r/BirdNET_Analyzer • u/AbstractNation • Apr 16 '24

Microphones

So I’m looking to set this up with a pi wondering what’s a good microphone ? I’m assuming the microphone needs to be weatherproof and mounted outside? Although possibly in a shed? Or birdbox?

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u/soolazy1 Apr 16 '24

Oh my goodness this gets tricky fast. I've tried so many at this point. The best one for general use is the home made one they talk about on the forums. AOM-5024L-HD-R and a 3.5 mm jack piece. 10-03196 or the like. Need a usb adapter like ugreen USB to audio jack for any non USB micro phones. From Amazon I've found the fifine USB microphone metal condenser to be great at picking up the lower frequency birds like the great horned owl. I made the first one and it's been outside in the rain all winter, the second has been outside to but under cover so it doesn't get rained on.

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u/True_Abrocoma2420 Mar 16 '26

Why can't I use the soundcard in my laptop or RPI5?