Version 1.2.0 - New Firmware and Config App Now Available
Dec 12, 2018
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New versions of the AudioMoth Configuration App, Time App and Firmware are now available and online. We’ve made specific improvements to use long filenames which are more easily read by users and are compatible with common analysis packages, and also to support local time zones which makes setting recording periods much easier. The new configuration app is compatible with the previous firmware, and vice verse, but to use all the features you should update both.
AudioMoth Basic Firmware (1.2.0)
- Support for long human-readable file names (e.g. 20181212_0930.WAV)
- Support for local time for file names and filesystem timestamps
- Support for reporting the firmware version number
- Improved reliability if an error occurs whilst writing to SD card
- Change to scaling strategy such that samples are now written to WAV file at their native resolution with no additional scaling (e.g. 384kHz files use the lower 12 bits of each 16-bit sample while 48kHz files use all 16 bits).
AudioMoth Configuration App (1.2.0)
- Additional 256kHz sample rate
- Support for using local time for recording periods
- Support for reading the firmware version number and description
- Change to layout to better support use on small laptops with 768 x 1366 displays
AudioMoth Time App (1.0.3)
- Support for using local time
- Support for reading the firmware version number and description
Thanks for documenting the 1.2.0 firmware changes so clearly. The 256kHz sample rate option looks especially handy for bat surveys. I have also been putting together some workflow notes for field recording setups over at Orbit Kick
This update is a solid improvement — the new Config App and human-readable filenames make organising recordings much easier, and the stability fixes are very welcome. When I need a quick break between long recording sessions, I have been enjoying a fun little browser game called Summer Rider
The new firmware and configuration app look fantastic! Slope Run I appreciate how they enhance the usability of Open Acoustic Devices. Have you considered adding tutorials for troubleshooting common issues? That could really help users maximize their experience!
Excelente actualización de AudioMoth. Las mejoras en firmware y configuración hacen el trabajo de investigación más eficiente y preciso. Es una herramienta muy útil para científicos. A veces estas innovaciones llegan como una loteria ad de oportunidades únicas.
Slope game reminds me of how firmware updates like Version 1.2.0 for Open Acoustic Devices demand precision and adaptability. Just as the game challenges players to maintain control while navigating constant shifts, this release balances technical improvements with user‑friendly design. The new Config App and enhanced stability show how thoughtful refinements can transform everyday use into a smoother, more reliable experience.