Wildlife Acoustics
These are the range of Wildlife Acoustics bat and bird detectors and recorders, plus various accessories.
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The bat/bird recorders are listed according to price, with the most affordable at the top, and the accessories lower down the page.
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​Note that you get a free extra year's warranty with all bat detectors from us, plus a free book or voucher with selected bat detectors!
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Wildlife Acoustics Echo Meter Touch 2
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The original Echo Meter Touch was designed for bat professionals, but it was quickly realized that bat hobbyists were interested too – but not with the professional price tag. Echo Meter Touch 2 changes that by offering many of the features previously available only to professionals – at less than half the price.
Designed for professionals who need the highest quality recordings, the Echo Meter Touch 2 PRO features a state-of-the-art ultrasonic microphone capable of sample rates of 256kHz and 384kHz, creating best-in-class, 16-bit full-spectrum recordings.
The updated Echo Meter Touch app for Android features pro-only options including adjustable gain and advanced trigger settings – and of course, the latest Kaleidoscope Pro auto-ID classifiers for bats species in North America, the UK, Europe, the Neotropics and South Africa.
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Like jumping into the 'deep end of bats', but with arm-bands on!
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Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Micro 2
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Small enough to fit in your pocket, the Song Meter Micro 2 bird and wildlife audio recorder includes a built-in mic and a durable case that can withstand diverse climates. Conduct a small-budget project or deploy dozens of recorders to get more data for your money.
• Lightweight, compact and weatherproof for any environment, including built- in microphone
• Change settings and schedule wirelessly via Bluetooth on your mobile device
• Automatically sends recorder status to the app via Bluetooth
• Uses your mobile device to set date, time, time zone and location
• View recordings and extract detections for free with Kaleidoscope Lite, or use Kaleidoscope Pro for more complex analyses
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Extremely compact acoustic recorder producing excellent results.
Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini 2
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Specially designed to give you wildlife audio recording simplicity without sacrificing quality, the Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini 2 gives scientists an innovative tool for recording birds, frogs, and other vocal animals in the field.
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Comparable bird and animal recording quality to the industry standard Song Meter SM4
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Lightweight, at just 0.95 lb (429 g) including batteries
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Weatherproof design suitable for any environment
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Change settings and schedule wirelessly via Bluetooth on your mobile device
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Automatically sends recorder status to the app via Bluetooth
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Uses your mobile device to set date, time, time zone and location
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Optional second microphone for stereo recordings
Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat 2
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An innovative tool for detecting and recording bat vocalizations, the Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat 2 gives scientists an ultrasonic recorder specially designed to offer simplicity without sacrificing quality.
From conducting bat species inventory and presence/absence surveys to detecting endangered species and monitoring habitat health, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 recorder captures quality ultrasonic vocalisations at a breakthrough price.
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Comparable recording quality to the industry standard Song Meter SM4BAT
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Records in Full Spectrum and/or Zero Crossing
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Lightweight, at just 0.93 lb/424 g (including batteries) (AA model)
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One of the smallest ultrasonic bat recorders available, at just 4.7" x 5.6" x 1.6" (120 mm x 142 mm x 40 mm)
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Weatherproof design suitable for any environment
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Low-noise microphone detects and captures more bat recordings
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Optional microphone attachment allows you to also record birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife
Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM4
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The Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM4 is the proven industry standard wildlife audio recording equipment, specially engineered to deliver quality sound recordings of birds, frogs, and other vocal animals in the wild.
With the ability to store terabytes of data and record birds and wildlife in the field for months at a time, the Song Meter SM4 gives scientists a flexible tool for conducting species inventory, presence/absence surveys, endangered species detection and habitat health monitoring.
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Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM4BAT FS
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Specially engineered to capture quality ultrasonic bat recordings, the Song Meter SM4BAT is the industry-leading bat detector and recorder.
With the ability to store terabytes of data and the battery life to record in the field for weeks at a time, the Song Meter SM4BAT FS gives scientists a flexible, reliable tool for conducting bat surveys.
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Free extra year's warranty, plus a free book or voucher worth £35!
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Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM4TS
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The Song Meter SM4TS is specially designed to help scientists triangulate the location of vocalizing animals. Delivering all the features of the industry standard Song Meter SM4, the SM4TS is a modified SM4 recorder that utilizes a sophisticated GPS time-sync receiver to synchronize the clocks on multiple recorders to within one millisecond.
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Free extra year's warranty, plus a free book or voucher worth £35!
Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro
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Kaleidoscope Pro allows you to quickly sort, label, and identify bird songs, frog calls, and bat echolocations from weeks, months, or even years of recordings. Whether you’re conducting species inventory, presence/absence surveys, endangered species detection or habitat health monitoring, Kaleidoscope Pro is designed to minimise the time it takes to complete your work.
Whether you’re conducting species inventory, presence/absence surveys, endangered species detection or habitat health monitoring, Kaleidoscope Pro significantly minimises the time it takes to find what you’re looking for.
Subscription Credits: Kaleidoscope Pro is available through the purchase of a subscription credit. A credit, when activated in the Kaleidoscope program, gives you access to Kaleidoscope Pro for a 12-month period for one user across two devices. A credit can be applied to a new subscription or to renew an existing subscription. Credits do not expire. If needed, you may purchase multiple credits for a multi-year project at a single time and reserve unused credits until you need them.
Wildlife Acoustics acoustic microphone stub
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The acoustic microphone stub can be added to the MiniBAT to allow recording of birds, frogs and other ambient sounds when the device is not recording bats using the buit-in ultrasonic microphone.
Easily fitted, this microphone stub can also be used on the Mini Acoustic to give two-channel recordings.
Wildlife Acoustics SMM-U2 ultrasonic microphone
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The SMM-U2 microphone is significantly quieter than the previous generation SMM-U1, and competitor's microphones. The superior signal to noise ratio results in recording fainter bats and bat calls at greater distances. In addition, more echolocation pulses are recorded, which allows more accurate identification.
The enclosure's innovative waterproof design includes a built-in mounting bracket that provides a wide range of mounting options. The microphone includes a 5 metre cable, and can connect with cables up to 100m in length with no adverse effect on recording quality.
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Compatible with SM3BAT, SM4BAT, SMZC.
Wildlife Acoustics grounding bracket for SMM-U2 microphone
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Recommended for use with the surge suppressor (below).
Protects the SMM-U2 microphone from electrical surges or static discharge.
Wildlife Acoustics surge suppressor
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Protects SM3 and SM4 families of recorders from power surges.
Combine with the Grounding Bracket (above) for the SMM-U2 microphones for added protection.
Recommended when mounting the microphone at height.
Wildlife Acoustics SMM-A2 acoustic microphone
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Cabled version of the SM4's built in microphones.
Compatible with SM3, SM3BAT and SM4 recorders.
Cable not included.
Wildlife Acoustics SMM-U1 ultrasonic microphone
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Older generation ultrasonic microphone.
Compatible with SM3BAT, SM4BAT and SMZC recorders.
Cable not included.
Wildlife Acoustics microphone extension cable
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For SM3 and SM4 families.
Compatible with SMM-A1, A2, U1, U2 microphones.
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Available in 3/10/50m lengths.
Wildlife Acoustics ultrasonic calibrator
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Verifies the sensitivity of the ultrasonic microphones.
Wildlife Acoustics GPS module
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Automatically sets time and GPS coordinates for the SM4 family of recorders. Includes 1m cable. Not for use with localisation calculations.
Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini security bracket
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Steel, lockable security bracket for Song Meter Mini family of recorders.
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Fits Mini and Mini Bat (not Mini 2 or Mini Bat 2).
Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM4 security box
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Steel, lockable protective case for SM4 family of recorders.
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Fits SM4, SM4TS and SM4BAT.
10mm Cable Lock for security boxes
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Keyed-alike cable lock for SM4 family of recorders (2 meters length)
Wildlife Acoustics Li-ion battery lid for Song Meter Mini
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Batteries not included.
Fits 2, 4 or 6 lithium-ion protected 18650 cells with 68-69mm overall length.
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For Mini and Mini Bat.
Wildlife Acoustics Li-ion battery 18650 x2
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Special shipping and handling fees may apply.
NO RETURNS due to regulations on shipment of Li-Ion batteries.
Gyrfalcom Li-ion battery 18650 charger
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Charges up to eight 18650 li-ion batteries.
Wildlife Acoustics external power cable
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Allows Song Meter SM3 and SM4 families of recorders to run on external battery power, or a complete solar panel charging system. (1 meter length)
Wildlife Acoustics replacement windscreens x2
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For all Song Meter microphones, excluding the SMM-U2. Easily replaced in the field. Includes clips.
Wildlife Acoustics extra large windscreen
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For all Song Meter microphones, excluding the SMM-U2. Easily replaced in the field. Includes clips.
Wildlife Acoustics weatherproof connector cap
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Wildlife Acoustics SM4 replacement microphone stub
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Replacement kit for internal acoustic microphone stub for SM4 recorder. Windscreen included.
Wildlife Acoustics SM4 replacement gaskets for SM4
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Sold in pairs. User serviceable. Instructions included.
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For SM4 and SM4BAT.
We can supply all available spares from Wildlife Acoustics, so give us a call on 0333 9000 927
British Bat Calls
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Knowledge of bat echolocation, calls and identification using bat detectors and programs such as BatSound has grown significantly in the last decade. In this practical guide Jon Russ and contributors (Kate Barlow, Philip Briggs & Sandie Sowler) present the latest data in a clear and concise manner.
The book covers topics such as the properties of sound; how bats use sound; bat detection methods; recording devices; analysis software; recording techniques and call analysis. For each species found in the British Isles, information is given on distribution; emergence times; flight and foraging behaviour; habitat; and echolocation including parameters for common measurements.
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If you want to get further 'into' bats and their calls, this is an essential addition to your bookshelf.
Social Calls of the Bats of Britain and Ireland
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Bats are fascinating mammals about which we still have much to learn. As well as using ultrasonic echolocation calls for orientation and while foraging, they also have a complex array of vocalisations for communication. These are known as social calls and are an essential component of their colonial lifestyle.
This book brings together the current state of knowledge of social calls relating to the bat species occurring within Britain and Ireland, with some additional examples from species represented elsewhere in Europe. It includes access to a downloadable library of calls to be used in conjunction with the book.
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When you've mastered echolocation calls it's time to dive (swoop?) into social calls and this book, or the one below, is the place to start.
Social Calls of the Bats of Britain and Ireland (second edition)
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This updated and expanded edition includes additional information and new examples not found in the first edition (further down this page). The call library now includes full spectrum sound files, as well as many new examples. Survey guidelines are included in the book.
The social calls of bats are an area about which relatively little is known, with more research still required to expand our understanding. This book summarises what is understood so far about social calls of the bat species occurring in Britain and Ireland, and north-west Europe.
This new edition contains: foreward by Michel Barataud, author of Acoustic Ecology of European Bats; almost double the number of figures and tables as the first edition; completely overhauled call library, all in full spectrum, with new examples; three entirely new chapters, covering bat-related acoustics, settings for social interactions, and survey guidelines.
An excellent update on the first edition.
Bat Calls of Britain and Europe
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A comprehensive guide to the calls of the 44 species of bat currently known to occur in Europe. Following on from the popular British Bat Calls by Jon Russ, this new book draws on the expertise of more than forty specialist authors to substantially update all sections, further expanding the volume to include sound analysis and species identification of all European bats.
Written by Jon Russ, a well-respected bat worker and author of British Bat Calls.
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Expanding the focus into bats on the European mainland and substantially updating all sections of British Bat Calls, this is an excellent book.
The Handbook of Acoustic Bat Detection
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An accessible and comprehensive guide to all things acoustic bat detection. This highly illustrated handbook provides an in-depth understanding of acoustic detection principles, study planning, data handling, properties of bat calls, manual identification of species, automatic species recognition, analysis of results, quality assurance and the background physics of sound.
Written by Volker Runkel, Guido Gerding & Ulrich Marckmann and translated by Iain Macmillan.
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Essential reading if you want to understand the fundamentals of bat detection and call analysis.
Is That a Bat?
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The occurrence of non-bat sounds during bat surveys can be distracting, intriguing or annoying. Recordings can include difficult to ID species of bat but also sounds not related to bats. This can be especially true when noise triggers such as insects, small mammals or birds look like bat-related noise. Therefore, only knowing what bats sound like is not enough. It's extremely useful to know what other sources of noise look and sound like within the same soundscape. This book will help bat workers, in whatever environment they're in, to be more confident in recognising, categorising and dismissing other sounds. The book includes a substantial downloadable sound library (.wav format) that readers can listen to by ear or process through sound analysis software.
Written by Neil Middleton, a well-respected bat worker and author of Social Calls of the Bats of Britain & Ireland, as well as The Effective Ecologist.
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Essential reading if you want to avoid confusion with non-bat sounds.
Bats of Britain and Europe
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This concise and definitive guide presents all 45 bat species that regularly occur in Europe (of which 17 are known to breed in the British Isles). The extensive introduction details the remarkable biology of bats and explores the latest findings in bat evolution, behaviour and echolocation.
This is followed by in-depth species accounts covering life history, conservation status and identification, including echolocation characteristics, and complemented by accurate distribution maps, with the book illustrated throughout with superb colour photography.
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A really good introduction to the bats that are regularly found in Europe, including the British Isles, with distribution maps so you know which you're likely to be hearing.
