Before you set up your Replay workstation, please ensure that your device meets the hardware and software requirements.
Roles and Location
Roles
In an optimal American football replay setup, you'll find:
One replay operator
One official
One communicator.
Location
The workstation setup is located in a dedicated replay booth at the venue, not in direct proximity to the sideline.
Workflow
The replay operator actively tags important events during the game and prepares replay clips for the official to review.
The official reviews potential situations in replay and decides if the game should be stopped and go to review.
The communicator watches the game and provides input to the replay operator and official. The communicator is also responsible for communication with the broadcasting team and the official on the field.
Radio communication needs to be solved through a third-party supplier.
MacBook Pro
What do you need?
Two MacBook Pros.
Two laptop chargers to keep your MacBooks powered on.
Two USB-C to Ethernet adapters for wired network connections.
Two Ethernet cables for wired network connections.
An HDMI or USB-C cable for screen mirroring.
How to set up your workstation:
Connect the MacBook Pros to power.
Connect the MacBook Pros to a network using the USB-C to Ethernet adapter.
Run a network speed test here on both MacBook Pros to ensure that:
Your upload speed is at least 10/Mbps.
Your download speed is at least 40/Mbps.
Connect the official MacBook Pro to an external monitor using HDMI or USB-C.
Mac Mini
What do you need?
Two Mac minis.
Two USB-C cables to connect the monitors to the Mac minis.
Two Ethernet cables for a wired network connection.
Three external monitors that are compatible with a Mac mini.
An HDMI or USB-C cable for screen mirroring.
How to set up your workstations:
Connect the Mac minis to power.
Connect the Mac minis to the replay operators' and officials' monitors.
Connect the Mac minis to a network via Ethernet.
Run a network speed test here on both Mac minis to ensure that:
Your upload speed is at least 10/Mbps.
Your download speed is at least 40/Mbps.
Connect the officials' Mac mini to the communicator's monitor using an HDMI or USB-C cable.