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Recorder Features
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Description
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Audio Format (Notes)
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44.1KHz sampling, stored in MP3 format @ 40kbps. Format selectable between 32kbps and 128kbps.
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Audio Format (Bird song recordings)
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44.1KHz sampling, stored in MP3 format, mono @ 128kbps (= 1MB /minute). Format selectable between 64kbps and 384kbps)
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Clock
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Automatically synchronised to PC/Mac time when connected
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PC/Mac Interface
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USB 2.0
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Capacity Indicator
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5 LEDs show proportion of memory used.
0-60% shows green, 60-80% amber, 80%-100% Red.
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Recording Control
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Two “press and hold to record” buttons
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Audio Output
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Internal speaker and 2.5mm headphone jack for standard earpiece. Adapter cable available for 3.5mm plugs.
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Microphone (Notes)
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Proximity microphone.
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Microphone (Bird song)
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Forward facing higher gain microphone.
Sensitivity: -38±3dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz)
Sensitivity reduction : Within-3dB at 1.5V, 20Hz-20KHz
Click here for frequency response graph. S/N ratio : More than 58dB
Impedance: Max. 2.2 KΩ Standard power supply: 2.0 V DC
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External Microphone (not supplied)
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Connect via adapter lead. Configurable
1.25V Microphone bias, 2.2K impedance. Supports most shot-gun and parabolic microphones
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External Line-in
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Gain adjustable. Stereo input. 1V pk-pk maximum.
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Battery
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1 x AAA Lithium or Alkaline
We recommend high capacity batteries (1000mAh and above). Rechargeable NiMH batteries can be used but ensure you have 1000mAh ones (older ones typically hold only 250-300mAh).
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Battery Indicator
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LED flashes green (good), red and green (low), red (critical).
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Attachment
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Self-adhesive Velcro® strips supplied.
Note: Applying self-adhesive Velcro® strips to binoculars should be considered a permanent fixing. Attempting to remove the pads may damage the surface finish of the binoculars.
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Weight
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Approximately 50g (2 ounces) including battery.
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