> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.prismlive.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.prismlive.com/desktop/guides/features/obs-plugins/ndi-source/using-ndi-source-mac.md).

# Using NDI Source (Mac)

Mac

We’re here to guide you on how to use NDI sources on your Mac.<br>

First, to use NDI sources on your Mac, you’ll need the following two programs:

**1. OBS NDI Plugin**\
**2. NDI Runtime**

Since the NDI feature in PRISM Live Studio is provided as a plugin, NDI sources won’t appear in the app’s source list if the plugin isn’t installed.

For more detailed instructions on how to use NDI sources, please refer to the guide below.

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**Install NDI 6 Runtime**\
<http://ndi.link/NDIRedistV6Apple>

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**Install OBS NDI plugin**\
<https://github.com/DistroAV/DistroAV/releases>

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**Restart the PRISM Live Studio app and add the NDI source.**

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**Select a different NDI device in the NDI Source Properties window**\
Please note that the NDI source and PC must use the same network.

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**PRISM Live Studio app top menu > Tools > NDI Output Settings**\
With the above settings, you can export the screen of that PC to another NDI device.

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[Desktop](/desktop/overview.md), [Guides](/desktop/guides.md), [Sources](/desktop/guides/sources.md), [NDI Source](/desktop/guides/features/obs-plugins/ndi-source.md)


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