Product Safety Information
Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Quickstart Guide
Where to Find This User Guide
This user guide is published in multiple formats on our website and within the Song Meter Configurator app.
About the Song Meter Mini Bat 2
Hardware Overview
Deploying the Song Meter Mini Bat 2
Configuring the Song Meter Mini Bat 2
Maintaining and Protecting the Song Meter Mini Bat 2
Song Meter Configurator App Overview
Song Meter Desktop Configurator Overview
The desktop configurator allows you to create configuration files and view the settings associated with previous recordings.
SD Card Contents
Troubleshooting
Useful Resources
Specifications
- Physical Specifications
- Audio and Microphone Specifications
- Batteries and Power
  - Types of AA Batteries
    The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 works with several types of AA batteries, but alkaline batteries provide the most consistent performance.
  - Lithium-Ion Battery Requirements
    18650 lithium-ion batteries can vary in size and safety features. It is vital that you choose batteries that are safe and compatible with the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's battery tray.
  - Power Consumption and Expected Battery Life
  - Minimum Battery Voltage
    The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is programmed to shut down just before batteries are expected to fail, but different battery types can cause this behavior to vary.
- SD Card Compatibility
- Bluetooth Specifications
Warranty and Disclosures
Patents
Copyright Notices
Contact Information

Inactive Power Consumption

The Song Meter Mini Bat 2 consumes a small amount of power when turned off and when sleeping during an inactive schedule period. This power consumption is only significant during long deployments with very infrequent recording periods.

Table 1. Power Consumption while turned off and sleeping
State	Power Consumption (mW)
Off	0.7
Sleeping	2