AVID 9900-74109-01 HDX Thunderbolt 3 Rackmount Chassis

Portable rackmount solution for Pro Tools HDX setups
The Avid HDX Thunderbolt 3 Rackmount Chassis is a compact 1RU enclosure designed to house a single Avid HDX PCIe card and a Mac mini, giving audio professionals a portable and integrated Pro Tools HDX system. Whether you're shifting between studio environments, live venues, or remote recording locations, this chassis provides a streamlined and travel-friendly way to take your DSP-accelerated workflows with you. It’s a plug-and-play solution for those who want the power of HDX with the flexibility of Thunderbolt 3 connectivity on Mac or Windows.

Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for modern DAWs
This chassis features two Thunderbolt 3 ports—one for host connection and one for daisy-chaining—so you can maintain a clean, high-bandwidth workflow and connect up to five Thunderbolt-compatible devices. Whether you're interfacing with external DSP hardware, audio converters, or data storage systems, this chassis ensures minimal latency and high-speed performance. Thunderbolt 3 lets you take full advantage of modern computing hardware while staying tethered to Pro Tools HDX acceleration.

Designed for compact power and versatility
Incorporating space for both a single HDX PCIe card and a Mac mini in a 1RU form factor, this chassis makes it easy to create a powerful, all-in-one HDX rig that fits in a standard rack case. This setup is ideal for engineers who need to travel or work in space-constrained environments without sacrificing performance. It keeps your system modular and allows fast deployment without needing full-sized tower machines.

Built tough with Sonnet engineering
Engineered in collaboration with Sonnet, this enclosure is crafted from aluminum and steel for professional-grade durability. It’s designed specifically to meet the power and cooling demands of the HDX system, offering silent thermal management and long-term reliability. Whether you're transporting your rig on the road or setting up a permanent installation, the construction quality ensures your gear stays protected and performs reliably session after session.

Flexible compatibility with Mac and Windows systems
This unit supports Thunderbolt 3-equipped Macs, including M1-series systems (with appropriate compatibility), as well as Thunderbolt-enabled Windows computers. That cross-platform compatibility makes this an ideal solution for hybrid studios or freelance engineers who need flexibility in their workflows. Pro Tools | HDX users can now leverage portable and scalable system setups that rival full studio installations.

Front-panel USB 3.0 for easy access
In addition to Thunderbolt connectivity, the chassis includes a front-facing USB 3.0 port for convenient peripheral connection. Whether you need to hook up a license dongle, flash drive, or external hard drive, this simple addition adds significant workflow convenience—especially in mobile scenarios where fast setup and teardown matter.

Turn your rack into a Pro Tools powerhouse
For engineers, mixers, or producers who need to bring the full weight of HDX DSP acceleration and Mac computing power into a single transportable rackmount unit, this chassis is the key. It unlocks powerful workflows, integrates seamlessly with Avid hardware and software ecosystems, and provides a solid foundation for Pro Tools-centric audio production on the move.