Card Reader Axagon CRE-DAC USB-C USB-A 5 Gbps Mini 2-slot SD/microSD Grey

The Axagon CRE-DAC is a compact mobile card reader with dual slots for SD and microSD cards. It supports current SD and microSD standards including SDXC and microSDXC with capacities up to 2 TB and connects via USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB) to deliver faster transfer rates than USB 2.0. The reader features both USB-C and USB-A male connectors for broad compatibility with desktops, laptops, phones and tablets. Its metal body and textured finish improve durability and resist fingerprints; protective caps cover both connectors and a small hinge allows attachment to a key ring. The device is bus-powered and plug-and-play with automatic driver installation on supported operating systems.

Advantages

The reader offers a universal connection thanks to integrated USB-C and USB-A connectors, enabling direct use with a wide range of devices. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface supports SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps and UHS-I card speeds up to 104 MB/s for compatible cards. Two slots can be accessed simultaneously and the reader appears as two logical drives (2 LUN) for direct copying between cards. The metal housing increases robustness while the compact dimensions (70 x 17 x 10 mm) and 14 g weight make the reader highly portable.

Suitable for

• Transferring photos and videos from SD or microSD cards to PCs, laptops or mobile devices
• Copying or cloning data directly between two memory cards
• Using with modern USB-C devices as well as legacy USB-A hosts
• On-the-go backup and file access for photographers, videographers and mobile professionals

Key specifications

• Card slots: 1 × microSD (microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC / TransFlash), 1 × SD (SD / SDHC / SDXC and various MMC variants)
• Supported card standards: SD 1.0/1.1 (up to 2 GB), SD 2.0 (SDHC up to 32 GB), SD 3.0 (SDXC up to 2 TB), MMC/eMMC 3.x–5.0 (8-bit)
• Interfaces: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed, 5 Gbps), backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
• UHS-I support (SDR12/SDR25/SDR50/DDR50/SDR104) up to 104 MB/s
• File system support: FAT12/16/32, NTFS, exFAT
• Hardware features: hardware ECC and CRC support, 2 LUN (appears as two drives), LED activity indicator
• Power: USB bus-powered (no external power supply)
• Physical: dimensions 70 × 17 × 10 mm (with caps), weight 14 g, colour: grey
• Compatibility: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and Server versions, Mac OS X 10.x+, Linux kernel 2.4.x+, Android (OTG support via adapter for microUSB devices)

How to use

Insert an SD or microSD card into the appropriate slot and connect the reader to a host device using either the USB-C or USB-A connector. The reader is bus-powered and will be detected automatically by supported operating systems; no additional drivers are required in typical environments. Access each card through the file manager — the reader exposes two logical drives if both slots are populated, allowing direct file transfers between cards or between card and host storage. Remove cards using the operating system's safe removal procedure if required.

Usage recommendations

Use high-quality SD or microSD cards that match the reader's supported standards (UHS-I or lower) to achieve optimal transfer speeds. When connecting to mobile devices with microUSB ports, use an OTG adapter. Keep protective caps on the connectors when not in use and avoid exposing the reader to moisture or impact to maintain its metal housing and internal components.