Froglogger V

Features and Requirements

updated june 2010

1. Enclosure:

Watertight, crushproof, and dust proof
Easy open latches
Solid wall design - strong, light weight
Rubber O-ring seal
Lightweight
Carrying handle

2. Recorder:

Marantz PMD620 - (see PMD620 specs)

3. Microphone options:

Standard stereo EM-158 mics

Future:
Optional XLR mic inputs (will have to provide DC-DC converter for 48V phantom)
Optional stereo mic pre for ultra sensitive/low-noise
Optional XLR low-noise mics available from BT
Optional XLR ultrasonic mic to 65KHz
Optional hetrodyne ultrasonic mixer

4. Input:

Audio input - standard 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mic connectors
USB 2.0 on recorder
SD/SDHC flash card socket
Remote control input on recorder - used by timer/controller unit
6 - 7.2VDC power - options for solar powered/rechargable batteries

Future:
Optional waterproof XLR connectors with 48V phantom power


5. Display:

20x4 LCD display readable sunlight or at night
Red LED Power On and internal clock running indicators

6. Program:

Future:
Program updated through USB port

7. Power Supply options:

Primary cell
Rechargable (with or without solar charger)

8.User's Guide(s):
Hard copy, Web hypertext, Web .pdf download, .doc dowload
(other languages???)

9. Web:

Includes discription, cart with PP or call-in credit card sales, P.O.s accepted from gov and universities, Manual(s), installations examples, setup examples with lots of pics and tutorial videos.

10. Options:

Future:
Temperature
Humidity
Event trigger - switch, sound, light level, ultra-sonic, proximity
Pressure
Dew Point
Wind
Audio Output into audio clip generator, power amp, outdoor speakers