SxS to the Power of Three
 Sony’s popular XDCAM EX™ and ARRI ALEXA professional HD camcorders use high-performance SxS memory cards, which share the same interface and shape as ExpressCard®/34 adapter cards. This shared form factor and connector make ingesting footage from your SxS media a simple task in ExpressCard slot-equipped notebook computers—insert the card and go. If your computer doesn’t have an ExpressCard slot, you could just plug in the camera, grab a cup of coffee, and relax while all those gigabytes of data are transferred at around 30 MB/s. But what if you need faster transfers? Or want to ingest files from more than one card at a time? Sonnet’s Qio E3 is the answer to both of these questions.
This Sonnet pro media reader distills the feature set of the award-winning original Qio professional media reader and is designed specifically for use with SxS media cards. Providing a cost-effective, high-speed multi-slot alternative to stand-alone card readers for videographers and studios alike, Qio E3’s three SxS slots enable you to ingest files faster and more efficiently, with aggregate ingest speed up to 380 MB/sec. |
Key Features
Versatile Support—Supports all Sony® SxS memory cards, and XQD cards (with adapter, sold separately)
Fast—Uses PCI Express® 2.0 bus interface to deliver superior performance; aggregate available bandwidth of 400 MB/sec.
Choice of Interfaces—Qio E3 package includes your choice of interface: PCI Express 2.0 card for desktop PCs; ExpressCard/34 for PC notebooks; or Thunderbolt™ interface adapter kit* for any Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port, or Windows® PC with a Thunderbolt 2 port
SxS Aggregate Media Ingest Speed (3 cards concurrently)—PCIe or Thunderbolt interface: 380 MB/s; ExpressCard/34 interface: 200 MB/s
Mac and Windows Compatible—Qio E3 works within your workflow, regardless the platform you’ve chosen; simply connect Qio E3 to the appropriate interface card or adapter for your Mac or PC and you’re good to go
Built-in eSATA Connections—Connect external media readers with eSATA interfaces
Small and Rugged—Strong aluminum case measures just 5.9" x 6.2" x 1"
Easy to Secure—Slot for Kensington® and similar security locks to secure the device and deter theft
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Mac and Windows Compatible
 Sonnet’s Qio E3 offers Mac and PC cross-platform compatibility, extending its usefulness on location and in the studio with an interface designed specifically to connect Qio E3 to the platform of your choice. Qio E3 is available with your choice of a PCIe interface card* for PC desktops; an ExpressCard/34 interface* for PC notebooks; or a Thunderbolt interface adapter (with included Thunderbolt cable) for any Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port, or Windows PC with a Thunderbolt 2 port. With the purchase of an additional Qio PCIe adapter card, ExpressCard/34 card, or Thunderbolt interface kit, you can move your Qio E3 from PC desktop to notebook, and to a Mac or Windows computer with a Thunderbolt port without breaking a sweat. No matter where you use it, Qio E3 will quickly become an essential tool in your workflow.
Flexible Power Options
 AC Power
For desktop use, a universal 12V output AC power supply (with wall plugs for US, Japan, Europe, UK and Australia) is included.
 Battery Power
For battery-powered operation during fieldwork, Sonnet’s optional XLR 4-pin adapter cable interfaces Qio E3 with an external battery pack, such as Tekkeon’s myPower ALL batteries at an 8-19V setting.
 FireWire® Bus Power
Alternatively, you can power the Qio E3 by connecting it to a computer with a FireWire port with Sonnet’s optional FireWire 400-to-3.5mm power cable.
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Built for the Pro. Whether you are shooting on location with your PC notebook, or editing footage in the studio on your iMac®, Mac mini, Mac Pro®, or desktop PC, Qio E3 conveniently connects to your system via an ExpressCard/34 or PCIe 2.0 interface card, or Thunderbolt interface kit, so your projects are always at hand.
6Gb/s SATA PCIe 2.0 Host Controller Inside
Qio E3 includes two 6 Gb/s eSATA ports, perfect for connecting media readers with eSATA interfaces, such as the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" and 2.5".
Travel and Desktop Companion
Qio E3 pro media reader is small—about the size of three stacked CD cases—and takes up so little space, you can use it just about anywhere. It’s rugged, too—the robust aluminum case easily withstands heavy use. This pro media reader even incorporates a slot for Kensington and similar security locks to secure the device and deter theft. |
