Computer
Apple Mac Studio (Rack Shelf)
Apple·Model Mac Studio M2 Max·mac-studio-rack
About the Apple Mac Studio M2 Max
The Mac Studio with Apple Silicon offers desktop-class performance in a compact form factor that fits on a 2U rack shelf, making it an excellent primary or backup playback computer for Ableton Live, MainStage, or Logic-based rigs. Multiple Thunderbolt ports let you connect high-end audio interfaces, and the M2 Max chip handles large session files with plenty of headroom. Its silent operation means no fan noise bleeding into nearby microphones on a quiet stage.
Requires 2U rack shelf. Primary or backup playback machine.
I/O Ports (9)
| Port | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 1 | THUNDERBOLT | bidirectional | data | — |
| Thunderbolt 2 | THUNDERBOLT | bidirectional | data | — |
| Thunderbolt 3 | THUNDERBOLT | bidirectional | data | — |
| Thunderbolt 4 | THUNDERBOLT | bidirectional | data | — |
| USB-A 1 | USB A | bidirectional | data | — |
| USB-A 2 | USB A | bidirectional | data | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | output | video | — |
| Ethernet (10Gb) | RJ45 | bidirectional | data | — |
Power
- Power (IEC) (IEC C14)
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