FULL-SPECTRUM ULTRASONIC BAT RECORDER Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM4BAT FS Bioacoustic Recorder — view 1

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WILDLIFE ACOUSTICS

Song Meter SM4BAT FS Bioacoustic Recorder

FULL-SPECTRUM ULTRASONIC BAT RECORDER

Industry-standard weatherproof bioacoustic recorder engineered for long-term automated ultrasonic bat surveys, capturing full-spectrum 16-bit audio up to 500 kHz across months of field deployment.

Recording TechnologyFull-spectrum 16-bit PCM WAV recording; sample rates of 256, 384, and 500 kHz

Ultrasonic Channels1 ultrasonic channel compatible with SMM-U1 and SMM-U2 omnidirectional microphones

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01 / FIELD CAPABILITIES

Built for the task.

High-fidelity full-spectrum recording captures fine echolocation harmonics up to 250 kHz
Dual high-capacity SD card bays store terabytes of unattended acoustic data over seasonal surveys
Rugged weatherproof lockable polycarbonate chassis protects against monsoons and predator interference
Configurable advanced acoustic triggers reduce silent noise files and maximize memory efficiency
Fully compatible with Kaleidoscope Pro software for automated bat species classification

02 / TECHNICAL DETAILS

Precision, specified.

Recording Technology: Full-spectrum 16-bit PCM WAV recording; sample rates of 256, 384, and 500 kHz
Ultrasonic Channels: 1 ultrasonic channel compatible with SMM-U1 and SMM-U2 omnidirectional microphones
Storage Capacity: Dual SDXC/SDHC memory card slots supporting up to 2 TB total storage
Power Supply: 4 D-cell alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries; external power input (5–12V DC)
Field Battery Life: Up to 250–300 hours of ultrasonic recording on 4 D-cell alkaline batteries
Housing & Weatherproofing: Weatherproof polycarbonate housing with integrated lockable hasp; IP67 rated
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Dimensions & Weight: 218 x 186 x 78 mm; approx. 1.2 kg with batteries