Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card

The Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card adds fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to compatible rackmount Apollo audio interfaces. It lets you connect your Apollo directly to a compatible Mac or Windows computer and expand your setup with additional gear. With two Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can link extra Apollo interfaces, UAD-2 satellite DSP accelerators, storage drives, and 4K displays. It's a practical upgrade for music producers and recording studios that need fast connections and room to grow.

Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card Review

The Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card is a user-installable expansion card built for compatible rackmount Apollo interfaces. It uses a PCIe connection and delivers up to 40 Gb/s of bandwidth through two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Each port supports connections to compatible peripherals, while 15W of bus power helps power connected Thunderbolt 3 devices. This card is a useful addition for producers who want to build a more flexible studio setup with connected audio interfaces, external storage, and high-resolution displays.

Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card Features

• Adds Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to compatible rackmount Apollo audio interfaces.
• Includes two Thunderbolt 3 ports for connecting additional devices.
• Delivers fast data transfer for compatible storage drives and other peripherals.
• Supports daisy-chaining additional Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 satellite DSP accelerators.
• Provides 15W of bus power for compatible connected devices.
• Works with compatible Mac and Windows computers for flexible studio setups.

Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card Specs

• Compatible interfaces - Universal Audio Apollo
• Host connection - 1x PCIe
• Thunderbolt 3 ports - 2x USB-C
• Data bandwidth - Up to 40 Gb/s
• Bus power - 15W
• Analog audio I/O - None
• Digital audio I/O - None
• MIDI I/O - None
• Network I/O - None
• Sync I/O - None