Compatible PC/Mac Devices for RecDual Dongle¶
RecDual Dongle supports recording from Windows PCs and Mac computers through either HDMI or Type-C DP connections.
Windows Devices¶
Desktop Computers
Windows desktops with HDMI output or DP protocol-supported USB-C/Thunderbolt ports:
Custom-built gaming PCs with HDMI/DisplayPort output
Geekom QS1 Pro Mini PC
Lenovo Legion Desktop series
HP Desktop series
Dell XPS Desktop series
Laptops
Windows laptops with HDMI or DP protocol-supported USB-C/Thunderbolt ports:
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft Surface Pro series
HP Omen gaming laptops
HP Spectre x360
ASUS ROG series
ASUS ROG Ally X (handheld)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 series
Dell XPS 13/15/17 series
Razer Blade series
All-in-One Computers
HP OmniStudio X (2025)
Dell Inspiron All-in-One series
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO series
macOS Devices¶
MacBook
MacBook models with DP protocol-supported USB-C/Thunderbolt ports:
MacBook Air 15-inch (M4 chip)
MacBook Air 13-inch (M4/M3/M2 chip)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro/M4 Max)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro/M4 Max)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2)
Mac Desktop
Mac desktop computers with HDMI or DP protocol-supported USB-C/Thunderbolt ports:
Mac mini (M4/M2)
Mac Studio (M2 Max/M2 Ultra)
Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)
iMac 24-inch (M4/M3)
Connection Options¶
Option 1: Type-C DP Connection (Recommended for Laptops)
Connect directly via USB-C cable to Type-C DP IN port
No external power required
Computer recognizes RecDual Dongle as external display
Option 2: HDMI Connection
Connect via HDMI cable to HDMI IN port
External power required via Type-C PWR port
Works with any computer that has HDMI output
Display Mirroring Setup¶
When recording from a computer via Type-C DP, you may need to configure display mirroring:
Windows
Right-click on the desktop
Select Display settings
Under “Multiple displays”, select Duplicate these displays
macOS
Open System Preferences (or System Settings)
Go to Displays
Click Arrangement tab
Check Mirror Displays
Tip
If you don’t enable mirroring, RecDual Dongle will record the extended desktop content, not your main screen.