Hardware recommendations
Below is a list of recommended Mac models and suitable capture cards. These are not strict requirements, but recommendations we make in order for you to achieve high quality and reliability. Thus, smaller computer models than those specified below may work too.
720p
Input device: Blackmagic Mini Recorder
| No of cameras | Mac model | CPU type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 camera | MacBook Pro | Dual core |
| 2 cameras | MacBook Pro | Quad core |
| 3-4 cameras | Mac Pro | Quad core |
1080p
Input device: Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K
| No of cameras | Mac model | CPU type |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 cameras | MacBook Pro | Quad core |
| 3-4 cameras | Mac Pro | Quad core |
1080i
Input device: Blackmagic Mini Recorder
| No of cameras | Mac model | CPU type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 camera | MacBook Pro | Quad core |
| 2 cameras | Mac Pro | Quad core |
| 3 cameras | Mac Pro | Hexa core |
| 4 cameras | Mac Pro | Octa core |
It's of course possible to mix formats, although best results come from using the same update frequency for all inputs.