Video recorder security enclosure Sonnet XMAC-STD-IIDV Black

Sonnet xMac Studio is a rugged 3U steel rackmount enclosure designed to secure a Mac Studio and provide optional PCIe card expansion for professional audio and video post-production workflows. The enclosure holds a Mac Studio behind a removable front panel while offering a two‑slot PCIe expansion module that supports bandwidth‑intensive cards. The enclosure also provides space beneath the computer for up to three compact Thunderbolt or USB SSDs and features openings to preserve wireless signal performance and airflow for the Mac Studio's thermal design.

Advantages

The xMac Studio protects a Mac Studio in a standard 3U rack while allowing front access to the computer’s ports and SD card slots and offering a dedicated front power button and a 4‑port USB‑A hub. A two‑slot internal PCIe expansion module accepts full‑height cards and can be removed from the front via rear locking thumbscrews for easy access. Ventilation on the front panel, an open rear, and a lower enclosed chamber maintain the Mac Studio’s intended airflow path, and the top opening preserves WiFi and Bluetooth performance in most rack configurations. The enclosure also secures the Mac Studio for transport with rubber cushions and fits racks with a 16.5‑inch mounting depth.

Suitable for

• Video post‑production systems requiring PCIe cards such as capture or I/O cards
• Audio production rigs that need PCIe expansion for DSP or I/O cards
• Mobile or tour workflows using molded or fly racks where secure mounting and transport are required

Key specifications

• Form factor: 3U steel rackmount enclosure
• PCIe expansion: two full‑height PCIe card slots (internal expansion module)
• Front I/O access: dedicated front power button, front ports and SD card slot access, 4‑port USB‑A hub
• Drive bay: space for up to three Thunderbolt or USB SSDs up to 3.2 in (width) × 0.75 in (height)
• Cooling: front ventilation holes, enclosed lower chamber, fully open rear for exhaust
• Wireless: top opening to allow WiFi and Bluetooth operation in most rack configurations
• Mounting depth requirement: 16.5 inches
• Color: black

How to use

Install the Mac Studio into the enclosure and secure it with the provided mounting hardware. If PCIe expansion is required, insert up to two PCIe cards into the Echo II DV expansion module and slide the module into the enclosure; use the rear locking thumbscrews to secure or remove the module from the front for service. Route and connect cables as needed—the design allows connecting and disconnecting cables without removing the computer from the enclosure. To install SSDs beneath the Mac Studio, remove the rear access panel, affix the supplied adhesive magnet to each drive, place the drives in the allocated space, connect them to the computer, and reinstall the panel.

Usage recommendations

Position the enclosure in a rack so the top opening is unobstructed to preserve wireless signals, and allow sufficient rear clearance for exhaust airflow. Use rubber‑cushioned mounting and a rack case for transport. Verify card compatibility and power/cooling requirements for high‑bandwidth PCIe cards before deployment.