Sonnet Echo Express SE I TB5 - Apple Adapter

• Connects a professional PCIe card directly to the computer via Thunderbolt 5
• Enables the use of PCIe expansion on Macs, Windows and Linux computers without internal slots
• Full Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth with up to 6000 MB per second for demanding audio, video and network cards
• Suitable for modern Macs with M series as well as for Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3
• Supports Windows and Linux systems with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 or USB4
• PCIe 4.0 x8 slot for high-performance Pro cards from audio, video, storage and networking
• Space for full height cards and cards with additional daughterboard
• Additional PCIe power connection for cards with higher power requirements
• Extremely quiet operation thanks to temperature-controlled fan, ideal for studios and control rooms
• Compact desktop housing with robust aluminum construction
• Automatic switching on and off together with the computer without a power switch
• Second Thunderbolt connection for looping through additional Thunderbolt or USB devices
• Supplies connected peripherals with up to 15 watts via Thunderbolt
• Supports the connection of a high-resolution display via the second Thunderbolt port
• Thunderbolt 5 cable included for maximum performance
• ThunderLok fuse prevents accidental disconnection of the Thunderbolt cable

The Echo Express SE I TB5 is the elegant solution for anyone who wants to use the computing power of modern Macs, Windows or Linux computers but is reliant on genuine PCIe expansion. You can connect a powerful PCIe card directly to your computer via Thunderbolt 5 and get back exactly the connections and functions that are missing in the compact computer housing. Ideal for studios, post-production, broadcast or demanding audio and video workflows.

Inside, a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot with up to 6000 MB per second bidirectional bandwidth. This is significantly more than Thunderbolt 3 or 4 and is immediately noticeable when cards with high data throughput are used. Video capture cards, professional audio interfaces, fast network cards or RAID controllers run noticeably smoothly and without bottlenecks.

The housing accommodates full-height PCIe cards up to a length of 7.75 inches and also offers space for cards with a daughterboard. There is also space for Double Width solutions from the pro video or audio sector, as long as they are Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU cards. An additional PCIe power supply is integrated so that even power-hungry cards run stably.

Quiet counts in the studio. The Echo Express SE I TB5 is made for just that. The temperature-regulated fan control ensures efficient cooling with minimal noise development. Even under load, the system remains pleasantly unobtrusive and is perfect for recording rooms, control rooms and edit suites.

In addition to the Thunderbolt connection to the computer, a second Thunderbolt port is also available. This can be used to loop through additional Thunderbolt or USB devices or to connect a high-resolution display. Up to 15 watts of bus power are available for connected peripherals. The ThunderLok system supplied reliably secures the Thunderbolt cable against accidental disconnection, a small detail with great practical benefits.

No power switch, no thinking. The Echo Express SE I TB5 switches itself on and off automatically with the computer. This saves energy, protects the Hardware and fits perfectly into modern working environments where technology simply has to work.

The robust aluminium housing reliably protects the installed PCIe card and remains pleasantly compact. Despite its small footprint, the system offers full professional functionality and is also ideal for mobile rigs or changing workstations.

The Echo Express SE I TB5 supports Apple Macs with M series and Intel processors, as well as Windows and Linux computers with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 or USB4. This keeps your setup flexible, future-proof and independent of the operating system.

macOS

• Mac with macOS 14 or newer
• Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt USB4 port
• Supports Apple Silicon Macs of the M series and Intel Macs
  

Windows

• PC with Windows 11
• Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port with Thunderbolt support

Linux

• Linux system with kernel version 6.1 or 6.12
• Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port with Thunderbolt support

• Echo Express SE I TB5 Desktop System
• External universal power supply & power cable
• 6-pin to 6-pin PCIe power cable
• Thunderbolt 5 cable with 0.8 meter length
• ThunderLok A Connector Lock to secure the Thunderbolt cable
• Quick start guide and further documentation