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Old 06-05-2021, 07:47 AM
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Default 3 questions about AVID HDX-1 TB3 chassis

Hi all - 3 questions about AVID HDX-1 TB3 chassis
AKA: Pro Tools | HDX Thunderbolt 3 Chassis - 1 slot sold by avid $499

Been web searching - looking for a user manual, reviews, anything..... slim info out there

one) so anyone using it and any thoughts? Does it "just work" ?

two) is there a fan in it? If yes, how loud is it? Yes I know there is a fan on the actual HDX card,

three) is it possible to use TWO of them at once ... on one (qualified) MacBookPro, thus making the laptop an HDX-2?

here is a link to it for those not familiar with it:

https://www.avid.com/products/pro-to...bolt-3-chassis

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Old 06-05-2021, 07:56 AM
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Default Re: 3 questions about AVID HDX-1 TB3 chassis

p.s. on closer inspection of the AVID web page - it sure does look like 2 small fans lower right on this photo

anyone know how quiet they are?

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Old 06-05-2021, 08:54 AM
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Default Re: 3 questions about AVID HDX-1 TB3 chassis

Can't use 2 at same time. Hdx cards connect using a ribbon cable. There is a 3 slot tb3 box you can use I think for up to hdx3.

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Old 06-05-2021, 09:18 AM
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Can't use 2 at same time. Hdx cards connect using a ribbon cable. There is a 3 slot tb3 box you can use I think for up to hdx3.
ah ok yes - silly me - of course... thanks.

anyone know about fan noise, and how reliable the 1 HDX card version is?
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Old 06-05-2021, 12:23 PM
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Default Re: 3 questions about AVID HDX-1 TB3 chassis

Here's a few more resources for you:
Desktop Chassis Guide
Rackmount Chassis Guide

Pro Tools Thunderbolt Chassis Compatibility


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Old 06-06-2021, 03:50 PM
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very helpful - thanks

unsure as to why a google search didnt turn them up previously...
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Old 06-07-2021, 08:09 AM
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Is this compatible with the original MTRX?
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Yes, absolutely you can attach a flagship MTRX to an HDX TB3 chassis.


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Old 06-07-2021, 08:14 AM
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Old 06-18-2021, 09:20 AM
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I have the single unit chassis and it works fine so far. I have had it about a year. Fan noise is negligible, but there is a pulse on start up and shut down. Its a powerful small space unit. I also have my Mac mini in the chassis as well.
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