Weatherproofing

The Song Meter Mini 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 Mini 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.

• Ensure the bolt covering the optional microphone port on the right side of the recorder is tightened and undamaged.

  Do not over-tighten the optional microphone or cover bolt. Doing so will distort the rubber O-ring gasket and allow water to enter the recorder.

• If using the AA version of the Song Meter Mini 2, ensure that the battery tray ribbons are not pinched between the two halves of the enclosure.

• Ensure that all acoustic microphones have foam windscreens in good condition.

  Windscreens may turn brown with long-term UV exposure, but they can be used until the foam begins to crumble.

• Avoid pointing microphones directly upwards.