The Batlogger M2 is the new mobile bat detector for transect and active surveys made by Elekon. It’s their newest addition to the Batlogger family. Finally a worthy replacement for your Batlogger M. It's up and running in seconds and always with the right settings to suit your application. The Batlogger M2 is easy to use and provides all the features you need in a bat detector. You can tag recordings during your survey and make voice recordings with additional information, so that it’s the only tool that you need to have with you. Replace your microphone without any tools. The microphone capsule is save inside its housing and survives drops much better than the Batlogger M.
Features of the Batlogger M2:
- Replaceable microphone that is integrated and protected from falls
- USB-C charging and file transfer
- Tripod mounting socket
- Voice microphone to make notes during a survey
- Good grip and many useful buttons
What stays the same compared with the Batlogger M?
- For users with a Windows PC, we recommend BatExplorer from Elekon for the analysis of the recordings. For Mac users: bcAdmin (Ecoobs) or Kaleidoscope (Wildlife Acoustics).
- same open data format of the recordings (.WAV recording file and .XML for additional data)
- GUANO metadata
Specifications Batlogger M2
| Field of application | Active (mobile) monitoring |
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| Acoustic signal processing | Real time 16bit-full spectrum |
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| Type of microphone | SiSonic |
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| Number of microphones | 1 |
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| Sample rate | 384kHz |
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| Live monitoring | Heterodyne (automatic or manual), Divider |
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| Trigger function | yes, adjustable |
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| Scheduler | yes, adjustable, with sunset/sunrise times |
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| Audio out | 3.5mm plug / speaker |
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| Storage | microSD card, 16GB included(max. 32 GB) |
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| Operation | |
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| Display | LCD 240x320 |
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| Interface | Push-buttons |
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| GPS | yes, GPS data from the Batlogger M2 can also be extracted for use with Google Maps/Earth. Requires a minimum of OS X 10.6 and 1 (preferably 2) GB RAM. |
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| Sensors | Temperature, humidity, brightness |
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| Casing | |
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| Size (WxLxD) | 220 x 70 x 46 mm |
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| Weight | 222g |
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| Protection class | IP40 (except microphone) |
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| Power | |
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| Power supply | internal 3.6V, 2500mAh battery, USB-C charging |
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| Operating time | up to 15h per battery charge |
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Scope of supply
- Batlogger M2 with microphone and 16GB microSD card
- USB-C to USB-C cable
The warranty period is basically 2 years (except microphones).
