Sony Pixel Power calrec Sony

Sonnet Announces Upgraded Compact Three-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Expansion System

04/12/2019

Sonnet Announces Upgraded Compact Three-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Expansion System

New auxiliary power connector enables support for entire line of high-performance AJA KONA audio and video I/O cards

What's New:

Sonnet Technologies today announced the launch of the Echo Express SE IIIe, the newest member of the company's award-winning Echo Express family of Thunderbolt 3 to PCI Express (PCIe ) card expansion systems. The Echo Express SE IIIe is a compact desktop chassis that enables the use of up to three high-performance PCIe cards with computers equipped with Thunderbolt 3 ports. Replacing the popular Echo Express SE III, the SE IIIe supports AJA's complete family of KONA audio and video I/O solutions, including KONA 5, and has been upgraded with the addition of an auxiliary power connector to support cards that require more power to operate, and a new cooling fan for quieter operation.

A portable video capture and playback setup is a necessity today for most video pros, and the Echo Express SE IIIe, with support for AJA KONA PCIe cards, provides great flexibility. The new auxiliary power connector is an exciting addition, allowing professionals to harness the power of Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with AJA KONA 5 with a smaller form factor PCIe card enclosure.

- Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems

What It Does:

The Echo Express SE IIIe enables users to connect three PCIe cards to computers lacking PCIe card slots. The SE IIIe features three x8 PCIe 3.0 slots, accommodates full-height, half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long) PCIe cards, and connects them to a computer's Thunderbolt 3 port via the included 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable. With the addition of the auxiliary power connector, the SE IIIe now supports popular pro video I/O cards that were previously incompatible due to their extra power requirements. The SE IIIe provides two Thunderbolt 3 ports, with one reserved for connection to the computer, while the second supports daisy chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices plus two 4K monitors or one 5K display, or a single USB device. The system provides up to 15W of power to any connected peripheral or host.

Why It's Important:

Many pro video and audio users depend on notebook and laptop computers for their work, relying on outboard equipment connected to their computer - such as video capture and playback and audio DSP devices, for example - for connecting additional inputs and outputs, and processing data. Frequently costing much less than standalone devices, PCIe cards - originally designed for use in desktop computers - often mirror the functionality of outboard equipment, but cannot be installed into a portable computer. Sonnet's Echo Express SE IIIe enables users to save space and money by mounting three PCIe cards in a compact, portable enclosure, and connecting them to their computer through a single cable. The SE IIIe now features a Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 fan, known for its low-noise operation, making the Sonnet chassis more suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments.

How It's Unique:

The Echo Express SE IIIe is the smallest multislot Thunderbolt-to-PCIe card expansion system available. It is also the only compact desktop Thunderbolt 3 expansion system with the auxiliary power connector required by certain PCIe cards - such as the AJA KONA 5 - in order to operate, a feature previously limited to Sonnet's full-size Echo Express III-D.

When You Can Get It:

The Echo Express SE IIIe (part number ECHO-EX-SE3E-T3) is available now at the suggested retail price of $499.99.

More Context:

https://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo-express-se3e/ | www.sonnettech.com.

# # #

About Sonnet Technologies

Sonnet Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe card expansion systems; external graphics (eGFX) solutions for pro users and gamers; pro media readers; docks and adapters; and network, storage, and other interface cards for pro users in the audio, video, and broadcast industries. Sonnet's Thunderbolt expansion products enable the use of pro audio I/O and DSP cards, pro video capture and transcoding cards, GPU cards, network and storage interface cards, and other high-performance PCIe cards with Thunderbolt technology-enabled computers. For more than 30 years Sonnet has pioneered and brought to market innovative and award-winning products that enhance the performance and connectivity of Mac , Windows , and other industry-standard computers. More information is available at www.sonnettech.com.

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.
LINK: http://www.sonnettech.com/news/pr2019/pr120319-echoexpress-se3e.html...
See more stories from sonnetech

More from Sonnet

25/09/2024

Sonnet Announces Dual 4K HDMI 2.1 Display Thunderbolt Adapter for Mac and Windows Computers

Sonnet Announces Dual 4K HDMI 2.1 Display Thunderbolt Adapter for Mac and Win...

20/06/2024

Sonnet Announces High-Performance USB-C 20Gbps PCIe Card With Support for 2,000 MB/s Data Transfers

Sonnet Announces High-Performance USB-C 20Gbps PCIe Card With Support for 2,00...

03/06/2024

Sonnet Announces Solo2.5G PCIe Card

Sonnet Announces Solo2.5G PCIe CardValue-Priced PCIe Adapter Card Adds Instant 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity to Windows and Linux Computers With an Availa...

14/03/2024

Sonnet Announces Four Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Solutions Offering Doubled Bandwidth, Supporting Up to 2x Performance

Sonnet Announces Four Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Solutions Offering Do...

09/11/2023

Sonnet Announces Dual 4K 60Hz HDMI Display Adapter With USB Power Delivery (PD) Passthrough Capability

Sonnet Announces Dual 4K 60Hz HDMI Display Adapter With USB Power Delivery (PD)...

11/02/2020

Sonnet Announces Professional Dual-Slot Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader for CFexpress 2.0 Type B and XQD Media

Sonnet Announces Professional Dual-Slot Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader for CFexpress...

21/01/2020

Sonnet Announces Dual 2.5-Inch SATA SSD PCI Express 3.0 Card With Hardware RAID Controller, 10Gbps USB-C Port

Sonnet Announces Dual 2.5-Inch SATA SSD PCI Express 3.0 Card With Hardware RAID...

05/12/2019

Sonnet Announces Holiday 2019 Promotion; Let the Games Begin Bundle Includes Portable eGPU, $100 Steam Gift Card

Sonnet Announces Holiday 2019 Promotion; Let the Games Begin Bundle Includes Por...

04/12/2019

Sonnet Announces Upgraded Compact Three-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Expansion System

Sonnet Announces Upgraded Compact Three-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Card Expans...

10/10/2019

Wildlife Cinematographer Steve Lumpkin Adopts Sonnet Solo10G to Accelerate Postproduction

Wildlife Cinematographer Steve Lumpkin Adopts Sonnet Solo10G to Accelerate Postp...

11/09/2019

Sonnet and Archiware Team to Offer Sneak Preview of Long-Distance Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable at IBC2019

Sonnet and Archiware Team to Offer Sneak Preview of Long-Distance Thunderbolt 3...

10/07/2019

Sonnet Announces Professional Dual-Slot RED MINI-MAG Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader

Sonnet Announces Professional Dual-Slot RED MINI-MAG Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader What's New: Sonnet Technologies today announced the SF3 Series - RED M...

12/06/2019

Sonnet Announces Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Expansion System/1U Rackmount Enclosure for Apple Mac mini

Sonnet Announces Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Expansion System/1U Rackmount Enclosure...

04/06/2019

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced Thunderbolt 2 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced Thunderbolt 2 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapt...

30/05/2019

Sonnet Announces Updated Mac mini Mounting Solutions, Optimized for New High-Performance Models

Sonnet Announces Updated Mac mini Mounting Solutions, Optimized for New High-Per...

24/05/2019

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ PCIe Card and Thunderbolt 3 Adapter

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP PCIe Card and Thu...

30/01/2019

Sonnet Introduces Two Four-Port SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps PCI Express (PCIe) Adapter Cards

Sonnet Introduces Two Four-Port SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps PCI Express (PCIe ) Adapt...

07/08/2018

Sonnet Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock

Sonnet Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station Provides 87 Watts of Power Delivery to Charge Notebook Computers; Offers Five USB 3...

08/06/2018

Sonnet Announces Full-Featured 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe Card for Under $100

Sonnet Announces Full-Featured 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe Card for Under $100 Solo10G PCIe Card Offers 10GBASE-T (Copper) Connectivity; Mac , Windows , and Li...

17/05/2018

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced Thunderbolt 3 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced Thunderbolt 3 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapt...

27/04/2018

Sonnet's All-New eGFX Breakaway Box 650 Wins Post Pick Award at 2018 NAB Show

Sonnet's All-New eGFX Breakaway Box 650 Wins Post Pick Award at 2018 NAB Sh...

24/04/2018

Digital Innovator Peter McCabe Leverages Sonnet's Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Card Expansion to Simplify Dual Platform Workflows

Digital Innovator Peter McCabe Leverages Sonnet's Thunderbolt -to-PCIe Card...

05/04/2018

Sonnet Launches Powerful New macOS Compatible Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics (eGPU) Solution

Sonnet Launches Powerful New macOS Compatible Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics ...

14/03/2018

Sonnet Expands Distribution Resources in France

Sonnet Expands Distribution Resources in France New ComLine Partnership Builds on Sonnets Current Relationship With Platinum to Keep Pace With Burgeoning Frenc...

08/03/2018

Blonde Robot to Distribute Sonnet Product Family Throughout Southeast Asia

Blonde Robot to Distribute Sonnet Product Family Throughout Southeast Asia IRVINE, Calif. - Mar 8, 2018 - Sonnet Technologies today announced a new partnership...

20/02/2018

Sonnet's 1TB Fusion Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Flash Drive Now Shipping

Sonnet's 1TB Fusion Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Flash Drive Now Shipping Bus-Powered, Pocket-Size Portable Storage Device Delivers Data Transfers up to 2600 MB/s...

11/11/2017

Sonnet's eGFX Breakaway Box 550 Now Shipping

Sonnet's eGFX Breakaway Box 550 Now Shipping New Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe eGPU Expansion Chassis Connects High-Performance GPU Card to Any eGFX-Compatible...

02/11/2017

Sonnet Launches Highly Portable External GPU (eGPU) Devices for Accelerating Ultrabook Computer Graphics

Sonnet Launches Highly Portable External GPU (eGPU) Devices for Accelerating Ult...

18/10/2017

Sonnet Launches Thunderbolt 3 to Dual HDMI 2.0 Adapter for Mac and Windows Computers

Sonnet Launches Thunderbolt 3 to Dual HDMI 2.0 Adapter for Mac and Windows C...

12/10/2017

Sonnet Introduces Dual-Port USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express 3.0 Adapter Card, Offering Ultra-Fast Data Transfers Via USB-C

Sonnet Introduces Dual-Port USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express 3.0 Adapter Card, Offerin...

30/09/2017

Sonnet Signs Touchvision as Distributor Covering Six African Countries

Sonnet Signs Touchvision as Distributor Covering Six African Countries IRVINE, CA-Sept. 28, 2017-Reflecting its growth in the African audio-video, broadcast, ...

30/08/2017

Sonnet Releases 1TB Version of Lightning-Fast Fusion Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Flash Drive

Sonnet Releases 1TB Version of Lightning-Fast Fusion Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Flash D...

25/08/2017

Sonnet Launches Dual-Slot SxS Pro Card Reader, Industry's First for Thunderbolt 3 Shipping

Sonnet Launches Dual-Slot SxS Pro Card Reader, Industry's First for Thunder...

15/08/2017

Sonnet's eGFX Breakaway Box Now Shipping

Sonnet's eGFX Breakaway Box Now Shipping New Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe Expansion Chassis Connects High-Performance GPU Card to Any eGFX-Compatible Computer...

09/08/2017

Sonnet Announces Mac- and Windows-Compatible Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Adapter

Sonnet Announces Mac - and Windows -Compatible Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPor...

01/08/2017

Sonnet Announces Availability of Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Cards for Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe Card Expansion Systems

Sonnet Announces Availability of Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade Cards for Thunderbolt 2-...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Releases Combination USB 3.0/FireWire 800 Adapter

Sonnet Releases Combination USB 3.0/FireWire 800 Adapter PCI Express Card Offers Four USB 3.0 Ports Plus Three FireWire 800 Ports, Supports Storage, Hubs, a...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Announces Echo Express SE II Two-Slot Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis and Upcoming Support for Thunderbolt 2

Sonnet Announces Echo Express SE II Two-Slot Thunderbolt -to-PCIe Expansion Ch...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Releases USB 3.0-to-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Sonnet Releases USB 3.0-to-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 Provides 1000/100/10BaseT Ethernet Interface for Computers with USB 3.0 Ports IRVI...

16/06/2017

Sonnets Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock Wins Black Diamond Award From Digital Video Magazine

Sonnets Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock Wins Black Diamond Award From Digital Video M...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Announces Echo Express III-D/Echo Express III-R Three-Slot Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis

Sonnet Announces Echo Express III-D/Echo Express III-R Three-Slot Thunderbolt -...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Announces Fully Featured Thunderbolt Dock

Sonnet Announces Fully Featured Thunderbolt Dock Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock Includes Four USB 3.0 Ports, Four SATA Ports, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, Pas...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Announces New Thunderbolt Interface Option for Award-Winning Qio Professional Media Readers

Sonnet Announces New Thunderbolt Interface Option for Award-Winning Qio Profes...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Announces 10-Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Adapter Cards

Sonnet Announces 10-Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Adapter Cards 1-Port and 2-Port PCIe Network Adapter Cards are OS X -, Windows -, and Thunderbolt -...

16/06/2017

High-Performance 6Gb/s SATA PCI Express 2.5-Inch SSD Cards Now Support Booting in Mac Pro

Sonnets High-Performance 6Gb/s SATA PCI Express 2.5-Inch SSD Cards Now Support ...

16/06/2017

Sonnets Echo Express Pro Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis Wins ProSoundNetwork Best of Show Award at 2013 NAMM Show

Sonnets Echo Express Pro Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis Wins ProSoundNe...

16/06/2017

Sonnet to Feature Presentations From Audio Pros Jim Roese and Sean Householder at the NAMM Show

Sonnet to Feature Presentations From Audio Pros Jim Roese and Sean Householder a...

16/06/2017

Sonnet Now Shipping Avid Pro Tools|HDX-Compatible Echo Express Pro Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis for PCIe Cards

Sonnet Now Shipping Avid Pro Tools|HDX-Compatible Echo Express Pro Thunderbolt...

16/06/2017

Sonnet's Fusion R400 RAID USB 3.0 Rackmount Storage System Offers Built-in RAID 5 Controller, USB 3.0 Interface

Sonnet's Fusion R400 RAID USB 3.0 Rackmount Storage System Offers Built-in ...