Sonnet Echo II DV T5 Desktop – Dual-Slot Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Expansion System
Desktop Powerhouse for Professional Workflows: The Sonnet Echo™ II DV T5 Desktop is the compact, high-performance solution for power users who demand full-throttle PCIe expansion without the need for a rack. Designed for modern workstations like the Apple Mac Studio, Mac mini, and high-end MacBooks, this system delivers the same cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth found in our rackmount units, perfectly sized for your production desk, edit suite, or mobile gear bag.
Don’t let a lack of PCIe slots constrain your creativity. Whether you are running Avid Pro Tools | HDX cards, high-density audio I/O, or high-speed NVMe storage, the Echo II DV T5 provides the dedicated, interference-free performance required for mission-critical professional audio and video environments.
Dual Independent Thunderbolt 5 Buses: Unlike standard expansion chassis that force two cards to share a single Thunderbolt bus, the Echo II DV T5 is engineered with two independent Thunderbolt 5 interfaces. This provides a massive, dedicated PCIe bandwidth pipeline to each slot. The result? No bottlenecks, no sharing conflicts, and maximum throughput for even the most demanding DSP-heavy sessions.
Studio-Grade Quiet Cooling: A noisy chassis is the enemy of a perfect mix. The Echo II DV T5 Desktop is equipped with intelligent, temperature-controlled Noctua fans that operate at an ultra-quiet 17.1 dBA. It’s built to reside right on your desk, keeping your high-performance cards cool while remaining virtually silent in even the most critical listening environments.
Key Features
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Dual Thunderbolt 5 Independence: Two dedicated controllers provide full, unshared PCIe bandwidth to each slot—essential for maximizing the performance of your Pro Tools | HDX, AJA, or Blackmagic cards.
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Compact Desktop Footprint: Sleek, space-saving design fits perfectly on any studio desk, edit bay, or mobile production station.
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Two Full-Length PCIe Slots: Accommodates two full-length (up to 12.28"), full-height, single-width non-GPU PCIe 4.0/3.1/2.0 cards.
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Whisper-Quiet Operation: Dual premium Noctua fans provide industry-leading, low-noise thermal management, rated at just 17.1 dBA.
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Heavy-Duty Power: Features a robust 400W universal power supply with two 75W auxiliary power connectors, ready to handle the most power-hungry audio and video cards.
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Seamless Integration: Automatically powers on and off with your connected computer, simplifying your studio start-up routine.
Ideal For:
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Professional Audio: Avid Pro Tools | HDX, Universal Audio UAD-2, and high-density Dante/MADI audio networking cards.
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Video & Broadcast: Professional capture and playback cards (AJA Kona, Blackmagic DeckLink).
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High-Speed Storage: Ultra-fast NVMe SSD adapter cards for sample libraries and 4K/8K video scratch disks.
Technical Specifications
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Form Factor: Compact Desktop Enclosure
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External Connectors: 4x Thunderbolt 5 ports (2 for host connection, 2 for peripheral power/daisy-chaining)
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Expansion Slots: Two (2) PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x1, x4, x8, and x16 cards)
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Power Supply: Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz (Dual 75W Aux PCIe power)
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Compatibility: M-Series Macs (M3 Ultra/M4 Max/M4 Pro ideal for Thunderbolt 5, backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3) and select Thunderbolt 5/4 equipped Windows PCs.
