BirdFox - BATMIC capsule for detecting bats

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BirdFox – BATMIC Capsule for Bat Detection

Turn your BirdMic parabolic microphone into an ultrasonic bat detector!

The BirdFox BATMIC capsule converts the ultrasonic calls emitted by bats into audible sounds, allowing you to discover and listen to their vocalisations in the field.

Designed for BirdMic ONE and BirdMic PRO parabolic microphones, it fits directly in place of the standard microphone capsule.

You can switch from birdwatching during the day to listening to bats at dusk, while keeping your usual equipment.

Thanks to its divide-by-10 frequency division system, the capsule makes captured ultrasound audible. When used with the BirdFox Recorder app, it also allows you to view vocalisations as a real-time spectrogram.

Key features of the BATMIC capsule:

• Dual-purpose use: Turn your BirdMic ONE or PRO into a bat detector.

• Ultrasound conversion: Listen to vocalisations that are normally inaudible to the human ear.

• Quick installation: Replace the original capsule in the field using the small tool supplied.

• Real-time spectrogram: View vocalisations using a compatible app.

• Recording capability: Connect the capsule to a compatible field recorder or smartphone.

• Up to 80 hours of battery life: Powered by a CR2032 coin-cell battery.

• Compact and lightweight: Weighs just 24 g with the battery.

• No adjustments required: No gain calibration, operating mode selection or frequency settings needed.

Discover bat vocalisations

Bats use echolocation to navigate their surroundings and locate prey. They emit ultrasonic sounds at frequencies beyond the range of human hearing.

The BATMIC capsule converts these signals using a divide-by-10 frequency division system. This allows you to hear different sequences of calls, including the characteristic acceleration of calls before a bat catches its prey, as well as certain social vocalisations.

For more detailed analysis, the BirdFox Recorder app displays a real-time spectrogram, allowing you to observe the frequencies of the captured signals.

Please note: The capsule does not automatically identify bat species. Identification must be carried out by the user, based on acoustic characteristics and additional knowledge. Its detection range is 20–80 kHz. Some bats, particularly horseshoe bats, emit calls above 80 kHz and therefore cannot be detected at those frequencies.

An interchangeable capsule, ideal for field use

The BATMIC capsule is designed to complement an existing BirdMic setup. It screws onto the BirdMic ONE or PRO parabolic reflector, replacing the standard microphone capsule.

The capsule can be changed quickly without dismantling the reflector or carrying a second complete system. Simply unscrew the existing capsule using the supplied tool, then screw the BATMIC capsule into place.

You can continue using your existing reflector, interface and equipment, making it easy to switch between different types of wildlife observation throughout the day.

Several listening and recording options

The capsule features a 3.5 mm TRS female jack output, allowing it to be connected to various compatible devices.

• With the BirdMic interface: Listen to the signals through headphones using your usual equipment.

• With a compatible field recorder: Listen to and record vocalisations without a smartphone. Real-time spectrogram display is not available through this setup alone.

• With a compatible smartphone: Use a suitable app to listen to and record signals. The BirdFox Recorder app also displays a real-time spectrogram on Android.

The BirdFox Recorder app is free, compatible with Android 7.0 or later, and allows you to save recordings with geographical coordinates and metadata.

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Weight : 24.00 g