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For nearly four decades, Sonnet has connected professional workflows — Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 docks, PCIe expansion systems that put pro cards inside any Mac, 10Gb Ethernet and media readers, with up to 6,000 MB/s of bandwidth across macOS, Windows and Linux. Certified for broadcast, post and audio.
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 MENA and Türkiye through MediaCast — authorised Sonnet Technologies partner, with Roel available for pre-sales advice and live demonstrations at MCX — MediaCast Experience Center in Dubai.
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.
From Thunderbolt docks and high-speed network adapters to full PCIe expansion chassis, Sonnet’s range is built and certified around the Mac ecosystem — including rackmount enclosures that put Mac mini and Mac Studio into machine rooms and OB trucks. Every product is qualified against the professional cards and workflows it will actually host.
Sonnet products are used in broadcast facilities, post houses, film productions, music studios and universities worldwide. In MENA and Türkiye, MediaCast stocks the full Sonnet range in Dubai, with Roel available for pre-sales specification, workflow advice and demonstrations at MCX — MediaCast Experience Center in Barsha Heights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Four decades of Thunderbolt and PCIe engineering. Six reasons why broadcast facilities and post houses around the world choose Sonnet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sonnet products are at the center of Mac-based broadcast and post-production worldwide. Six key applications across MENA and Türkiye.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pick your workstation problem — we’ll show the expansion that solves it.
Put Mac Studio or Mac mini in the machine room or OB truck — rugged steel rackmount with PCIe expansion alongside.
xMac Studio fits Mac Studio in a rackmount enclosure paired with Echo II DV PCIe expansion.
Two PCIe slots for capture, storage or network cards next to the Mac.
Machine room, OB van or facility rack — Thunderbolt back to the desk.
One cable to everything. Thunderbolt 5 docking with fast onboard SSD storage, charging and every legacy port the edit bay still needs.
Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock — storage, ports and displays over a single cable.
Echo 20 TB4 SuperDock — 6,000 MB/s storage with 140W single-cable charging.
The same project drives at the desk and on the road.
Feed the workstation at facility speed — multi-gig Ethernet into shared storage and NVMe arrays measured in gigabytes per second.
10G and 25G Ethernet adapter cards for macOS, Windows and Linux.
8-Slot NVMe SSD PCIe card — up to 6,500 MB/s from Gen4 SSDs.
Echo II DV desktop or rackmount holds the cards over Thunderbolt.
Roel is MediaCast’s Sonnet Technologies Specialist. He has designed and deployed Sonnet solutions from single Echo docks to full Mac-based broadcast rack infrastructure.
Tell him the Mac and the connections it’s missing. He’ll match the dock, the expansion chassis or the rack system — and confirm card and driver compatibility before anything is ordered.

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