SongBeam

Founding developers Lies Zandberg, and Robert Lachlan

 

Founding developers Lies Zandberg, and Robert Lachlan


This innovative acoustic monitoring device for wildlife integrates beamforming technology. Its sound processing utilizes four MEMS microphones to capture precise and clear recordings. It delivers a 90% higher rate of bird call identification than a single mic device. This cutting-edge technology gets the most out of formerly limited data.

KEY FEATURES

  • Four MEMs microphones
  • Driven by a Teensy 4.1 Microcontroller
  • Powered by 4 D-cell batteries
  • Sample four track 16-bit and 44.1 kHz
  • Beamforming works most effectively from ~ 2 kHz -10 kHz
  • Record WAV files to a microSD card
  • Uses a beamforming algorithm through modified Luscinia Bioacoustics Software

CONTENTS OF THE SET

  • PCB with Teensy Holder

Not included:

  • TEENSY 4.1
  • 4 D-Cell batteries
  • Lithium battery CR2032

FULFILLMENT

The product is available for immediate fulfillment.

PUBLICATION

L Zandberg, & R Lachlan (2023). SongBeam: an automated recorder using beamforming to make high-quality recordings. OSF

 

 Documentation Source Code

 


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