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Features
Common Features
Adjustable Volume Control
The Apex Connect has a user adjustable volume control. For convenience, the Apex
Connect will remember the last setting each time it is turned on.
Rugged Environmental Design
The Apex Connect has an IP-67 dust and water egress rating. Operation has been
verified to -22F / -30C for extreme cold weather environments.
Discrete Size
At a mere 3” x 3” x 1”, the Sonetics Apex Connect is discrete in size to be worn on
your belt clip, clipped to your clothing, or slipped into a pocket.
Flexible Charging
A USB-C charging cable can be used with either the supplied USB AC wall adapter or
DC charging adapter.
Portable and Light Weight
Through the use of the latest weight savings technologies Sonetics is able to deliver
a communication device weighing 5.8 ounces in a mere 3” x 3” x 1” enclosure.
Long Battery Life
With over 24 hours of battery life the Connect works whenever the user needs it.
Device Mute
Users can mute all outbound communication from the Apex Connect. With a simple
button push full communication is restored.
Auto Shutdown
To extend the life of the batteries, the Apex Connect will automatically shut down.
DECT7 Wireless Shutdown: If a DECT wireless connection has not been established
in 10 minutes, the Connect will power down.
Low Battery Alert
Your Apex Connect has a critically low battery of 5% or less when the Power LED is
flashing red.
Auto Noise Gate Setting
The Apex Connect is equipped with an Auto Noise Gate setting which automatically
sets the noise gate for you based on what is heard from the device microphone. The
Auto Noise Gate setting is continuously working to keep background noise out of the
system. If you find a specific noise gate setting is preferred, users can choose their
own fixed noise gate setting from the Advanced Menu.
USB Programmable
Using the USB port, the Apex Connect can be updated using a Windows PC. Refer to
the section on updates for details.
Voice Prompts
Voice prompts allows the user to make all adjustments without removing the headset
or device you are using. There is no need to look for lights, text, or knob positions.
Radio Push-to-Talk (PTT)
When a two-way radio is interfaced into a Sonetics ComHub and the Apex Connect
has DECT pairing, the PTT button press passes the signal to the wireless DECT7
Wireless Base Station.
Wireless Bluetooth® Technology
Apex Connect incorporates Bluetooth for users to pair their preferred device to the
Apex Connect for continuous conference call like communication with their team.
Users can pair Bluetooth headsets, ear buds, and speakers to their Connect.
Wireless DECT7 Communications
The Apex Connect enables full duplex, conference-call-like communications to others
on the same channel. The Apex Connect will pair to stand alone Sonetics Wireless
Base Stations or Sonetics IP-DECT7 wireless systems. The Apex Connect provides up
to 800ft of range (line of sight) from its wireless base with interference free, digitally
encrypted communications.
Backwards Compatibility
Apex Connect devices are backwards compatible with Sonetics first generation
wireless DECT, and DECT6 Wireless Base Stations with minimal loss in functionality.
Broadcast Mode
The Apex Connect may be paired into a listen only mode of operation, reducing
power consumption considerably. This also allows many more Apex Connects or
headsets to be connected to a Wireless Base Station simultaneously. Pressing the
Radio PTT button allows the Apex Connect or headset to momentarily talk on any
