Magewell Director One: The all-in-one solution for live production
The Magewell Director One is an innovative live video production and streaming solution that combines multiple professional tools into a single compact device. Ideal for content producers, live event organizers, and production teams who need flexibility and mobility, this all-in-one device is designed to simplify complex workflows while delivering exceptional image and sound quality.
An intuitive interface and a design tailored for mobility
One of the most notable features of the Magewell Director One is its 7-inch AMOLED display. This display offers a brightness of 800 nits, ensuring optimal readability even in bright environments. Its contrast ratio of 100,000:1 enables accurate color reproduction, ideal for outdoor use or in bright light conditions.
In addition to the high-quality touchscreen, the Director One is designed to be extremely mobile, with a compact and robust housing that makes it easy to transport during field productions. Its battery life is also a major advantage, as it can be powered by NP-F batteries (optional) or a 12V AC adapter, offering great flexibility for outdoor productions.
Multiple inputs and outputs for maximum flexibility
The Magewell Director One supports a variety of video inputs to meet the needs of complex productions. It offers 2 HDMI 2.0 inputs, 2 USB-A 3.0 ports, and up to 3 simultaneous IP sources via protocols such as NDI, SRT, RTMP, and RTSP. This allows producers to manage multiple cameras and video sources seamlessly, while offering live streaming and recording capabilities on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live, or Twitch.
In terms of outputs, the Director One features HDMI 2.0 outputs, USB-C, and an RJ45 Ethernet port for NDI, enabling flexible and professional broadcasting. Whether for live streaming, local recording, or multi-camera broadcasting, this device covers all the essential needs for modern productions.
A high-performance encoder for high-quality broadcasts
The Magewell Director One's built-in encoder supports H.264 and H.265 formats, ensuring high-quality broadcasts at reduced bitrates. This high-performance encoding system is particularly important for live productions where image and audio quality are crucial, while also enabling efficient bandwidth management.
The Director One also enables recording in 1080p60 with 48 kHz/16-bit stereo audio, either on an SD card or on the internal 64 GB memory, allowing video streams to be stored for later editing or rebroadcasting.
Advanced connectivity for uninterrupted live production
The Director One features advanced network connectivity, including a built-in 4G modem with a SIM card slot, two 4G antennas, and two Wi-Fi antennas (2.4/5 GHz). The RJ45 Ethernet port allows the device to connect to a local network at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps, ensuring stable, high-quality live streaming even in challenging connectivity conditions.
A complete solution for live productions
The Magewell Director One is an ideal solution for live events such as concerts, conferences, or sporting events. With its ability to manage multiple cameras and video sources, intuitive interface, and advanced network connectivity, it allows producers to create smooth, professional multi-camera productions while offering great portability for on-location productions.
Key features
- 7" AMOLED display: with a brightness of 800 nits and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1, it ensures optimal readability even in bright daylight.
- Multiple video inputs: 2 HDMI 2.0, 2 USB-A 3.0, and up to 3 simultaneous IP sources (NDI, SRT, RTMP, RTSP).
- Video outputs: HDMI 2.0, USB-C, and RJ45 for NDI, enabling flexible streaming to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, or custom RTMP destinations.
- Recording and storage: 1080p60 recording with 48 kHz/16-bit stereo audio, on SD card or 64 GB internal memory.
- Integrated encoder: supports H.264/H.265 formats for efficient, high-quality streaming.
- Advanced network connectivity: built-in 4G modem with SIM card slot, two 4G antennas, two Wi-Fi antennas (2.4/5 GHz), and RJ45 Ethernet port up to 1000 Mb/s.
- Intuitive control: touchscreen interface and Director Utility app for easy management of scenes, chroma key, graphic overlays, and multi-view compositions.
- Mobile autonomy: power supply via 12 V adapter or two NP-F batteries for field use.
- Can be controlled by Stream Deck, API, OSC protocol, or web page.
Applications
- Multi-camera live productions (sports events, concerts, conferences)
- Studio or outdoor productions requiring mobility and advanced connectivity
- Remote productions with multiple IP streams and live streaming to various platforms
