RFCx Equipment & Training Requirements

If you are participating in a RFCx-led training session to learn how to set up the AudioMoth device and deploy it using the Companion app, please make sure you and your participants have the following items on-hand or completed prior to the training. Each participant should have the necessary equipmentRFCx account and specified applications downloaded prior to our training session. This will ensure that you and your participants will derive the greatest benefit from our time together and be most successful in your field project. 

Equipment Requirements

We strongly recommend each attendee have the following equipment on hand so they are able to participate fully in the training. Scroll down to see photos of the asterisked items below. 

  • RFCx AudioMoth Edge kit / device
  • Android phone (to download the Companion app)
  • Laptop/computer
  • USB micro-B cable/adapter (to connect the AudioMoth device to your computer for configuration) 
  • MicroSD to USB Adapter* (to transfer audio files from the MicroSD card to your laptop/upload into Arbimon)

RFCx Account

Go to RFCx Arbimon to create an account. Click “Start Analyzing Now” to sign up. Check out our support article on how to Create User Account if you have any questions or issues. 

Note: you must create an Arbimon account and then login to Arbimon before you are able to log into the RFCx Companion or Uploader.

App Requirements

1. Download the AudioMoth Configuration app to configure your AudioMoth device. This app is available for both macOS and Windows. Download on Windows or Download on macOS. Check out our support article on how to Configure your AudioMoth

2. Download the RFCx Companion app on the Google Play StoreThis application is only available on Android. Check out our support article on how to Use the Companion app.

3. Download the RFCx Uploader app to upload your audio after retrieving the devices. This app is available for both macOS and Windows. Download on Windows or Download on macOS. Check out our support article on how to Use the Uploader

Equipment Photos

RFCx Edge Kit (AudioMoth, SD card, Chargeable battery, charging cable, bag and silica) 

Micro USB Cable

MicroSD USB adapter