The Song Meter Micro 2 replaces the Song Meter Micro as the smallest acoustic recorder from the Wildlife Acoustics brand. This new generation offers longer battery life and improved water resistance. Record birds, amphibians and other animals in the acoustic range for up to 240 hours using just 3 AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. The Song Meter Micro 2 is a compact and durable audio recorder at an affordable price, ideal for using multiple recorders simultaneously for more extensive data collection. The redesigned hinged enclosure, featuring a new tripod mount, not only enhances setup comfort but also enables the enclosure to be secured with a cable lock.
Install the Song Meter Micro 2 in any desired location, configure the settings through the complimentary Song Meter Configurator app, and record the vocalizations of birds, frogs, and other wildlife. The Song Meter Micro 2 is supplied without batteries and a microSD card.
Song Meter Micro 2 Features
- An affordable audio recorder for long-term recordings.
- 33% longer battery life compared to the first generation Song Meter Micro.
- New hinged housing with IP67 weather resistance.
- Lightweight, compact and weatherproof for any environment, including built-in microphone.
- tripod mount implemented in the housing.
- Change settings and schedule wirelessly via Bluetooth on your mobile device
- Automatically sends recorder status to the app via Bluetooth
- Uses your mobile device to set date, time, time zone and location
- Compatible with Kaleidoscope Pro software to quickly scan recordings to help find species of interest
Specifications Song Meter Micro 2
| Dimensions | 102 mm x 71 mm x 35 mm |
| Weight | 281 gram (including batteries) |
| Recording Format | 16-bit WAV |
| Recording Bandwidth | 20 Hz - 48.000 Hz |
| Battery Type | 4 x Alkaline AA, NiMH AA or Lithium AA |
| Battery Life | Up to 240 hours |
| Sample Rates | 8000, 12000, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100, 48000, 96000 kHz |
| Memory Storage | One microSD card |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| Weather Rating | IP67 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
App compatibility
The Song Meter Configurator App will work with most smartphones or tablets that run either iOS 12 or Android 8.0 or later. The one major exception we've found is Android devices produced by Huawei, which do not use the same Bluetooth implementation as other Android manufacturers.
