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If you want to invest in a Mac mini that meets the minimum Pro Tools spec then that would be 3.2GHz 6‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz), 32GB 2666MHz DDR4, Intel UHD Graphics 630, 512GB SSD storage which costs £1,969.00 on the UK Apple Store. Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools PASS USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device PASS USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required) PASS Internet connection for installation PASS Intel® Core i5 processor - FAIL The base machine starts with an Intel i3ġ6GB RAM (32GB or more recommended) FAIL - The base machine comes with 8gb of RAM Let’s check those against a base Mac mini 2018 Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required)

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Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.8.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.5), 10.9.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8), 10.10.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8.2), 10.11.6, 10.12.6 (only supported with Pro Tools 12.8 and above) or 10.13.2 (Pro Tools 12.8.3 and above).

There are a number of reasons you may want to pass on a Mac mini for Pro Tools, the first thing to note is that the base Mac mini 2018 does not meet the minimum specifications required for Pro Tools.įrom the Avid website here are the minimum specifications for running Pro Tools 12. Reasons Not To Use A Mac mini 2018 for Pro Tools What is also interesting is seeing how it performs against older Mac Pro (Cheesegraters) which indicates for those desperate to get a modern Mac to replace their older Mac Pro the Mac mini 2018 may be a viable alternative Wondering if this was just wishful thinking we checked out the multi-core Geekbench scores for the new Mac mini 2018 and the Mac Pro Late 2013.Īs you can see from the chart below, the new Mac mini 2018 holds its own against the larger Mac Pro, beating at least one model. We have heard reports from some Pro Tools users who are already using the Mac mini 2018 in studios, some in Hollywood post facilities suggesting that the small footprint and price may belie the power, some had said it may be a viable alternative to a Mac Pro Late 2013 with similar performance. It’s not cheap, but it’s priced very competitively compared to other small PCs, especially considering what it’s capable of. This brilliantly-designed small-form factor computer packs in some impressive specs and pulls off neat tricks to do so. The Apple Mac mini (2018) was a long time coming, but it’s been worth the wait. Compared with smaller, less powerful mini PCs, like the Zotac Zbox PI225 pico, which hit 126 degrees during testing, and there's no comparison. It's well below the 95-degree comfort threshold we hold laptops to, and it's significantly cooler than the HP Z2 Mini G4 (94 degrees). That's barely enough heat for it to feel warm to the touch. “Even after I streamed video, ran benchmark tests and used the system to work on this review, the Mac mini never got warmer than 85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is only 15 degrees above the room temperature of our lab. On cooling, an area important to power user because heat means cooling and cooling means fan noise, it said

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“if you want a compact Mac desktop, a great mini PC for streaming media, or even just an affordable way to jump to the Apple side of the computing world, the Mac mini 2018 is a fantastic choice, boasting great performance, excellent design and great value.” Various reviews have taken place since it was shipped with very favourable comments, in a review titled ‘Apple Mac mini (2018) Review: This Little Mac Is Awesome’ Tom’s Guide said

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There are Windows PC alternatives but this article is not about that, it’s comparing Apples with Apples so to speak. When the Mac Mini 2018 was announced some Pro Tools users were quick to ask if it would be a good Pro Tools machine for those who want to stick with the macOS.

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