Designed for Expansion

Connect Specialty Audio and Video Cards

Your Choice of System

For many creative professionals, PCIe card expansion for connecting specialty I/O and processing cards to handle audio and video post-production projects is not an option — it’s a necessity! Sonnet designed xMac Studio for pro workflow flexibility; choose a system configured with the Thunderbolt™ to PCIe card expansion module that best suits your needs. xMac Studio is also available without a module so you can add one at a later date, or use one of your existing compatible Sonnet expansion modules*.

* Compatible with Echo modules used in Sonnet Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion systems

Three Card Expansion

Supports Up to Three Avid Pro Tools | HDX Cards

xMac Studio/Echo™ III

(Enclosure with Echo III Module)

Three PCIe 3.1 slots
(one x16 plus two x8 slots; support PCIe 4.0, 3.1, 2.0, and 1.1 PCIe cards)

Supports three full-height,
full-length PCIe cards

Two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt ports

400W power supply
(with 75W aux. power connector)

Dual Noctua quiet fans
(rated at 17 dBA)

Includes: Power cable, 40 Gbps Thunderbolt cable, two ThunderLok-A connector locks, and two adhesive-backed magnets for mounting portable SSDs

Part No. XMAC-STD-III

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Two Card Expansion

Ideal for M3 Ultra and M4 Max Mac Studio

xMac Studio/Echo II DV T5

(Enclosure with Echo II DV T5 Module)

2x 6000 MB/s Bandwidth

Run Two High-bandwidth DV I/O Cards at Full 6000 MB/s – Simultaneously

Two PCIe 4.0 slots
(two x16 slots; support PCIe 4.0, 3.1, 2.0, and 1.1 PCIe cards)

Dual Thunderbolt 5 host interfaces (one per slot)
(6000 MB/s PCIe bandwidth to each slot)

Supports two full-height,
full-length, single-width PCIe cards

Four 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports

400W power supply
(with two 75W aux. power connectors)

Dual Noctua quiet fans
(rated at 17 dBA)

Includes: Power cable, two 120 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 cables, two ThunderLok-A connector locks, and two adhesive-backed magnets for mounting portable SSDs

Part No. XMAC-STD-IIDVT5

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Two Card Expansion

Supports Two High Performance DV I/O Cards

xMac Studio/Echo II DV

(Enclosure with Echo II DV Module)

Two PCIe 3.1 slots
(two x16 slots; support PCIe 4.0, 3.1, 2.0, and 1.1 PCIe cards)

Dual Thunderbolt host interfaces (one per slot)
(2880 MB/s PCIe bandwidth to each slot)

Supports two full-height,
full-length, single-width PCIe cards

Four 40 Gbps Thunderbolt ports

400W power supply
(with two 75W aux. power connectors)

Dual Noctua quiet fans
(rated at 17 dBA)

Includes: Power cable, two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt cables, two ThunderLok-A connector locks, and two adhesive-backed magnets for mounting portable SSDs

Part No. XMAC-STD-IIDV

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Optional Card Expansion

xMac Studio/No Module

(Enclosure with no module)

Pro rackmount enclosure with an open bay for an Echo III, Echo II DV T5, or Echo II DV Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion module

Includes: Two adhesive-backed magnets for mounting portable SSDs

Part No. XMAC-STD-0

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Mac Studio computer not included with enclosure systems

Echo Expansion Module Features

Echo III • Echo II DV T5 • Echo II DV

Versatile PCIe Card Expansion

From low-profile, half-length to full-height, full-length in size, Echo expansion modules support every Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU PCIe card available.

View PDF of supported PCIe cards

400W of Power

Built-in 400W power supply supports power-hungry cards including Avid Pro Tools | HDX, AJA Kona 5, Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G and DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Deltacast 12G/4C cards. Systems power on and off automatically with the connected Mac Studio.

Quiet Fans

Dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans (rated at 17 dBA) offer ultra-quiet operation.

80 Gbps Thunderbolt Interface

Echo II DV T5 Module Exclusive – Dual 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 interfaces offer 6000 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to each PCIe card.

40 Gbps Thunderbolt Interface

Echo II DV Module – Dual 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interfaces offer 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to each PCIe card.

Echo III Module – Single 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface offers 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed PCIe card(s).

xMac Studio front view with overview of features.

Mac Studio computer and PCIe cards not included

xMac Studio features overview icon: front power button, four front USB-A ports, wireless accessible, and expansion module for PCIe cards.

Control and Connect

Easy Access to Mac Studio and PCIe Card Expansion Module

xMac Studio places your Mac Studio behind a quick and easy to remove front panel. Convenient front panel operation allows you to turn on the computer with its own dedicated front power button, connect USB devices through a 4-port USB-A hub, and access the Studio’s front ports and SD card slot. When equipped with an Echo PCIe Card expansion module, three rear panel locking thumbscrews allow you to easily pull out and access the module and PCIe cards through the front without removing the front panel. The xMac Studio design enables you to connect and disconnect cables without needing to remove the computer from the enclosure.

xMac Studio is designed to allow normal WiFi and Bluetooth wireless operation in most configurations (depending on rack type and position in rack), so you can use wireless devices and iOS device control apps.

Front USB-A Ports
No production downtime – swap ubiquitous USB-A flash drives with on set colleagues

Key Features

Connects PCIe Card Slots to Mac Studio

Use high-performance PCIe cards with the Mac Studio. Choose between Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 3 expansion module.

Makes Your Mac Studio Road-ready

3U rackmount enclosure with firm rubber cushions securely holds the Mac Studio and Thunderbolt expansion module in place, adding mobility to your workflow.

Ideal for Use in Server Rooms

Standard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack up to 24" deep.

Front to Back Airflow Management

Supports direct airflow through the enclosure, Mac Studio, and Thunderbolt expansion module to keep them operating as cool in a rack as on a desk, even when xMac Studio is mounted between two other rack-mounted components.

Front Panel Power Button and Integrated USB-A Ports

Front panel button enables operation of the computer’s rear-mounted power switch; integrated USB-A hub connects four USB peripherals to the Mac Studio.

Easy Access

No tools required – removable front panel secured with thumbscrews allows easy installation of and access to the Mac Studio. Secured with three thumbscrews on the back, the Thunderbolt expansion module can be removed and reinstalled through the front of the enclosure without removing the front plate.

Open Slot and Port Access

Provides access to the computer’s SD card slot and front and back panel ports, enabling you to connect and disconnect cables easily.

Space for Storage

Behind a covered opening beneath the computer is a space to place two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately); two included adhesive-backed magnets secure them in place.

xMac Studio rear view with overview of features.

Cool Design

Go with the Airflow – Supports the Mac Studio Thermal Design

xMac Studio secures your Mac Studio without trapping it in recirculating hot rack air, supporting its thermal design to keep it as cool in a rack as out on a desk. Ventilation holes on the enclosure’s front panel plus an enclosed chamber beneath the Mac Studio ensures the computer’s ability to draw in cool air through its base, while a completely open back enables it to expel warm air out the back unimpeded.

Space for SSDs

Secure Two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs Under the Mac Studio

xMac Studio provides space beneath the computer to house two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately) up to 3.2 inches wide by 0.75 inch tall. Simply remove the rear access panel, apply the supplied adhesive-backed magnet to the bottom of the SSDs, insert the SSDs and connect them to the computer, and then reinstall the panel. The space is also suitable for other thin, bus-powered devices.

xMac Studio without front panel showing location of an optional installed SSD drive In SSD storage space.

Close Up photos of xMac Studio's power button assembly and SSD storage space.

Additional PCIe Card Thunderbolt Expansion Options

xMac Studio/Echo III System with Echo III Rackmount enclosure.

Need to Connect More than Three PCIe Cards?

xMac Studio/Echo III + Echo III Rackmount

Mac Studio computers are equipped with four or six Thunderbolt ports, each supported by its own bus — providing full PCIe bandwidth per port. For workflows requiring more than three PCIe cards or multiple high-bandwidth cards, the xMac Studio/Echo III system supports expansion via an Echo III Rackmount system with an additional Echo III Module, enabling connection of up to nine professional PCIe cards in only 5U of rack space. If you require even more expansion and have the rack capacity, additional expansion systems can be added.

xMac Studio/Echo II DV T5 System with Echo II DV T5 Rackmount enclosure.

Need to Connect Four Bandwidth-hungry PCIe Cards?

xMac Studio/Echo II DV T5 + Echo II DV T5 Rackmount

For M3 Ultra and M4 Max Mac Studios

Upgrade to Thunderbolt 5 expansion for ultimate performance. Choose the xMac Studio/Echo II DV T5 system then add an Echo II DV T5 Rackmount system to fully unleash the capabilities of your Thunderbolt 5 Mac Studio.

For All Other Mac Studio Models

xMac Studio/Echo II DV + Echo II DV Rackmount

Take advantage of their one 40 Gbps Thunderbolt bus per port architecture. Choose the xMac Studio/Echo II DV system, then add an Echo II DV Rackmount system for maximum-performance expansion with Thunderbolt 4/USB4 port-equipped Mac Studios.

RackMac Studio enclosure with Echo III Rackmount enclosure.

Need to Connect PCIe Cards to Two Mac Studios?

RackMac Studio Enclosure + Echo III Rackmount

If you need to add PCIe card expansion to two Mac Studio computers, choose the RackMac Studio 3U rackmount enclosure and add an Echo III Rackmount system configured with an additional Echo III Module, each module connected to a separate Mac Studio, all in just 5U of rack space.

See Tech Specs for footnotes.
Product specifications and information subject to change without notice. Computer hardware and accessories featured in photos that are not included with product are shown for illustration purposes; items sold separately.

Expanded and Secured

Easy Access to Mac Studio and PCIe Card Expansion Module

Key Features

Connects PCIe Card Slots to Mac Studio

Makes Your Mac Studio Road-ready

Ideal for Use in Server Rooms

Front to Back Airflow Management

Front Panel Power Button and Integrated USB-A Ports

Easy Access

Open Slot and Port Access

Space for Storage

Sonnet Support

Go with the Airflow – Supports the Mac Studio Thermal Design

Workflows on the Go

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Expanded and Secured

Explore Full PCIe Bandwidth Performance of Echo II DV T5 and Echo II DV Modules

See Bandwidth Connection Between Computer and Module

Thunderbolt Full PCIe Bandwidth

Easy Access to Mac Studio and PCIe Card Expansion Module

Key Features

Connects PCIe Card Slots to Mac Studio

Makes Your Mac Studio Road-ready

Ideal for Use in Server Rooms

Front to Back Airflow Management

Front Panel Power Button and Integrated USB-A Ports

Easy Access

Open Slot and Port Access

Space for Storage

Sonnet Support

Go with the Airflow – Supports the Mac Studio Thermal Design

Workflows on the Go

xMac Studio Enclosure Systems

Company

Support

Legal

Language