01 / 01WILDLIFE ACOUSTICS
Song Meter SM5 Acoustic Recorder
NEXT-GENERATION AUDIBLE ACOUSTIC RECORDERAdvanced dual-channel autonomous acoustic recorder featuring ultra-low-noise built-in microphones, dual SD card slots, smartphone BLE configuration, and extended battery life for ecological monitoring.
Recording Bandwidth20 Hz to 48 kHz (Audible spectrum for birds, amphibians, and mammals)
MicrophonesTwo integrated low-noise weatherproof acoustic microphones
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01 / FIELD CAPABILITIES
Built for the task.
- Dual integrated low-noise microphones deliver superior signal-to-noise ratio for detecting distant vocalizations
- Onboard GPS receiver synchronizes accurate clock time and geotags recordings for precise survey documentation
- Bluetooth Low Energy configuration via mobile app enables quick schedule setup and status verification in the field
- Flexible scheduling engine supports complex duty cycles, sunrise/sunset offsets, and continuous monitoring
- Padlockable weatherproof housing engineered to endure severe tropical downpours and sub-zero field environments
02 / TECHNICAL DETAILS
Precision, specified.
- Recording Bandwidth
- 20 Hz to 48 kHz (Audible spectrum for birds, amphibians, and mammals)
- Microphones
- Two integrated low-noise weatherproof acoustic microphones
- Sample Rates
- Up to 96 kHz per channel (16-bit PCM uncompressed .wav)
- Storage Interface
- Dual SDXC card slots (Supports up to 2 TB total capacity)
- Power Supply
- 4 × D-size alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries, or external 12V DC input
- Deployment Battery Life
- Up to 500+ hours of continuous acoustic recording
- Configuration & Control
- Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) via iOS and Android Configurator App
- Time & Location Sync
- Internal GPS receiver automatically sets location coordinates and clock time
- Enclosure
- High-impact polycarbonate weatherproof housing with padlockable latch
- Weight & Dimensions
- 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs) without batteries; 21.8 × 18.8 × 7.6 cm
Key specifications and field-use details. Exact configuration may vary by model or selected variant.
Wildlife Acoustics
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