Bird audio recorder Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Micro 2

Product detailed description

Acoustic recorder for birds, amphibians, and terrestrial mammals. Available. Reliable. Durable. Get the maximum amount of data for your money with our most compact and economical passive acoustic recorder. Record birds, amphibians, terrestrial mammals, soundscapes, and more for up to 280 hours. Lightweight and ideal for large projects on a limited budget. The Micro 2 comes with all the components you need for recording in an ultra-compact and lightweight package, so you can start immediately. Just add an SD card and batteries, configure your settings and schedule, and you’re ready to go!

Design with purpose

The Micro 2 comes with all the components you need for recording in an ultra-compact, lightweight package—so you can get started right away. Just add an SD card and batteries, configure your settings and schedule, and you’re ready to go! The hinged, ergonomic housing includes mounting loops and a mounting bracket that allow the use of bungee cords, zip ties, security cables, or screws, and the built-in tripod mount enables flexible installation in various environments.

Waterproof housing with IP67 rating

The soundscapes and wildlife you record exist in all kinds of weather conditions. The rugged Micro 2 housing with an IP67 rating provides reliable protection for dependable performance in any climate—giving you peace of mind so you won’t miss a thing, whether you deploy it in heat, snow, or heavy rain. In our testing chamber, we repeatedly exposed the Micro 2 to extreme humidity and long-term temperatures of 55 °C and -20 °C, cycling between these extremes. Finally, we submerged the Micro 2 in one meter of water for 30 minutes to confirm its waterproofing.

Song Meter Configurator App – flexible, efficient setup

Use your iOS® or Android™ smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth® support to program GPS location, recording schedule, and settings. Record only during peak activity periods or extend battery life for long-term deployments. Use pre-programmed “Quick Start” schedules or create your own custom blocks—then apply a single configuration file to program multiple recorders. Check battery status and SD card memory without interrupting recording, and when analyzing, access location and time zone data directly from the audio file metadata!

Tested in the sound lab – clear, consistent performance

Your recordings matter, which is why we invest heavily in device testing, including a semi-anechoic chamber and Brüel & Kjær calibration instruments. When designing the Micro 2, our engineers precisely measured and qualified the microphone’s performance inside the housing. The result? Reliable, consistent performance with clear recordings and minimal noise—accelerating your analysis and discoveries.

Technical Specifications

Product Code: SMMICRO2