SlingStudio Frequently Asked Questions
SlingStudio works well with Mac computers, iPads, iOS and Android smartphone devices, SD cards, USB storage devices, and HDMI or SDI (SDI cameras require an SDI-to-HDMI adapter) cameras.
Here's a comprehensive list of compatible devices:
Mac computers supported by SlingStudio Console for Mac
Important note: Support for 802.11 ac Wi-Fi networks is strongly encouraged for best performance. Some models indicated below lack support for 802.11 ac networks (they only support 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks). You can use these models with SlingStudio Console for Mac, but without 802.11 ac support, performance may be affected.
Required Mac hardware
SlingStudio Console for Mac supports these Mac computers:
- MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Mid 2012) *
- MacBook Air (Mid 2013 or newer) **
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) *
- MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
- Mac Mini (Late 2012) *
- Mac Mini (Late 2014 or newer)
- iMac (Late 2012) *
- iMac (Late 2013 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
* This model may lack 802.11 ac Wi-Fi support. It works with SlingStudio Console for Mac, but performance may be affected.
** Does not support Pro60 (1080p60) mode
Required Mac OS operating systems
- Sierra – Mac OS X 10.12
- High Sierra – Mac OS X 10.13
iPad Models supported by the SlingStudio Console for iPad app
The SlingStudio Console for iPad app supports the following iPad models:
| iPad Type |
Connectivity |
Model Number |
| iPad (5th generation) |
Wi-Fi |
A1822 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1823 |
| iPad Pro (12.9") |
Wi-Fi |
A1584 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1652 |
|
Wi-Fi |
A1670 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1671 |
| iPad Pro (10.5") |
Wi-Fi |
A1701 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1709 |
| iPad Pro (9.7") |
Wi-Fi |
A1673 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1674, A1675 |
| iPad mini 4 |
Wi-Fi |
A1538 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1550 |
| iPad Air 2 |
Wi-Fi |
A1566 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1567 |
| iPad Air* |
Wi-Fi |
A1474 |
|
Wi-Fi+Cellular |
A1475 |
*The iPad Air is only supported for 1080p30 and 720p30 resolutions, and not for 1080p60 and 720p60 resolutions. The iPad Air has up to 40% less Wi-Fi range than other models.
iOS and Android devices supported by the SlingStudio Capture app
Want to use a smartphone as a video source?
You can download the free SlingStudio Capture app (from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and use it on these devices:
| iOS 9.0 and above |
Android v6.0 and above |
Android v5.0 and above |
| iPhoneX |
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ |
Samsung Galaxy S6 |
| iPhone 8 |
Google Pixel/Pixel XL |
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
| iPhone 8 Plus |
LG V20 |
Samsung Galaxy S7 |
| iPhone 7 |
Motorola Moto Z Force/Z Play Droid |
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge |
| iPhone 7 Plus |
|
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| iPhone 6S |
|
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| iPhone 6S Plus |
|
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| iPhone 6 |
|
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| iPhone 6 Plus |
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| iPhone SE |
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| iPod touch 6 |
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Supported SD cards
SlingStudio supports UHS-I or UHS-II SD cards with at least UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) or above. The size (capacity) of the SD card can be whatever best suits your needs, as long as the speed class criteria are met.
The following SD cards have been tested with SlingStudio:
- SanDisk Extreme
- SanDisk Extreme Plus
- SanDisk Extreme Pro
- Samsung Pro
We will continue to update this list as more cards are tested.
How can I test the write speed of my SD card?
The SlingStudio Console app offers an easy way to confirm whether your SD card is capable of write speeds that are fast enough for your project's needs: It's in the Console app's
PROJECT SETTINGS dialog box (you see
PROJECT SETTINGS either when you create a new project, or if you tap the Settings icon in the upper-left corner of the Console app, then tap Project Settings). Under
SAVE PROJECT TO, tap the
Test Write Speed link to test your SD card's write speed.
Generally, for bit rates greater than 10 Mbps or for multiple streams, a USB 3.0/SSD drive might be a better choice.
Supported USB storage devices
Any USB 3.0 hard drive that supports write speeds greater than 100 Mbps is recommended. USB 2.0-only devices are not recommended.
These USB 3.0 hard drives/SSD have been tested with SlingStudio:
- La Cie Rugged USB-C
- Toshiba Canvivo Connect II 1 TB Portable Hard Drive
- Samsung T3 Portable SSD drive 250 GB
This list will be updated as more devices are tested. Please check back for updates.
Compatible cameras
When connected to a
SlingStudio Hub via an HDMI cable or a SlingStudio
CameraLink device, SlingStudio Hub can record audio and video from compatible HDMI or SDI cameras. (SDI cameras require an SDI-to-HDMI adapter.)
Compatible camera devices include DSLRs, camcorders, cinema cameras, drones, and other video sources such as Windows and Mac computers.
Important note: It is not possible to connect a camera to a SlingStudio unit solely with the camera's built-in Wi-Fi connection. You must connect the camera to the SlingStudio unit either directly with an HDMI cable, or via a SlingStudio CameraLink device.
However, you can connect compatible Apple iPhone and iPod touch devices, as well as compatible Android smartphones, directly to the SlingStudio device. Download the free SlingStudio
Capture app, available from the Apple App and the Google Play stores, and install it on your device. Then connect your smartphone's Wi-Fi to the SlingStudio hotspot and launch the Capture app. See above for more information.
This table contains the cameras that we have tested with SlingStudio. We'll keep this list updated as we confirm additional compatible camera models.
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| Blackmagic |
4K (SDI output only) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Blackmagic |
Micro 4K Studio Camera
|
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Blackmagic |
Pocket Cinema Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| Canon |
XA10 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
XA35 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
EOS 1D |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
EOS 5D Mark II( DSLR) |
X |
X |
X |
| Canon |
EOS 5D Mark III |
✓ |
X |
✓ (no audio) |
| Canon |
EOS 5D Mark IV |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
EOS 60D |
X |
X |
X |
| Canon |
EOS 7D |
X |
X |
X |
| Canon |
EOS 7D Mark II( DSLR) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
Vixia HFR500 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
EOS C100 Mark II |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
EOS C300 Mark II |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
HF R700 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
HF-R72 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
HV 20A |
✓ |
X |
✓ (no audio) |
| Canon |
HF G20 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
XC 10 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
XC15 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
XF205 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
VIXIA HG21( camcorder) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Canon |
C500 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| GoPro |
HERO4 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| GoPro |
HERO5 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| JVC |
AVCHD( professional camera) Model # GY-HM170U |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| JVC |
GY-HM890U |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| JVC |
AVCHD( professional camera) Model # GY-HM170E |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| Nikon |
Coolpix P520 |
X |
X |
X |
| Nikon |
D3200 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D3300 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D4s Digital SLR Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D5000 |
X |
X |
X |
| Nikon |
D5100 |
X |
X |
X |
| Nikon |
D5200 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D5300 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D610 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D7100 Digital SLR Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D800E Digital SLR Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Nikon |
D90(camera) |
X |
X |
X |
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| Olympus |
OM-D E-M5 II Micro 4/3 Digital Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| Panasonic |
AG-AC160A |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
AG-AC90AEN |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
AG-DVX200 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
AG-AC130AP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
HC W570(Camcorder) |
X |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
Lumix DMC-GX8 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
Lumix G7 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
DMC-GH4 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
AG-UX90 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Panasonic |
HC-V770 (US Model, HDMI out - 1080P60) |
X |
✓ |
X |
| Manufacturer |
Camera model |
Clean HDMI |
Audio on HDMI |
Works with CameraLink and SlingStudio HDMI IN |
| Sony |
Alpha a7RII Mirrorless Digital Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
Alpha a7SII Mirrorless Digital Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Digital Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
DM-GL2 A |
✓ |
X |
✓(no audio) |
| Sony |
DSC HX90V |
✓ |
X |
✓(no audio) |
| Sony |
DSC RX100M4 |
✓ |
X |
✓(no audio) |
| Sony |
DSR-PD170 |
✓ |
X |
✓(no audio) |
| Sony |
FDR AX 53 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
FDR-AX1 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
FDR-AX53 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
HDR -CX440 |
✓ |
X |
✓(no audio) |
| Sony |
HXR-NX5U |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
Alpha NEX 6 |
X |
X |
X |
| Sony |
NEX-FS100U |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
NEX-FS700 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
NEX-VG900 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
PMW-EX3 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
PXW-FS5 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
PXW-FS7 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sony |
RX100 ii |
X |
X |
X |
| Sony |
Z7U Camcorder |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
When connected to a SlingStudio Hub via an HDMI cable or a SlingStudio CameraLink device, SlingStudio Hub can record audio and video from compatible HDMI or SDI cameras. (SDI cameras require an SDI-to-HDMI adapter.)
Compatible camera devices include DSLRs, camcorders, cinema cameras, drones, and other video sources such as Windows and Mac computers.
Important note: It is not possible to connect a camera to a SlingStudio unit solely with the camera's built-in Wi-Fi connection. You must connect the camera to the SlingStudio unit either directly with an HDMI cable, or via a SlingStudio CameraLink device.
However, you can connect compatible Apple iPhone and iPod touch devices, as well as compatible Android smartphones, directly to the SlingStudio device. Download the free SlingStudio Capture app, available from the Apple App and the Google Play stores, and install it on your device. Then connect your smartphone's Wi-Fi to the SlingStudio hotspot and launch the Capture app. See above for more information.
This table contains the cameras that we have tested with SlingStudio. We'll keep this list updated as we confirm additional compatible camera models.