--- product_id: 584351425 title: "Thunderbolt 3 Option Card" brand: "universal audio" price: "$973.95" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Universal Audio" url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/584351425-thunderbolt-3-option-card store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # 40 Gbps blazing speed 15W bus power for peripherals Dual Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports Thunderbolt 3 Option Card **Brand:** universal audio **Price:** $973.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your studio’s heartbeat with Thunderbolt 3 power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thunderbolt 3 Option Card by universal audio - **How much does it cost?** $973.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/584351425-thunderbolt-3-option-card) ## Best For - universal audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted universal audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with macOS Sierra/High Sierra and Windows 10 Anniversary Edition (64-bit). - • **Power Your Peripherals On The Go:** Provides 15W bus power to downstream Thunderbolt devices, reducing cable clutter and power adapters. - • **Blazing 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Speed:** Experience ultra-low latency and lightning-fast data transfer for your audio workflow. - • **Plug & Play User-Installable Design:** Upgrade your Apollo rackmount interface in minutes with a simple, tool-assisted swap. - • **Dual USB-C Ports for Seamless Daisy-Chaining:** Connect multiple Apollo interfaces and peripherals effortlessly without missing a beat. ## Overview The Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card is a user-installable expansion for Apollo rackmount interfaces, delivering up to 40 Gbps data transfer via dual Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports. It supports daisy-chaining multiple devices, provides 15W bus power to peripherals, and is compatible with macOS Sierra/High Sierra and Windows 10 (64-bit). This card ensures seamless, high-bandwidth connectivity for professional audio production setups. ## Description Delivers high bandwidth, low latency connectivity for Apollo interfaces to Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac and Windows systems. Compatible with Intel’s new Thunderbolt 3 technology on the latest Mac and Windows computers, the Thunderbolt 3 Option Card for Apollo rackmount interfaces allows music producers to connect Apollo directly to their computer using Thunderbolt 3. It also supports daisy-chaining other Thunderbolt devices such as additional Apollo interfaces, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt, hard drives, monitors and more. The user-installable Thunderbolt 3 Option Card includes two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, and easily slides into the expansion bay of any Apollo audio interface. Bus power is provided to all downstream Thunderbolt 3 peripherals. Review: Simple swap, works perfectly. - Couldn't be easier — power off, remove two screws (tool included), pull out the TB2 card, pop in this one in, put screws back in, power on. Review: Apollo TB2 + Mac M4 Studio + Flock Patch is not working. The expansion cards solved the issue - Great product, solved all problems I experienced with the patchbays not working with my new Mac M4 Studio and old Apollo TB2 ## Features - User-installable Thunderbolt 3 Option card for Apollo rackmount interfaces - Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports for daisy-chaining Apollos or peripherals - Thunderbolt 3 delivers up to 40 Gbps for high bandwidth peripherals such as dual 4K displays and hard drives - Provides 15W bus power to downstream Thunderbolt peripherals - Requires macOS Sierra/High Sierra or Windows 10 w/Anniversary (64-bit Edition) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07C4KWMSM | | Brand | Universal Audio | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Compatible devices | Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 43 Reviews | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware interface | USB | | Item Type Name | Thunderbolt 3 Option Card | | Manufacturer | Universal Audio | | Mfr Part Number | TBOC-3 | | Model Number | UA-TBOC3 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Operating System | Mac or Windows | | Style | Classic | | Style Name | Classic | | UPC | 819937002458 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Universal Audio - **Compatible devices:** Laptop - **Hardware interface:** USB - **Style:** Classic - **UPC:** 819937002458 ## Images ![Thunderbolt 3 Option Card - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FzgeJU55L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple swap, works perfectly. *by P***G on 23 January 2026* Couldn't be easier — power off, remove two screws (tool included), pull out the TB2 card, pop in this one in, put screws back in, power on. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apollo TB2 + Mac M4 Studio + Flock Patch is not working. The expansion cards solved the issue *by L***J on 1 February 2026* Great product, solved all problems I experienced with the patchbays not working with my new Mac M4 Studio and old Apollo TB2 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With lower price makes total sense! *by N***I on 24 August 2023* It use to cost double that. At this current price, it's a not-brainer and really improves the Apollo performance. I had the firewire version, many dropouts. Since moving to the TB version, super smooth. ## Frequently Bought Together - Universal Audio Thunderbolt 3 Option Card - Cable Matters [Intel Certified] 20Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Cable - 6.6ft, USB-C Thunderbolt Cable, Supports 100W Charging, 8K Video, and Data Transfer, Black - OWC 0.3M Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable, up to 80Gb/s of bi-Directional Data Speed, up to 120Gb/s for Higher Display Bandwidth, 240W --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/584351425-thunderbolt-3-option-card](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/584351425-thunderbolt-3-option-card) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*