ACCESS Portable 2USB

The world's most popular portable IP audio codec

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Product Overview

Content matters, but having the right technology is crucial for bringing any plan to life. Comrex ACCESS 2USB is a full-featured IP codec designed for the field. Rugged, portable, and versatile, ACCESS 2USB is equipped with a simple user interface perfect for the field. And with CrossLock and BRIC Technology, the most sophisticated network management technology on the market, ACCESS 2USB is able to handle even the rockiest data connections. Whether it’s a morning remote from the back of a bicycle, a drop-in from a crowded stadium, or a live news broadcast from a helicopter, ACCESS 2USB is ready for whatever you can dream up.

“I recently did a broadcast with one of our stations from Amsterdam. We flew to the city, not knowing what connectivity options were going to be available to us. We walked around the streets til our morning show host said “I wanna do my podcast from here”. I started looking for Wi-Fi, and found a local hotspot – we did a test, and had a pretty good connection, so we did one of our days from a street in Amsterdam. We found a restaurant that allowed us to set up outside and we did about 6 hours of broadcasting from there. I’ve used it from London, Amsterdam, Mexico, and we’ve had success.” – Mike Sprysenski, iHeartMedia

Features

Two USB ports
Built-in Ethernet port
Built-in battery – up to 7 hours of talk time (5 hours with mixer)
MPEG 4/AAC algorithms included
CrossLock Technology
Optional 5-channel mixer

ACCESS Portable 2USB works with:

ACCESS NX Portable
ACCESS Portable Classic
ACCESS Portable 2USB
BRIC-Link
BRIC-Link II
ACCESS Rackmount
FieldTap (app)
ACCESS NX Rack
ACCESS MultiRack
Comrex POTS codecs (with some limitations)

IP Networks

IP networks are available virtually everywhere. ACCESS 2USB offers several ways to get connected. You can utilize the included USB Wi-Fi modem to connect to widely available HotSpots or use the integrated Ethernet ports to connect to wired DSL or broadband cable IP networks. Either of the two USB ports will accommodate connections to 3G/4G cellular data networks using Comrex supported USB devices. ACCESS 2USB also includes a USB POTS/PTSN modem for use on legacy analog phone lines.

Learn more about 3G/4G Compatible Devices

CrossLock Technology

Quite simply the most advanced network management tool on the market today, CrossLock gives users the ability to manage and bond multiple data connections together simultaneously. When a new network is introduced, Crosslock will immediately evaluate how much bandwidth is available, while factoring in latency and jitter information, and combine the two connections to take advantage of all available bandwidth. More than just combining networks, CrossLock can also monitor each data connection individually and, when necessary, apply appropriate error correction, recovery, or concealment techniques.

Portability

With its 7-hour Lithium Ion battery, integrated mixer, easy-to-navigate touch screen, and handheld form factor, ACCESS can go (and has gone) just about everywhere.

App Compatibility

ACCESS is compatible with smartphone applications, including Linphone and Luci Live. Connect to ACCESS from your smartphone quickly and easily for easy drop-ins and spontaneous remotes.

ACCESS is also compatible with FieldTap. A free application for iOS and Android, FieldTap makes it simple to connect with the touch of a button. Plus, FieldTap is compatible with all other Comrex IP audio codecs.

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Switchboard TS

Comrex Switchboard is a feature that allows users to bypass common IP networking snags (like private LANs and firewalls) by routing data through a private server maintained by Comrex.

Switchboard within the hardware codec enables the following functions:

Comrex codecs can sync with a cloud based server and deliver status information
Comrex codecs can determine their public IP address and the type of any NAT-style router ahead of the codec, and display that information to the user
Comrex codecs can display presence, status, NAT info and IP addresses of other codecs within the same fleet
Comrex codecs can share this information with codecs outside the fleet (Shares)
Comrex codecs can take instruction from the server on how best to traverse NATs when placing a call between two codecs

Switchboard TS is included in the purchase of any ACCESS codec.

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Accessories

ACCESS Mixer

Sorry – ACCESS Mixer is no longer available for purchase. Please consider ACCESS NX and Mixer.

Plug-in five I/O mixer for ACCESS Portable

The Comrex ACCESS Portable includes one mic/line adjustable input on XLR, one stereo line level input on mini jack, and a headphone and line-level stereo output on mini-jack.

The ACCESS Portable Mixer accessory “docks” to the ACCESS Portable and expands the audio I/O to five mic/line selectable XLR Inputs and five stereo Headphone Outputs on 1⁄4″ jacks. All ACCESS Portable audio connectors remain active during use of the Mixer, so the total number of Input/Headphone connector pairs increases to six.

Features:

Five Mic/Line level switchable mono inputs on balanced XLR
Five 1/4″ TRS headphone jacks
Powered by ACCESS Portable

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Comrex Connect Modems

Comrex designed the Comrex Connect Modem to support the unique needs of remote broadcasters. A high-powered, industrial strength 4G/LTE modem, the Connect Modem is also 3G compatible. Outfitted with a high-gain antenna, the Connect Modem is more powerful than most USB data modems available on the market, to handle the heavy data load of an IP audio broadcast. The Connect Modem comes in four varieties to support connections to Verizon, AT&T, and International networks, and has been PTCRB and carrier certified to meet all necessary regulations.

Features:

Industrial strength; designed for broadcast
Available for Verizon, AT&T, and international carriers
Unlocked, carrier approved, PTCRB certified

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Comrex Connect Modem EXT

Leverage the power of two Comrex Connect Modems with your ACCESS codecs for twice the reliability. ACCESS Connect Modem EXT includes one modem and an extended bracket.

AT&T, Verizon, and International versions are available.

Extra Small Case

Watertight, crushproof, and dust proof to ensure the best protection for your ACCESS Portable.

Exterior Dims:
L 15.4″ x W 12.1″ x H 6.8″

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Small Case

Durable travel case, perfect for carry-on or shipping. Mixer cutout. Multiple foam inserts available.

Exterior Dims:
L 19.5″ x W 16″ x H 8.25″

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Large Travel Case

Durable road case with rolling wheels and retractable handle.

Exterior Dims:
L 25.4″ x W 19″ x H 14.25″

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Specifications

ACCESS 2USB

Two USB ports
Data networks supported: modem connections, 3G/4G cellular links, and Wi-Fi or Wi-Max Access cards
Battery life: 7 hours of talk time (5 hours with mixer)
Backward compatibility to Comrex POTS codecs
MPEG 4/AAC algorithms available.
Optional mixer: provides up to 6 mono inputs/headphone outputs & stereo inputs (when connected to ACCESS Portable 2USB)
Optional custom cases available
MIC/Line switchable mono input on balanced XLR with adjustable level control
MIC input offers switchable 12v phantom power
Stereo headphone output on ⅛” (3.5 mm) mini jack with adjustable volume control
Stereo analog line level inputs/outputs on unbalanced 1/8 “ (3.5 mm) mini jacks
“Hands free” cellular connection on ⅛” (3.5 mm) mini jack
Audio level meters available via integrated LCD interface
Two USB ports for POTS modem or Wi-Fi modem (both included), and optional 3G/4G devices
10/100Base-T Ethernet connector
Mini-DIN connector for serial ancillary data
Mini-DIN connector for contact closures (4)
Multi-pin connector for optional mixer