vMix Reference Systems are recommended specifications you can use when building a custom live production system for vMix.
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Sapphire
Laptop -
Opal
HD -
Ruby
HD + 4 Camera Replay -
Topaz
8 Camera Replay -
Obtanium
4K + 8 Camera Replay
Sapphire - 4 Camera laptop
| Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Camera Inputs | 4 SDI Cameras HD 1080p or 1 HDMI Camera + 3 SDI (With Thunderbolt 4 laptop) |
| Streaming | 1080p 8Mbps |
| NDI or SRT | 4x HD |
| Total Inputs | 20 |
| Recording | 1080p 25Mbps |
| vMix Call | Up to 4 Callers |
Note: The part numbers below represent components we have tested and verified for vMix but you can modify these to suit your needs.
Performance Warning: 59.94p / 50p productions will experience performance issues on laptops without a MUX switch or G-Sync (direct access to the GPU), especially when using multiple displays. Setting the vMix Master Frame Rate to 29.97p or 25p is advised.
| System Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Laptop | Recommended Thunderbolt 4 Laptop ASUS 16" TUF Gaming F16 Laptop FX608LM-BS96 - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX / NVIDIA RTX 5060 / Thunderbolt 4 / 32GB DDR5 RAM / 1TB SSD / Advanced Optimus OR Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX / NVIDIA RTX 5060 or better / Thunderbolt 4 / 16GB DDR5 RAM or more / SSD storage / Advanced Optimus or MUX Switch Note: Please check that your laptop model matches the above specs as some regions have different configurations. |
| Capture Card | Thunderbolt 3 AJA IO 4K Plus (Thunderbolt 4 laptop only) or AJA IO X3 (vMix 25 onwards) USB 3.0 Magewell USB Capture (Up to 2 for 2 cameras only) |
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Ruby - 8 Cameras with 4 Camera Instant Replay
| Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Camera Inputs | 8x HD |
| Streaming | 1080p 20Mbps |
| NDI or SRT | 4x HD |
| Total Inputs | 50 |
| Recording | 2x HD 75Mbps MP4 |
| Instant Replay | 4 Cameras HD 1080p |
Note: The part numbers below represent components we have tested and verified for vMix but you can modify these to suit your needs.
| System Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WIFI |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G |
| Case | Fractal Design Pop XL Silent Black ATX Case |
| SSD | 2TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| PSU | 850W ATX PSU |
| Capture Card | AJA Corvid 88 or Blackmagic Decklink Quad 2 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF + Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS Black 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 (2x 16GB sticks required) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
Opal - 4 Camera Streaming
| Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Camera Inputs | 4x HD up to 60p |
| Streaming | Up to 1080p 20Mbps |
| NDI or SRT | 4x HD |
| Total Inputs | 40 |
| Recording | 1x HD 75Mbps MP4 |
Note: The part numbers below represent components we have tested and verified for vMix but you can modify these to suit your needs.
| System Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | MSI PRO Z890-S WiFi |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6G |
| Case | Fractal Design Pop Air Black Case |
| SSD | 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD |
| PSU | 650W ATX PSU |
| Capture Card | Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI or Magewell Pro Capture Quad SDI or Blackmagic Decklink Duo 2 SDI |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF + Noctua NH-L9x65 CPU Cooler |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 (2x 8GB sticks required) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
Topaz - 8 Camera Replay
4K Note: Frame rates 25, 29.97 or 30 recommended. For HD up to 60p is supported.
| Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Camera Inputs | 8x HD up to 60p or 4x 4K up to 30p NOTE: This system only supports one capture card |
| Streaming | 5x HD or 2x 4K |
| NDI or SRT | 8x HD or 4x 4K |
| Total Inputs | 50 |
| Recording | 2x HD or 2x 4K 75Mbps MP4 |
| Instant Replay | 8 Cameras HD 1080p or 2 Cameras 4K 2160p |
| System Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WIFI |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G |
| Case | Fractal Design Define 7 Black E-ATX Case |
| HDD | 2x 2TB Samsung 990 Pro M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD |
| PSU | 1000W ATX 3.1 PSU |
| Capture Card | Blackmagic Design Decklink Quad 2 OR Blackmagic Decklink 8K Pro NOTE: Motherboard used in this system only supports one capture card |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K + Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS Black 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler |
| RAM | 64GB 6400MHz DDR5 (2x 32GB sticks required) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
Obtanium - 4K + 8 Camera Replay
IMPORTANT: Building an Obtanium system can be complex. Please see our knowledge base article for a more detailed break down of this system's hardware requirements and capabilities:
Obtanium Details
| Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Camera Inputs | 24x HD or 6x 4K up to 60p |
| Streaming | 5x HD or 2x 4K |
| NDI or SRT | 12x HD or 6x 4K |
| Total Inputs | 50 |
| Recording | 2x HD or 2x 4K 75Mbps MP4 |
| Instant Replay | 8 Cameras HD 1080p or 2 Cameras 4K 2160p |
| System Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Gigabyte MW83-RP0 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4080 SUPER 16GB |
| Case | SilverStone SST-RM44 Server Case |
| Storage (SSD) | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 - For recording / multicording / instant replay capture Samsung 990 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 - For Windows 11 Operating System and vMix software |
| PSU | Seasonic - Focus GX-1000 V4 |
| Capture Card | Up to 3x high-end capture cards, for example:
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| CPU | Intel Xeon W5-2565X + Silverstone XE360-4677 AIO CPU Cooler |
| RAM | Corsair 64GB WS DDR5 RDIMM (4x 16GB sticks required) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |