Wildlife Acoustics are renowned for their attention to customer feedback which they use to refine their products and ensure they are of the highest quality. It also means their products are some of the easiest and most flexible to use which makes them favourites with researchers around the world.
The latest additions to their range are the second-generation Song Meter Mini 2, Mini Bat 2 and Micro 2. In this blog you’ll find out exactly what’s new in these improved models and which of the original excellent features have been retained.
What’s new?
Increased battery life
• The Mini 2 with AA batteries will now record for up to 625 hours (when using 8 x AA batteries). This is more than twice the amount of the original Song Meter Mini.
• The Mini 2 with Lithium-ion batteries offers up to an incredible 1,565 hours of recording time, making it ideal for use in difficult to access locations.
• The Micro 2 will now record for up to 240 hours with just 4 x AA batteries – a huge 33% increase over the original Micro.
Improved weatherproofing
All Song Meter units are now tested to IP67 standards. This means that, not only are they protected against typical weather conditions, they can also be dropped into water up to a meter deep for 30 minutes without any water ingress. Perfect for the toughest conditions in the field.
New hinged enclosure
The casing has been completely redesigned so that the lid is hinged to the body and opens using a simple latched mechanism. With purposely designed holes to fit cable locks and/or padlocks, you can leave your equipment unattended, safe in the knowledge that your recorder is secure and cannot be accessed by anyone else.
New tripod mount
Further flexibility in siting has been achieved by the addition of a standard tripod mount. The Mini 2 and Micro 2 can now be quickly and easily attached to any item that has a standard tripod connector.
What has stayed the same?
All the Song Meter second-generation recorders still include a low-noise microphone that produces high-quality sound files. The same companion app, available for iOS and Android, is used to programme the recorders, ensuring that you can quickly and easily update them with your existing recording schedules. Finally, all recorders come with the same 2-year warranty, offering you peace of mind when you buy.
Head to nhbs.com to see the full range of Song Meter 2 recorders and associated accessories, or contact our customer services team for advice on choosing the product that’s right for you.