Director Mini: combining multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording and monitoring in one compact device, Director Mini enables a single operator to easily create visually compelling productions for live event coverage, remote production feeds and more.

Multiple Input Sources Simultaneously
Users can switch between two HDMI inputs and two USB AV inputs as well as three simultaneous live IP sources including SRT streams, RTMP streams or up to two NDI® HX sources. File-based media assets including video, audio and images can also be combined freely with live sources.

Flexible Layouts and Powerful Production Tools
Director Mini’s intuitive user interface is accessed through its integrated AMOLED touchscreen. Users can define multiple scenes that combine live video and audio inputs with network streams, media sources and graphics, then switch or transition between these scenes on the fly. Production tools including chroma keying, graphics and telestration further enhance your content.

High-quality Streaming and Recording
Director Mini can encode video up to 1080p at 60 frames per second and bitrates up to 30Mbps. Productions can be streamed via RTMP to popular platforms such as YouTube™ Live, Facebook™ Live, or custom destinations. SRT output supports high-quality remote production workflows, while NDI® HX3 output is ideal for local IP-based production. Content can also be recorded to an SD card, USB flash drive or the device’s internal storage.

Director Utility App
The Director Utility app works as a remote assistant to provide remote configuration, audio controls, input switching, scoreboard control and more. The app can also turn the smartphone’s camera into a streaming source as a mobile input to the Director Mini hardware, further enhancing the multi-camera production possibilities of the system.

Ideal for Production in the Studio or in the Field
Director Mini can be powered with the included power adapter but also supports two NP-F hot-swappable external batteries (not included), enabling it to be used anywhere and ensuring uninterrupted power for long productions. When one of the batteries runs down during the show, the device will automatically switch to the other one.

Specification and Features

Inputs
Two HDMI inputs
Two USB AV inputs
Three simultaneous live IP sources (SRT, RTMP)
Two NDI® HX2 or HX3 sources
Mobile camera (via Director Utility App)
Media files (video, image, music, etc.)

Features
Shows can be created in landscape (16:9) or portrait (9:16) mode
A show can consist of multiple scenes
Powerful production tools including chroma keying, graphics, telestration and more
Display multiple graphics including titles, lower thirds, a scoreboard, timer, stopwatch and more

Streaming
Natively supports streaming to YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live
Stream via SRT, RTMP and NDI® HX3
Stream to two destinations simultaneously at the same or different bitrates

Recording and screenshot
Recording or screenshot files could be saved to local storage (64GB), SD card or USB flash drive
Split recording files by time or size

Included Software
Director Utility App

Network
Ethernet: 1x RJ45 port, 10/100/1000 Mbps Base-T
WiFi: 2.4G/5G, Station and AP modes are both supported

Others
5.44" AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Warranty: 2 years for the whole device, 1 year for the screen

Director Mini Specifications

Video Input
HDMI
Port: 2x HDMI 1.4 Type-A port
Typical resolution/frame rate:
4096x2160p/3840x2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/59.94/60
1920x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
1920x1080i 25/29.97/30
1280x720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
720x576p 50/100
720x576i 25/50
720x480p 59.94/60
720x480i 29.97/30
Color depth: 8/10/12-bit
Color sampling: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
USB
Port: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A port
Resolution/frame rate: Up to 1920x1080p, 60fps
Codec: YUYV, MJPG, NV12
Phone Camera
Connection mode: LAN
Resolution/frame rate: Up to 1080p, 60fps
SRT stream
Resolution/frame rate: Up to 1080p, 60fps
RTMP stream
Resolution/frame rate: Up to 1080p, 60fps
NDI stream
NDI® HX2 or NDI® HX3
Resolution/frame rate: Up to 1080p, 60fps
Video
Resolution: Up to 4K
Codec: H.264
Format: MOV/MP4
Picture
Format: JPEG/PNG/BMP

Audio Input
Mic/line in: 1x 3.5mm jack, 2-channel, 48 KHz, 16-bit
Audio input from HDMI port: 2-channel, 48 KHz, 16-bit
Audio input from USB port: 2-channel (only microphone supported)
Audio input from phone microphone
Audio from SRT stream
Audio from RTMP stream
Audio from NDI stream
Audio embedded in video files
Background music (BGM): MP3, M4A, WAV files

Video Output
Streaming and recording
Resolution: 1080p, 720p, 540p, 360p (only for NDI)
Frame rate: 60fps, 30fps, 15fps
Bitrate:
NDI® HX3: up to 62.0Mbps, down to 1.5Mbps
Others: up to 30.0Mbps, down to 256kpbs
Key frame interval: customizable
Profile: High profile, Main profile, Baseline profile
Bitrate mode: VBR, CBR
USB-C DP-OUT
Port: 1* USB 3.0 Type-C port
Display: 1920x1080
Frame rate: 60fps
Sampling format: RGB 4:4:4

Audio Output
Streaming and recording: 2-channel, 16-bit, 48 KHz, aac, 64kbps/96kbps/128kbps
Headphone output: 1x 3.5mm jack, 2-channel, 48 KHz, 16-bit
Audio output via Bluetooth device: 2-channel, 48 KHz, 16-bit
Audio output via USB-C OUT port: 2-channel, 48 KHz, 16-bit
Audio output via USB-A port: 2-channel, 48 KHz, 16-bit

Features of USB-A Port
Connect to a USB A/V device, such as webcam, USB microphone, USB speaker, etc.
Connect to a USB flash drive
To transfer video, picture, audio and other media files, firmware update files, log files, etc.
Supported system format: FAT32, exFAT and NTFS

Features of USB-C OUT Port
Connect to an external screen
Connection mode: Connect the device to a monitor with a USB-C to HDMI/VGA/DP adapter
A/V display mode options: Clean Program, Duplicate Screen, Loop HDMI 1, Loop HDMI 2
Image rotation: Rotate 90° to left, or rotate 90° to right
Connect to a computer
Transfer video, picture, audio and other media files, firmware update files, log files, etc.

Network
Supports Ethernet and WiFi
Ethernet: 1x RJ45 port, 10/100/1000 Mbps Base-T
WiFi: 2.4G/5G, Station and AP modes supported
Supports Bluetooth for audio monitoring with Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth: BT 5.0

Features
Show
Supports creating multiple shows in landscape (16:9) or portrait (9:16) mode, and manage them
Scenes
Supports creating multiple scenes in a show, and managing them
Supports adding various sources, including HDMI, WEBCAM, video, picture, RTMP stream, SRT stream, phone camera, NDI stream, text and color
Supports multi-view composition in one scene
Provides lots of editing tools, including keyer, crop, transition, etc.
Supports switch scenes directly or preview at first and then switch
Supports switching scenes with an instant cut or fade effect.
Audio
Supports displaying level and peak through audio meter
Supports adjusting the level of each input audio, output and monitor audio
Supports AFV (Audio-follow-video)
Supports solo monitor
Supports switching microphone device
Supports switching monitor device
GFX
Supports multiple GFX types, including title, lower third, animated text, digital clock, analog clock, bullet list, social media, logo, scoreboard, timer, stopwatch, custom picture and text
Supports displaying multiple GFXs, and managing them
Supports controlling scoreboard, timer and stopwatch in real time
BGM
Supports adding BGM for each scene and controlling in real time
Pen
Annotates on the screen in real time
PTZ control
Supports controlling PTZ camera via the network, supporting Visca UDP, supported sources including HDMI, WEBCAM (UVC camera), SRT stream, RTMP stream, and NDI stream
Live stream
Natively supports streaming to YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live
Supports streaming with SRT and RTMP protocols
Supports two NDI® HX3 outputs
Supports customizing encoding parameters and selecting the encoding source for ISO streaming
Supports streaming to two destinations simultaneously
Supports showing live comments when streaming to social media
Record
Supports customizing encoding parameters and selecting the encoding source
Supports saving recording files in MP4 or MOV format to local storage or SD card
Supports saving screenshot files in PNG format to local or SD card
Supports splitting recording files by time or size, up to 1 hour or 4G
Supports exporting or downloading files through computer, SD card, USB flash drive, App, or Web UI

Director Utility App
OS version: iOS 11 and later, Android 7.0 and later
Phone Camera: Use a phone as a camera
Stream images taken by the phone to Director device
Stream images taken by the phone to a destination via SRT
Remote Assistant: Control Director device remotely
Switch and manage scenes, set switch mode and effect, implement FTB, free scene, and control PTZ camera
Switch and manage GFX, edit GFX text and picture in real time, and control scoreboard, timer and stopwatch
Control audio, including adjusting audio level, switch microphone and monitor device, mute audio and monitor audio exclusively
Start/stop recording, take screenshots, and manage album files
Set streaming servers, start/stop streaming, view streaming status and speed, and view live comments
Control and manage BGM
View real-time device status
Power off the device remotely

Web UI
Set and manage device
Switch and manage scenes, set switch mode and effect, implement FTB, freeze scene, and control PTZ camera
Switch and manage GFX, edit GFX text and picture in real time, and control scoreboard, timer and stopwatch
Control audio, including adjusting audio level, switch microphone and monitor device, mute audio and monitor audio exclusively
Start/stop recording, take screenshots and manage album files
Set streaming servers, start/stop streaming, view streaming status and speed, and view live comments
Control and manage BGM
Control media files
View real-time device status
Supports registering Magewell Control Hub (V2.1.20 and later) for centralized management

Screen
Size: 5.44"
Type: AMOLED
Aspect ratio: 16:9 
Resolution: 1920x1080
Brightness: 350 nits
Color depth: 8-bit
Contrast ratio: 6000:1
Color gamut: 105% NTSC
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Viewing direction: All
PPI: 405
Touchscreen: Capacitive
Screen coating: Anti-fingerprint coating

Storage
Local storage: 64 GB
SD card (not supplied): FAT32 (Under 128G), NTFS, exFAT

Dimensions
147.2 mm x 90 mm x 28.5 mm

Power
AC power
Power input: 12V/1.5A
Maximum power consumption: 15W
Battery pack
2x DC 7.4V (NP-F battery packs, not supplied)
Hot swappable

Battery Indicators
QTY: 2
Green: 50% - 100%
Orange: 25% - 50%
Red: <25%
Off: depleted

Working Environment
Operating temperature: –10 to 50 deg C (AC power)
Storage temperature: –20 to 70 deg C
Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing