This Powerful Mobile Hardware Video Switcher – Magewell Director One

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Last Updated on April 27, 2025 5:04 pm by Jeffrey Powers

When I was at CES, I created content on an all-in-one Hardware Video Switcher from Magewell. The design was nice, but small, and missed a couple key factors. So Magewell decided to fix that with the Director One – a larger All-in-one live production and streaming system.

What’s in the Magewell Director One

This is an all in one switcher, so you can bring up to 7 video sources in. These can be (2) HDMI, (2) USB, or many network protocols like NDI, RTMP, RTSP, and SRT. You also have the option to bring in an iPhone camera through the Director Utility.

Main Features

The Director One has a 7 inch screen, with an 800 NIT brightness. The unit also contains an SD card slot, SIM slot (for 4G connection), 1 GB Ethernet, Audio in/out, 2 battery bays, and 3-1/4 inch tripod mount screws for mounting the unit.

HD to Vertical Video

The unit can also be setup for a HD stream/record, or turn the unit 90 degrees and produce a vertical video event. Simply setup a show through the Show List option.

Streaming or Recording

The switcher also has multiple ways to stream or record video through RTMP, SRT, NDI, USB, and HDMI. The device can record and stream, as well as record 2 cameras at the same time (ISO recording).

Create Scenes to Switch

With these 7 sources, you can create individual scenes, Supersources, and more. Graphics can also be added to individual scenes, or through the separate SFX section.

With my CES action, I had 4 scenes set up. Header image, Camera 1 (for interviews), camera 2 (for product), and a split between the cameras.

Add More Graphics, Telestration

With the SFX section, you can bring in titles and lower 3rds as overlays whenever you need them. The Telestrator allows you to draw on the screen to describe events or create replay shots.

If you are recording live sports, you can add a scoreboard to manage as the game progresses.

PTZ Camera Options

If you connect a PTZ camera, you may be able to control the camera through the app, using web based controls.

Wireless Connection Options

On the top of the unit are 2 WIFI and 2 4G antenna. The Director One can connect via Ethernet, through WIFI, Bluetooth (for the utility), and a SIM card option.

You can also tether your network from another LTE or 5G source.

Director One as a Hotspot

Turning on the hotspot allows for connections to come in without affecting the Internet connection. In one instance, I used NDI to transmit the computer desktop to the unit, while the NDI cameras could go through the WIFI or Ethernet connections.

Bonding Connections

With two connections, you can easily bond them for a better signal. A bonding service is required such as Speedify.

The Director Utility App

The app on the Director One is available for iOS and Android. Along with the web interface, you can completely control the unit remotely. With a team, one could switch cameras, another could control the scoreboard, and another could even monitor the audio channels.

More in the Video

I give a couple examples of how your can use the Director One, along with my Pros and Cons of the unit in general.

Price and Availability

The Director One is available now for $1600. (Affiliate link). For more information, check out the Magewell website.

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