--- title: Ultrasonic Bat Detectors | Wildlife Acoustics description: Ultrasonic bat detectors for species inventory, wildlife research, ecosystem/soundscape monitoring, environmental impact assessments, and citizen science. image: https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_191851561.jpeg --- search icon - [My Account](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/account) - [Contact Us](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/contact-us) - [Resellers](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resellers) - [Buy Now](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/shop) - [![](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/WildlifeAcoustics_January_2022/images/logo-dark.svg)](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/) - Solutions - [Solutions](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/solutions) - [Ecosystem, Biodiversity, or Soundscape Monitoring](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/solutions/ecosystem-biodiversity-or-soundscape-monitoring) - [Monitoring for Species Conservation](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/solutions/monitoring-for-species-conservation) - 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[Event Calendar](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resources/events) - [Newsroom](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resources/news) - [Release Notes](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/release-notes) - [Publications](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resources/publications) - [Customer Stories](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/customer-stories) - Grant Program - [Grant Program](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program) - [Past Recipients](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program/past-recipients) - [About Us](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/about-us) - [Search](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/search) - [My Account](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/account) - [Contact Us](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/contact) - [Resellers](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resellers) - [Buy Now](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/shop) [![Wildlife Acoustics Ultrasonic Song Meter Recorders & Sound Analysis Software](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ultrasonic_Landing-Page_Banner-1200x600.png?width=2000&height=1000&name=Ultrasonic_Landing-Page_Banner-1200x600.png "Wildlife Acoustics Ultrasonic Song Meter Recorders & Sound Analysis Software")](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com) ## Detect. Analyze. Discover. # Song Meter Ultrasonic Recorders Our industry-leading ultrasonic recorders are engineered to help you record more bats, thanks to low-noise microphones that detect even quiet and distant echolocations, advanced triggering that records more bats, and built-in technology that detects and removes “false triggers” if they occur.   The result? More bat calls and less time spent in analysis sifting through thousands of unusable files. ![Pictured: Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Ultrasonic Recorder Shown with Free Configurator Companion App](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Minibat2-w-phone-1.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Minibat2-w-phone-1.png "Pictured: Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Ultrasonic Recorder Shown with Free Configurator Companion App") #### ULTRASONIC + ACOUSTIC RECORDER ## Song Meter Mini Bat 2 *Record bats and more.* Record bats and other wildlife that vocalize in the ultrasonic range for up to 125 ten-hour nights. Attach an optional acoustic stub microphone to also monitor birds, amphibians, and terrestrial mammals. ### Key Features  - Built-in, low-noise microphone for high-fidelity sound capture. - Optional acoustic microphone for recording audible wildlife.\* - Li-ion model records up to 125 ten-hour nights; AA model records up to 50 ten-hour nights. - Free companion app for easy programming via Bluetooth®-enabled smartphone or tablet. - IP67-rated weatherproof housing for rugged protection. - Hinged, lockable enclosure for ergonomic access and security. - Rear tripod mount for flexible mounting and positioning. *\*Second microphone sold separately.* [![Explore the MINI BAT 2](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20471077/interactive-175715231296.png)](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIVmUPUfoHOFc9uNakyx5%2BBgzP6nvpjf5KMIHjiYKd7K2IrPjIMVYNSApzz8mSz7kJSvCKHcjCG7A%2FWKAGuiUi9LBF9ka8wTD8J1iicPiaMqQw4decDGLue3QBlCEuepj9CQQ6FxTT6tGta%2BOzBuJR88yrt9I%2FH%2FIWpksT1ZG0k63u2m4asFGEXBTawndkX52qK7AUhFUiCmnvti42StDUYcicb9bw%3D&webInteractiveContentId=175715231296&portalId=20471077&hsLang=en) ![SM5BAT-HeadOn-2916](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SM5BAT-HeadOn-2916.webp?width=400&height=516&name=SM5BAT-HeadOn-2916.webp "SM5BAT-HeadOn-2916") #### PASSIVE ULTRASONIC RECORDER ## Song Meter SM5BAT *The everything recorder.* A must-have for professional ecologists, the all-new SM5BAT captures it all: bats, birds, and everything in between—all at once. And it does it while delivering the best battery performance on the market. ### Key Features  - Four channels, two acoustic and two ultrasonic - Class leading battery performance - IP67-rated weatherproof housing for rugged protection. - Optional external power, along with flexible internal li-ion or alkaline battery configurations - Dual-SDHC/SDXC card slots for up to 4 TB of data capture. - Bluetooth®-enabled, hassle-free configuration. - Future-proof design, compatible wit cellular remote access accessory (coming late 2027) - Advanced low-noise mics to detect even quiet and distance calls *\*Power cable and cabled mics sold separately.* [![Explore SM5BAT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20471077/interactive-202318983538.png)](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJQOeYInqEHCSNL7trqQV1BmgvsRL956O%2BiMs49eWysNsubsKWATHIMYEq3fNREgnQCyufJ6lswg%2B0JBRyK71ORlw%2FrOceuPx3zgpjMaobx47X4DL0Uat1dLeJgALJ9JB%2FWaSSjI%2FLJSLuMpzp%2FLDZpAMFf%2BLBRnG3exFimEL873aRoYbUZdZp3p05RGmV%2F4uBe5EUA1rZ7Nw8RU7AkPw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=202318983538&portalId=20471077&hsLang=en) ![Pictured: Wildlife Acoustics Echo Meter Touch 2 Bat Detector Shown With Android Phone and Tablet](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMT2_Android%20Tablet+Phone_1080x1080.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=EMT2_Android%20Tablet+Phone_1080x1080.png "Pictured: Wildlife Acoustics Echo Meter Touch 2 Bat Detector Shown With Android Phone and Tablet") #### ACTIVE BAT DETECTOR ## Echo Meter Touch 2 #### *Turn your mobile device into a bat detector.* Detect and record bats in real-time. Simply plug in your iOS® or Android™ mobile device with a USB-C connector and hear bats as they fly by.  ### Key Features  - Listen to bat calls with our patented Real-Time Expansion (RTE) technology. - Get suggestions for the most likely species detected with Bat Auto-ID.\* - Instantly view color spectrograms. - Map and share recordings, locations, and transect paths via text or email. - Record up to 192 kHz (PRO model) or 128 kHz (Standard model). *\*Bat Auto-ID classifiers are available for North America, Europe, South Africa, and the Neotropics.* [![Explore the EMT 2](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20471077/interactive-175711671041.png)](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL99xRHt6CpUb2WS4mMRvgkRhefoq9QXvN%2FDtyYC2d4OIvECIBjt3fHbIGaG1xhOmZHveHuX66zLq4JS%2FCwpx6U%2F%2Fpn0LDx1nEDiPhIrQttfReX0e4lwyQDQpprxSzCNEA0IMyEeZXB05Slq%2BV%2BtYiFw01CLdWyKr%2BRu2EtRG2FO4uABM8byGUC%2BTkKDJ9f6huZHp9%2BFamzIxzn6RYZ%2FqI%3D&webInteractiveContentId=175711671041&portalId=20471077&hsLang=en) ![Pictured: Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro Sound Analysis Software for Use with Song Meter Recorders](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hubfs/KPro-Bat_Laptop_1080x1080.png "Pictured: Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro Sound Analysis Software for Use with Song Meter Recorders") #### SOUND ANALYSIS SOFTWARE ## Kaleidoscope Pro #### *Find what you're looking for—faster.* Save time sifting through files and get to analysis faster, whether you’re conducting species inventory, presence/absence surveys, or habitat health monitoring. ### Key Features  - Find targeted sounds within complex recordings or conduct general species surveys. - Quickly detect and group similar sounds with Cluster Analysis. - Receive suggestions for the most likely bat species detected using Bat Auto-ID.\* - Create custom classifiers for long-term projects and specific environments. - Rapidly calculate popular acoustic indices. *\*Bat Auto-ID classifiers are available for North America, Europe, South Africa, and the Neotropics.* [![Explore KALEIDOSCOPE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20471077/interactive-175715231339.png)](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLR6F%2BkQUMs8sxSwQOekxydjce%2BNle6aCn%2BA8xhb3WQgghkwfatrEaSsjASD6S2Hk9b2yIaX2jlJMDmwfYtCEwr4MQ5e67AiuJFVWmxSb2ljcjLuq2SskLdkDRvyJba53xeUyQUKWTk0d5xGvxy9aqoyXVUblobSuLD5FlUHGI3umPINHdTzXAUU4bBnDAPNzse9lxoFZ%2BG9Y3g5h4Y&webInteractiveContentId=175715231339&portalId=20471077&hsLang=en) ![Wildlife Acoustics SMART System for Reducing Bat Fatalities at Wind Farms](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMART-mic-at-turbine_1080x1080.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=SMART-mic-at-turbine_1080x1080.jpg "Wildlife Acoustics SMART System for Reducing Bat Fatalities at Wind Farms") #### SMART CURTAILMENT FOR WIND FARMS ## SMART System #### *Detect bats. Minimize fatalities. Reduce downtime.* SMART *(Song Meter with Analysis & Remote Transfer)* uses real-time bat detection to reduce bat fatalities, curtailment costs, and turbine downtime while increasing Annual Energy Production (AEP) at wind farms. ### Features  - Add custom alarms that match bat-call parameters & activity levels you set. - Trigger notifications to turbine systems & pause turbine operation as needed. - Download recordings & activity summaries - Remotely manage the system via a secure web browser interface. 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Our acoustic and ultrasonic recorders and sound analysis software help scientists conduct species inventory, presence/absence surveys, and habitat health monitoring to make impactful discoveries that expand our understanding of the planet. ## Here's what sets us apart: ![Choose Your Recorder](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20Sketch%20Icons%20(Brown)/WA_SketchIcons_Auto%20ID.png?width=151&height=151&name=WA_SketchIcons_Auto%20ID.png "Choose Your Recorder") ## Flexibility Find acoustic recorders suitable for any project, budget, and research objective. ![Attend Virtual Training](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20Sketch%20Icons%20(Brown)/WA_SketchIcons_Training.png?width=151&height=151&name=WA_SketchIcons_Training.png "Attend Virtual Training") ## Training Learn how to deploy recorders and analyze sound files at ongoing, free virtual training led by product experts. ![Receive Prompt Customer Service](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20Sketch%20Icons%20(Brown)/WA_SketchIcons_Customer%20Service.png?width=151&height=151&name=WA_SketchIcons_Customer%20Service.png "Receive Prompt Customer Service") ## Support Receive prompt and thorough responses from our dedicated Customer Support Team. ![A Trusted Brand for Over 15 Years](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20Sketch%20Icons%20(Brown)/WA_SketchIcons_Award.png?width=151&height=151&name=WA_SketchIcons_Award.png "A Trusted Brand for Over 15 Years") ## Reliability Advance your research with equipment that scientists have trusted for over 15 years. ![150,000 Wildlife Acoustics Recorders Sold Worldwide](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/150000%20Recorders%20Sold.png?width=439&height=329&name=150000%20Recorders%20Sold.png "150,000 Wildlife Acoustics Recorders Sold Worldwide") [![WA_UltrasonicCampagin_LandingPage_R2](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bat%20Campaign%20Images/WA_UltrasonicCampagin_LandingPage_R2.jpg?width=8243&height=2224&name=WA_UltrasonicCampagin_LandingPage_R2.jpg "WA_UltrasonicCampagin_LandingPage_R2")](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resources/blog/conservationists-announce-the-rediscovery-of-an-african-bat-species-lost-for-40-years) [![](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/WildlifeAcoustics_January_2022/images/logo-light.svg)](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/) Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. 3 Mill and Main Place, Suite 110 Maynard, MA 01754-2657 USA[+1 (978) 369-5225](tel:+19783695225)[+1 (888) 733-0200](https://landingpages.wildlifeacoustics.com/+18887330200?hsLang=en) - Helpful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/privacy-policy) - [Legal Documentation](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/legal-documentation) - [Warranties](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/legal-documentation/warranties) - [Authorized Resellers](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resellers) - [Activate Software](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/license/activation) - [Blog](https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/resources/blog) [facebook icon](https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeAcoustics/) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeacoustics/) [twitter icon](https://twitter.com/WildlifeAcoust) [youtube icon](https://www.youtube.com/user/WildlifeAcoustics)