Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM5

Song Meter SM5 by Wildlife Acoustics is a professional-grade acoustic recorder designed for long-term, unattended wildlife monitoring in the audible frequency range. Built for demanding field deployments, the SM5 delivers exceptional battery performance, flexible microphone configurations, and reliable all-weather operation for birds, amphibians, and other vocalising species.

Features:

  • Industry-leading battery life with support for lithium-ion, alkaline, or external power sources, including solar.
  • Dual-channel acoustic recording for advanced multi-taxa and multi-location surveys
  • Two built-in acoustic microphones with support for up to two optional cabled microphones
  • IP67-rated weatherproof enclosure engineered for harsh terrestrial environments
  • Integrated GPS for accurate time, location metadata, and recorder synchronisation
  • Bluetooth® setup via the Song Meter Configurator app on iOS and Android
  • Expansion port for future cellular connectivity and custom accessories

*Cabled mics, Power Kit, and other accessories are sold separately.

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Specifications:

  • Model: SM5-A
  • Made in: USA
  • Dimensions: 191 mm (L) × 175 mm (W) × 64 mm (H)
  • Weight:
    • 1,113 g with 11 × 18650 lithium-ion batteries
    • 1,138 g with 4 × D alkaline batteries
  • Power:
    • 1-6 or 11 × 18650 lithium-ion batteries or
    • 4 × D alkaline batteries
    • Also compatible with external and solar power
  • Battery life (stereo):
    • Up to 1,710 hours (11 × 18650 lithium-ion batteries)
    • Up to 900 hours (4 × D alkaline batteries)
  • Storage: 2 × SDHC / SDXC cards, up to 2 TB each (4 TB total)
  • Recording format: 16-bit WAV or compressed W4V
  • Acoustic channels: 2 (mono or stereo)
  • Sample rates: 8, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
  • Microphones
    • 2 built-in acoustic stub microphones
    • Supports up to 2 optional cabled acoustic microphones
  • GPS: Built-in GPS with time synchronisation within 30 microseconds
  • Operating temperature: -20°C to 85°C
  • Weather protection: IP67 weatherproof (including built-in microphones)

*For more information on the product specifications, visit Wildlife Acoustic’s Knowledge Base.

**PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICE QUOTATION.