Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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So here's the big question: Can I replace my 2013 Mac Pro Trashcan with a fully loaded 2020 M1 Mac Mini? And here's the even bigger question: Will a 2020 M1 Mac Mini run 3 or even 4 monitors?
Oh, and one more question: Will my two Promise Pegasus2 R8 RAIDs work with Big Sur and the 2020 M1 Mac Mini?
We're going to try to get to the bottom of it in this video, and we'll look at OWC's new Thunderbolt 4 Hub to see if there's any way I can get my 4 monitor setup working with a 2020 M1 Mac Mini.
Also, is Apple going to make an M1X Mac Pro Mini? 'Cause that would be INCREDIBLE.
Come along on a journey as Matthew tries to figure out if he should get rid of his 2013 Trashcan and upgrade - temporarily - to the all new M1 Mac Mini.
Have I said M1 Mac Mini enough yet? Yow.
CHAPTERS
0:00 | Opening
0:24 | Can I Replace my 2013 Mac Pro with a 2020 M1 Mac Mini?
1:03 | Pain Points with my Mac Pro
2:18 | Other Issues with my Mac Pro
2:52 | Exploring the Idea of Getting an M1 Mac Mini
3:23 | In & Out Demands of my Workstation
4:39 | Six Displays Connected to an M1 Mac Mini
5:08 | Drawbacks of Using DisplayLink Software
5:51 | Diagraming the First Option for 4 Monitors + M1 Mac Mini
6:54 | OWC Thunderbolt 4 Hub
7:49 | Diagraming the Second Option for 4 Monitors + M1 Mac MIni
9:37 | Does Anyone Know if this will Work?
10:45 | M1 Mac mini isn't a Long-Term Solution
11:05 | What Do You Think I Should Do?
11:39 | Closing
12:10 | End Cards
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Canon 24-70mm f/4 L-Series Lens | geni.us/Qt5L
Canon 24-105mm f/4 L-Series Lens | geni.us/8JFiYuL
Canon 70-200 f/4 L-Series Lens | geni.us/ud5ALz
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Grow Your YouTube Channel | TubeBuddy | tubebuddy.com/midland
Best Music | Soundstripe | geni.us/soundstripe1 | 10% off using promo code MIDLAND
Best FCP Plugins | Stupid Raisins | geni.us/stupidraisins
Best FCP Plugins | MotionVFX | motionvfx.sjv.io/midland
Transfer Data Fast | Hedge | geni.us/hedgemidland | 10% Off
So here's the big question: Can I replace my 2013 Mac Pro Trashcan with a fully loaded 2020 M1 Mac Mini? And here's the even bigger question: Will a 2020 M1 Mac Mini run 3 or even 4 monitors?
Oh, and one more question: Will my two Promise Pegasus2 R8 RAIDs work with Big Sur and the 2020 M1 Mac Mini?
We're going to try to get to the bottom of it in this video, and we'll look at OWC's new Thunderbolt 4 Hub to see if there's any way I can get my 4 monitor setup working with a 2020 M1 Mac Mini.
Also, is Apple going to make an M1X Mac Pro Mini? 'Cause that would be INCREDIBLE.
Come along on a journey as Matthew tries to figure out if he should get rid of his 2013 Trashcan and upgrade - temporarily - to the all new M1 Mac Mini.
Have I said M1 Mac Mini enough yet? Yow.
CHAPTERS
0:00 | Opening
0:24 | Can I Replace my 2013 Mac Pro with a 2020 M1 Mac Mini?
1:03 | Pain Points with my Mac Pro
2:18 | Other Issues with my Mac Pro
2:52 | Exploring the Idea of Getting an M1 Mac Mini
3:23 | In & Out Demands of my Workstation
4:39 | Six Displays Connected to an M1 Mac Mini
5:08 | Drawbacks of Using DisplayLink Software
5:51 | Diagraming the First Option for 4 Monitors + M1 Mac Mini
6:54 | OWC Thunderbolt 4 Hub
7:49 | Diagraming the Second Option for 4 Monitors + M1 Mac MIni
9:37 | Does Anyone Know if this will Work?
10:45 | M1 Mac mini isn't a Long-Term Solution
11:05 | What Do You Think I Should Do?
11:39 | Closing
12:10 | End Cards
Like, share & subscribe! Click the bell to get notifications!
MY FILMMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR:
Canon EOS R | geni.us/J29mRB
Atomos Ninja V | geni.us/WAId4k
Canon RF to EF Adapter | geni.us/Y1Ct6Us
Canon 17-40mm f/4 L-Series Lens | geni.us/V3yj2S
Canon 24-70mm f/4 L-Series Lens | geni.us/Qt5L
Canon 24-105mm f/4 L-Series Lens | geni.us/8JFiYuL
Canon 70-200 f/4 L-Series Lens | geni.us/ud5ALz
Manfrotto Tripod & Fluid Head | geni.us/kgZB
Deity V-Mic D3 Pro | geni.us/1P2UAC
Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Mic | geni.us/zDLi
Tascam DR-10L Lav Mic | geni.us/G9bb
Tascam DR-60D MkII | geni.us/nhidp
Aputure Lightstorm 120D | geni.us/UkhVm
Aputure Lightdome II | geni.us/TlC8fd
MY VIDEO EDITING GEAR:
Mac Pro (2013) | Quad-Core, 32GB RAM, D300 GPU, 256 GB SSD
15" Retina MacBook Pro (Late 2013) | Quad-core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Apple Magic Keyboard | geni.us/CxAHcZ8
Apple Magic Trackpad | geni.us/l4Kaq5M
Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q 27" 4K IPS Monitor | geni.us/X1Auwa
Dell Ultrasharp P2719H 27" IPS 1080p Monitor | geni.us/hAyI
Mackie CR3 Studio Monitors | geni.us/hIaR6zm
Sony MDR7506 Studio Monitor Headphones | geni.us/EgXC
Samsung T5 1TB | geni.us/MhL4AI
LaCie Rugged 1TB Thunderbolt / USB-C SSD | geni.us/CuHS6
Seagate 4TB (Archiving) | geni.us/kgA4p
Seagate 8TB (Archive Backup) | geni.us/LSrrXP
Thermaltake Hard Drive Dock | geni.us/1xBOU
USBGear USB 3.0 4 Port Power Hub | geni.us/f62e
StarTech.com USB 3.0 Multi-Card Reader | geni.us/nxoVJfm
Complete Gear List: kit.co/midlandpictures
SEND ME STUFF:
Midland Pictures
c/o Matthew O'Brien
PO Box 188
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Business Inquiries: info(at)midlandpictures.com
Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below.
Amazon | geni.us/58Kld4
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
If you wish to support the channel monetarily, you can use Venmo or PayPal here: paypal.me/midlandpictures
venmo.com/MidlandPictures
This is appreciated, but unnecessary, and no content will ever be behind a paywall.
FOLLOW MIDLAND:
Instagram: instagram.com/midlandpictures
Facebook: facebook.com/MidlandPictures
Medium: midlandpictures.medium.com
Website: midlandpictures.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/midlandpictures
FOLLOW MATTHEW:
Instagram: instagram.com/matthewtobrien
Twitter: twitter.com/matthewtobrien
#apple #m1macmini #finalcutpro
