Avid Pro Tools HDX Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Chassis

Bring the amazing power of Pro Tools | HDX right to your desktop or studio rack with the Pro Tools | HDX Thunderbolt 3 Chassis, developed in partnership with Sonnet. This 1U rack - mountable chassis can hold a single HDX PCIe card (not included) and a Mac mini. It offers great portability and easy connection to the latest high - performance computers. You can also get a ready - to - use HDX system in one convenient bundle. Key Features: - Connect HDX via Thunderbolt 3 for fast data transfer. - The rackmount chassis safely houses a Mac mini and HDX card, allowing you to set up a powerful and portable self - contained system. It can be easily switched between rackmount and desktop use, so you can move HDX from your home studio to a professional facility, or from a live rig to a hotel room. Technical Specifications: - Form factor: Available as a desktop or rackmount chassis, with conversion accessories as options. - PCIe connectivity: One expansion slot for a Pro Tools | HDX PCIe card (sold separately). - Thunderbolt connectivity: Two Thunderbolt 3 ports - one for computer connection and one for daisy - chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt/USB devices. - USB connectivity: One USB 3.0 port on the front panel of the rackmount chassis. - Mac mini enclosure: An internal enclosure to secure an optional Mac mini with Thunderbolt 3 ports (rackmount chassis only). - Bandwidth: Thunderbolt interface at 40 Gbit/s; PCIe interface at 2,750 MB/s. - Power supply: 96W. - Operating temperature: 32 - 95 F (0 - 35 C). - Dimensions: 1U rack. Desktop chassis (with feet) is 9.4 x 2.2 x 14.5 inches (238 x 57 x 368 mm); Rackmount chassis (with rack ears and rails) is 1.7 x 19 x 17.3 inches (44 x 482 x 439 mm).

Using the Avid Pro Tools HDX Thunderbolt 3 Chassis is easy. First, decide if you want to use it as a desktop or rack - mount setup. If you choose the rack - mount option, you can place your Mac mini and HDX PCIe card (you need to buy the card separately) inside the chassis. Connect the computer to the Thunderbolt 3 port on the chassis. You can also daisy - chain other Thunderbolt/USB devices using the second Thunderbolt 3 port. And don't forget to use the USB 3.0 port on the front panel for other connections. When it comes to maintenance, keep the chassis in a clean environment. Make sure the operating temperature stays between 32 - 95 F (0 - 35 C). If you need to move it from a rack - mount to a desktop setup or vice - versa, do it carefully to avoid any damage. Also, check the power supply regularly to ensure it's working properly. And always use the recommended power supply of 96W for optimal performance.