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Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card

Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card

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Unlock the full potential of your Apollo rackmount interface with the Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card. Ideal for music producers and audio engineers seeking seamless integration with modern Mac and Windows systems, this card offers high-speed, low-latency connectivity that keeps your creative workflow smooth and efficient. Whether you're recording, mixing, or mastering, the Thunderbolt 3 technology ensures top-tier performance by delivering speeds up to 40 Gbps.

Designed for user-friendly installation, this card fits effortlessly into the expansion bay of any Apollo interface, allowing you to daisy-chain additional Thunderbolt devices like UAD-2 Satellite DSP accelerators, 4K displays, or storage solutions. With its dual Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, you can easily expand your setup without compromising on power or speed. The card also supplies 15W of bus power to downstream peripherals, keeping your gear running strong.

Compatible with the latest operating systems, the Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card is your gateway to a robust and versatile audio production environment. Whether you're working with dual 4K displays or high-capacity hard drives, this card ensures you have the bandwidth you need to stay on the cutting edge of audio technology.

Key Features:

User-installable card for Apollo rackmount interfaces
Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports for daisy-chaining peripherals
Delivers up to 40 Gbps for high-bandwidth devices
Provides 15W bus power to downstream Thunderbolt peripherals
Compatible with macOS Sierra/High Sierra and Windows 10 with Anniversary Update (64-bit Edition)

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Thunderbolt 3 option card offers no speed advantage over a Thunderbolt 2 dongle for Apollo interfaces, as the data capacity isn't fully utilized.
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Combining different connection types within a single system can cause compatibility issues that cannot be resolved with a dongle setup.
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A second-hand Thunderbolt 2 dongle can be found on platforms like Facebook Marketplace to save money compared to purchasing a new Thunderbolt 3 option card.
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