The Magewell Director Plus is a professional, portable, broadcast-grade 4K all-in-one live production system. It consolidates video switching, encoding, ISO recording, audio mixing, graphics and multi-platform streaming into a single handheld device — replacing an entire broadcast control room in a unit weighing under 1kg. Whether you are producing a live sports fixture, streaming a church service, broadcasting a corporate event or delivering lectures to remote students, the Director Plus delivers broadcast-quality results without a dedicated engineer, production PC or complex infrastructure. Powered by hot-swappable NP-F batteries, it operates completely independently of mains power — making it as capable in the field as it is in the studio.
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Core Functions & Capabilities
- All-in-One 4K Production System: Combines video switching, live 4K encoding at up to 120Mbps, 4-channel ISO recording, audio mixing, graphics overlay and real-time monitoring in a single standalone device — no external computer, capture card or streaming software required.
- 7-inch AMOLED Touchscreen: High-contrast AMOLED display with 800-nit brightness, 100,000:1 contrast ratio and 315 PPI — delivering crisp, accurate monitoring in both indoor and outdoor environments, even in direct sunlight.
- Flexible Multi-Source Inputs: 4× HDMI 2.0 inputs accepting up to 4K60, 2× USB 3.0 AV inputs (Type-A and Type-C) — plus up to 10 simultaneous live IP sources including NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, SRT, RTMP and RTSP streams.
- Scene-Based Production: Create multiple scenes combining live video, IP streams, phone cameras, media files, HTML webpages, third-party apps 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 and custom PAG animated graphics — all managed in real time during a live production.
- Multi-Platform Streaming: Stream simultaneously to up to four destinations via RTMP, RTMPS, SRT or NDI HX3 — including YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch and Restream natively, plus Instagram Live and TikTok Live via RTMP with 9:16 portrait mode for vertical content.
- 4-Channel ISO Recording: Record four independent video sources simultaneously to 128GB internal storage, SD card or USB SSD in MP4 or MOV format — programme output, individual HDMI inputs, USB sources or multi-view, all while streaming live.
- 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 via the free Director Utility App.
Key Features
- 5G Modem + Wi-Fi 6E + 2.5G Ethernet: Built-in 5G SIM slot, tri-band Wi-Fi 6E (2.4G/5G/6G) and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet with multi-link bonding — combine all three connections simultaneously for an unbreakable stream from any location.
- 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 High Bandwidth, NDI HX2 and NDI HX3 support included as standard — compatible with all NDI-enabled cameras, switchers, encoders and production systems. NDI HX3 output supports Tally lights.
- Dual HDMI Outputs: Two HDMI 2.0 outputs for programme, preview, multi-view or loop — plus a USB-C output in UVC/UAC mode recognised as a standard webcam by Zoom, Teams, OBS, vMix, Wirecast and any USB camera-compatible software.
- Director Utility App (Free): Full-featured iOS and Android remote control app for scene switching, audio mixing, PTZ camera control, scoreboard operation, recording control and instant replay — and simultaneously turns your phone into a live camera source.
- Third-Party App Support: Run up to three third-party apps simultaneously — browsers, social media apps or document apps — using them as live A/V sources directly within the production.
- Stream Deck Integration: Official Magewell Director Plugin for Elgato Stream Deck — physical shortcut buttons for scene switching, graphics triggers and streaming control.
- Scene Playlist & VFA: Automate scene transitions with Scene Playlist scheduling, or use Video-Follow-Audio to automatically switch scenes based on audio activity — ideal for panel discussions and multi-speaker events.
- PTZ Camera Control: Control PTZ cameras over the network via VISCA UDP — compatible with HDMI, USB, SRT, RTMP, RTSP and NDI sources.
- Instant Replay: Capture, slow down and replay key moments during a live production — without any additional hardware or editing suite.
Who Is the Director Plus For?
- Broadcasters & Media: Field production, remote contribution and multi-platform broadcast via SRT, NDI and RTMP — from a device that fits in a camera bag, with no production truck required.
- Sports & Entertainment: Multi-camera pitchside production with live scoreboards, instant replay, lower thirds and simultaneous streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and your club website — for clubs, leagues and venues of any size.
- Education & Universities: Lecture capture, hybrid classroom delivery, remote learning streams and campus event broadcasting — 4-channel ISO recorded for post-production editing, compatible with Panopto, Kaltura, Zoom and Teams.
- Houses of Worship: Stream weekly services simultaneously to YouTube and Facebook Live with lower-third lyrics, multi-camera switching and scene management — operated by a single volunteer from the touchscreen.
- Corporate & Enterprise: Town halls, all-hands meetings, product launches, investor briefings and training broadcasts — professional quality with no AV engineer or production company required.
- Government & Public Sector: Council meetings, public hearings, parliamentary proceedings and official press conferences — secure, reliable streaming with full ISO recording for legal archive and FOI compliance.
- Healthcare & Medical: Medical conference streaming, remote surgical observation, telemedicine broadcasts and training video capture — from a portable, field-ready unit compatible with secure RTMP endpoints.
- AV System Integrators: A single API-ready production and streaming engine for permanent installations, touring rigs, rental inventory and managed service contracts — with REST API, OSC, Stream Deck and Control Hub integration.
- Content Creators & Influencers: Multi-camera podcast and interview production with scene switching, lower thirds, graphics and simultaneous 4-platform streaming — without a dedicated production PC or capture card.
- Business Startups: One device replaces switcher, encoder, streaming PC, capture card and recorder. No subscription software required. Built-in 5G modem means you can stream from anywhere on day one.
- Live Events & Conferences: Battery-powered portable production for conferences, award ceremonies, expos and outdoor festivals — professional broadcast output without a production truck or control room.
Magewell Part Number: 55290. Full technical specifications are available on the Specifications tab. NP-F batteries, microSD card and SIM card not included. Visit our Director Plus Solutions page for full use cases, industry guides and cost savings analysis.
