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Song Sleuth® Technical Specifications

Host System Requirements:

Optional: Song Sleuth does not require a PC to operate. A PC is only needed to download new software modules to the Song Sleuth or upload field recordings from the Song Sleuth.

Windows/98,Me,XP,NT,2000 or Mac OS X 10.2
Serial port (RS-232 DB9 115,200 baud 8N1) or USB port with equivalent USB/Serial adapter
200MB free disk space
Song Sleuth Hardware:
Dimensions:8" x 5 1/2" x 3 3/8"
Weight:21 Oz (with batteries)
Processor:TI C5510A 160MHz DSP
Memory:8MB SDRAM
8MB FLASH
Digital Audio:16-bit resolution
48, 32, 24, 16, 8, and 4Kbps sample rates
Microphone Array:4 linear elements
20 - 20,000 Hz frequency response
-23dB +/- 4dB (1V/Pa, 1KHz)
0-46 dB gain
Directionality: -12dB off-axis attenuation 2-8KHz, 45 degrees at 6KHz
External microphone: 3.5mm mono jack
40K ohm impedance
34 dB gain
Headphones: 3.5mm mono jack with headphone detect
16 or 32 ohm headphones
-73 - +6 dB gain control
Speaker: Built-in
100mW power
480 - 5000 Hz frequency response
-73 - +6 dB gain
Serial port: RS-232 DB9 female jack
115,200 baud 8N1
proprietary protocol
Display:20x4 character 3x1" LCD
User inputs:4 push buttons (Up, Down, Select, Mode)
Power consumption:110-180 mA
Batteries:4 AA (NiMH or Alkaline)