Sonnet SF3 AJA PAK Media Pro Card Reader
Sonnet SF3 Series AJA PAK Media Professional Card Reader, Bus Powered, Thunderbolt3, Dual-Slot Card Reader
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Sonnet - 'SF3 AJA PAK Media Pro Card Reader'
Professional Dual-Slot AJA PAK ReaderThe SF3 Series Professional Dual-Slot AJA PAK Media Card Reader is an AJA Certified Dual Slot Card Reader capable of ingesting files simultaneously from two cards at high speeds of up to 1030MB/s cutting your ingest times in half.
Compatible with Apple® M1, M2, M1 Pro, M1 Max and M1 Ultra Macs; Thunderbolt™ 3 Intel® Macs; and Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 Windows Computers. Featuring a dual-port , 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface, you can daisy chain up to six readers to a single Thunderbolt port on your computer. Connecting three readers allows you to ingest six cards simultaneously at full speed.
Superior Dual-Slot Ingest Performance
Supports AJA PAK Media Cards at Full SpeedWhen your multicam live event production, documentary, news or sports programming is captured to AJA® Video System’s Ki Pro® Ultra 12G 12G-SDI4K/UHD/HD recorder and player, your footage is recorded on ultra-reliable AJA PAK Media SSD cards. With the recorder’s ability to support four channels of simultaneous 1080p at 60 fps recording — or a 4K at 60 fps recording in single-channel mode — those cards fill up fast. The need for a tool that accelerates offloading media files from multiple cards is greater than ever, too. The Sonnet SF3™ Series - AJA PAK Media Pro Card Reader is the perfect tool for the job.
Ingest Simultaneously from Two Cards
Dual Card Slots, Double ProductivityCertified by AJA, the SF3 Series - AJA PAK Media Pro Card Reader ingests media files from PAK Media memory cards at the fastest speeds the cards will support to any computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports. And, for even greater efficiency, it can ingest files simultaneously from two cards at high speed — up to 1030 MB/s — to cut your ingest times in half.
Key Features
Superior Ingest PerformanceIngests footage from all AJA PAK media cards at maximum supported speeds.
Cuts Ingest Times In HalfDual card slots enable simultaneous ingest of files from two cards for greater efficiency, up to 1030 MB/s aggregate.
PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt DeviceThis Thunderbolt 3 device provides four lanes of PCIe 3.0. Thunderbolt 4 would be limited to one lane total.
Compact, Rugged, StackableSmall and rugged aluminum enclosure for reliable operation; design enables multiple SF3 Series pro card readers to occupy same footprint.
RackableThreaded mount points enable secure attachment of two readers side-by-side on a rack tray in just 1U of rackspace.
Two Thunderbolt PortsOne port connects to computer; second port supports daisy chaining of up to five additional SF3 Series pro card readers.
Ingest Six Cards Simlutaneously
Daisy Chain PowerBecause Sonnet’s PAK Media reader features a dual-port, 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface, you can daisy chain up to six of them together to a single port on your computer. Connecting three readers to your computer enables you to ingest six cards simultaneously at full speed to complete the process — without swapping cards — in about one sixth the time required using a single-slot reader!
Rack It Up
Ready for RackingSonnet’s SF3 Series pro card readers include threaded mount points that enable you to securely attach two readers side-by-side on a rack tray in just 1U of rack space.
Compact, Rugged, Stackable
The PAK Media Card Reader for DITsFor DITs working multi-camera shoots or in a small space, equipment size and design features matter. The SF3 Series – AJA PAK Media Pro Card Reader measures just 5.8 inches wide by 6.1 inches deep by 1.4 inches tall, making it suitable for use in any workspace and workflow.
40Gbps Thunderbolt
Fastest External Interface AvailableFeaturing a dual-port 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface, this reader ingests footage from all PAK Media memory cards to Mac and Windows computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports — on location, in the studio, or in the edit suite — at up to the fastest speeds the cards will support.
Dual 40Gbps Thunderbolt PortsOne port is reserved for the connection to your Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 computer; the second port enables expansion of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices in a daisy chain.
10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 support allows you to connect a USB device to the second port using the proper cable or adapter.
Provides 15W of PowerFor peripherals requiring extra power, 15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices.
Supports Connecting One 5K 60Hz DisplayMaximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port.
All the Right Connections
40Gbps Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok 3 IncludedSonnet includes a Thunderbolt cable that supports Thunderbolt’s full 40Gbps bandwidth, and is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 computers. Sonnet also provides a ThunderLok™ 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip that prevents accidental cable disconnections — just slide it over one end of the cable, and then plug in the connector and secure it to the reader by turning a thumbscrew. Because of its unique design, ThunderLok remains on the cable so it won’t get lost when not in use.
Compatible with Apple M1 and M2 Series Macs
Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 Computers and Apple M1 and M2 MacsSF3 Series professional card readers are fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4 computers. Sonnet’s media readers are purposely designed with a Thunderbolt 3 controller and its four lanes of PCIe (not available in a Thunderbolt 4 peripheral) to achieve maximum simultaneous ingest speeds. Compatible with Apple M1 and M2 series computers
Compatible with Older Macs
Backward CompatibleNo Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3? No problem — the SF3 Series - AJA PAK Media Pro Card Reader is also compatible with Macs with Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt ports when used with the bi-directional Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a Thunderbolt cable (both sold separately).
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