2.1 Supported Macintosh Models (v3.0)

Owned by Thomas Staiger
Last updated: Nov 18, 2021 by Georg Deisting
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Identifying your Mac Model

The steps described here may be different on your operating system.

  1. Click on the Apple Menu.

  2. Hold the option key and select the first entry of the Apple Menu called System Information…

  3. Locate the Model Identifier entry in the Hardware section.

Supported Macs

The Just Control interface can be operated on any Mac which supports the minimum system requirements as long as the Just Out engine is running on a hardware listed below.

NOT FOR PRODUCTION!

Testing (SD and HD)
(at least 8 GB of RAM)



  • MacBook 8,1 (or higher)

  • MacBookAir 5,2 (or higher)

  • MacBookPro 9,2 (or higher)

  • iMac 13,1 (or higher)

  • Macmini 6,1

  • MacPro6,1

Good (SD and HD)
(at least 12 GB of RAM)

  • MacPro6,1

  • Macmini6,1

Optimal (SD and HD)
(at least 12 GB of RAM)

  • MacPro6,1

  • Macmini7,1

UHD Playout
(at least 16 GB of RAM)

  • MacPro6,1 (up to p30)

  • MacPro7,1 (up to p60)

  • Macmini8,1 (up to p30)

 

Version 3.0 currently only supports Intel-based Macs. Support for Apple Silicon-based machines will follow with a later release. Please check the “What’s new document” which comes with every new version for more information about new hard- and software support.

Optimal Environment Temperature Recommendation

  • Run the Playout servers in an environment where the temperature does not exceed 68° F or 20° C.

  • Manually control the fan speed with a software like Macs Fan Control and to configure it like shown below to make sure the Mac does not overheat.

 

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