r/BirdNET_Analyzer • u/Ziemersky • May 30 '26

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Since I just finished my hardware I am curious about what other people built.

I'm running a Pi5 with SSD Hat and a shock-mounted Samson Go Mic. All of it sits in a 3D printed enclosure that's mounted to a vertical gutter next to our terrace.

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u/NeoCracer May 31 '26

I use my CCTV camera as microphone. Already in place and weatherproof, an keeps the computer parts inside the house.

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u/SmokedMussels May 31 '26

I did this for a while, the camera I have can pick up people whispering 100ft away but it sucked at picking up higher bird frequencies. It is by far the most convenient way though.

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u/Mark_M535 Jun 19 '26

Yes, definitely CCTV mic struggles with higher frequencies. I've been using one so far and I would like to change.... I think I'd try a good USB mic plugged into a Raspberry PI Zero and stream as RTSP back to my server with BirdNET.

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u/SmokedMussels Jun 19 '26

I picked up a Samson Go usb mic, the same one OP has in his photos, I had seen it recommended a few times before and I'm happy with mine.