Compatible macOS |
Version 3.0 to 3.2: macOS 10.9.5 until macOS 10.12.5
Version 3.3 to 3.4: macOS 10.10.5 or later
Version 3.5: macOS 10.12.5 to macOS 10.15.7
Version 3.6 and later: macOS 10.13.5 or later*
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Required Version by some macOS Version |
macOS 10.13 to macOS 10.15: Version 3.3 or later (For dongle compatibility) macOS 11 or later: Version 3.6 or later (Because of UI glitches in the playlist playback controls, and NDI compatibility)
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Recommended macOS (for latest version) |
macOS 10.14.6 or later* |
Supported Mac computers |
Intel Processors:
- Version 3.0 until 3.4: Warning there is an issue with the graphics cards of the latest Intel MacBook Pros and iMacs. Except for this limitation, all other computers should work provided the required macOS version above can be installed, and you have the appropriate resources for what you need to achieve. Don't do 4K on a 2010 MacBook Air...
- Version 3.5 and later: A graphics card that supports Metal is required for the SMART Resize and Graphics option (OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Node).
Apple Silicon Processors: Version 3.6 and later
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Recommended RAM |
8 GB |
Supported Graphics Cards |
Version 3.0 until 3.8: A graphics card that supports Metal is recommended. WARNING: the latest MacBook Pros and iMacs have a bug with macOS OpenGL, and you won't be able to use the SMART playout engine of OnTheAir Video or OnTheAir Node. More info here...
Version 4.0 and later: Requires a graphics card that supports Metal for the SMART Resize and Graphics option (OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Node)..
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Supported Outputs |
AJA, Blackmagic-Design, M|Family, NDI |
Hardware acceleration to decode Apple ProRes |
2019 Mac Pro, equipped with an "Afterburner card" and running macOS 10.15.2 or later and OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir Video or OnTheAir Node version 3.8 or later. |
Hardware acceleration to decode H.264 |
Intel Processors: With all Mac computers with i5 or i7 processors, running macOS 10.9.5 or later for one channel. macOS 10.13 or later is required for multichannel support. Apple Silicon Processors: All models support hardware acceleration, but they are more optimised for HEVC, so we recommend using HEVC whenever possible |
Hardware acceleration to decode H.265 / HEVC |
Intel Processors: With all Mac computers with 6th generation of intel processors (2016 and later), running macOS 10.13 or later. Macs with M1 chips or later can support multichannels as well. Apple Silicon Processors: All models support hardware acceleration, and are optimised for HEVC |
Compatible Storage |
Most storage that can sustain the required constant read speed (depending on the number of channels, the codec and format). If you need to run tests, make sure to do long term tests. |
Requires Monitor Connected |
Yes. Even if it should behave fine in most cases, it is recommended to keep a monitor connected at all times for best performances. Or you should make the macOS think that there is a monitor connected. Beware of some KVM switches that can cause interrupts in the signal. |
Number of license required |
One complete license required per channel (source). |