The Magewell Director One is a professional all-in-one live production and streaming device combining a video switcher, live encoder, recorder, audio mixer, graphics engine and preview monitor into a single compact unit. Built around a stunning 7″ AMOLED touchscreen with 800-nit brightness, it delivers studio-quality production capabilities in a portable, battery-operable form factor — with built-in 4G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity ensuring reliable streaming from any location.
Core Functions & Capabilities
- All-in-One Production Studio: Combines multi-input video switching, live encoding, ISO recording, audio mixing, graphics overlay and preview monitoring in a single device — replacing a traditional control room setup in one portable unit.
- 7″ AMOLED Touchscreen: 800-nit brightness with 100,000:1 contrast ratio and selectable 50/60Hz refresh rate — clearly visible in direct sunlight for outdoor and field production.
- Flexible Video Inputs: 2× HDMI 2.0 inputs (up to 4K60), 2× USB 3.0 Type-A and 1× USB-C for UVC cameras or phones — plus three simultaneous live IP sources including NDI HX2/HX3, SRT, RTMP and RTSP streams.
- Built-in 4G Modem & Network Bonding: Integrated 4G SIM slot with dedicated 4G and Wi-Fi antennas — supports Speedify network bonding across Ethernet, Wi-Fi and cellular for uninterrupted streaming from any location.
- Multi-Destination Streaming: Stream simultaneously to up to four destinations via RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, RTSP or NDI HX3 — including YouTube Live, Facebook Live and Twitch natively.
- ISO Dual-Channel Recording: Record two independent video sources simultaneously to internal storage or SD card in MP4 or MOV format — programme output, HDMI inputs, USB inputs or multi-view.
- Advanced Scene Creation: Create multiple scenes combining live video, IP streams, phone cameras, media files, HTML webpages and graphics — with chroma key, crop, transitions and multi-view layout presets.
- Professional Graphics Engine: Supports titles, lower thirds, animated text, scoreboards, timers, digital clocks, social media overlays, PAG animated graphics and NDI alpha channel overlays.
Key Features
- Hot-Swappable Battery Support: Accepts two NP-F batteries simultaneously for uninterrupted field operation — swap batteries without powering down during live events.
- Dedicated HDMI Output: Full 1080p60 HDMI output for external monitor connection — supports programme, preview, multi-view, duplicate screen and loop modes with optional touchscreen control via external display.
- Director Utility App: iOS and Android companion app for remote control of scenes, GFX, audio, streaming, recording, PTZ cameras and replay — including phone camera input mode.
- Stream Deck Integration: Official Magewell Director Plugin for Elgato Stream Deck — control switching, GFX and streaming directly from physical buttons.
- PTZ Camera Control: Control PTZ cameras via the network using Visca UDP — compatible with HDMI, UVC, SRT, RTMP, RTSP and NDI sources.
- Replay System: Capture key moments, play in slow motion and export highlight clips — built in without additional hardware or software.
- Bluetooth Audio: BT 5.0 support for wireless audio input and output — connect Bluetooth microphones, speakers and keyboards without cables.
- Control Hub Compatible: Registers with Magewell Control Hub V2.1.81+ for centralised management of multiple Director devices across a production estate.
Ideal For
- Houses of Worship: All-in-one solution for weekly services — switch between cameras, add lower thirds, stream to YouTube and Facebook Live simultaneously with one device and one operator.
- Live Events & Conferences: Portable production studio for conferences, corporate events, product launches and town halls — battery-powered for complete location independence.
- Sports & Education: Switch between pitch-side cameras, add scoreboards and graphics, stream to multiple platforms simultaneously — ideal for school, college and amateur sports production.
- Remote & Field Production: Built-in 4G modem and network bonding ensure reliable streaming from locations with poor Wi-Fi — broadcast quality from anywhere.
- Content Creators & Podcasters: Professional multi-camera production with scene switching, lower thirds, graphics and simultaneous recording without a production team or dedicated PC.
- Corporate Communications: Produce and stream internal events, town halls and executive briefings with professional quality from any meeting room or off-site location.
Magewell SKU: 552600000. Full technical specifications are available on the Specifications tab above. SIM card not included. NP-F batteries not included.
