The Magewell Director Mini is a compact, all-in-one live production device that consolidates video switching, encoding, recording, audio mixing, graphics and monitoring into a single portable unit. Designed for solo operators and small production teams, it replaces an entire production control room in a device that fits in a camera bag — powered by hot-swappable NP-F batteries for complete location independence. Whether you are producing a weekly service, a corporate event, a sports fixture or a lecture, the Director Mini delivers broadcast-quality results without a dedicated engineer or external PC.
Core Functions & Capabilities
- All-in-One Production System: Combines video switching, live encoding, ISO recording, audio mixing, graphics overlay and real-time monitoring in a single standalone device — no external computer, capture card or software required.
- 5.44″ AMOLED Touchscreen: High-contrast AMOLED display with 350-nit brightness, 6,000:1 contrast ratio, 405 PPI and capacitive touch — delivering crisp, accurate monitoring for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Flexible Multi-Source Inputs: 2× HDMI 2.0 inputs accepting up to 4K60, 2× USB 3.0 Type-A UVC inputs and 1× USB-C — plus up to three simultaneous live IP sources including NDI HX2/HX3/Full NDI, SRT, RTMP and RTSP streams.
- Scene-Based Production: Create multiple scenes combining live video, IP streams, phone cameras, media files, HTML webpages and graphics — switch between them with instant cut, Fade, DIP or DVE transitions during a live show.
- Professional Graphics Engine: Overlay titles, lower thirds, animated text, scoreboards, timers, stopwatches, social media feeds, logos, bullet lists and custom PAG animated graphics — all managed in real time during a live production.
- Multi-Destination Streaming: Stream simultaneously to two destinations via RTMP, RTMPS, SRT or NDI HX3 — including YouTube Live, Facebook Live and Twitch natively, with scheduled start and live comment overlay support.
- ISO Dual-Channel Recording: Record two independent video sources simultaneously to internal 64GB storage or SD card in MP4 or MOV format — programme output, HDMI inputs, USB inputs or multi-view.
- Phone Camera Input: Use iOS or Android smartphones as live camera sources via LAN — up to three phone cameras in a single show, each individually controlled for zoom, focus and audio via the Director Utility App.
Key Features
- Hot-Swappable NP-F Batteries: Two battery mounts with automatic switching — swap depleted batteries during a live production without interruption. Compatible with all standard NP-F packs for extended field operation.
- NDI Certified: Full NDI, NDI HX2 and NDI HX3 support included as standard at no additional charge — compatible with all NDI-enabled cameras, switchers, encoders and production systems.
- USB-C External Monitor Output: Connect any HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA monitor via USB-C for a larger preview or programme display — supports duplicate screen mode enabling an external touchscreen to control the Director Mini.
- Director Utility App: Full-featured iOS and Android remote control app for scene switching, GFX management, audio mixing, PTZ camera control, scoreboard operation, recording control and instant replay — from any networked device.
- Stream Deck Integration: Official Magewell Director Plugin for Elgato Stream Deck — add physical shortcut buttons for scene switching, GFX triggers and streaming control without touching the touchscreen.
- PTZ Camera Control: Control PTZ cameras over the network via Visca UDP — compatible with HDMI, UVC, SRT, RTMP, RTSP and NDI sources for full remote camera operation.
- Replay System: Capture, slow down and replay key moments during a live production — without any additional hardware, software or editing suite.
- Network Bonding: Combine Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB cellular modem connections via Speedify for stable, resilient streaming from locations with unreliable connectivity.
Ideal For
- Houses of Worship: Stream weekly services to YouTube and Facebook Live simultaneously — switch between cameras, add song lyrics as lower thirds and manage audio from a single device operated by a single volunteer.
- Live Events & Conferences: Battery-powered portable production for conferences, award ceremonies, product launches and corporate events — professional multi-camera output without a production truck or control room.
- Sports Production: Switch between pitch-side cameras, add live scoreboards and timers, replay key moments and stream to multiple platforms simultaneously from the touchline.
- Education & Lecture Capture: Capture and stream lectures with camera switching, presentation overlay and recording — ideal for hybrid delivery, flipped classroom and remote learning environments.
- Content Creators & Podcasters: Multi-camera podcast and interview production with scene switching, lower thirds, graphics and dual-destination streaming — without a dedicated production PC or capture card.
- Corporate & Internal Communications: Stream and record town halls, training sessions and all-hands meetings professionally from any meeting room, with no AV engineer required on site.
Magewell Part Number: 55110. Full technical specifications are available on the Specifications tab above. NP-F batteries and SD card not included. USB cellular modem not included.
