FAQ - Devices Compatible with SlingStudio Wireless, Multi-camera Broadcasting Platform

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:

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 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

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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.

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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
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone SE
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.

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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.

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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	✓	✓	✓