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1. Song Meter Micro 2 Quickstart Guide

Out of the box, the Song Meter Micro 2 can be quickly configured to run one of a few preset schedules that cover common use cases.

  1. Unlatch and open the lid on the Song Meter Micro 2.

  2. Warning

    Batteries installed pointing the wrong direction may leak corrosive chemicals and damage the recorder.

    Combining new batteries with used batteries may cause them to leak corrosive chemicals and damage the recorder.

    Insert four brand-new or freshly charged AA batteries.

    For additional information regarding batteries, see Batteries and Power.

  3. Insert a microSD Card into the recorder's microSD Card slot.

    For additional information regarding microSD cards, see microSD Card Compatibility.

  4. Slide the ON/OFF switch to ON.

    If the Bluetooth® LED flashes red, this indicates that the recorder's internal clock is not set. It will be set when pairing.

  5. Install the Song Meter Configurator app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store onto your mobile device.

  6. Check that Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device.

  7. Open the Song Meter Configurator app.

    The Recorders screen will be displayed. The Song Meter Micro 2 will automatically be detected by the app and will appear in the Recorders screen.

  8. Press and hold the PAIR/STATUS button on the Song Meter Micro 2 for three seconds.

    The Bluetooth LED will blink green, indicating the recorder is ready to pair with the app.

    In the Song Meter Configurator app Recorders screen, the Pair icon will be displayed next to the Song Meter Micro 2.

  9. Tap the Pair icon.

    The icon will turn green, indicating successful pairing.

    A pop-up message will appear asking if you want to set the recorder's time zone to your mobile device's time zone.

  10. Tap Yes.

    A pop-up message will appear asking if you want to set the recorder's location to your mobile device's location.

  11. Tap Yes.

  12. Tap the Configure icon for the paired Song Meter Micro 2 in the Recorders screen.

    The Configuration Editor screen is displayed.

  13. Select a preset recording schedule from the dropdown menu and make any desired settings changes.

The Song Meter Micro 2 is now ready to deploy and record using the schedule you selected.

Any changes made in the Configuration Editor screen are immediately loaded and saved into the Song Meter Micro 2. There is no need to manually save changes. If the Song Meter Micro 2 is unpaired or powered off, it will remember any changes made from within the Configuration Editor screen.