EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 17 MIN
MacVoices #26166: NAB - OWC Brings Thunderbolt 5 Speed and DIY Storage
from MacVoices Video · host Chuck Joiner
At NAB 2026, Larry O’Connor of Other World Computing discusses the new Express 4M2 Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5-certified, four-blade M.2 DIY storage solution built for speed, quiet operation, and thermal control. The conversation also covers OWC’s dual 10G dock, StudioStack, Helios 5S PCIe chassis, and the company’s focus on reliable, accessible technology for creators, prosumers, and professionals. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction from NAB 202600:59 What’s new from OWC01:05 Introducing the Express 4M2 Ultra01:26 A Thunderbolt 5 four-blade M.2 DIY solution02:09 Feedback from the original Express 4M202:42 Designing for smaller size, silence, and smart cooling03:43 Sustained performance and Thunderbolt 5 certification04:07 Managing heat in compact SSD enclosures04:36 OWC’s approach to thermals and noise06:15 Drive safety, throttling, and poor enclosure design07:19 Pricing, pre-orders, and availability07:56 DIY drive installation and product positioning09:43 Dual 10G dock for advanced workflows10:27 StudioStack storage expansion for Mac and PC11:33 Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth advantages13:34 Thunderbolt 5 hub, dock, and Helios 5S PCIe chassis14:19 Building solutions customers can trust14:39 OWC’s commitment to consumer, prosumer, and pro users16:11 Where to find OWC products16:24 Wrap-up with Larry O’Connor Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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At NAB 2026, Larry O’Connor of Other World Computing discusses the new Express 4M2 Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5-certified, four-blade M.2 DIY storage solution built for speed, quiet operation, and thermal control. The conversation also covers OWC’s dual 10G dock, StudioStack, Helios 5S PCIe chassis, and the company’s focus on reliable, accessible technology for creators, prosumers, and professionals. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction from NAB 2026 00:59 What’s new from OWC 01:05 Introducing the Express 4M2 Ultra 01:26 A Thunderbolt 5 four-blade M.2 DIY solution 02:09 Feedback from the original Express 4M2 02:42 Designing for smaller size, silence, and smart cooling 03:43 Sustained performance and Thunderbolt 5 certification 04:07 Managing heat in compact SSD enclosures 04:36 OWC’s approach to thermals and noise 06:15 Drive safety, throttling, and poor enclosure design 07:19 Pricing, pre-orders, and availability 07:56 DIY drive installation and product positioning 09:43 Dual 10G dock for advanced workflows 10:27 StudioStack storage expansion for Mac and PC 11:33 Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth advantages 13:34 Thunderbolt 5 hub, dock, and Helios 5S PCIe chassis 14:19 Building solutions customers can trust 14:39 OWC’s commitment to consumer, prosumer, and pro users 16:11 Where to find OWC products 16:24 Wrap-up with Larry O’Connor Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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