Comrex Access NX Portable – IP Audio Codec

Since ACCESS was introduced over a decade ago, it has become the world’s leading IP audio codec. And in that time, IP transmission technology has developed significantly. We’ve taken our world-class platform, along with the last decade of technical growth, and built a brand new platform for the future – ACCESS NX.

ACCESS NX is the ultimate tool to take advantage of these advances. Designed from the ground up as a platform for CrossLock, our sophisticated custom reliability layer, ACCESS NX is the next step in innovative portable broadcasting

IP Networks
IP infrastructure is growing rapidly, and networks are available virtually everywhere. ACCESS NX offers several ways to get connected. ACCESS NX comes with a Wi-Fi modem, along with an integrated Ethernet port for connecting to wired DSL or broadband cable. ACCESS NX can also accommodate connections to 3G/4G cellular data networks using Comrex supported USB devices. For those who need to use public Wi-Fi, ACCESS NX can log in to IP networks through the integrated web browser. This allows users to type credentials into login screens and agree to usage terms, which expands networking options.

Still need to use POTS? 
ACCESS  NX is compatible with a USB POTS/ PSTN modem for use on legacy analog phone lines*

CrossLock Technology
ACCESS NX has been designed from  the ground up to support CrossLock technology. The most advanced network management tool on the market today, CrossLock gives
users the ability to use multiple IP  networks 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 and dynamically adjust how much of your stream is being placed on each network, in real time. When necessary, CrossLock can apply appropriate error correction, recovery, or concealment techniques. And when a network becomes unusable, CrossLock can isolate it, without any user intervention.

User Experience
ACCESS NX is easy enough for users  of varying technical backgrounds to operate anywhere. Equipped with a 5-inch capacitive touch screen, it’s simple to operate ACCESS NX in the field. Plus, with a rugged chassis and an improved user interface, ACCESS NX is designed to be even more user-friendly than its predecessor.

Rackmount
While the ACCESS NX has been  optimized to provide complete mobility and solid reliability, Comrex’s rackmount IP audio codecs have been designed to be  perfect studio counterparts. ACCESS NX works with ACCESS  Rack, ACCESS NX Rack, ACCESS ,MultiRack, BRIC-Link Classic and BRIC-Link II, meaning that you can use it with whatever studio codec best fits your needs.

Inputs:
• Two mic/line switchable XLR inputs
• Dedicated stereo line input

Outputs:
• Two ¼” stereo headphone outputs
• Fixed stereo line output (source selectable)

Processing:
• Digital mixing and headphone busses
• Digital peak limiting
• Selectable producer feed – mic channels can
be routed directly into local headphones
only

Battery
• Internal lithium ion battery – up to 6.5 hours
of talk time (5 hours when using mixer)
• Field changeable
• Optional external battery charger

Communications
• Serial data
• Contact closures

Network
• Built-in Ethernet port
• Two USB jacks
• Operates on 3G/4G networks, Wi-Fi,
Ethernet, and POTS (with optional POTS
modem)

Operation
• 5 inch capacitive touchscreen
• Can also be controlled with the
Web-based Interface, Codec Commander,
or Fleet Commander