Pettersson u256 Microphone

Available Lightweight Full-spectrum Power Download BatSound Touch Lite software for this microphone The u256 sets a new standard for USB microphones offering excellent sensitivity, low noise, small size and ultra-low power consumption – all for a modest price. Learn more about the different types of bat detectors. The components are housed in a slim and durable aluminium enclosure. Like the well-known Pettersson M500-384 microphone, the u-series microphones identify as standard audio recording devices on Windows, OS X, Android, iOS and Linux. Likewise, they are compatible with most common sound recording apps and programs. The USB connector on u256 plugs directly into a USB Micro B jack, becoming a small and portable recording unit. An extension cable and/or other types of USB jacks may also be used, with an adapter. Used at all Bat Survey Solutions and SonoBat workshops for quickly recording full spectrum voucher calls on tablets and smartphones Extremely high quality sound; the SonoBat classifier was built using this family of microphones Superb Petterson quality control & consistency between units Best value of any USB powered bat detector microphone available anywhere Compatible with BatSound Touch and SonoBat Live Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones Includes BatSound Touch Lite (free download) Compatible with SonoBatLIVE and Bat Recorder Android app Compatible with Myotisoft Transect Compatible with SonoBat Bat Call Analysis software The u256 is ideal for: Education programs Professional active monitoring and selective recording Mobile transects Professional short term passive recording where a tablet/netbook may be deployed Microphone may be extended over 40' using an inexpensive USB active extension (some tablets may not allow this extension) Highly flexible with many software and platform choices: Windows 8 or higher Capture Software: SonoBat Live*, BatSound Touch Lite, BatSound Touch, SoundChaser, Audacity Linux Capture Software: Audacity Mac OS X Capture Software: SonoBat Live*, Audacity Android Capture Software*: Bat Recorder, USB Bat Detector iOS Capture Software: Ultrasonic Analyzer (using the Apple Camera Adapter) Bat Call Analysis Software: any software accepting full spectrum .wav files (SonoBat, Kaleidoscope PRO) or EchoClass and BCID when files are downsampled to zero-cross data.  Learn more about how bats use ultrasound. Why choose Pettersson? Less than 1% of all M500 microphones ever sold have ever been returned for refurbishment. When you are conducting serious, time sensitive research, count on Pettersson equipment having more uptime than other detector platforms.   Specifications Weight 25 g Dimensions 43 × 35 × 13 mm Microphone MEMS Current consumption 26 mA Frequency range 1 kHz – 128 kHz Recording format 256 kHz/16 bits Anti-aliasing filter Yes Power USB powered