Song Meter Mini 2 Acoustic Recorder

Song Meter MINI 2 AA or Song Meter MINI 2 Li-ion
 
SONG METER MINI 2 AA
2X BATTERY LIFE, SAME SMALL SIZE.
Spend less time replenishing your power supply and more time recording birds, amphibians, and wildlife that vocalize in the acoustic range. Get up to 420 hours' deployment (double that of its predecessor) with just eight AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries.
 
SONG METER MINI 2 LI-ION
ALL LITHIUM, ALL-IN-ONE.
Use one to six 18650 Lithium-ion batteries for up to 1,040 hours of recording time.
 
HIGHLIGHTS / WHAT'S NEW
 
2X Battery Life (AA model)
Get up to 420 hours' deployment (double that of its predecessor) with just eight AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Choose whether to deploy with four or eight batteries.
Lithium-ion Battery Life (Li-ion model)
Deploy with one to six 18650 Lithium-ion batteries for up to 1,040 hours of recording time (separate lid accessory no longer needed)—an ideal solution for remote or otherwise difficult-to-access sites.
Redesigned Hinged, Lockable Lid
Gain (and prevent unauthorized) access to your recorders via a redesigned, hinged, lockable lid. Free up hands to focus on deployment without having to keep track of a separate lid.
IP67 Weatherproof Housing
Deploy with confidence, thanks to enhanced, IP67-rated weatherproof housing that’s built to withstand even the most rugged terrestrial deployments and harsh elements.
Added Tripod Mount
Quickly deploy in a variety of habitats/landscapes/environments via the newly added tripod mount. Use off-the-shelf equipment for a more flexible setup.
 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Record birds, amphibians, and wildlife that vocalize in the acoustic range
A built-in, low-noise microphone produces high-quality sound files
An optional second acoustic mic stub accessory enables stereo recording
Compact and lightweight (0.95 lb/429 g with batteries - AA model) (1.15 lb/522 g with batteries - Li-ion model) for enhanced portability
Bluetooth® enabled & programmable via a companion app for iOS® and Android™
Set GPS location and schedule to record at specific intervals
Two-year warranty (3 years if bought from me!) (recorder); 1.5-year warranty (built-in microphone)
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 
Recording Format: 16-bit PCM .wav files
Channels: 1 built-in (2 with optional second microphone)
Sample Rates
The recorder supports the following sample rates in samples per second on one or two channels: 8000, 12000, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100, 48000, 96000
Built-in Microphone
Directional Characteristic: Omni-Directional
Sensitivity: +6dB ±4dB (0 dB = 1Pa@1kHz Full-Scale) (measured with Mini at default 18dB gain setting)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 78 dB Typ. at 1kHz (1 Pa, A weighted network)
Max Input Sound Level: 101 dB SPL Typ.
Power Options
4 or 8 AA Alkaline/rechargeable NiMH batteries (AA model)
1-6 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries (Li-ion model)
Run-Time
8 AA Alkaline: 420 hours (typical at 24kHz mono)
4 AA Alkaline: 210 hours (typical at 24kHz mono)
6 Lithium-Ion Batteries: 1040 hours (typical at 24kHz mono)
1-5 Lithium-Ion Batteries: 173 hours per battery (typical at 24kHz mono)
Storage
1 SDHC/SDXC flash card slots (Class 4 or greater)*
Supports up to 1TB SDXC cards (will support 2TB SDXC if/when available)
*We recommend using SanDisk SDHC/SDXC cards. You can buy them from our store.
Dimensions
Height: 4.7" / 120 mm; Width: 7.0" / 177 mm; Depth: 1.6" / 40 mm
Weight
Without batteries: 0.54 lb / 245g (AA model)
Without batteries: 0.52 lb / 236 g (Li-ion model)
With 8 AA batteries: 0.95 lb / 429g (AA model)
With 6 Li-ion batteries: 1.15 lb / 522g (Li-ion model)
Enclosure Material: IP67-rated Polycarbonate Housing
Enclosure Environmental Protection: Fully weatherproof with integrated humidity controls
Operating Temperature: -4°F to +185°F or -20°C to 85°C
Warranty: 2 years recorder (3 years when bought from us) / 1.5 years built-in microphone
 
APP COMPATIBILITY
The Micro 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.