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Sonnet Echo Pro ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter

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Sonnet Echo Pro ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter
Key Features
  • 10 Gbps Thunderbolt Technology
  • Supports ExpressCard/34 Adapters
  • SxS Compatible
  • PCIe 2.0 x1 Bus Interface
The Echo Pro ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter from Sonnet connects with Thunderbolt technology equipped computers. The Thunderbolt technology speeds up to 10 Gbps and it supports high-resolution displays as well as high-performance data devices through a single, compact port. This adapter expands Thunderbolt connectivity to support more than just storage systems and monitors. You can add an ExpressCard/34 slot to any computer through this adapter. This enables you to use a wide variety of ExpressCard/34 cards to add a range of interfaces and capabilities to your system.
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Sonnet ECHOPRO-E34 Overview

The Echo Pro ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter from Sonnet connects with Thunderbolt technology equipped computers. The Thunderbolt technology speeds up to 10 Gbps and it supports high-resolution displays as well as high-performance data devices through a single, compact port. This adapter expands Thunderbolt connectivity to support more than just storage systems and monitors. You can add an ExpressCard/34 slot to any computer through this adapter. This enables you to use a wide variety of ExpressCard/34 cards to add a range of interfaces and capabilities to your system.

The adapter allows you to add FireWire ports or an eSATA interface to your setup. This supports hot-swapping which helps you to select and change the ExpressCard as per your need. Most Sonnet ExpressCard/34 cards (with a PCIe interface), such as Sonnet FireWire interfaces, CompactFlash and SDXC card readers, select eSATA controllers, interface cards for Qio CF4 and Qio E3 pro media readers and ExpressCard 2.0 are also supported.

The adapter boosts specialty adapters like RME's HDSPe ExpressCard and interface cards for the AJA io Express as well as the Matrox MX02 family. Install Sony's latest SxS driver* thus enabling support for Sony SxS memory card. This card is used in Sony's popular XDCAM EX line of professional HD camcorders and the ARRI ALEXA line of digital cameras. With the added capability to read SxS, SxS Pro and SxS-1 cards, it is the high speed SxS memory card reader. It enables Thunderbolt technology equipped Mac computers to read SxS cards at over 400 MB/s.

Note:
* Sony's Thunderbolt technology-compatible SxS driver for Mac OS X may be downloaded from this Sonnet support link.
The Echo Pro ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter enables you to use ExpressCard/34 adapters with Thunderbolt technology equipped computers to expand your computer's connectivity and capabilities.
This adapter ingests footage from SxS memory cards at up to 400 MB/s.
It features high-performance 10 Gbps Thunderbolt technology, 5.0 Gbps ExpressCard 2.0 or 2.5 Gbps ExpressCard interface.
The adapter supports common ExpressCard/34 adapters as well as Sonnet Pro CompactFlash and SDXC readers; FireWire and selected eSATA adapters.
It also enables use of Qio CF4 and Qio E3 pro media readers in computers which are Thunderbolt technology enabled.
The Echo Pro ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter supports ExpressCard adapters for specialty devices such as AJA io Express and Prism Sound ADA-8XR and Orpheus.
UPC: 732311009013

Sonnet ECHOPRO-E34 Specs

SxS Compatible
Yes, with following driver
Bus Interface
1x PCIe 2.0
External Connectors
  • 1x Thunderbolt
  • 1x ExpressCard/34
Data Transfer Speed
Up to 5.0 Gbps
Supported ExpressCard/34 Adapter
PCIe-based with driver support for Thunderbolt technology
Compatibility
Compatible ExpressCard/34 Cards:

  • eSATA:
    Sonnet Tempo SATA Pro 6 Gb ExpressCard/34 1
    Sonnet Tempo edge SATA Pro 6 Gb ExpressCard/34 1
    Sonnet Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34
     
  • FireWire:
    Sonnet FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34
    Sonnet FireWire/USB ExpressCard/34 (FireWire ports only)
     
  • Memory Card Readers:
    Sonnet SDXC UHS-I Pro Reader/Writer ExpressCard/34
    Sonnet Pro Dual CompactFlash Adapter ExpressCard/34
    Sonnet Qio Pro Universal Media Reader 6
    Sonnet Qio Pro E3 Pro SxS Media Reader 1
    Sonnet Qio CF4 Pro CompactFlash Media Reader 1
     
  • Compatible Devices:
    Sonnet Qio E3 3-card/device expander 1
     
  • Compatible ExpressCard/34 Cards:
    Matrox ExpressCard/34 adapter
    RME HDSPe ExpressCard
    RME HDSPe MADIface ExpressCard
    Sony SxS-1, Sony SxS Pro
     
  • Compatible Devices:
    AJA io Express 2
    Magma ExpressBox 1 3
    Matrox MXO2 Mini
    Matrox MXO2 Mini MAX
    Matrox MXO2 LE
    Matrox MXO2 LE MAX
    Matrox MXO2
    Matrox MXO2 MAX
    Matrox MXO2 Rack MAX
    RME Hammerfall DSP Multiface II 4
     
  • Compatible FireWire Devices: 5
    Metric Halo 2882
    Metric Halo LIO-8
    Metric Halo ULN-2
    Metric Halo ULN-8
    PreSonus FireStudio Mobile 7
    PreSonus FireStudio Project 7
    PreSonus Studio Live 16.0.2 7
    PreSonus Studio Live 16.4.2 7
    PreSonus Studio Live 24.4.2 7
    Prism Sound ADA-8XR
    Prism Sound Orpheus
     
  • Mac Compatibility:
    Mac with Thunderbolt Technology
    iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt port
    Mac OS 10.6.8+
    Mac OS X Lion compatible
    SxS compatible with following driver
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Dimensions
2.7 x 4 x 1.3" (6.7 x 10 x 3.4 cm)
Weight
Not specified by the manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.53 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.85 x 5.85 x 1.55"

Sonnet ECHOPRO-E34 Reviews

Works great so far!

By Brendan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-04-03

Needed an adapter for using my RME MADIface with thunderbolt computers, this worked like a charm (after installing a few of the sonnet drivers)

SxS Transfer at Thunderbolt Speeds

By Trevor
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2016-03-22

My company has several of these adapter/readers as we use SxS cards in several Sony cameras. The best part about this adapter is the price. The average for a Sony version that does either USB 3 or Thunderbolt is almost $$. It transfers fast and easy. You may need to update your SxS drivers to make sure you can see it. I love that it doesn't need external power making it great for transfers in the field.Cons are that there is no Thunderbolt cable provided and, truth be told, this time I bought one of these because the last one died on us with no reason why.

Some assembly required

By Matt From Philly
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-03-17

Depending on your Mac, you'll need to download the required drivers. Scared me for a minute when I tried to plug the reader in having not installed them and nothing happened...once I installed them, A+ in terms of speed and usefulness.

QUICK

By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-03-05

It just works. can't be better than that, right? plug. play. shooting more and more XAVC at 100mbps and files are getting bigger....this really cuts down transfer times when coupled with Thunderbolt offload drives.

USB 2.0 to Thunderbolt - with every dollar

By Andy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-01-25

Load footage on the fly, with a client, or back at home. I've put off buying something like this for a couple of years, and I'm glad I have one now. It loads the SxS Pro cards so fast, that I can edit with the client minutes after shooting, and it looks a lot more professional than connecting the camera to my laptop. This is a solid piece of gear for a great price.

Perfect for sxs cards

By Jeremy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-10-22

Super fast does a 128gb sxs card in ten minutes!!!

Nice compact �SxS reader with Thunderbolt for fast transfer

By matt
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-03-02

This is a aice compact �SxS reader with Thunderbolt for fast transfers. �FYI - It will require a driver download.

Works very well

By Allen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-07-21

Perfect for those new mac book pros that only come with Thunderbolt 3. You will need an adaptor from Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3.

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Does the Sonnet ECHOPRO-E34 work with Linux?
Asked by: Mark
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Date published: 2019-06-20

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question

Will this work with HP computers that have thunderbolt ports?
Asked by: David
It is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7. For other configurations check Sonnet Tech support directly.
Answered by: Paula C D.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

will this adapter work in thunderbolt 3 at 40gbs with a thunderbolt 3 to tb 2 adapter?
Asked by: ry
I want to say yes, bc this is why we bought it; however, we had a few issues with using the reader. I believe our issue was in downloading the correct drive for the unit. Just be sure to read it carefully and download everything needed.Wish I could have been more hel
Answered by: Dominique B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Will a P2 card reader with a S x S card adapter work!
Asked by: David
I've never heard of that; Panasonic's P2 format is different than Sony's SxS (XDCAM) format, of course, and although P2 was a good format, it's very old now; probably considered legacy however SxS is still used in more recently manufactured Sony and also JVC cameras. Bottom line, haven't seen such a device, but if you're still using P2, I would search for a dedicated P2 card reader, or use the Panasonic acquisition tool, (camera), as the reader via USB
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Date published: 2018-08-28
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