Tom Buck
This is my long term review of the base model M1 Mac Mini with 8GB of RAM and 256GB hard drive. How has it held up after 9 months of daily use for video and audio production and would I recommend it?
• M1 Mac Mini:
(Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3eEOLcG (B&H)
• Hagibis USB Hub:
https://geni.us/sweethagibis (Amazon)
• Under Desk Mount:
https://geni.us/macmount
(I ended up getting a second one of these for the USB hub)
• The Display I Use:
https://geni.us/aNb9nA (Amazon)
• Apple Support Thread About AP Watchdog Issue:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252437781
📼 My Original Mac Mini Review:
• https://youtu.be/OjBsVjUrpqc
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•Chapters:
0:00 – M1 Mac Mini 9 Months Later
0:52 – Computer Performance
1:48 – Is 8GB Of RAM Really Enough?
3:17 – Streaming & Stress Testing
5:03 – Issue 1: Keyboard Connectivity
5:55 – Issue 2: Display Not Waking From Sleep
6:20 – Biggest Issue: Random Restarting (AP Watchdog Error)
8:18 – Think Different: M1 Is NOT Intel
8:55 – SSD Swapping: Is This An Issue?
11:09 – Upgrades: USB Hub & Desk Mount
11:50 – Should You Give the M1 a Try?
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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony a7SIII (Main Camera): https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Canon EOS R: https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon) • Sigma 24 1.4 Art: https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon)
•Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon)
•Canon 16-35 f4 IS: https://geni.us/h1Ys (Amazon)
•Canon 24-105 f4 IS: https://geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/YDcRX (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Extreme ISO: https://geni.us/CCj5xl (Amazon)
•Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
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•Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon)
•Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon)
•Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon) • Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Cloudlifter Signal Booster: https://geni.us/b26l (Amazon)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini (for key light): https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nTwBU (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand for Lights: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Manfrotto Tripod Head: https://geni.us/tGhCPR (Amazon)
•Manfrotto 055x Tripod Legs: https://geni.us/qMO2 (Amazon) • Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
•Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon)
•GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon)
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Episode 261: M1 Mac Mini Long Term Review .