Studio to support 4 to 5 monitors

[michaelk7]

I currently run an MI Studio with 64GB. In reading articles I find it could be difficult to run 4 monitors on the M1? I am also working on the issue of cursor movement. I find it very cumbersome moving in a one way backward clock movement.

If anyone could assist me with any information on additional monitors or cursor movement I would greatly appreciate it. Anyone utilize a Mac for trading?

Thank you again!

 

[FreakinEurekan]

I've not found it difficult to add several displays to a M1-series Studio. It'll support five (4 via USB-C and one via HDMI). I've used USB-C to HDMI adapters a lot; most TVs don't support USB-C video directly. I've even seen six displays done; using a DisplayLink USB adapter for the 6th one.

Not sure what you're referring to with "a one way backward clock movement" though.

 

[michaelk7]

Freakin, I appreciate your information so much. Yes sir, I have one running off the thto madree HDMI port. You have given me the desire and fortitude to make it work. Are you able to move your mac cursor over all monitors or do they only travel in one direction. Have you heard of cursor?

Thank you again!

 

[Slartibart]

Are you able to move your mac cursor over all monitors or do they only travel in one direction.

Are you referring to the monitor positioning/placements? That is adjustable via the macOS settings - in any multi monitor setup moving between monitors is constraint by the placement.

Have you heard of cursor?

When you write “cursor” you refer to the mouse pointer? Or are we talking writing directions or a specific (which?) program?

It would also be helpful to know what monitor models are involved, their resolutions&frame rate, how these are connected, which version of macOS you are running, what keyboard/mouse model is used - the specific details on your setup. 🤓

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Freakin, I appreciate your information so much. Yes sir, I have one running off the thto madree HDMI port. You have given me the desire and fortitude to make it work. Are you able to move your mac cursor over all monitors or do they only travel in one direction. Have you heard of cursor?

As said by others, you can software-Arrange your displays how you like so that the pointer moves (approximately) how the displays are arranged on the desk. With 4 (or 5 or 6) displays, sometimes you’ll move side-to-side and sometimes up or down to reach the desired display. Where you’ll run into trouble is if you mix different PPI displays, then the pointer won’t always “line up” from one display to the next perfectly. But even if that happens, it’s not difficult to adapt.

I assume “cursor” is an app? If so, no, I haven’t heard of it.

 

[michaelk7]

Appreciate your assistance with my monitor and and cursor questions. Your post set me down the correct path of research. Ordered another BenQ 27" that will work out great in the daily work. assist in the daily work.
Thank you again.
Cheers!