Here is what is in the kits being sent out all over the world to respond to disasters.
π MIXER
β Tascam Mixcast 4 (Qty: 1)
ββIncludes USB-C to USB-C cable
β SD Card (smallest capacity OK) (Qty: 1)
ββExample link is 64GB
π» LAPTOP
β Laptop (Qty: 1)
ββSpec minimum:
βββ’ Windows 11 Home (not S)
βββ’ 14β15″ screen
βββ’ 512GB storage minimum
βββ’ 8GB RAM minimum
βββ’ USB-A, USB-C, HDMI preferred
βββ’ Avoid Celeron
β Wireless Mouse (USB-A dongle, NOT Bluetooth) (Qty: 1)
β Batteries for the mouse (if not supplied)
β USB-C Hub with HDMI + VGA (Qty: 1)
ββFor training output
π± MOBILE PHONE (Suitcase Unit)
β Mobile Phone (Unlocked) (Qty: 1)
ββSuggested: Samsung A15
ββSpec minimum:
βββ’ 64GB storage
βββ’ Dual SIM
βββ’ SD slot
βββ’ 8 hr real battery life
βββ’ USB, WiFi, Bluetooth
βββ’ FM Radio
βββ’ 3.5mm TRRS headset socket
β USB Cable for phone (if not supplied)
β Emergency phone charger (if not supplied)
π§ MICS / EARPHONES
π Mic Headsets
β Audio Technica BP-HS1 (Qty: 2)
ββXLR male mic + 6.35mm stereo headphone
OR
β Beyerdynamic DT297 (Qty: 2)
π Adapters
β 3.5mm TRS (F) β 6.35mm TRS (M), 90Β° (Qty: 2)
β 6.35mm TRS (F) β 6.35mm TRS (M), 90Β° (Qty: 2)
π€ Field Recording Accessories
β Rode VideoMic Me (TRRS) (Qty: 2)
β Lightning β TRRS adapter (Qty: 2)
β USB-C β TRRS adapter (Qty: 2)
β Small mic tripod (Qty: 2)
β Mic clamp (Qty: 2)
β 1.5m TRRS extension cable (Qty: 2)
β Rode VXLR Pro (phantom to XLR adapter) (Qty: 2)
β Rode SC3 (TRRS F β TRS M) (Qty: 2)
β Wired Earbuds (NO MIC, TRS 3.5mm) (Qty: 2)
π MONITOR SPEAKERS
β Powered soundbar (USB powered, 1/8″ stereo input, physical volume knob) (Qty: 1)
π‘ LIGHTING
β USB work light with clamp (Qty: 1)
β Extra USB-C to USB-C 1m cable (Qty: 1)
π POWER
β TalentCell Mini UPS SL3400 (Qty: 1)
β Inline 12.6V 3A charger replacement (Qty: 1)
β IEC C14 splitter to C7 + C5 cable (Qty: 1)
β IEC to country wall plug adapter (Qty: 1)
β Specialized 12V DC power cable with locking screw plug for Tascam (Qty: 1)
π CASE & BAG OPTIONS (Choose One Configuration)
Option 1 β Backpack Only
β 55L Backpack
β TSA Padlock (Qty: 2)
Option 2 β Large Case
β Peli Air 1607 Flight Case
β TSA Padlock (Qty: 1)
π‘ TRANSMITTER OPTIONS
Option 1 β Mini FM Bundle
β CZE-15A 15W FM transmitter (Qty: 1)
β 10m coax antenna cable (Qty: 1)
β 10m 3.5mm TRS to TRS studio cable (Qty: 1)
Option 2 β Full Power Accessories
β 2x XLR β 3.5mm TRS cable (Qty: 1)
β ART DTI Unbalanced β Balanced converter (Qty: 1)
β 6.35mm TRS β dual RCA cable (Qty: 1)
β Custom 15m XLR studio β transmitter cable (Qty: 1)
β Antenna Recovery Kit Checklist
π‘ Core Equipment
β Label AKS/1N Foldable Broadband Dipole Antenna (800W) (Qty: 1)
ββSave the original box (use for packing in bag)
β LMR400 Main Coax Cable β 20m β N (M) connectors both ends (Qty: 1)
ββTip: McGill βBuild-a-Cableβ feature allows custom length & connectors
β LMR400 Spare Coax Cable β 15m β N (M) connectors both ends (Qty: 1)
β 61-Key Soft Keyboard Bag (~1060 x 450 x 180mm) (Qty: 1)
ββUsed as an antenna transport bag
β N-Type Female to Female Barrel Adaptors (Qty: 2)
β 7/16 DIN (M) to N (F) Adaptor (Qty: 1)
β MFJ-260CN 50Ξ© 300W Dry Dummy Load (with N connector) (Qty: 1)
βββ Ensure model is 260CN (NOT 260C)
ββSave the original box
π Recommended Local Purchase Items
(These can usually be sourced locally in-country)
πͺ’ Rope
β Coloured nylon rope β 25m (Qty: 4)
β Different coloured nylon rope β 20m (Qty: 4)
β Third colour nylon rope β 100m (Qty: 1)
π§ Tools
β Adjustable spanner (fits 19mm nut) (Qty: 2)
β Multi-tip screwdrivers (Phillips + Flathead) (Qty: 2)
β Electrical tape (Qty: 2 rolls)
π¦ Packing Notes
β Save antenna box for protection inside bag
β Save dummy load box for protection
β Store adaptors in a labelled pouch
β Keep rope colours separated for rapid deployment
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