Weatherproofing

The Song Meter Micro 2 is designed to work in all kinds of weather, and will not let in any water under normal circumstances. However, there are a few routine checks that should be done to make sure that your recorder is as weatherproof as it was when you received it.

• Examine the red rubber gasket around the edge of the battery compartment. The gasket should be free of debris and tears.

  Note that DEET, a common ingredient in insect repellent, is known to degrade the plastic used in the Song Meter Micro 2 enclosure. When possible, avoid contact with insect repellent.

  Some plant oils may also soften the recorder's rubber gasket over extended periods of exposure.

• Avoid pointing microphones directly upwards.