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For over a decade, Sonnet has been making professional NDI and IP video production accessible — delivering broadcast-grade image quality, 4K60, NDI®|HX3 and AI tracking at price points that work for real installations. Trusted by broadcasters, universities, governments and houses of worship across more than 40 countries. Available across through MediaCast, Sonnet’s authorised regional partner.

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Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock
Founded1986 · Irvine, CA
ConnectivityThunderbolt 3/4/5
BandwidthUp to 6,000 MB/s
PlatformsmacOS · Windows · Linux
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About Sonnet

38 years making professional Macs work harder.

Founded in 1986 in Irvine, California, Sonnet Technologies has spent nearly four decades solving one problem: connecting professional PCIe cards, high-performance storage and external GPUs to computers that don’t have the slots for them. Today that means Thunderbolt 5, eGPU enclosures, rackmount Mac mini systems and docking stations used daily in broadcast facilities, post-production suites, film productions and music studios worldwide.

Available across through MediaCast — authorised Sonnet Technologies partner, with Roel available for pre-sales advice and live demonstrations at the MCX Experience Centre in Dubai.

Broadcast & TVPost-ProductionFilm & StreamingMusic ProductionLive EventsEducationVFX & MotionSports Broadcast
Works with
Apple MacThunderbolt 5PCIe 4.0Blackmagic DeckLinkBlackmagic DeckLinkNVIDIAAMD RadeonDaVinci ResolveAdobe

Sonnet Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion systems give Mac computers the professional I/O capabilities they can’t carry internally — Blackmagic DeckLink capture cards, Blackmagic DeckLink I/O, Blackmagic DeckLink 8K, high-density NVMe storage and 10G/25G Ethernet adapters. Each PCIe slot gets independent Thunderbolt bandwidth, so high-performance cards run at full speed rather than sharing a bus.

IP control protocols include VISCA IP, PELCO P/D, ONVIF and RS-232, making Sonnet cameras natively compatible with Q-SYS, Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems without additional drivers or middleware. AI auto-tracking, PDAF autofocus, FreeD virtual production support and Genlock synchronisation are available across the Explore and Vision+ series.

Sonnet products are used in broadcast facilities, post houses, film productions, music studios and universities worldwide. In , MediaCast stocks the full Sonnet range in Dubai, with Roel available for pre-sales specification, workflow advice and demonstrations at the MCX Experience Centre in Barsha Heights.

Sonnet Drive+ SE cameras
38+Years Founded 1986
TB5Thunderbolt 5 Ready
6,000MB/s Max Bandwidth
The Product Families
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01 · THUNDERBOLT DOCKS
Echo Docks
Echo 13 TB5 SSD Dock · Echo 20 TB4 SuperDock · 6,000 MB/s · Single cable · 140W charging
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02 · PCIe EXPANSION
Echo II / III DV
Echo II DV · Echo III DV · 2-3 PCIe slots · DeckLink · Blackmagic · NVMe · 10G/25G Ethernet
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03 · RACK SYSTEMS
xMac mini / Studio
xMac mini (2024+) · 2U rack · M4 Pro · PCIe expansion · Broadcast infrastructure
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04 · eGPU
Breakaway Box 850ex
Thunderbolt 5 eGPU · 6,000 MB/s PCIe bandwidth · NVIDIA · AMD · Workstation GPU
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STORAGE
NVMe Adapters
PCIe 4.0 · M.2 · 8-slot · Up to 6,500 MB/s
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NETWORKING
10G / 25G Cards
10GbE · 25GbE · macOS · Windows · Linux
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ADAPTERS
USB & Adapters
USB host cards · Thunderbolt adapters · Media readers
Echo DocksTB5 · TB4 Docking
PCIe ExpansionEcho II / III DV
Rack Systems2024+xMac mini
eGPUBreakaway 850ex
Storage & NetworkNVMe · 10G/25G
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Echo Docking Stations · Thunderbolt 5 & 4

One cable. Every connection your Mac needs.

Sonnet Echo docking stations connect Mac computers to all their peripherals through a single Thunderbolt cable — storage, displays, networking, USB devices and laptop charging up to 140W. The Echo 13 TB5 SSD Dock is the world’s first Thunderbolt 5 storage dock, delivering up to 6,000 MB/s when connected to Thunderbolt 5 Macs.

World First TB5
Thunderbolt 5 · 13-Port · Integrated SSD

Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock

The world’s first Thunderbolt 5 storage dock. 13 ports including Kingston PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1TB, 2TB or 4TB) built in. Up to 6,000 MB/s data transfer when connected to a Thunderbolt 5 Mac. Single cable connection with 140W laptop charging. The definitive dock for professionals with Thunderbolt 5 Macs running 4K/8K workflows, DeckLink capture or high-density NVMe storage.

Thunderbolt 513 PortsIntegrated NVMe SSD6,000 MB/s140W ChargingPCIe 4.0
Thunderbolt 4 · 20-Port · SuperDock

Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock

Sonnet’s top-of-the-line Thunderbolt 4 docking station with a record-setting number of connection options. 20 ports for connecting displays, storage, networking, USB devices and peripherals to any Thunderbolt 4 Mac via a single cable. The professional broadcast and post-production desk dock for Mac studios running multiple high-bandwidth peripherals simultaneously.

Thunderbolt 420 PortsSingle CableMulti-DisplayHigh Bandwidth
Echo Docks · Thunderbolt 5 · Sonnet
One cable. Every port. 6,000 MB/s. That is the Echo 13 TB5.
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PCIe Card Expansion · Echo II DV & Echo III

Put professional PCIe cards into your Mac.

Sonnet Echo II DV and Echo III expansion systems connect high-performance PCIe cards to Mac computers via Thunderbolt — enabling broadcast capture cards, Blackmagic DeckLink, Blackmagic DeckLink 8K, high-density NVMe storage and 10G/25G networking to run at full speed. Each slot gets independent Thunderbolt bandwidth so cards never share a bus.

TB5 Version
2-Slot · Thunderbolt 5 · Desktop + Rack

Echo II DV T5

Two-slot Thunderbolt 5 PCIe card expansion system. Each slot gets its own independent Thunderbolt interface providing full PCIe bandwidth — ensuring DeckLink, Blackmagic or DaVinci Resolve cards run at maximum performance. Available in desktop and rackmount versions. Connects to Mac mini (2024+) with M4 Pro via two Thunderbolt cables for full independent bandwidth per card.

2x PCIe SlotsThunderbolt 5Independent BandwidthDeckLinkBlackmagicDesktop + Rack
3-Slot · Thunderbolt · Single Cable

Echo III Module

Three-slot PCIe expansion via a single Thunderbolt cable. Includes a PCIe bridge that distributes bandwidth across all three slots. Ideal for installations requiring three PCIe cards connected to a single Thunderbolt port — audio interfaces, NVMe storage and networking simultaneously from one Thunderbolt connection. Used in xMac mini (2024+) rack systems.

3x PCIe SlotsSingle Thunderbolt CablePCIe BridgeNVMeAudioNetworking
2x PCIe · 2,880 MB/s Per Slot

Echo II DV Desktop & Rackmount

The professional DV expansion system for broadcast and post-production workflows. Two PCIe card slots with up to 2,880 MB/s bandwidth per card when connected to two Thunderbolt ports. Compatible with Apple silicon Macs, Thunderbolt 4 PCs and Intel Macs. The standard expansion chassis for Mac-based broadcast facilities running DeckLink, Blackmagic and DaVinci Resolve cards.

2x PCIe2,880 MB/s/slotApple SiliconIntel MacWindowsLinux
PCIe Expansion · Echo II DV · Sonnet
Your Mac. Your DeckLink card. Your Blackmagic card. Full bandwidth. No compromises.
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Rack Systems · xMac mini (2024+)

Mac mini in a broadcast rack. Professionally.

The xMac mini (2024+) is Sonnet’s professional rackmount system for Apple Mac mini computers with M4 Pro processors — fitting one or two Mac minis into a 2U rack enclosure alongside Thunderbolt 5 PCIe card expansion. The solution for broadcast facilities, post houses and live production teams building Mac-based infrastructure in standard 19-inch racks.

M4 Pro Ready
2U Rack · 1-2x Mac mini · PCIe Expansion

xMac mini (2024+) / Echo II DV T5

2U rackmount enclosure for one or two Mac mini (2024+) computers with M4 Pro processors, plus an Echo II DV T5 Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion module adding two card slots. Provides access to the Mac mini’s front and back ports. Designed for broadcast facilities, post-production suites and live production infrastructure requiring Mac computing in a standard rack form factor with professional PCIe I/O.

2U RackM4 Pro1-2x Mac miniTB5 PCIe19-inchBroadcast
Mac Studio · Rackmount · PCIe

xMac Studio / Echo II DV

Professional rackmount system for Apple Mac Studio computers paired with Echo II DV PCIe card expansion. Fits Mac Studio in a standard equipment rack while adding two PCIe card slots for DeckLink, Blackmagic or other professional I/O cards. Used in broadcast facilities that need the processing power of Mac Studio with professional PCIe capture cards in a rackmount form factor.

Mac StudioRack MountPCIe ExpansionDeckLinkBlackmagicBroadcast
xMac mini · 2U Rack · M4 Pro
Apple silicon in your broadcast rack. With DeckLink. With Blackmagic. With 25G networking.
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eGPU · Breakaway Box 850ex

Workstation-class GPU performance. From a Thunderbolt cable.

The Sonnet Breakaway Box 850ex is a Thunderbolt 5 external GPU enclosure delivering double the PCIe bandwidth of any Thunderbolt 3 eGPU chassis — up to 6,000 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth for PC workstation-level graphics performance from Thunderbolt 5 laptops and compact computers.

TB5 · 6,000 MB/s
Thunderbolt 5 · Dual-port · Mac & Windows

Breakaway Box 850ex T5

Next-generation external GPU enclosure with Thunderbolt 5 dual-port interface. Delivers double the PCIe bandwidth of any existing Thunderbolt 3 eGPU chassis — up to 6,000 MB/s for PC workstation-level graphics performance. Works with NVIDIA and AMD GPUs. Compatible with Thunderbolt 5 Mac and Windows computers. Essential for video editors, VFX artists and live production operators running GPU-heavy workloads on laptops or compact Macs.

Thunderbolt 5Dual-port6,000 MB/sNVIDIAAMDMac + Windows
Breakaway Box 850ex · TB5 eGPU
Laptop. Thunderbolt 5. NVIDIA workstation GPU. 6,000 MB/s. Anywhere you work.
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Storage & Networking · PCIe Cards

High-performance storage and networking. In a PCIe slot.

Sonnet’s PCIe adapter cards give Mac and PC computers high-performance NVMe storage expansion, 10G and 25G Ethernet networking and USB host connectivity — all in standard PCIe form factor for use in Echo expansion systems, xMac rack systems or desktop workstations.

PCIe 4.0 · 8x M.2 NVMe Slots

8-Slot NVMe SSD PCIe Card

Silent-operating PCIe 4.0 adapter card with eight M.2 NVMe SSD slots. Delivers up to 6,500 MB/s from a Gen4 SSD when connected to Thunderbolt 5 computers. Ideal for high-capacity, high-speed media storage in Echo II DV expansion systems. The NVMe storage card for broadcast and post-production Mac workflows requiring massive fast storage without spinning disks.

PCIe 4.08x M.2 NVMe6,500 MB/sSilentEcho II DV4K/8K
10G & 25G Ethernet · PCIe

10G / 25G Ethernet Adapter Cards

PCIe Ethernet adapter cards delivering 10GbE and 25GbE network connectivity for Mac and PC systems. Compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux. Connect to high-speed network switches for NDI production, shared storage access, remote editing and cloud workflows. Essential for Mac-based broadcast facilities requiring 10G or 25G network connectivity beyond the built-in Ethernet ports.

10GbE25GbEmacOSWindowsLinuxNDI Ready
USB Host · Media Readers

USB Host Cards & Media Readers

USB host adapter cards for adding USB 3.2 ports via PCIe in Echo expansion systems. High-performance media card readers for CF, CFexpress, SD and other professional media formats. Essential accessories for camera operators, DITs and post-production teams requiring fast media ingest from professional camera formats directly into Mac-based workflows.

USB 3.2CFexpressCFSDMedia ReaderDIT
NVMe · 10G/25G · Sonnet
Fast storage. Fast networking. All through your Echo expansion system.
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Technology

What makes Sonnet different.

38 years of Thunderbolt and PCIe engineering. Six reasons why broadcast facilities and post houses around the world choose Sonnet.

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Thunderbolt 5 First

The world’s first TB5 storage dock.

Sonnet shipped the Echo 13, the world’s first Thunderbolt 5 storage dock, before any competitor. TB5 delivers 6,000 MB/s — double TB3 — with 140W laptop charging. Sonnet consistently leads the industry at each new Thunderbolt generation.

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Independent PCIe Bandwidth

Every card slot gets its own Thunderbolt interface.

Echo II DV modules give each PCIe slot its own independent Thunderbolt connection rather than sharing bandwidth. A DeckLink card and a 25G Ethernet card both run at full speed simultaneously — critical for high-bitrate capture workflows.

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Mac in the Rack

Apple silicon in broadcast infrastructure.

xMac mini (2024+) puts M4 Pro Mac minis into standard 19-inch equipment racks alongside professional PCIe I/O cards. The solution that lets broadcast facilities standardise on Apple silicon without abandoning their rackmount infrastructure.

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Workstation GPU Performance

Desktop GPU power from a laptop.

Breakaway Box 850ex TB5 doubles the PCIe bandwidth of any previous eGPU chassis — enabling NVIDIA and AMD workstation GPUs to run at near-native PCIe performance for VFX, live graphics, AI processing and colour grading from any Thunderbolt 5 computer.

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Cross-platform

macOS. Windows. Linux. One product line.

Every Sonnet Thunderbolt and PCIe product supports macOS, Windows and Linux. Broadcast facilities running mixed Mac and PC environments can standardise on Sonnet for PCIe expansion and networking across their entire infrastructure.

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NAB & IBC Proven

The brand that shows up every year with something new.

Sonnet exhibits at NAB and IBC every year, consistently unveiling the industry’s first Thunderbolt products at each new generation. Their presence at the world’s top broadcast trade shows reflects their commitment to professional broadcast and post workflows.

Applications

Every Mac-based professional workflow.

Sonnet products are at the centre of Mac-based broadcast and post-production worldwide. Six key applications across .

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Broadcast & Live Production

xMac mini with Echo II DV T5 for DeckLink or Blackmagic capture cards in broadcast racks. Echo docks for Mac-based production desks. 25G Ethernet cards for high-speed network connectivity in live production environments.

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Post-Production & Film

Echo II DV with DeckLink cards for DaVinci Resolve and Adobe editing suites. 8-slot NVMe cards for ultra-high-speed media storage. Breakaway Box for GPU-intensive colour grading and VFX on Mac laptops or compact workstations.

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Music & Audio Production

Echo II DV for Blackmagic DeckLink 8K and HD Native cards in Mac-based recording studios. USB host cards for audio interface connectivity. The standard PCIe expansion solution for Pro Tools studios on Apple silicon Macs.

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Live Event Production

Breakaway Box 850ex for live graphics operators running Resolume, Notch or TouchDesigner from a MacBook. xMac mini for compact live production racks. 10G Ethernet cards for high-bandwidth video-over-IP in event networks.

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Education & Universities

xMac mini rack systems for university broadcast studios. Echo docks for student editing suites. 10G Ethernet cards for campus high-speed media network connectivity from Mac workstations and labs.

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Camera & Field Production

CFexpress and media readers for fast ingest from cinema cameras. Breakaway Box for mobile colour grading and VFX on location. Echo docks for field production desks running MacBook Pro systems.

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Your Sonnet Specialist

Roel knows every Sonnet product in the range. Personally.

Roel is MediaCast’s Sonnet Technologies Specialist and handles every Sonnet enquiry across . He has designed and deployed Sonnet solutions from single Echo docks to full Mac-based broadcast rack infrastructure.

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Roel
Broadcast & Post-Production Specialist · MediaCast

Over ten years in broadcast and post-production technology across MENA. Sonnet specialist for broadcast facilities, post houses, film productions and live event companies across the region.

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