Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM5

Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM5 is the latest general of the Song Meter family, back with some exciting new features. Record for extended periods and have exact coordinates of your deployment sites.

Featuring a redesigned case accommodating the use of up to 11 x 18650 Lithium-Ion batteries and 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 1710 hours
• 4 x D Cell Batteries: Record up to 900 hours

Each Song Meter SM5 comes ready to record with 2 built in acoustics stub microphones and has the ability to accept an additional 2 cabled SMM-A2 microphones. Take full advantage with the additional microphone options for mono or stereo recording.

Programming your Song Meters 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

• Acoustic channels: 2 (mono or stereo)
• Built-in microphones: 2 (Stub Microphones)
• Additional microphone ports: 2 (for SMM-A2 cabled mics; sold separately)
• Recording format: 16-bit WAV or compressed W4V
• Sample rates: 8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
• Battery life (stereo): Up to 900 hours with four Alkaline D cell batteries Up to 1,710 hours with eleven Li-ion 18650 batteries
• Built-in GPS: Yes
• GPS time synch: 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: Acoustic cabled mics (SMM-A2, SMM-A1) 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) : 1113 g (11 x 18650); 1138 g (4 x D alkaline)
• Warranty: 3 years (including built-in stub mics)