McDSP APB-8 TBT3 Upgrade Kit

Upgrade Board to Thunderbolt 3 for McDSP APB-8

• Upgrade from Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• Improves performance and data transfer speed
• Compatible with previous generation APB-8 drives
• Modern USB-C connection for Intel and Apple Silicon systems
• Hardware installation with dedicated kit included
• Makes the APB drive compatible with current standards
• Firmware upgradeable via internet connection

The McDSP APB-8 TBT3 Upgrade Kit is the ideal solution for upgrading previous-generation APB-8 drives with a Thunderbolt 2 connection to the Thunderbolt 3 standard. This upgrade significantly improves system performance, increasing data transfer speed and providing greater compatibility with modern computers.

Thunderbolt 3 Upgrade for APB-8

The kit replaces the existing Thunderbolt 2 interface with a new Thunderbolt 3 card equipped with USB-C connectors. After installation, the APB-8 drive is recognized as a Thunderbolt 3 device, aligning with the latest versions of McDSP hardware.

Improved performance and modern compatibility

With the move to Thunderbolt 3, the APB-8 benefits from double the bandwidth of the previous version, providing greater stability and performance in the professional audio workflow on both Intel and Apple Silicon systems.

Installation and kit contents

Components included

The kit includes everything you need to perform a hardware upgrade of your APB-8 unit.

• Thunderbolt 3 card
• Upgraded back panel with USB-C ports

Installation requirements.

A few basic tools and access to a computer to download the updated firmware are required to complete the installation.

• Philips screwdriver #2
• Philips screwdriver #1
• 14 mm socket wrench (scratch protection recommended)
• Computer with internet connection

Important note about the upgrade

This upgrade only affects Thunderbolt connectivity and does not change the number of analog channels or the processing capabilities of the APB-8 unit.

Technical Specifications.

• Product type: hardware upgrade kit
• Compatibility: McDSP APB-8 (versions with Thunderbolt 2)
• Upgraded connection: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• Performance boost: up to twice the bandwidth over Thunderbolt 2
• System support: Intel Mac and Apple Silicon
• Installation: hardware with firmware upgrade