Here’s a quick look at my setup with a PC, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro. Cable management and connectivity can be tricky, but I’ve found some solutions. Check the comments for a detailed explanation!
Posted by Anders-FP
Here’s a quick look at my setup with a PC, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro. Cable management and connectivity can be tricky, but I’ve found some solutions. Check the comments for a detailed explanation!
Posted by Anders-FP
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I just want to give you some tips that I learned while building my setup. These tips are based on the type of setup I made with 3 systems (PC, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro).
One of the biggest problems with setting up a system with 3 devices is cable management, especially for peripherals that are shared between the systems like the game capture and monitors. To keep things as clean as possible, here’s what I do:
1. **Use wireless mouse and keyboard:** This removes the cables crossing in the middle of the table.
2. **Monitors:** I use 3 monitors:
* Top: 34″ ASUS ProArt PA34CGV (used for video color correction and design)
* Middle: 49″ Samsung C49J89x (only for gaming)
* Bottom: 16″ Wacom Cintiq 16 (used for illustration and design)
3. Connecting the monitors between systems is a challenge, especially for cable management. I use long HDMI cables to connect the PC directly to the first two monitors. For my Mac Studio and MacBook Pro, I found the BenQ DP1310 docking station, which allows me to connect all the monitors and some peripherals without losing the refresh rate. This way, if I want to switch between systems, I just connect and disconnect one cable.
4. **USB Management:** For the PC, I use all the available USB ports, minimizing the length of the cables and keeping everything on the left side of the setup. My Apple systems are also connected on the left side, using hubs to manage the connections.
5. **Audio:**
* Speakers: I use Yamaha Studio monitors and a headset.
* Mic: I use a wireless headset. For the microphone, I use a simple Razer Seiren Mini. For Mac, I connect a Sennheiser E945 to my Behringer UMC204 audio interface.
6. **Cable Management:** I suggest separating and distributing the cables with cable ties for cables that are fixed and Velcro strips for cables that you may move or need to adjust frequently.