Batbox Ltd Baton User Manual
Batbox Ltd Baton is a simple but versatile bat detector having a monitor speaker allowing reduction of frequencies between 20kHz to 120kHz. The division factor is 10, reducing the sounds of a 50kHz bat to 5kHz. It comes with a version of BatScan sound analysis software, developed especially for the Baton. The Baton is also ideal for listening to orthoptera (grasshoppers and crickets) whose communication is in the upper part of, or above human hearing.
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It is then possible to just toggle on and off with the space bar when something of interest is heard. This way, none of the gaps in between episodes of activity will be recorded, making file sizes more manageable, and analysis easier.
In order to be able to play back your files (F2), make sure that total length of each recording is a minimum of
2 seconds long.
Press ‘Esc’ to halt and save the recording after which you can use F2 to play back the file. If you do not press the ‘F’ key (not function key) to create a new filename, F1 (Scan Input) will continue to build further into the same, previously created file.
There are several ‘hot’ keys (F1 – F8), familiarisation of which, make analysis of calls much quicker. When using your laptop in the dark, all BatScan recording operations can be made without the use of a mouse.
If you would like to use the sample bat clips on the CD, copy the file labelled
‘Bat Clips’ to your hard drive, into a folder of your choice. You will not be able to access them directly from the CD into BatScan.
It is recommended that you read the
Operating Instructions from within the
BatScan program ‘Help’ file.
Do not use the baton or your laptop in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, unless you can provide a dry environment around them.
Our ‘Bat Detective’ field guide provides an excellent grounding for those who want to find out more about using bat detectors.
Dimensions; 16.5cm x 4.6cm x 3.4cm
Weight: 81gm
Bat on is made in England by Bat box Ltd
Bat
box Ltd
2A Chanctonfold
•
Horsham Road
Steyning
•
West Sussex
•
BN44 3AA
Tel: 01903 816298 email: [email protected]
website: www.batbox.com
Bat
on user guide
•
Frequency division bat detector
•
Real-time sonagrams
•
No tuning required
•
Unique design
•
Analysis Software included
(with sample bat calls)
See inside for Instructions
front
page 2
Bat
on instruction guide
The Baton is a simple but versatile bat detector having a monitor speaker allowing reduction of frequencies between 20kHz to 120kHz. The division factor is 10, reducing the sounds of a
50kHz bat to 5kHz.
The unit comes with a version of BatScan sound analysis software, developed especially for the Baton.
In addition, if attached to the soundcard of a computer by a stereo lead from the
‘line out’ of the Baton, it will produce real-time sonograms, allowing detailed analysis of calls when used with BatScan software. The Baton retains the original amplitude of the calls recorded, allowing
3D analysis of bat calls. (time, frequency and intensity).
Calls can also be recorded on other devices such as MP3 or minidisc for later analysis. MP3 files will have to be converted to WAV files before Batscan will be able to load them.
INSTRUCTIONS
When changing the battery, make sure that you insert it the right way round, as per the polarity marks inside the battery compartment.
To turn the unit on, just press the button on the panel. You will hear a slight hissing noise from the unit. This is ‘white noise’ and is normal during operation. Press the same button to switch off.
The four blue dots around the switch are a further indication of the ‘on’ state.
During daylight these will appear dimly but at night will be much brighter.
Because the whole spectrum of ultrasound between 17kHz and 120kHz is being monitored, there is no need to tune in to various bat species.
The Baton will hear all species within that range simultaneously.
The Baton is also ideal for listening to
orthoptera
(grasshoppers and crickets) whose communication is in the upper part of, or above human hearing.
One PP3 9V battery lasts for up to
30hrs (alkaline)
When using the Baton the speaker
(bulbous end) faces the user. At the other end, the ultrasound microphone (the tiny silver coloured lozenge shape) is a very sensitive and fragile component, so do not allow any sharp objects or excessive moisture near to it. Always return the
Baton to its pouch before putting into a pocket.
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When in use, hold the Baton firmly as movement of skin against the case will produce ultrasound, as will walking through long grass, where pointing the
Baton upwards will reduce interference from this source.
Identifying bat species will become better with experience but without computer analysis of recordings made with the
Baton, many bats sound the same when using frequency division.
COmpUTeR ANAlySIS
When connected to a PC laptop soundcard the Baton can produce realtime sonograms (through BatScan) where analysis of calls makes identification much easier. For locations where it is possible to place a laptop in the field i.e. garden, vehicle, site-building etc., the Baton makes an ideal monitoring device. Do not use the baton or your laptop in adverse weather conditions.
Loading BatScan
Insert the BatScan CD into your CD drive.
Click ‘Start’, then ‘Run’. Open the file on the disc called ‘baton_batscan_setup.
exe’ and the Windows installer will do the rest. A BatScan icon will be placed on the desktop. To open BatScan just click this icon.
Using BatScan
Plug the Baton, via a 3.5mm stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied), into the
‘Line-in’ socket of the laptop sound card.
You may need to configure the sound card to enable the Line-in socket.
Follow the guide for this in the ‘help’ file of BatScan.
Once you have connection, from the
‘Function’ menu check the ‘on’ in
‘automatic save’.
You will now be asked to select a sample filename. You can create a new one or select an existing one for saving the recording. Click ‘save’
As soon as you press F1, the input
(Baton) is being scanned and, depending on your laptop, you may hear the sound transferred through your PC speakers.
(Some laptop soundcards do not allow audio monitoring of the input). Although the lead is stereo, the same signal is sent to both channels, so the software should see the signal as mono.
By pressing the ‘space bar’ you can start and stop writing to the file that you have just created. You will see the text in red
‘recording WAV file’, when recording is taking place.
Continued on back cover
page 2
Bat
on instruction guide
The Baton is a simple but versatile bat detector having a monitor speaker allowing reduction of frequencies between 20kHz to 120kHz. The division factor is 10, reducing the sounds of a
50kHz bat to 5kHz.
The unit comes with a version of BatScan sound analysis software, developed especially for the Baton.
In addition, if attached to the soundcard of a computer by a stereo lead from the
‘line out’ of the Baton, it will produce real-time sonograms, allowing detailed analysis of calls when used with BatScan software. The Baton retains the original amplitude of the calls recorded, allowing
3D analysis of bat calls. (time, frequency and intensity).
Calls can also be recorded on other devices such as MP3 or minidisc for later analysis. MP3 files will have to be converted to WAV files before Batscan will be able to load them.
INSTRUCTIONS
When changing the battery, make sure that you insert it the right way round, as per the polarity marks inside the battery compartment.
To turn the unit on, just press the button on the panel. You will hear a slight hissing noise from the unit. This is ‘white noise’ and is normal during operation. Press the same button to switch off.
The four blue dots around the switch are a further indication of the ‘on’ state.
During daylight these will appear dimly but at night will be much brighter.
Because the whole spectrum of ultrasound between 17kHz and 120kHz is being monitored, there is no need to tune in to various bat species.
The Baton will hear all species within that range simultaneously.
The Baton is also ideal for listening to
orthoptera
(grasshoppers and crickets) whose communication is in the upper part of, or above human hearing.
One PP3 9V battery lasts for up to
30hrs (alkaline)
When using the Baton the speaker
(bulbous end) faces the user. At the other end, the ultrasound microphone (the tiny silver coloured lozenge shape) is a very sensitive and fragile component, so do not allow any sharp objects or excessive moisture near to it. Always return the
Baton to its pouch before putting into a pocket.
page 3
When in use, hold the Baton firmly as movement of skin against the case will produce ultrasound, as will walking through long grass, where pointing the
Baton upwards will reduce interference from this source.
Identifying bat species will become better with experience but without computer analysis of recordings made with the
Baton, many bats sound the same when using frequency division.
COmpUTeR ANAlySIS
When connected to a PC laptop soundcard the Baton can produce realtime sonograms (through BatScan) where analysis of calls makes identification much easier. For locations where it is possible to place a laptop in the field i.e. garden, vehicle, site-building etc., the Baton makes an ideal monitoring device. Do not use the baton or your laptop in adverse weather conditions.
Loading BatScan
Insert the BatScan CD into your CD drive.
Click ‘Start’, then ‘Run’. Open the file on the disc called ‘baton_batscan_setup.
exe’ and the Windows installer will do the rest. A BatScan icon will be placed on the desktop. To open BatScan just click this icon.
Using BatScan
Plug the Baton, via a 3.5mm stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied), into the
‘Line-in’ socket of the laptop sound card.
You may need to configure the sound card to enable the Line-in socket.
Follow the guide for this in the ‘help’ file of BatScan.
Once you have connection, from the
‘Function’ menu check the ‘on’ in
‘automatic save’.
You will now be asked to select a sample filename. You can create a new one or select an existing one for saving the recording. Click ‘save’
As soon as you press F1, the input
(Baton) is being scanned and, depending on your laptop, you may hear the sound transferred through your PC speakers.
(Some laptop soundcards do not allow audio monitoring of the input). Although the lead is stereo, the same signal is sent to both channels, so the software should see the signal as mono.
By pressing the ‘space bar’ you can start and stop writing to the file that you have just created. You will see the text in red
‘recording WAV file’, when recording is taking place.
Continued on back cover
back
It is then possible to just toggle on and off with the space bar when something of interest is heard. This way, none of the gaps in between episodes of activity will be recorded, making file sizes more manageable, and analysis easier.
In order to be able to play back your files (F2), make sure that total length of each recording is a minimum of
2 seconds long.
Press ‘Esc’ to halt and save the recording after which you can use F2 to play back the file. If you do not press the ‘F’ key (not function key) to create a new filename, F1 (Scan Input) will continue to build further into the same, previously created file.
There are several ‘hot’ keys (F1 – F8), familiarisation of which, make analysis of calls much quicker. When using your laptop in the dark, all BatScan recording operations can be made without the use of a mouse.
If you would like to use the sample bat clips on the CD, copy the file labelled
‘Bat Clips’ to your hard drive, into a folder of your choice. You will not be able to access them directly from the CD into BatScan.
It is recommended that you read the
Operating Instructions from within the
BatScan program ‘Help’ file.
Do not use the baton or your laptop in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, unless you can provide a dry environment around them.
Our ‘Bat Detective’ field guide provides an excellent grounding for those who want to find out more about using bat detectors.
Dimensions; 16.5cm x 4.6cm x 3.4cm
Weight: 81gm
Bat on is made in England by Bat box Ltd
Bat
box Ltd
2A Chanctonfold
•
Horsham Road
Steyning
•
West Sussex
•
BN44 3AA
Tel: 01903 816298 email: [email protected]
website: www.batbox.com
Bat
on user guide
•
Frequency division bat detector
•
Real-time sonagrams
•
No tuning required
•
Unique design
•
Analysis Software included
(with sample bat calls)
See inside for Instructions
front

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