Universal Audio, has announced the Thunderbolt 3 Option Card for Apollo rackmount interfaces at NAMM 2018. The card is compatible with Intel’s new Thunderbolt 3 technology on the latest Mac and Windows computers and is designed to deliver high bandwidth, low latency connectivity for Apollos to Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac and Windows systems. Universal Audio CEO and Founder, Bill Putnam, Jr. told us...

We’re really excited to provide integrated Thunderbolt 3 connectivity across our Apollo rackmount product line.  We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Intel to create rock-solid Thunderbolt 3 connectivity on Mac and Windows for Apollo that enables customers to get the most out of their audio workstation environment.

The user-installable Thunderbolt 3 Option Card includes two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, and slides into the expansion bay of Apollo 8, Apollo 8p, and Apollo 16 MkII audio interfaces.

Bus power is provided to all downstream Thunderbolt 3 peripherals, allowing users to connect devices in series with the Apollo interface, including additional Apollo or Arrow interfaces, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt devices, hard drives, monitor displays, and more.

Thunderbolt 3 Option Card — Key Features:

• User-installable Thunderbolt 3 Option card for Apollo rackmount interfaces
• Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports for daisy-chaining Apollos or peripherals
• Provides 15W bus power to downstream Thunderbolt peripherals
• Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth delivers up to 40 Gbps for connecting hard drives, dual 4K monitors, and more
• Requires macOS Sierra/High Sierra or Windows 10 w/Anniversary (64-bit Edition)

Price And Availability

The Thunderbolt 3 Option Card is expected to begin shipping Spring 2018 but as yet the estimated street price has yet to be determined.