Magewell has expanded the flexible control options for its Director Mini all-in-one production and streaming system with the introduction of a new plug-in for Elgato's popular Stream Deck family of tactile control surfaces.
The integration enhances production workflows with new levels of operational freedom and unprecedented depth and breadth of control choices. Nanjing-based Magewell develops innovative, high-performance video I/O and IP workflow solutions that bridge signals, software, streams and screens.
Magewell's Director Mini is a complete, portable production and streaming system that combines multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording and monitoring in one compact device. Director Mini lets users easily produce engaging multi-camera content through an intuitive touchscreen interface and companion mobile app.
Elgato's Stream Deck series of controllers are acclaimed for their ability to streamline software and AV workflows with easy drag-and-drop setup, unlimited customisation options, space-saving form factor and extensive third-party ecosystem.
With the new plug-in, over 200 Director Mini features ranging from switching between video sources, to triggering graphic overlays and starting streaming to scoreboard control and instant replays, can be assigned to customisable LCD buttons on Stream Deck controllers.
Stream Deck buttons can also trigger Director Mini shortcuts that execute multiple actions with a single tap. The plug-in also supports the dials and dynamic touch strip on the Stream Deck+ model, providing precise tactile control of features such as Director Mini's built-in audio mixer.
Aaron Gao, Vice-President at Magewell, said, “One of Director Mini's powerful benefits is the vast array of ways that users can control it, from the built-in touch screen interface and browser-based web UI to the Director Utility remote assistant app and, now, Stream Deck controllers.
“Seamless interoperability with third-party tools enables superior workflow experiences for our customers — and we're thrilled to add Stream Deck support with this new plug-in."