An ultrasonic microphone for your Windows, Linux, Android or iOS device

An alternative to Walkabout, Echo Meter Touch 2 or u256/u384

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Hi there,

What can I say about the Pettersson M500-384?

If you're looking for a hand-held microphone to connect to most laptops, tablets and phones and give you a real-time sonogram display, the Pettersson M500-384 is the obvious choice. For connection to Android or iOS systems, the Wildlife Acoustics Echo Meter Touch 2 or Pettersson u256/u384 are also ones to consider.

All units record bat calls very efficiently, so your choice is going to be guided as much by personal preference and aesthetics as anything else. The M500-384 connects via a cable to your tablet, laptop or smartphone and the Echo Meter Touch 2 and u256/u384 fit snugly onto a smartphone or tablet.

Personally, I prefer a 'one-piece' device, so I'd go for the Echo Meter Touch 2 with its auto-ID (though you should never rely on auto-ID).

I want you to be 100% happy, so call me on 0333 9000 927 for advice.

Warm Regards,

Martin.

Free extra year's warranty with all bat detectors!

Pettersson M500-384 microphone

£445.00

Sales Tax Included

Warranty: 1 year (2 years from me)

User Manual

The M500-384 USB Ultrasound Microphone enables you to make high-quality, full spectrum recordings of bat calls or other ultrasonic signals with a wide variety of computers/laptops/tablets/smartphones, using the sound recording software of your choice. The M500-384 uses standard sound device drivers and does not require installation of any custom drivers.

Like the M500, the M500-384 comes in a slim and durable aluminium enclosure and utilizes the same advanced electret microphone technology as the well-known D500X detector.

The M500-384 can be used both in directional and omni-directional modes. The M500-384 is the ideal choice if you intend to use your smartphone for ultrasound recording. Also consider this model if you need to be independent of a specific OS or software. The software you choose to use must support recording at 384 kHz. Works with Android, Linux (Ubuntu), OS X, iOS or Windows. Please verify the hardware/software compatibility and that 384 kHz recording is supported. Certain smartphones/tablets – particularly low-end devices – have been found not to support USB audio at 384 kHz.

The M500-384 is of course compatible with BatSound and BatSound Touch software (for Windows). Some other recommended software for various operating systems include Audacity (Windows, macOS, Linux), Ultrasonic Analyzer (iOS) and Bat Recorder (Android). For information about the specifications and availability of these, please refer to the respective software developer.

The Bat Recorder app for Android devices is available in a paid and free versions for the Pettersson M500-384, u256 and u384).
Download the installation file here (select “Special Pettersson Version”): www.digitalbiology.com/BatRecorder-Downloads/

More information about the Bat Recorder app can be found here: www.digitalbiology.com/BatRecorder

A 0.5 m USB (type-A to mini-B) cable is included. USB cables of type mini-B to micro-B/OTG and mini-B to USB-C, suitable for use with smartphones or tablets, can be purchased separately.

The picture shows the M500-384 with an Android smartphone, running the Bat Recorder app. Please note that the smartphone and cable are only shown as reference. The smartphone is not included with the M500-384 and the supplied cable is a USB Mini-B/USB-A type.

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Comment from a client:

"My bat detector microphone failed during a dawn survey and knew that I had a group of dusk surveys starting in two days time. I was not in a good place as I did not have a spare, but my equipment was less than a year old.

After my survey I contacted Martin by email and he called me back on the same day, a few hours later, after a quick nap. He told me he did not have a part in stock, but had already contacted the supplier on my behalf.

The next day I received a replacement part, free of charge and express delivered from Switzerland. I thought it was amazing, and could not believe it was resolved so quickly.

Due to Martin's exceptional service I was good to go with the surveys, and I really would like to thank Martin and Wildlife Countryside Services for making the dusk surveys happen."

David Kent