Hi all,
We are conducting AudioMoth acoustic surveys at the same time as point-transect surveys. Secondary surveyors will be tasked with capturing acoustic data at predetermined point stations throughout the day. We recognize secondaries shouldn't hold the devices in their hand, wear it as a necklace, and so forth, because any subtle movement might distort the audio. We were thinking about attaching it to a hat (velcro?) or a headlamp. Maybe attach the device to a PVC? Does anyone have recommendations on a potential apparatus?
I would clamp it into a cell phone tripod adapter (https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Universal-Smartphone-Horizontal-Adjustable/dp/B01L3B5PBI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=cell+phone+tripod+adapter&qid=1582142076&sr=8-3) and set it up on a small tripod away from the observer. I've done similar point count surveys using an audio recorder, and I found it was best to set it up and walk at least 10 m away.