Are You a Card Goblin? SmallRig’s New 9-in-1 Docking Station Might Be for You

Who doesn’t love a quick, easy, and safe way to transfer their video footage and files from one device to another? SmallRig is adding another new quality docking station option to the market which should give filmmakers, videographers, and all manner of production professionals another helpful solution to consider for their files and footage.Let’s look at the new SmallRig CFexpress and SD 9-and-1 Docking Stations, which come in options for both Type A and Type B cards and aim to provide high-speed data transfer and versatile conductivity thanks to some updated designs.SmallRig CFexpress 9-in-1 Docking StationDesigned to allow simultaneous reading of CFexpress, SD, and microSD cards with a maximum transfer speed of 10 GB/s via the USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol, this new SmallRig CFexpress and SD 9-in-1 Docking Station should be able to provide a nice mix of versatile conductivity and high-speed data transfer. These new Docking Stations from SmallRig make use of some of the best technology with a durable aluminum casting that offers effective heat dissipation thanks to its design, which should also make it ideal for extended usage sessions that would challenge other stations in the past. The SmallRig CFexpress 9-in-1 Docking Station will also support Ethernet speeds of up to 1000 Mb/s and should be a nice option to consider for those looking for a reliable and versatile docking station option to take with them on shoots big or small.Ports and FeaturesAs you might guess with a 9-in-1 docking station, the SmallRig CFexpress and SD Docking Station will feature 9 slots for different cards and connection options, including: USB-C Connector: plugs into your computer's USB-C portUSB-C PD In Port: connect a USB-C PD charger to charge your deviceUSB-C Port: connects to USB-C devices for data transfer up to 10 GB/sUSB-A Ports: connect to USB-A devices for data transfer up to 5 GB/sCFexpress A Card Slot: memory card slot supporting data transfer up to 750 MB/sSD Card Slot: for UHS-1, UHS-II, SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards for data transfer up to 312 MB/smicroSD Card Slot: microSDXC, microSDHC cards for data transfer up to 312 MB/sHDMI Port: supports up to 4K at 30 Hz with HDCP 2.2 / 1.4Ethernet Port: supports transfer speeds up to 10/100/1000 MB/sPrice and AvailabilityThe SmallRig CFexpress 9-in-1 Docking Station is available in either Type A or Type B options and is available to pre-order now. Here are the full specs and purchase options. For CFexpress Type A CardsSD and microSD Card SlotsUSB-C, USB-A, and HDMI PortsRJ45 Ethernet Port20GB USB-C Cable (19.7")LED Status IndicatorSmallRig CFexpress Type A 9-in-1 Docking StationThis CFexpress Type A 9-in-1 Docking Station from SmallRig provides high-speed data transfer and versatile conductivity. It has a durable aluminum casing with an effective heat dissipating design, making it perfect of extended usage sessions.

Mar 24, 2025 - 19:39

Are You a Card Goblin? SmallRig’s New 9-in-1 Docking Station Might Be for You

Who doesn’t love a quick, easy, and safe way to transfer their video footage and files from one device to another? SmallRig is adding another new quality docking station option to the market which should give filmmakers, videographers, and all manner of production professionals another helpful solution to consider for their files and footage.

Let’s look at the new SmallRig CFexpress and SD 9-and-1 Docking Stations, which come in options for both Type A and Type B cards and aim to provide high-speed data transfer and versatile conductivity thanks to some updated designs.

SmallRig CFexpress 9-in-1 Docking Station

Designed to allow simultaneous reading of CFexpress, SD, and microSD cards with a maximum transfer speed of 10 GB/s via the USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol, this new SmallRig CFexpress and SD 9-in-1 Docking Station should be able to provide a nice mix of versatile conductivity and high-speed data transfer.

These new Docking Stations from SmallRig make use of some of the best technology with a durable aluminum casting that offers effective heat dissipation thanks to its design, which should also make it ideal for extended usage sessions that would challenge other stations in the past.

The SmallRig CFexpress 9-in-1 Docking Station will also support Ethernet speeds of up to 1000 Mb/s and should be a nice option to consider for those looking for a reliable and versatile docking station option to take with them on shoots big or small.

Ports and Features

As you might guess with a 9-in-1 docking station, the SmallRig CFexpress and SD Docking Station will feature 9 slots for different cards and connection options, including:

USB-C Connector: plugs into your computer's USB-C port
USB-C PD In Port: connect a USB-C PD charger to charge your device
USB-C Port: connects to USB-C devices for data transfer up to 10 GB/s
USB-A Ports: connect to USB-A devices for data transfer up to 5 GB/s
CFexpress A Card Slot: memory card slot supporting data transfer up to 750 MB/s
SD Card Slot: for UHS-1, UHS-II, SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards for data transfer up to 312 MB/s
microSD Card Slot: microSDXC, microSDHC cards for data transfer up to 312 MB/s
HDMI Port: supports up to 4K at 30 Hz with HDCP 2.2 / 1.4
Ethernet Port: supports transfer speeds up to 10/100/1000 MB/s

Price and Availability

The SmallRig CFexpress 9-in-1 Docking Station is available in either Type A or Type B options and is available to pre-order now. Here are the full specs and purchase options.

For CFexpress Type A Cards
SD and microSD Card Slots
USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI Ports
RJ45 Ethernet Port
20GB USB-C Cable (19.7")
LED Status Indicator

SmallRig CFexpress Type A 9-in-1 Docking Station

This CFexpress Type A 9-in-1 Docking Station from SmallRig provides high-speed data transfer and versatile conductivity. It has a durable aluminum casing with an effective heat dissipating design, making it perfect of extended usage sessions.