Song Meter Micro 2 Acoustic Recorder
SONG METER MICRO 2
What's New with Micro 2
Much Longer Deployment
Get greater battery life than the first-generation Micro with just four (4) AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Record birds, amphibians, and other wildlife that vocalize in the acoustic range for up to 280 hours.
Redesigned Hinged Enclosure
Free up hands to focus on deployment without having to keep track of a separate lid, thanks to a redesigned, hinged enclosure.
IP67 Weatherproof Housing
Deploy confidently with enhanced, IP67-rated weatherproof housing that’s built to withstand even the most rugged terrestrial deployments and harsh elements.
Added Tripod Mount
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
Economical price point for big projects
Ultra-compact and lightweight (0.62 lb/281 g with 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
1-year warranty (2 years when bought from us) - microphone 1 year
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Recording Format: Single Channel 16-bit full spectrum PCM .wav files
Sample Rates
The recorder supports the following sample rates in samples per second: 8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 96, 192, 256 kHz
Run Time: up to 280 hours at 24kHz with alkaline batteries
Power Options: 4 AA Alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries
Storage Options: 1 Micro SD card up to 2TB
Dimensions: Height: 4.0” / 102 mm; Width: 2.8” / 71 mm; Depth: 1.4” / 35 mm
Weight
0.62 lbs / 281g with batteries
0.26 lbs / 118g without batteries
Enclosure Material: IP67-rated Polycarbonate Housing
Enclosure Environmental Protection: Weatherproof
Warranty: 1 Year (2 years if bought from us)
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.
Key Features
Built-for-Purpose Design
Assembly not required.
Micro 2 conveniently comes with all the components you need to record in an ultra-compact, lightweight package so you can hit the ground running. Add an SD card and batteries, configure your settings and schedule, and you’re ready to go!
The hinged, ergonomic housing features mounting loops and a mounting tab to accommodate bungee cords, zip ties, cable locks, or screws, and a built-in tripod mount permits flexible mounting in various settings.
IP67 Weatherproof Enclosure
All-weather performance.
The soundscapes and wildlife you listen for exist in all climates. Micro 2’s rugged IP67-rated enclosure provides dependable protection for reliable, all-weather performance and peace of mind, so you don’t miss a thing—whether you deploy in heat, sleet, or driving rain.
Inside our Environmental Test Chamber, we repeatedly stress-tested the Micro 2 to withstand extreme humidity and sustained temps of 55℃ and -20℃ before cycling through these extremes. Finally, we submerged Micro 2 in one meter of water for 30 minutes to certify its water resistance.
Song Meter Configurator App
Flexible, Efficient Configuration.
Use your Bluetooth®-enabled iOS® or Android™ smartphone or tablet to program your GPS location, recording schedule, and settings. Record only peak activity periods or stretch the recorder's battery life over extended deployments. Apply preprogrammed “Quick Start” schedules or configure custom schedule blocks—then use a single configuration file to program multiple recorders.
Check battery and memory card status without disrupting the recorder, and retrieve location and time zone information from sound file metadata when it's time for analysis!
Sound-Lab Tested
Clear, Consistent Performance.
A lot is staked on your recordings, so we invest heavily in testing our equipment, which includes an on-site hemi-anechoic chamber and Brüel and Kjær calibration instruments.
When designing the Micro 2, our engineers precisely measured and qualified the performance of the Micro 2 microphone within its enclosure. The result? You get reliable, consistent performance with clean recordings with few distractions, accelerating analysis and discovery.