imac extra monitors compatibility

[JoeLouis]

Hello, here's my question:
I want to know if I can link an extra wide monitor (34") to a 27" new imac (for working with Pro Tools)
Thanks in advance.

[Sardi]

Originally Posted by JoeLouis

Hello, here's my question:

I want to know if I can link an extra wide monitor (34") to a 27" new imac (for working with Pro Tools)

Thanks in advance.

Yes, if by new you mean current gen iMac. Pretty vague just saying new.

Just make sure you have the correct cable or adapters to work with the panel you buy.


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[Darryl Ramm]

But the details matter...

Current 2019 iMacs have a single Thunderbolt 3 bus (with two connectors), if your monitor is not Thunderbolt 3 compatible you need a dongle/adapter like a Thunderbolt 3 to HDMI, or Thunderbolt 3 to mini-DisplayPort or DisplayPort. Or a Thunderbolt 3 dock that has a HDMI port, etc.

And then there is the question of what display resolution and refresh rates supported, the maximum external display resolution supported on Thunderbolt 3 is a nominal "5K", or dual "4K" monitors, I'm guessing your monitor is not above that.

None of this is really Pro Tools related, Your Apple Store or Apple support are likely best places to get further help if you are not sure about what adapter is needed, or what exact display resolutions and refresh rates will work with that adapter.

[Sardi]

Details do matter.

Which is why I said ‘pretty vague just saying new’.


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