Detail 01
Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports
Provides one direct Thunderbolt 3 computer connection plus daisy-chain capability.
Product detailSKU #1500000218358
Universal AudioTBOC-3 Thunderbolt 3 Option Card
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Universal Audio’s TBOC-3 adds Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to an Apollo rackmount interface through its expansion bay. The user-installable card has two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports for a direct computer connection and for daisy-chaining other Thunderbolt devices, including additional Apollo interfaces, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt units, hard drives, and monitors. It also provides bus power to downstream Thunderbolt 3 peripherals, keeping connected-device routing within the Thunderbolt chain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Connecting an Apollo rackmount interface directly to a Thunderbolt 3 Mac or Windows computer.
- Building a Thunderbolt chain with additional Apollo interfaces, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt units, drives, or monitors.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Apollo setups without an available expansion bay for the option card.
- Computer connections that do not use Intel Thunderbolt 3 technology.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bus power for downstream peripherals
Supplies bus power to Thunderbolt 3 peripherals connected farther along the chain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your Apollo rackmount interface has an expansion bay.
- 02Confirm your Mac or Windows computer supports Intel Thunderbolt 3.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it connect more than one Thunderbolt device?
Yes. It supports daisy-chaining devices such as additional Apollo interfaces, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt units, hard drives, and monitors.
02Is the card user-installable?
Yes. It is user-installable and slides into the expansion bay of an Apollo audio interface.
