime.
• Microphone compatibility: Ultrasonic cabled mics (SMM-U2, SMM-U1) / Acoustic cabled mics (SMM-A2) / Acoustic stub mics
• Configuration options: iOS or Android phone or tablet (Song Meter Configurator app) or on-unit buttons/screen
• “Quick start” & custom scheduling: Yes
• Enclosure material: Polycarbonate
• IP67 weatherproof: Yes, including built-in mics
• Operating temperature:  -4°F to +185°F or -20°C to 85°C (batteries may have a narrower operating temperature range)
• Dimensions (h x w x d): 191 x 175 x 64 mm
• Weight (with batteries): 2.44 lb / 1109 g (11 x 18650);  2.5 / 1134 g (4 x D alkaline)
• Warranty: 3 years (including built-in stub mics)