Load a Configuration to a Paired Recorder from an SD Card

About this task

This is one of multiple ways to apply a configuration file to a Song Meter Mini Bat 2, updating all of the recorder's settings to match the configuration file. For a full list of methods for programming a recorder's settings, see Configure the Recorder's Settings.

This procedure loads a configuration file (ending in .miniconfig) and/or firmware file (ending in .smm), from the SD card to the recorder. If there are both a configuration file and firmware file on the card, the configuration file will be loaded first, and then the firmware update will be loaded.

After the configuration file has been loaded and the Song Meter Mini Bat 2's settings are configured, it is no longer necessary to keep the configuration file on the SD card.

Procedure

  1. Save a configuration file to the top-level of an SD card.

    There must be only one configuration file on the card.

    See Manage Configuration Files for instructions on saving configuration files directly from a Song Meter Mini Bat 2 or by using a computer.

  2. Insert the SD card into the Song Meter Mini Bat 2.
  3. Install brand-new or freshly charged batteries into the Song Meter Mini Bat 2.

    Partially drained batteries can cause the load process to fail.

  4. In the Song Meter Configurator app, open the Utilities menu:
    1. Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App.

      Configure and Unpair icons will appear next to the recorder's name.

    2. Tap the Configure icon for the paired Song Meter Mini Bat 2 in the Recorders screen.
    3. Tap the Utilities icon in the upper-right corner of the Configuration Editor.
  5. In the Utilities menu, tap Load firmware or a configuration from card.

    A message appears to remind you to have fresh batteries installed in the recorder and to not interrupt the load process.

  6. Tap PROCEED to load the configuration file.

    An Updating indicator appears, followed by the message Load successful.

  7. Tap OK to dismiss the message.

Results

The settings shown in the Configuration Editor for the paired recorder should now match the settings saved in the configuration file.