Just In Mac Lite2026 User Manual
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Release Notes v.2026.x

Version 2026.x

2026.1.1.GM.1466

  • Internal build.

2026.1.1.GM.1465

  • When configuring an "empty" multi-viewer, the channel connection menu no longer contains any inactive channels, as connecting to an inactive channel isn't possible.

2026.1.1.GM.1464

  • Added two new REST API end-points: /ingest/channel returns the full channel configuration and /ingest/requestNamingConvention to request a naming preset's configuration,

  • The "Device" tab in the configuration panel now has an additional "Show All Ports" button that displays an additional panel showing all of the ports currently in use. This may be useful for system administrators to determine which ports must be open on the local network.

  • The "Device" tab in the configuration panel now has a "Configure REST" button instead of "Open REST API" and "Install Self-Signed Certificate" buttons. These buttons are now contained in a separate panel displayed by clicking "Configure REST".

  • The REST API server port can now be changed in the "Configure REST" panel, or set to 0 to disable the REST server completely if desired.

  • The "Path" column in the "Destination Presets" tab in the configuration panel has been re-worked to include an editable text field and "Choose" button to show the macOS file selection panel. This allows you to see more of the complete path instead of just the last path component and enter the path via the keyboard if necessary.

2026.1.0.GM.1463

  • Improved compatibility with HTTP/1.1 keep-alive connections using the REST API.

  • The REST API now supports https:// connections in addition http://. If there is a certificate installed at ~/Library/Application Support/ToolsOnAir/certs/server.p12, then it will be used and the REST server will only accept https:// connections. If there is no certificate installed, the REST server will only accept http:// connections. If there is currently no certificate installed, the configuration panel now has an additional "Install Self-Signed Certificate (HTTPS)" button that will install a default self-signed certificate on the local system. Note that most modern browsers will show a security alert when using such a certificate and ask you to accept the certificate before connecting.

  • AJA SDK v18 Support - Version 2026.1 introduces support for AJA SDK v18, ensuring seamless compatibility with the latest driver versions and macOS updates.

  • Enhanced Monitoring Capabilities - The Engine Application window features an updated user interface, including a new information column that displays the active incoming video signal format to improve overall signal chain visibility.

2026.0.2.GM.1443

  • Fixed a crash if the input dropped frames during recording with some capture presets.

2026.0.0.GM.1440- INITIAL PUBLIC RELEASE

  • Channels can now be configured to run in “Auto” mode instead of selecting a specific input format. In this case, the channel detects the format of the input and configures itself, including all capture presets automatically to the incoming format. If you are updating from a previous version, all channels will initially use the previous fixed format, but they can be changed to use the new “Auto” detection mode

  • The Capture Presets tab in the configuration panel has been redesigned. The “TV Norm” and “Codec” selections have been replaced with two “Encoding” selections to select the “family” and “flavour” of the codec to use and “Format” and “Frame-rate” selections. Both of these also support “Auto” (depending on the codec selection, not all codecs support multiple formats and/or frame-rates). Capture presets that have “Auto” selected in combination with a channel with “Auto” selected for the format result in a setup that adapts fully to the input’s format, allowing you to record in multiple formats and/or frame-rates without needing multiple capture presets for each format and/or frame-rate.

  • In previous versions, if the incoming format didn’t match the channel’s format (assuming the channel is configured for a single specific format), the viewer was black with “NO SIGNAL” displayed. Now, the preview shows the input (video, audio and timecode) with “WRONG FORMAT” displayed, and the channel cannot record. In addition, the channels “Messages” group in the inspector shows “Wrong format”. If you move the mouse over this message, you will see an additional tooltip detailing the detected and expected format. For channels with “Auto” format selected, you will never see “WRONG FORMAT” as the channel will accept any format, but the “Messages” inspector group will show a “Format changed” message each time the input format changes. Again, the message’s tooltip will detail the previous and new format.

  • When the input format changes, all capture presets are automatically adapted for the new format. As capture presets can have fixed or “auto” format and/or frame-rate selected, capture presets may or may not be available given the current input format. If the capture preset(s) currently selected for a given channel are available for the new format, they will remain selected. However, if one or more capture presets were selected that are not available for the detected format, they will be automatically deselected, and the channel will show “CONFIGURATION” in the viewer and will not be able to record until other capture preset(s) are selected that are compatible with the current format.

  • The “Audio Monitor” inspector group has been renamed “Preview Monitor” and now has an additional checkbox to enable monitoring of closed captioning. When enabled, if the incoming signal includes CEA608 or 708 VANC captioning, the live preview will overlay the captions. Note that this does not affect the recording, it is purely for previewing.

  • Updated to Desktop Video SDK 16.0 to follow upon general availability. Please use Desktop Video drivers 16.0 for maximum compatibility.

  • Removed errors and restrictions for certain capture presets (e.g. XDCAM, DNxHD) based on the video bit-depth (8-bit, 10-bit) of the source. Instead, incoming video is now transferred to the format required by the specific encoder as necessary.

  • The local NTP and LTC over audio clocks are now synchronised once every minute when not recording to prevent drifting over time when a source is delivering frames slightly slower or faster than the specified timebase.

  • If the multi-viewer has empty viewers (not connected to any channel), selecting a viewer now displays configuration options in the inspector. These options include showing a clock with the current time, an image or various timers (countdown, stopwatch, time until a certain time in the future). In addition, you can select a currently disconnected channel to show it in the empty viewer.

  • When assigning an image to an “empty” viewer in the multi-viewer, the image is now “clipped” to the viewer’s size depending on the scaling selected. For example, “Resize Aspect Fill” will ensure that the aspect is preserved while filling the available viewer area, but now without exceeding the bounds of the viewer. When selecting an empty viewer in the multi-viewer, there is a new “Channel Preview” option that allows you to display a channel’s preview in the viewer, either capture or playout channels.

  • When clicking the “C” (Capture Preset) button at the top left of the channel viewer, the pop-up window now displays “Auto” for the resolution of any capture presets configured to automatically adapt to the input’s format & resolution.

  • The audio sample bit's selection has been replaced with a configuration button that differs depending on whether “Linear PCM” or “AAC” has been selected as the audio encoder. If “Linear PCM” is selected, the configuration button shows a window with a selection of audio sample sizes. If “AAC” is selected, the configuration button shows a window where you can enter the AAC encoding bitrate in kbit/s. AAC audio now supports 44.1 kHz in addition to 48 kHz sampling.

  • Linear PCM now supports recording 32-bit audio in addition to 24 and 16-bit.

  • Updated macOS 26 Tahoe related UI functions.

  • Updated to NDI 6.3.2.0 for improved performance and stability when using NDI sources.

  • Improved online licensing information and handling.