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Anchor Audio PortaCom COM-60FC – 6-User Wired Intercom System

Anchor Audio PortaCom COM-60FC – 6-User Wired Intercom System

Rental Price: $ 100.00/day

Wired Full-Duplex System: Provides two-way communication, allowing simultaneous talking and listening, similar to a phone call, eliminating the latency and connectivity issues of wireless systems.

6-Person Support: The basic system comes with a Central Controller (Base Station – FC) and can connect up đa 6 standard headsets or beltpacks.

Clear Audio: High-quality audio design, often featuring noise cancellation on the microphone to ensure clear speech even in noisy environments.

Central Controller (FC): Provides power for the entire system (Phantom Power), including signal management and connectivity features.

High Reliability: Being a wired system, it is completely immune to RF interference and spectrum congestion issues, ensuring a consistently stable signal.

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Description

The Anchor Audio PortaCom COM-60FC is a professional 6-user wired intercom system designed for film production, television, live events, broadcast, theater, sports, corporate events, and other productions requiring reliable crew communication.

PortaCom uses a two-channel, full-duplex party-line communication system, allowing crew members to communicate continuously without radio-frequency coordination or wireless interference. The system uses standard 3-pin XLR cabling between the power console, branch box, and belt packs, making it simple to deploy and troubleshoot on professional production sets.

Key Features

  • 6-user wired intercom system
  • Two-channel A/B full-duplex communication
  • Six BP-2000 belt packs
  • Six professional intercom headsets
  • PC-2000 two-channel power console
  • B3-2000 three-station branch box
  • Heavy-duty 3-pin XLR system connections
  • 4-pin XLR headset connections
  • Individual belt-pack volume controls
  • A/B channel selection
  • Call button
  • Microphone on/off control
  • Portable or rack-mountable system
  • Expandable to additional users
  • No RF frequency coordination required

Complete 6-User System

The COM-60FC provides everything required to establish a six-person wired production communication network.

The system includes:

1 × PC-2000 Power Console
1 × B3-2000 Branch Box
6 × BP-2000 Belt Packs
6 × Intercom Headsets
1 × Carrying Case

The standard COM-60FC does not include system cables. If your package includes seven 50-foot EX-50M XLR cables, it corresponds to the COM-60FC/C configuration.

Two-Channel Communication

PortaCom provides two independent communication channels, allowing production teams to organize communication between different groups.

For example:

Channel A: Director / Producer / Stage Management

Channel B: Camera / Lighting / Grip Crew

Crew members can select the appropriate channel directly from their BP-2000 belt pack.

The full-duplex design allows users to speak and listen simultaneously, providing natural continuous communication during production.

PC-2000 Power Console

The PC-2000 is the central power and distribution unit for the PortaCom system.

It provides four 3-pin XLR outputs and supplies approximately 22 VDC to connected belt packs, with a maximum current capacity of 400 mA. A single PC-2000 can support up to 20 BP-2000 belt packs under the manufacturer’s specifications.

B3-2000 Branch Box

The included B3-2000 branch box expands the system by splitting one intercom line into three outputs.

This makes it easier to distribute communication lines around a production set without requiring the entire system to be connected directly to the central power console.

Additional B3-2000 branch boxes can be used when expanding the PortaCom system to larger crews.

BP-2000 Belt Packs

Each crew member receives a BP-2000 belt pack equipped with:

  • A/B channel selection
  • Call button
  • Microphone on/off control
  • Individual headset volume
  • 4-pin XLR headset connection
  • Lightweight production-friendly design

The belt packs connect to the wired intercom network using standard 3-pin XLR cables.

Headsets

The COM-60FC supports Anchor Audio’s professional PortaCom headsets, including:

  • H-2000 dual-muff headset
  • H-2000S single-muff headset

The exact headset configuration can vary depending on the package supplied with the system.

Ideal Applications

The PortaCom COM-60FC is ideal for:

  • Film production
  • Television production
  • Commercial shoots
  • Music videos
  • Live events
  • Broadcast production
  • Sports production
  • Theater
  • Concerts
  • Corporate events
  • Houses of worship
  • Studio production
  • Multi-camera productions
  • Camera and lighting crews

Production Crew Applications

The system works particularly well for productions where multiple departments need continuous communication.

A typical setup might include:

Director
Producer
1st AD
Camera Operator
Camera Assistant
Lighting / Grip

Because communication is carried over wired XLR connections, the system is particularly useful in studios, stages, venues, and controlled production environments where reliable communication is more important than wireless mobility.

Expansion

The PortaCom platform is designed to grow with the production.

Anchor Audio specifies support for up to 20 BP-2000 belt packs from a single PC-2000, while additional B3-2000 branch boxes can be used to expand the overall system to as many as 50 headset users.

This makes the COM-60FC a good starting point for productions that may need to expand their communication network later.

Specifications

Model: Anchor Audio PortaCom COM-60FC
System Type: Wired Party-Line Intercom
Users: 6
Channels: 2
Communication: Full Duplex
Power Console: PC-2000
Belt Packs: 6 × BP-2000
Branch Box: 1 × B3-2000
Headsets: 6 × H-2000 or H-2000S configuration
Headset Connector: 4-pin XLR
System Connector: 3-pin XLR
PC-2000 Output: 22 VDC
Maximum Current: 400 mA
PC-2000 Capacity: Up to 20 BP-2000 belt packs
Expandable System: Up to 50 users with additional branch boxes
Cables: Not included with standard COM-60FC
Carrying Case: Included

COM-60FC vs. COM-60FC/C

If your KR Camera Rental package includes cables, make sure the listing reflects the correct version.

COM-60FC: 6-user system, no cables

COM-60FC/C: 6-user system with seven 50-foot EX-50M 3-pin XLR cables included.

Why Rent the PortaCom COM-60FC?

The PortaCom COM-60FC is a reliable solution for productions that need clear, continuous crew communication without relying on wireless radio systems.

Its two-channel architecture allows production teams to separate communication groups, while the wired XLR infrastructure provides a dependable connection that does not require RF frequency coordination.

For multi-camera shoots, live events, studio productions, and larger film sets, the six-user package provides a practical communication network that can be expanded as the production grows.

Rental Package

Anchor Audio PortaCom COM-60FC

Includes:

  • PC-2000 Power Console
  • B3-2000 Branch Box
  • 6 × BP-2000 Belt Packs
  • 6 × Intercom Headsets
  • Carrying Case

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