Computer
Apple Mac Mini (M-series)
Apple·Model Mac Mini·mac-mini-m
About the Apple Mac Mini
The Mac Mini with Apple Silicon is the most compact and power-efficient Mac option for a playback rig, drawing minimal power while delivering impressive performance for Ableton Live, MainStage, or QLab sessions. Its half-rack footprint means it can share a rack shelf with another half-rack device, maximizing your use of space. The integrated Ethernet port and multiple USB-C connections make it easy to connect to Dante networks and audio interfaces without dongles.
Apple Silicon Mac Mini for playback. Requires rack shelf.
I/O Ports (6)
| Port | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C 1 | USB C | bidirectional | data | — |
| USB-C 2 | USB C | bidirectional | data | — |
| USB-A 1 | USB A | bidirectional | data | — |
| USB-A 2 | USB A | bidirectional | data | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | output | video | — |
| Ethernet | RJ45 | bidirectional | data | — |