Supports RED MINI-MAG Cards at Maximum Speed

Superior Dual-Slot Ingest Performance

When you shoot on RED, chances are your video footage is captured to RED MINI-MAG media, known for their quality and durability. With the move to shooting demanding 8K and at high frame rates, those cards fill up faster than ever — the need for a tool that accelerates offloading footage from multiple cards is greater than ever, too. Sonnet SF3™ Series - RED MINI-MAG Pro Card Reader is the ultimate tool for the job.

Featuring a dual-port, high-bandwidth Thunderbolt™ interface, this RED APPROVED reader ingests footage from RED MINI-MAG memory cards to Apple M series Macs or Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports, as well as Windows or Linux computers with Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 ports, at the fastest speeds the cards will support.

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Key Features

Superior Ingest Performance

Ingests footage from RED MINI-MAG cards at up to maximum supported speeds. Simultaneously ingest from two cards at full speed.

Dual Card Slots

Enable simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1060 MB/s aggregate.

Maximum Thunderbolt Performance

Pro media card reader provides four lanes of PCIe bandwidth for maximum performance.

Compact, Rugged, Stackable

Small and rugged aluminum enclosure for reliable operation; design enables multiple SF3 Series pro card readers to occupy same footprint.

Rackable

Threaded mount points enable secure attachment of two readers side-by-side on a rack tray in just 1U of rack space.

Connect Additional SF3 Series Pro Card Readers

One port connects to computer; second port supports daisy chaining additional SF3 Series pro card readers.

Mac Compatible

Supports all M series Macs and Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Windows Compatible

Supports Windows computers with Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Linux Compatible

Supports Linux computers with Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Sonnet Support

Founded in 1986 in Orange County, Southern California — long recognized as a vibrant hub of technology and engineering — Sonnet has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly four decades. We’ve introduced award-winning products that expand performance and connectivity for Mac, Windows, and other industry-standard computers. Many of our team members have been with us for more than 20 years, bringing unmatched expertise across both current and legacy products. Should you ever need technical support, you can count on our knowledgeable staff to provide the help you need.

Designed for Digital Imaging Technicians

Portable, Rugged, Stackable

Measuring 5.8 inches wide by 1.4 inches high by 6.1 inches deep, Sonnet’s RED MINI-MAG media card reader is suitable for use in any workflow and workspace; for DITs working multi-camera shoots or in a small space, the Sonnet reader’s design advantages stand out.

SF3 Series - RED MINI-MAG Pro Card Reader Dimensions

Sonnet SF3 Series Pro Card Readers

Designed to be Stacked and Daisy Chained

SF3 Series Professional Card Readers feature rugged aluminum enclosures designed to be stacked and daisy chained, enabling multiple AJA PAK Media, CFast 2.0, CFexpress/XQD, RED MINI-MAG, and SxS PRO X readers to occupy the same footprint, while connecting to your computer through a single cable. You can take advantage of Thunderbolt’s high-bandwidth to ingest four, six, or more cards simultaneously!

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Thunderbolt Technology

Fastest External Interface Available

Sonnet Thunderbolt products feature a high-speed Thunderbolt interface that delivers PCIe bandwidth needed to support data transfers at full speed.

Connect Additional Thunderbolt Devices

One port is reserved for connecting to your computer; the second port enables connection of additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices in a daisy chain.

10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support

10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 support allows you to connect a USB device to the second Thunderbolt port using the proper cable or adapter.

Provides 15W of Power

For peripherals requiring extra power, 15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices through the secondary Thunderbolt port.

Supports Connecting Up to One 8K Display

Maximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port, connecting the largest display supported by your computer.

Secure Connections for High Performance

Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok Included

Sonnet includes a Thunderbolt cable that supports Thunderbolt’s maximum bandwidth and is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 computers. Sonnet also provides ThunderLok, a Thunderbolt connector cable lock, that prevents accidental cable disconnections.

Sonnet Thunderbolt cable with ThunderLok sitting beside it.

ThunderLok Advantage

Many Sonnet Thunderbolt products featuring Thunderbolt ports come equipped with threaded mounting holes to securely attach a Sonnet ThunderLok connector lock, preventing Thunderbolt cables from accidentally disconnecting.

Group of computers that feature Thunderbolt ports.

Designed for the Fastest Connection to Thunderbolt Computers

SF3 Series Professional Media Card Readers are purposely designed with a Thunderbolt 3 controller and its four lanes of PCIe (not available in a Thunderbolt 4 peripheral) to achieve maximum simultaneous ingest speeds. Watch this video to learn more about the performance benefits.

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