Avid Pro Tools HDX Thunderbolt 3 Rackmount Chassis

High-performance, ultra-quiet rackmount Pro Tools HDX chassis for Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac and Windows computers allowing you to take advantage of the greater processing power of Pro Tools HDX.

Bring the power of Pro Tools | HDX to your studio with this Pro Tools | HDX Thunderbolt 3 Rackmount Chassis, built in partnership with Sonnet. The Avid HDX Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Chassis features two Thunderbolt 3 ports—one for computer connection and one for daisy-chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt/USB devices. The rackmount chassis can house a single HDX PCIe card (not included) and a Mac Mini, providing portability and easy connection to any studio. The Pro Tools HDX Thunderbolt 3 chassis is perfect for those who already own an HDX card in an old Mac Pro and have recently upgraded to a new computer. You can also purchase ready-to-go HDX system in one easy bundle, which includes your choice of desktop or rackmount chassis, one HDX card, Pro Tools | Ultimate software, and your choice of Pro Tools hardware I/O interface.

With Pro Tools | HDX you can create bigger, better sounding mixes. Get up to 5x more power than previous generations. And tackle the most massive music and post-production projects with the confidence that comes with guaranteed performance. And now with new lower pricing and flexible options, getting the most powerful, versatile, and best-sounding system for your studio is easier than ever.

Connect HDX through Thunderbolt 3

Integrate Pro Tools | HDX with Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac and Windows-based computers—including laptops—with a high-performance, ultra-quiet chassis. Take advantage of the greater processing power today’s machines offer, enabling you to work with more AAX Native plugins on top of AAX DSP.

Take HDX on the go

The rackmount chassis can securely house a Mac mini and HDX card, enabling you to configure a powerful yet portable self-contained system. Plus, it can be converted from rackmount system to desktop, and vice-versa, making it easy to move HDX from home studio to facility, and from live rig to hotel room.

Robust and Rugged Design

In partnership with Sonnet, the chassis is robustly built with rugged aluminum and steel housing to protect your inside investments during transport and in any environment. It’s custom-designed for the size, power, and heat requirements of HDX, providing the guaranteed performance HDX reliably delivers.

Available as Stand-Alone Chassis or Pro Tools HDX & Interface Bundles

Save money and set-up time with a preconfigured Pro Tools | HDX Thunderbolt 3 System Bundle that’s ready to go. Each system includes your choice of desktop or rackmount chassis, one HDX card, Pro Tools | Ultimate software, and your choice of Pro Tools hardware I/O interface.