Protecting Unused Acoustic Microphones

If you install the optional, second microphone, you may decide not to use it for every deployment. If this is the case, we do not recommend removing and reinstalling the microphone each time you change your recording configuration. The connections between the microphone and the Song Meter Mini 2 were not designed with repeated stress in mind, and repeatedly removing and reinstalling a microphone may damage these connections.

In most situations, it is fine to leave the optional microphone installed, even if it will not be used for a given deployment. If you wish to provide an extra layer of protection against animals or extreme weather, you can install an optional Stub Mic Cover. The Stub Mic Cover is a black, vinyl cap that fits over the acoustic microphone in place of the foam windscreen.