Cut Your Ingest Times in Half with the Ultimate SxS Card Reader

In the fast-paced world of professional video production, waiting on footage transfers is a critical bottleneck. The Sonnet SF3 Series - SxS PRO X Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader is meticulously engineered to eliminate this delay, empowering DITs, on-set crews, and post-production teams with the industry's fastest ingest speeds and unwavering reliability.

As the first-ever SxS card reader to feature a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface, the SxS PRO X is a true workflow accelerator. It harnesses this massive bandwidth to ingest files from two SxS cards simultaneously, each at its maximum possible speed. Imagine offloading two full 64GB SxS cards of 4K footage in just a few minutes—that's the game-changing efficiency this reader brings to your projects. By processing two cards at once, you effectively slash your ingest times in half compared to any single-slot reader on the market.

Built for the demands of professional environments, the reader is housed in a compact, rugged aluminum enclosure that easily withstands the rigors of location shoots and busy edit bays. Its intelligent, stackable design allows you to combine it with other Sonnet SF3 Series readers (for CFexpress/XQD, RED MINI-MAG, and more) to create a streamlined, space-saving ingest station. The dual Thunderbolt 3 ports revolutionize your setup, enabling you to daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt peripherals—such as high-speed storage, 4K displays, or even an eGPU—all connected to your computer through a single, powerful cable.

The SxS PRO X offers comprehensive media support, compatible with all SxS cards, including the latest SxS PRO+ E Series. Its versatility extends further with Sonnet's optional XQD and SD card adapters, transforming it into a flexible hub for your most common media types. Every unit includes a 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 cable and a ThunderLok 3 retainer clip, a crucial accessory that prevents accidental cable disconnections that can corrupt data and derail your entire workflow. Elevate your efficiency to the professional standard with the Sonnet SxS PRO X.

Key Features

Blazing-Fast Dual-Slot Ingest: Simultaneously read two SxS cards at their maximum supported speeds to dramatically shorten footage offload times.
40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface: Features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, with the second port supporting the daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripherals.
Broad Media Compatibility: Natively supports all SxS media, including SxS PRO+ E Series cards. Also supports XQD™ and SD™ cards with compatible adapters (sold separately).
Rugged & Stackable Design: A compact and durable aluminum enclosure built for reliable operation on set or in the studio. Stackable with other SF3 Series readers.
Complete Professional Package: Includes a 0.5m 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 cable and a ThunderLok 3 connector retainer clip to prevent accidental disconnections.
Cross-Platform Ready: Fully compatible with both macOS and Windows computers equipped with Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Form Factor	Portable Card Reader
External Interface	Two (2) Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Media Card Slots	Two (2) SxS Slots
Supported Media	SxS, SxS-1, SxS Pro, SxS Pro+, SxS Pro+ E Series
Data Transfer Speed	Up to 880+ MB/s (Two Cards Simultaneously)
Mac Compatibility	macOS 10.12.1+ on Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports
PC Compatibility	Windows 10 (64-bit, v1703+) on PC with Thunderbolt 3 ports
Dimensions (W x D x H)	5.75 x 5.1 x 1 in. (144.8 x 129.5 x 25.4 mm)
What's Included	SF3 SxS Pro X Card Reader, 0.5m Thunderbolt 3 Cable, ThunderLok 3 Retainer Clip, Power Adapter

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