Our best
recorder
just got
smaller.
The new BAR-V2 packs all the features of the BAR-LT in less than half the size and price.
$499* AUD
($342 USD)
*Excluding Tax
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Same high-quality recordings as all our other recorders for consistent data across studies
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Compact, stackable design for easy transport
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Spiked base that grips trees and locks units together
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Easily replaceable ultra-low noise, omnidirectional microphones
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Up to 600+ hrs recording time
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Built-in GPS for position, time-sync and acoustic localization
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Compatible with new battery system for charging up to 10 recorders simultaneously
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The no-compromise recorder that you can stack and pack anywhere.
BAR-V2
The BAR-V2 is a compact, lightweight bioacoustic recorder and a no-compromise successor to the BAR-LT, with GPS sync, flexible scheduling, and the same high-quality recordings as all our other recorders for consistent data across studies.
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Case and Mounting
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The BAR-V2 features a rugged, waterproof, lockable, camouflaged enclosure made from tough UV-resistant plastic. Its compact, stackable design allows for efficient packing, while the spiked base grips securely to trees and locks multiple units together for streamlined deployment.
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Recording Capabilities
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1 x SD card slot for cards up to 1TB. The BAR-V2 supports 16-bit WAV and FLAC (lossless compression) recording at sample rates from 8kHz to 96kHz (with corresponding anti-aliasing filters).
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GPS Features and Localization
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The built-in GPS automatically time-syncs and GEO-stamps your recordings.
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When used in an array, the BAR-V2 enables precise 3D localization of animal calls through GPS time-syncing and time difference of arrival between recorders. This allows pinpointing the exact location of animals in 3D space, unlocking research opportunities like individual counts and behavior studies.
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Click here to read more about 3D localization.
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Schedule Recordings with Ease
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All Frontier Labs acoustic recorders come with easy-to-use scheduler software. Program any sampling schedules with ease, including sunrise/sunset based recordings, different recordings on different days and waking up at a future date. ​
Microphones
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The BAR-V2 comes with two highly sensitive, low-noise omnidirectional microphones, each with an internal memory chip. Our recorders automatically log the microphones' serial number and manufacture date for every recording you make so you can track the age of the microphones. The microphones for the BAR-V2 share the same technical specs with the microphones from our other recorders, just with a more minimal design.
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Internal Filters
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The BAR-V2 now includes built-in filters, eliminating the need to buy multiple microphones for different recording environments. With options like low frequency, standard, and 1kHz high-pass filters, you can easily select the best settings in the recorder to match your specific needs, ensuring optimal audio capture across various conditions.
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​Power & Batteries
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The BAR-V2 has over 600 hours* of recording time which can be scheduled over weeks, months or years. The ultra-low power sleep mode allows it to hibernate for years and wake up for seasonal recordings. It can be powered by either a rechargeable lithium battery pack or 4 x AA alkaline batteries.
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Our new 10 port battery charger (available separately) can charge 10 recorders simultaneously, allowing for easy charging between deployments, saving time and hassle (especially for large-scale projects!).
*using lithium battery pack
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​​​​Specifications​
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Weight | 360g incl. battery pack and microphones |
Dimensions | Height: 4cm (or 3.7 cm when stacked),
width: 9cm,
depth: 9.5cm |
Batteries | Rechargeable lithium battery pack or 4 x AA alkaline batteries. |
Warranty | 3 years |
Run time | 600 hrs + |
Storage | 1 SD card slot for up to 1TB of storage. |
Microphones | Highly sensitive, ultra-low noise omnidirectional microphone. |
Recording formats | 2 recording formats: 16bit WAV and FLAC lossless compression which effectively doubles your storage capacity, meaning you can record up to 2TB of equivalent wav files! |
Inbuilt filters | Selectable filters: 20Hz, 110Hz, 1kHz to remove unwanted background noise from your recordings, e.g. wind, road, surf noise etc. (corresponding to LF, STD and 1kHz microphones for the BAR-LT) |
Sample rates | Supports multiple sample rates: 8kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz (with corresponding anti-aliasing filters). |
Gain | Fully adjustable gain in 1dB increments up to a total of 60dB. |
GPS time sync | GPS time sync allows 3D localization of animal calls (when used in an array). |
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