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Minimum System Requirements

For Apple Macintosh Computers

To get the best experience with Bonza, you’ll need a setup that meets the minimum system requirements. This ensures smooth performance and avoids common issues such as crashes, slow loading, or poor-quality output.

Minimum System Requirements

Computer

  • Apple iMac & MacBook with Intel (i5 or higher), Apple Silicon (all M-series chipsets)
  • 8 GB memory (RAM)
  • Integrated 8-core GPU (part of M1 chip)
  • 400mb required for download, 1.5gb space required for install
  • MacOS 15.7 Sequoia or later

Audio Interface

  • External USB audio interface (with at least 1 input and 2 outputs) recommended for best performance, with accompanying and up-to-date drivers downloaded, installed and operational on the same machine as Bonza.
  • Built-in sound card with wired headphones will also work, though with limited audio quality

Video

  • HD webcam optional, but recommended for full functionality
  • Apple iMac/MacBook built-in webcam recommended

Network Requirements

Connection

  • Wired Ethernet is strongly recommended for stable performance. Strong Wi-Fi (5 GHz) may also be used.

Bandwidth

  • Approx. 2.5 Mbit/s per connected person is required:
    • Audio stream: ~400 kbit/s
    • Video stream: ~2 Mbit/s

Latency & Packet Loss

  • Maximum one-way latency: 30 ms (lower is better)
  • Packet loss tolerance: <1%

Ports

  • TCP 50050 – interface and control traffic
  • UDP 50050 – real-time audio and video traffic

Domains

  • No special allowlisting is required beyond standard internet access. The interface is web-based, and media traffic is peer-to-peer.

 

 

Notes for IT Departments

  • For best results, ensure that TCP and UDP port 50050 are accessible on
    your network.
  • Real-time performance depends on low latency (<30 ms one-way) and
    packet loss below 1%. High jitter, dropped packets, or excessive buffering
    will reduce quality.
  • VPNs and proxies are not recommended, as they add network hops and typically increase latency between participants.
  • The service uses a conventional web interface with peer-to-peer media
    traffic    , so there are no unusual networking requirements beyond the ports
    noted above.