Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Recorder

Even Better Than The Mini Bat 1
 
Available in two versions: AA battery model or Li-ion (18650) model.
 
SONG METER MINI BAT 2 AA
2X BATTERY LIFE, SAME SMALL SIZE.
Spend less time replenishing your power supply and more time recording bats and other wildlife that vocalize in the ultrasonic range. Get up to 50 ten-hour nights (double that of its predecessor) with just eight AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. As with the original Mini Bat, record more bats and less noise thanks to advanced triggering and SNR. 
 
SONG METER MINI BAT 2 LI-ION
ALL LITHIUM, ALL-IN-ONE.
Gain (and prevent unauthorized) access to your recorders via a redesigned, hinged, lockable enclosure that can house one to six 18650 Lithium-ion batteries for up to 125 ten-hour nights of recording. Free up hands to focus on deployment thanks to improved ergonomics, and maintain peace of mind knowing your data is secure. As with the original Mini Bat, record more bats and less noise thanks to advanced triggering and SNR.
 
BUNDLES AVAILABLE
AA only - Mini Bat 2 AA model only
AA+128GB+AA - Mini Bat 2 AA model with SanDisk 128GB SDXC card & 8 alkaline AA batteries
Li-ion only - Mini Bat 2 Li-ion model only
Li-ion+128GB - Mini Bat 2 Li-ion model with SanDisk 128GB SDXC card
Li-ion+128GB+6x18650 - Mini Bat 2 Li-ion model, SanDisk 128GB SDXC card & 6x 18650 batteries
Li-ion+128GB+6x18650+charger - Mini Bat 2 Li-ion model, SanDisk 128GB, 6x 18650 & charger*
* Charger can hold up to 8 18650 li-ion rechargeable batteries
 
HIGHLIGHTS / WHAT'S NEW
 
Battery Life
Get up to 50 ten-hour nights (double that of its predecessor) with just eight AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries in the AA model, or up to 125 ten-hour nights with six 18650 li-ion batteries in the li-ion model. Choose whether to deploy with four or eight AA batteries, or one to six 18650 batteries. 
 
Redesigned Hinged, Lockable Enclosure
Gain (and prevent unauthorized) access to your recorders via a redesigned, hinged, lockable enclosure. 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 bats and other wildlife that vocalize in the ultrasonic range in full-spectrum (WAV) and/or Zero-crossing (ZC)
A built-in, low-noise, ultrasonic microphone produces high-quality sound files
An optional acoustic mic stub accessory can be added for bird and amphibian recording
A new battery tray comfortably accommodates a wider range of 18650 battery lengths in li-ion model
Compact and lightweight (0.93 lb/424 g with AA batteries, 1.14 lb/517g with li-ion batteries) 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 from me!) (recorder); 1.5-year warranty (built-in microphone)
 
Add the Acoustic Microphone Stub to enable recording of birds and land animals
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Recording Format: Full Spectrum and/or Zero Crossing 
Channels:
1 built-in waterproof ultrasonic microphone
optional second acoustic microphone for recording birds, frogs and other wildlife
NOTE: The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can be programmed to record ultrasonic activity at some times and non-ultrasonic acoustic activity at other times during the same deployment, but not simultaneously.
Sample Rates:
Ultrasonic: 192kHz, 256kHz, 384kHz, and 500kHz
Acoustic (with optional acoustic microphone): 8kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
NOTE: Specifications for acoustic recording is identical to the Song Meter Mini 2 model.
Power Options: 4 or 8 AA Alkaline/NiMH batteries (AA model). 1-6 18650 li-ion batteries (li-ion model)
Run Time: Up to 50 10-hour nights (AA model). Up to 125 10-hour nights (li-ion model)
Storage: 1 SDHC/SDXC card (up to 1 TB) 
Dimensions: Height: 4.7" / 120 mm; Width: 5.6" / 142 mm; Depth: 1.6" / 40 mm
Weight:
Without Batteries: 0.53 lb / 240g; With All Batteries: 0.93 lb / 424g (AA model)
Without Batteries: 0.51 lb / 231g; With All Batteries: 1.14 lb / 517g (li-ion model)
Enclosure Material: IP67-rated Polycarbonate Housing
Enclosure Environmental Protection: Fully weatherproof
Operating Temperature: -4°F to +185°F or -20°C to 85°C
Warranty: 2 years detector (3 years from me!) /1.5 years microphone
 
APP COMPATIBILITY
The 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.