Elekon BATSCANNER
Elekon BATSCANNER
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The BATSCANNER is an easy to use bat detector. It converts the ultrasonic bat calls into an audible frequency with the "mixer“ principle (heterodyne). What makes the BATSCANNER unique is that the mixing frequency is adjusted and displayed automatically for the detected bat species. Thus, the different bat species can be heard without manual tuning and its main frequency can be seen easily.
What do bats sound like? You don’t need a computer to use a BatScanner. Simply walk outside at dusk, away from motion lights, and you’ll hear “ticks” as bats are searching for moths. The “ticks” will increase into a “buzz” when they attack an insect. You will see the bat suddenly & dramatically change direction during this “buzz”... that’s the moth trying to evade capture and the bat making split-second course corrections! If you see bats at dusk, you will easily hear them with the BatScanner, even long after it is too dark to see. Learn more about how bats use ultrasound.
Detect bat calls easier than ever. The BATSCANNER is a compact, user-friendly real-time bat detector. The built-in live monitoring (digital heterodyne) converter tunes to different bat call frequencies automatically. This eliminates the need for any kind of manual adjustment so that the user can focus on listening, rather than actively trying to tune in to individual bats.
Turn on. Listen. The ultrasonic sounds are automatically transformed into the audible range. The device listens continuously, and instantly displays the peak frequency of the detected signal while crystal clear sound is generated through the front-facing speaker. For more private listening, the BATSCANNER is also equipped with a single 3.5mm jack so that headphones may be used when desired.
The automatic frequency tuning offers many advantages over other heterodynes:
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Automatic mode: The mixing frequency is adjusted and displayed automatically for the detected bat species. Thus, the different bat species can be heard without manual tuning and its main frequency can be seen easily. Immediate display of the main frequency, even with only a brief flyby. This also helps to get a first estimation of the species.
- Miss no bat just because the wrong frequency is tuned.
- No tedious searching for the optimal setting, which is especially helpful in the dark!
- Built-in loudspeaker is optimized to avoid feedback loops.
- Identical sensitivity as the Elekon BATLOGGER.
- MANUAL MODE: The mixing frequency can be adjusted manually. Only bat species in the set frequency range can be heard.
- BATSCANNERS are heterodyne detectors which have a longer range than other detector types. The output is not used to display visually, because it is always a fraction of the original bat call. See more explanation on the types of bat detectors here.
Crickets and noise from walking can be a nuisance when observing with bat detectors. The BATSCANNER minimizes this problem by a special handling of lower frequencies. With the single press of the “on” button users can “reset” the frequency to eliminate any potentially unwanted noise.
By sound and not by sight. The BATSCANNER is also available in stereo! In addition to the many things that give this device the advantage over other heterodyne detectors, the stereo edition (using 2 omnidirectional microphones) now allows users who want the extra “edge” to determine which direction the detected bat is coming from, and where it may be flying to. This is especially useful when a bat cannot be seen and users would like to try to “follow” a bat by aiming the detector toward the bat in flight. See our video here.
The compact size, shape, and durability of this detector make it ideal for kids, educators, wildlife hobbyists, or those involved with outdoor interpretive program, making it a great option from our line of affordable, consumer-grade bat detectors. Comfortable, lightweight, and great for the evening walk or those on the go, the BATSCANNER is the ideal companion for your next bat excursion! Included in delivery: BatScanner, instructions, 3- AAA batteries
Batscanner Specifications:
- Dimensions 65 x 120 x 27 mm
- Weight: 145 g
- Power supply: 3 x 1.5 V batteries type AAA ( LR03)
- 20-25 hours of active listening on a single set of AAA batteries
- Audio Sensitivity range: 15 - 120 kHz
- Type of microphone: Elektret microphone
- Heterodyne mixer with automatic adjustment
- Audio output: Speaker, Headphones (3.5mm mini jack)
- Display: 7-segment LED green, 3 digits
Questions & Answers
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With the Elekon BATSCANNER, could one use the headphone jack to go to a recording device? If so, could that output also be stereo?
Yes if stereo Y adapter is used, you can split the signal into two cables for 2 people to listen simultaneously, or send one line to a recording device. -JC
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Do you have these (Elekon Batscanner) in stock? If not, when do you expect more? I would like to order one. Thanks in advance for your response. Cheers Peter p.s., I left you a voice mail too - cell is 860-304-8842
Generally if you can order an item online it is in stock. We also have a limited number of these used please see: https://batmanagement.com/collections/current-sale-items
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Does the elekon batscanner give me the species of bat I am listening to?
Hello Bruce- this detector gives you the strongest frequency of ultrasound it last monitored in the environment. From that, given context of the species assemblage in your local area combined with the habitat you are in, you can sometimes guesstimate the species. For example ~21-30 kHz in most Gulf states would probably be Mexican free tail bats. ~42 kHz in FL would be the Southeastern myotis; however, ~42 kHz in northern states might be any one of up to 6 different myotis species in one area, and so the best than can be done in those areas is to loosely group them as "40 kHz Myotis". There are currently only two devices that can give a visual representation of the bat calls and attempts to name species; we prefer SonoBatLIVE as it is more professional and accurate. It requires a Windows 10 laptop, tablet, or mini computer to run, and also an ultrasonic microphone. The least expensive microphone compatible is the Pettersson u384 or M500-384. Most microphones from Binary Acoustics works as well, with the least expensive being the MiniMic. As a bonus any of these mics can be used with an Android app called Batrecorder, although files recorded would need post processed using the SonoBat Viewer to obtain species suggestions. The SonoBat North America is a professional package that includes the Viewer, SonoBatLIVE, and the Data Wizard, as well as a number of legacy apps for special purposes.
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Does this detect ultrasonic sounds from deer repeller devices that may interfere with its use or can it also be used to detect such devices?
Yes it will pick up that sound but ultrasound is very fragile; it does not travel far thru the air. So, the two devices need to be close to each other to hear it thru a bat detector.
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Will the Elekon Bat Scanner detect and display non-bat ultrasonic frequencies?
Some, but not all- it may so some onboard filtering of some sound that does not meet thresholds that could be bat sounds. If you are looking for a microphone that would reproduce and record a more faithful sample of the ultrasound in the environment and also provide a live stream, the Pettersson M500-384 is likely the best option.
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Hi. I was wondering if this could be used inside of a home. We purchased a large, very old home, and know that occasionally a bat pops inside. We want to be able to safely shoo them along as we continue to renovate, but we don't know they are there until they surprise us - and are surprised by us in return. We have had a few construction staffers quit over the encounters. Looking to keep all creatures safe and happy! Might this work for us?
Bat "detectors" actually don't "detect" bats like a metal detector "detects" metal. These devices convert high-frequency bat calls into sounds we can hear and record. It won't help you find bats in a building but might help clue you in as to where they are flying outside a house. Bats generally will only be calling when they are flying.- JC