Wildlife Acoustics SONG METER SM5 Acoustic Recorder
Code: SM5-ARelated products
Product detailed description
NEW! Available from spring 2026. The Ultimate Long-Haul Acoustic Recorder. The Song Meter SM5 is built for professionals who need reliable, long-term acoustic monitoring in the field. Capture birds in the canopy, amphibians on the forest floor, and other vocal wildlife with industry-leading battery life. A redesigned enclosure supports lithium-ion and alkaline batteries, plus external power sources like solar, enabling extended deployments with minimal maintenance. With two-channel recording and a rugged, field-proven design backed by 18 years of experience, the SM5 helps you record more, carry less, and simplify your workflow.
Deploy for longer, power your way
Class-leading battery performance for when deployments run long. Choose from lithium-ion or alkaline, or opt for solar (or another external source) to power your kit. Compatible with our solar Power Kit.*
Rugged setup, field-ready performance
All-new, reimagined IP67 weatherproof enclosure and microphones for a reliable setup in any terrestrial environment.
Microphone options for flexible listening
Record with stub mics, cabled mics, or a combination thereof for multi-taxa surveys spanning varying heights and distances. Comes with two built-in acoustic stub mics and the ability to add up to two cabled SMM-A2 mics for mono or stereo recording.*
Onboard GPS, real-time metadata
Built-in GPS for precise recording times and locations, and time synchronization across multiple recorders. Map detections across mics for clean analysis.
Bluetooth®-enabled, hassle-free configuration
Now compatible with the Song Meter Configurator app for easy programming via your iOS/Android device. Select settings, create schedules, and get estimated deployment timelines.
Future-proof design, remote access
Brand-new expansion port for cellular remote access accessory (coming in 2026), enabling data download, recorder status checks, and settings adjustments. This feature will also support customer-created electronics for edge analysis.
*Cabled mics, Power Kit, and other accessories are sold separately.
Technical Specification:
| Acoustic channels | 2 (mono or stereo) |
| Built-in microphones | 2 (stub mics) |
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Additional microphone ports
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2 (for SMM-A2 cabled mics; sold separately) |
| Recording formats | 16-bit WAV or compressed W4V |
| Sample rates (acoustic) | 8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
| Battery life (stereo) |
Up to 900 hours with four Alkaline D cell batteries Up to 1,710 hours with eleven Li-ion 18650 batteries *When recording at 24kHz sample rate with two built in acoustic microphones |
| Built-in GPS | Yes |
| GPS time sync | Yes, within 30 microseconds |
| Memory/storage capacity | 2 SDHC/SDXC up to 2 TB each (4 TB total) |
| Battery tray capacity | 1-6 or 11 x 18650 lithium-ion; or 4 x D alkaline |
| Solar power compatible | Yes, Wildlife Acoustics’ Power Kit and others |
| External power compatible | Yes |
| Cellular remote access capability | Yes, accessory coming in 2026 |
| Microphone compatibility |
Acoustic cabled mics (SMM-A2) |
| Configuration options | iOS or Android phone or tablet (Song Meter Configurator app) or on-unit buttons/screen |
| “Quick start” & custom scheduling | Yes |
| Enclosure material | Polycarbonate |
| IP67 weatherproof | Yes, including built-in mics |
| Operating temperature | -4°F to +185°F or -20°C to 85°C (batteries may have a narrower operating temperature range) |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 191 x 175 x 64 mm |
| Weight (with batteries) | 1113 g (11 x 18650); 1138 g (4 x D alkaline) |
| Warranty | 3 years (including built-in stub mics) |
Product Code: SM5-A
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| PRICE: 899,- Eur | PRICE: 587,- Eur | PRICE: 173,55- Eur |
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BATTERY RUN TIME
Alkaline: Up to 700 hours Li-ion: Up to 1,330 hours |
BATTERY RUN TIME
AA: Up to 530 hours Li-ion: Up to 1,330 hours |
BATTERY RUN TIME
Up to 280 hours with Alkaline |
| EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTOR Yes |
EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTOR No |
EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTOR No |
| USER INTERFACE Buttons/screen iOS or Android app via Bluetooth Computer configurator |
USER INTERFACE iOS or Android app via Bluetooth Computer Configurator |
USER INTERFACE iOS or Android app via Bluetooth Computer Configurator |
| ALLOWS CABLED MICROPHONES Yes |
ALLOWS CABLED MICROPHONES No |
ALLOWS CABLED MICROPHONES No |
| MICROPHONE(S) 2 low-noise built-in |
MICROPHONE(S) 1 low-noise built-in (2nd available for $75) |
MICROPHONE(S) 1 built-in |
Product Code: SM5-A
Additional parameters
| Category: | Acoustic recorders |
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| Warranty: | 3 years |
| Výrobca: | Wildlife Acoustic |
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