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Bat Detector/Recorder Key

These are the options for passive (static) full spectrum bat recorders.
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My choice? SM4BAT FS (£1315), Mini Bat (£770) or the Anabat Swift (£1255), though the Elekon Batlogger A+ (£1250) is pretty neat.
For a unit you can also walk around with, it's the Batlogger M (£1650) but this has short deployment times.

AnaBat Swift bat detector The AnaBat Swift Bat Detector - With our Exclusive 2 Year Warranty!

The Anabat Swift is a full spectrum bat recorder, based on the old Anabat Express.

Unlike the Express, the Swift can record in both full spectrum and zero crossing and can use an external power supply.

The Anabat Swift comes with free UK delivery, 60 day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, exclusive 2 year warranty and FREE BAT CALLS BOOK worth £35

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The new MINI BAT Bat Detector

MINI BAT The new MINI BAT is a full spectrum and zero crossing passive ultrasonic recorder that can also be used with an optional acoustic microphone.

It's our smallest and lightest passive bat recorder with an impressive deployment time of 30 nights using alkaline batteries or 150 nights using lithium ion batteries.

Settings can be checked and changed via Bluetooth using an app on your phone.

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The SM4BAT Bat Detector

SM4BAT The SM4BAT FS model records in full spectrum and has a single microphone with cable. The SM4 acoustic model has two integral microphones.

Designed around the size of four D-sized batteries, the SM4 family of recorders includes the smallest and lightest, weatherproof recorders available.

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Elekon Batlogger bat detector Elekon Batlogger M Bat Detector - With our Exclusive 3 Year Warranty!
A compact and versatile bat recorder with integrated live monitoring (heterodyne, with automatic tuning) with speaker or headphones. In addition to the normal recording of bat calls on an SD card, further data and meta-information is collected and stored. The most important feature is the built-in GPS receiver. Every recording is referenced by the coordinates of its position. This information is particularly valuable in elaborate setups with several recording devices, or in mobile transect recordings. Additionally, the temperature at the time of recording is also recorded.
We include a free EU to UK plug adaptor!
£1650 inclusive - nothing else to pay!!

Elekon Batlogger Review



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Elekon Batlogger A bat detector Elekon Batlogger A Bat Detector - With our Exclusive 3 Year Warranty!
The Batlogger A records bat calls in full spectrum and is powered by four AA batteries, with microSD card (up to 128GB) storage. The Batlogger A can be deployed for 30 hours recording (e.g. three 10 hour nights of recording).
The FG-Black microphone is connected to the recorder via the microphone extension cable (included) which makes it easy to position the microphone exactly where you want it. Adjustable trigger functions and delayed recording are also possible and it is waterproof to IP67 standard (except the microphone capsule).
The Batlogger A is compatible with the free BatExplorer Software for Windows, which also includes computer-aided identification of species with the help of an integrated bat species library (European species). Requires Windows Media Player version 11 or above.
Dimensions: 113 x 81 x 72mm
Weight: 576g including microphone and batteries
£960 including UK delivery with FREE EXTRA YEAR'S WARRANTY
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Elekon Batlogger A+ bat detector Elekon Batlogger A+ Bat Detector - With our Exclusive 3 Year Warranty!
The Batlogger A+ records bat calls in full spectrum and is powered by a built-in lithium rechargeable battery, with microSD card (up to 128GB) storage. The Batlogger A+ can be deployed for 70 hours recording (e.g. seven 10 hour nights of recording).
The FG-Black microphone is connected to the recorder via the microphone extension cable (included) which makes it easy to position the microphone exactly where you want it. Adjustable trigger functions and delayed recording are also possible and it is waterproof to IP67 standard (except the microphone capsule).
The Batlogger A+ is compatible with the free BatExplorer Software for Windows, which also includes computer-aided identification of species with the help of an integrated bat species library (European species). Requires Windows Media Player version 11 or above.
Dimensions: 113 x 101 x 80mm
Weight: 695g including microphone and batteries
£1250 including UK delivery with FREE EXTRA YEAR'S WARRANTY and FREE BAT CALLS BOOK worth £30
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Elekon Batlogger-C bat recorder
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Elekon's NEW Batlogger-C Bat Recorder
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Elekon Batlogger-C bat recorder - With our Exclusive 3 Year Warranty!
The proven BATLOGGER system now has an additional device for real-time recording of ultrasound calls. Many ideas from Elekon's customers have been integrated in the brand-new BATLOGGER C. The device is the solution for almost all passive monitoring of bats.

Short specification:
- Recording and storage of ultrasonic calls are the same as in the BATLOGGER M
- Integrated GPS and temperature measurement
- Free analysis software BatExplorer
- All components waterproof, IP67 (except microphone capsule)
- Display with backlight for operation direct on the device
- Microphone extension cable with a newly designed protective tube
- Uses the proven FG-black microphones from the BATLOGGER M
- Replaceable Li-ion batteries; charging is possible at home
- Direct connection of a solar panel or external power supply during recordings
- Integrated GSM module with SMS and e-mail function
- Fixation mounts for anti-theft locks and integrated SMS-site-alarm.

£2100 with Free delivery, 60 day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and our exclusive 3 year warranty


Pettersson D500X bat detector Pettersson D500X bat detector - With our Exclusive 2 Year Warranty!
The D500X is an ultrasound recording unit intended for long-term, unattended recording of bat calls. In contrast to time expansion bat detectors, the D500X records full-spectrum ultrasound in real time with virtually no gaps between recordings. The recorder is equipped with four slots for CF cards, which typically makes it possible to leave the unit in the field for more than a month. The triggering system allows the device to automatically start recording as a sound is detected.
The recording length can be selected in steps from 0.3 up to 20 seconds. In order not to fill the card too fast at locations with high activity, a minimum time between two recordings can be applied. The recorder is normally operated in a low-power mode with no pre-trigger (i.e. the recording starts as the sound exceeds the chosen threshold level), but both pre-and post-trigger functions are available in the standard (not low-power) mode. The D500X stores the bat calls in time stamped wav files.
The D500X comes in a rugged and weather-protected aluminium housing, and various accessories are available, such as an external microphone with extension cable up to 100 m and a soft protection case with hooks to hang the unit in e.g. a tree.
Type: Direct, high-speed recording; Microphone: Advanced electret, jack for external microphone; Frequency range: 15 – 190 kHz (500 kHz sampling rate, high-pass filter enabled) <5 – 190 kHz (500 kHz sampling rate, high-pass filter disabled); Connections: External microphone, external trigger, external DC supply; Timer: Four on/off periods per day; Batteries: 4 x AA size, Alkaline or NiMH recommended; External DC supply: 4.5-8 V, typically ca. 200 mA (average, when recording), depends on CF card type and number of CF cards; Size: 165 x 170 x 53 mm, excl. connectors etc.; Weight: 1.2 kg incl. batteries and front panel cover
Recording system
ADC resolution: 16 bits; Anti-aliasing filter: Yes, 8th order, 190 kHz cut-off frequency; Sampling rates: 44.1, 300, 500 kHz (optimized for 500 kHz); Recording length: 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 sec or manual recording; Recording medium: CF card, 4 slots
£1705 inclusive - nothing else to pay!!
Pettersson D500X Review

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