Designed for the high-speed transfers of audio and visual material to Windows and Mac systems, the Sony SBAC-US30 USB 3.0 Card Reader for SxS PRO+from Sony SBAC-US30 USB 3.0 Card Reader for SxS PRO+natively supports SxS PRO+ and SxS-1 memory cards, deliver read speeds of up to 440 MB/s and write speeds of 350 MB/s using its USB 3.0 Type-B interface. It is especially useful if your system does not have an ExpressCard slot. Compact, portable, and compatible with USB 2.0, the SBAC-US30 is powered using the USB bus, meaning that now external power is required. Additionally, when using optional adapters, it supports SD, Memory Stick, and XQD media.

For SxS PRO+ and SxS-1 Memory Cards    USB 3.0 Type-B Interface    Read Speeds up to 440 MB/s    Write Speeds up to 350 MB/s    Bus Powered    USB 2.0 Compatible    Windows and Mac Compatible

The SBAC-US30 works on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

The SBAC-US30 receives power through the USB bus and is compatible with media other than a SxS PRO+ or SxS-1 card when using the following adapters: SD card adapter, Memory Stick adapter, and XQD Express card adapter.

The SBAC-US30 provides high-speed transfers of audio/visual material from an SxS PRO+ or SxS-1 solid state memory card using an USB 3.0 interface, allowing you to make transfers when your computer does not have an ExpressCard slot. The device also provides compatibility with USB 2.0.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is this suitable for sony pxw z 280 yo record XAVC I 4k

A: Yes this is compatible with the Z280 for 4K recording.

Q: 2. Will this work with an Arri Alexa?

A: depends on what camera you are using. If you are using any of the -xt series or the LF you can use it with an adapter, or with some other alexas as far as I know. Contact ARRI support to get a better answer.

Q: 3. Is this card compatible with the Sony PMW EX1 camera?

A: Yes, this card is compatible with the Sony EX1.

Q: 4. Read 64GB cards?

A: Yes, the Portable USB 3.0 Card Reader is compatible with 64 GB memory cards.

Q: 5. How is this different than the previous US20 reader by sony?

A: The SBAC-US30 is 440mbps vs 220mbps in the previous model.

Q: 6. Is this Mac compatible?

A: Yes the Sony SBAC-US30 USB 3.0 SxS Memory Card Reader will work with the MAC computer.

Q: 7. The read and write speed is listed as "Read Speed: 3.5 GB/s Maximum (Burst) Write Speed: 3.2 GB/s Maximum (Burst) Write Speed: 1.3 GB/s Minimum" but should be Gbps. Right?

A: Hi Bill, Yes, Here are the specs from Sony’s site: -Read speed - 3.5Gbps (=440MB/s)* -Write Speed - 3.2Gbps (=400MB/s)* Minimum Write Speed** - 1.3Gbps Regards, ~Ralph

Q: 8. Is this card compatible with an Arri Alexa Plus?

A: Arri lists the cards starting at 128GB as compatible. You would want to look at this card instead. https://bhpho.to/35D7Oxp

Q: 9. Can this unit read SANDISK SD cards without damaging or corrupting them in any way?

A: Yes Lexar Multi-Card 2-in-1 USB 3.0 Reader works with Sandisk SD cards and it won't damage or corrupt them.

Q: 10. Will this read Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card ? Dan

A: This Sonnet SxS Pro X Thunderbolt 3 Single-Slot Card Reader is only compatible with SxS media. A compatible reader for the Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card would be the Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A/SD Memory Card Reader, BH # SOMRWG2. https://bhpho.to/3ORNU9y