Magewell Director Mini
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Description
The Director Mini is a compact, versatile device designed to bring multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording, and monitoring capabilities to on-the-go productions. Featuring a 5.44" AMOLED touch screen, it is ideal for live event coverage, remote production feeds, and multi-camera content creation. Director Mini supports a wide range of input sources, including HDMI, USB AV inputs, live IP streams (SRT, RTMP, RTSP, NDI®), and media files. It also allows users to create engaging shows by combining various inputs with flexible layouts, powerful production tools like chroma keying, graphics, and telestration, and multi-source scene presets for fast and efficient production setups. With the Director Utility App, users can turn their mobile phone into an additional camera source, enhancing multi-camera event streams.
Director Mini also supports high-quality streaming and recording, encoding video up to 1080p at 60fps with bitrates up to 30Mbps. It can stream to popular platforms like YouTube, Facebook Live, and custom destinations via RTMP and SRT, or use NDI® HX3 for local IP-based production. It includes features for ISO recording, allowing users to record multiple sources simultaneously to SD card or internal storage. The device can be powered via an included adapter or two hot-swappable NP-F external batteries, ensuring long-lasting power for field production. Director Mini also offers extensive NDI® support, including NDI® High Bandwidth, NDI® HX2, and NDI® HX3, with the ability to handle up to three simultaneous NDI sources and NDI alpha channel graphics overlays.
Interface Specifications and Features:
Inputs:
- 2x HDMI inputs for video sources.
- 2x USB AV inputs for additional cameras or devices.
- 3 simultaneous live IP sources (SRT, RTMP, RTSP, NDI® High Bandwidth, NDI® HX2, NDI® HX3).
- Mobile camera input via the Director Utility App.
- Media files including video, images, and audio.
- Webpage inputs for integrating live content.
Streaming & Recording:
- Supports streaming to YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live.
- RTMP, SRT, and NDI® HX3 streaming support.
- ISO recording for multiple sources and split recording.
- Recording to SD card or internal storage.
- Simultaneous streaming to two destinations.
Network:
- Ethernet: 1x RJ45 port (10/100/1000 Mbps).
- Wi-Fi: Supports both 2.4G/5G in station and hotspot modes.
Other Features:
- 5.44" AMOLED capacitive touchscreen for intuitive control.
- HTTP-based APIs for custom integration.
- Warranty: 2 years for the device, 1 year for the screen.
- Compact form factor: 147.2mm (L) x 90mm (W) x 28.5mm (H).
What's in the Box:
- Director Mini
- Power Adapter x1 (Part number: ACC08018)
- Mini Stands x2 (Part number: ACC10015)
- Sun Hood x1 (Part number: STR00085)
- Thumb Screws x2 (Part number: MEC00038)
Specifications
| Brand | Magewell |
|---|---|
| Itemcode | 551100000 |
| Article Type | Live Production |
Control & Monitoring
| Real Time Preview | Yes (on-device 5.44" AMOLED; USB-C preview output) |
|---|---|
| WebGui | Yes |
Encoding Features
| Encoding Max Resolution | 1920x1080 60fps |
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| Max Bitrate | 30 Mbps |
| Native Streaming Support | YouTube; Facebook; Twitch; Custom RTMP/SRT destinations |
| Supported Streaming Protcols | RTMP; RTMPS; RTSP; SRT |
| Video Codec | H.264; H.265 (HEVC) |
Encoding features
| Simultaneous Streaming Sessions | 4 |
|---|
Network Interface
| NDI Support | Yes (NDI HX3) |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | RJ45 1.0 Gbps; WiFi 5 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | 147.2 x 90 x 28.5 mm (5.79 x 3.54 x 1.12 in) |
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Product Identification
| Form Factor | Portable Live Production Switcher |
|---|---|
| Functionality | Compact all-in-one live production switcher with built-in touchscreen, multi-source switching, ISO recording, multi-platform streaming, replay, and WiFi connectivity |
| Model Name | Director Mini |
| Primary Selling Points | Portable all-in-one live production switcher; 5.44" AMOLED touchscreen; 1080p production; WiFi 5; 1 Gbps Ethernet; 2-channel ISO recording; 7 simultaneous 1080p inputs (or 2 at 4Kp60 with automatic down-conversion); 4 simultaneous streaming platforms; up to 30 Mbps encoding; compact form factor |
| Product Family | Director |
Production Switcher
| ISO Recording Channels | 2 |
|---|---|
| Max 4Kp60 Simultaneous Inputs | 2 (auto down-converted) |
| Replay Channels | 2 |
| Touchscreen Display | 5.44" AMOLED; 350 nit; 6,000:1 contrast |
Recording Features
| Recording | Yes (Program; 2-channel ISO) |
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Video Interface
| Max Input Resolution | 4Kp60 (down-converted) |
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| Max Output Resolution | 1080p |
| Video Input | 2x HDMI; 2x USB; 3x IP (NDI HX3; SRT; RTMP; RTSP); 1x MIC; HTML Webpage; File-based media |
| Video Output | 1x USB-C (no HDMI out) |
Ask our expert!
Do you have a question or do you need help making a choice? Contact our advisor:
Riccardo van der Gaag
+31 85 210 2124
sales@trigitec.com