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1. Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Quickstart Guide

Out of the box, the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 can be quickly configured to run one of several preset schedules that cover common use cases.

For a video demonstration of these steps and additional, introductory information about the Song Meter Mini Bat 2, see our video tutorials at https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resources/video-tutorials/song-meter-mini-bat-2/.

  1. Unlatch and open the lid on the Song Meter Mini Bat 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 brand-new or freshly charged batteries, making sure the negative, flat end of the battery contacts the battery tray spring.

    The AA version accepts four or eight AA batteries.

    The Li-ion version accepts between one and six 18650 batteries.

    For additional safety information regarding batteries, see AA Battery Compartment.

  3. Insert an SD Card into the recorder's SD Card slot.

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

  4. To turn the recorder on, slide the ON/OFF switch to ON.

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

    For detailed instructions on installing apps, see Install the Song Meter Configurator App.

  6. Enable Bluetooth® in your mobile device's settings.

    On iOS or Android, open the Settings app and select the Bluetooth page to turn Bluetooth on or off.

  7. Open the Song Meter Configurator app.

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

  8. Press and hold the PAIR/STATUS button on the Song Meter Mini Bat 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, a Pair icon will be displayed next to the Song Meter Mini Bat 2.

  9. Tap the Pair icon in the app.

    The icon will turn green, indicating successful pairing.

    Two pop-up messages will appear, asking if you want to set the recorder's time zone and location to your mobile device's time zone and location.

  10. Tap Yes on both prompts to match the recorder's time zone and location to your mobile device.

  11. Tap the Configure icon for the paired Song Meter Mini Bat 2 in the Recorders screen.

    The Configuration Editor screen will open.

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

  13. Tap the < (back) button to return to the Recorders screen.

  14. Tap Unpair.

The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 will now begin running the schedule you selected.

Any changes made in the Configuration Editor screen are immediately loaded and saved into the Song Meter Mini Bat 2. There is no need to manually save changes.

If the Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is unpaired or powered off, it will remember any changes made from within the Configuration Editor screen.