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Re: New ultrasound microphone - The Ultramic200K

Subject: Re: New ultrasound microphone - The Ultramic200K
From: "ndbdxr" ndbdxr
Date: Fri Apr 8, 2011 9:25 pm ((PDT))
Hi David,

You've made some interesting points. I can't say I know the answers to thos=
e questions...But, I look forward to reporting my findings, etc. back here =
to the Group.

I've wanted a Time expansion detector for years now... In my case, around =
=A3450 is the most I'd be able to spend on one. Which currently leaves me w=
ith only one choice: The Tranquility Transect (in the UK).

Well, I'm always happy to see new bat detectors become available!
(especially if they're within my budget!)

I hope to have something to report soon!

Best regards,
-Al


--- In  "Avocet" <> wrote:
>
> < I'm still "recovering" from the discovery that this new microphone
> is not only able to record at 200kHz, but that it ALSO performs as a
> Time-Expansion bat detector! Amazing! Until now, the only way to get
> time expanded recordings of bats: Was to dig deep into your wallet
> =A3=A3=A3/$$$...The lowest cost unit (that I was thinking of buying mysel=
f)
> cost =A3468.20 !
> <
> <This is awesome!!
>
> Al,
>
> But does it do the same job? It seems that you have to carry around a
> computer as well and does it do time expansion in real time or do you
> have to use a sound editor? In the field you will then have battery
> life issues. It seems a useful gadget but I'm not getting too excited
> for bat work. It's also limited to below 100KHz, not 200, so you've
> lost the Lesser Horseshoes and the higher harmonics of the other
> species. I've got IR cameras in a Lesser roost and it won't help
> there.
>
> I'll probably get one though.
>
> David
>
> David Brinicombe
> North Devon, UK
> Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - Ambrose Bierce
>








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