Magewell Announces Comprehensive Feature Enhancement for Director Mini
Magewell, a leading provider of video and audio solutions, has announced the upcoming release of version 3.0 firmware for their Director Mini all-in-one production and streaming system. This update introduces several new features and enhancements aimed at improving the user experience and expanding functionality.
One of the key additions is the inclusion of instant replay controls in Director Mini's browser-based web UI. This feature allows for more dynamic and engaging live productions. The built-in scoreboard engine now offers four new football (soccer) templates, catering to sports broadcasters and enthusiasts.
New scene presets have been introduced, including picture-in-picture, side-by-side, quad-splits, and more, providing greater creative flexibility for live video switching.
The Director Utility mobile app has been updated with live program video and audio monitoring, multi-step shortcut creation and editing, instant replay control, and replay event sharing. This makes it easier for users to control and monitor their productions on-the-go.
Director Mini's multi-view output can now be encoded for recording, streaming, or NDI distribution, expanding the device's versatility in various production scenarios. Version 3.0 also supports NDI High Bandwidth sources with alpha channel as motion overlays in Director Mini's graphics engine.
Nick Ma, CEO and CTO of Magewell, stated that version 3.0 includes powerful new features and emphasizes improving existing capabilities. Director Mini's graphics capabilities now include animated titles and lower thirds, adding a professional touch to live productions.
The update also brings improvements to the device's workflow, such as expanded multiview monitoring options, smoother switching, better latency, and increased reliability. Director Mini now supports RTSP streams and HTML webpage sources for input flexibility.
In addition, Director Mini version 3.0 supports captive portal authentication in shared Wi-Fi environments, ensuring secure and seamless connections. The new version includes more than 50 enhancements, making it a significant update for the Director Mini.
The release of Director Mini version 3.0 is expected within the next 30 days and will be available as a free firmware update. Given its increased power and refined user experience, the update is highly anticipated by users and industry experts alike.
For detailed, official patch notes or change logs for Magewell Director Mini 3.0, it is recommended to consult Magewell’s official release announcements or their support site directly, as the most precise and comprehensive information is typically published there.
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- The new version 3.0 of Magewell's Director Mini now includes features such as data-and-cloud-computing integration, with the Director Utility mobile app enabling replay event sharing, which demonstrates their commitment to the advancement of technology.
- In addition to updated features like the inclusion of animated titles and lower thirds, gadgets like the Director Mini's multi-view output can now be encoded for various purposes, not just streaming, which showcases Magewell's focus on offering versatile gadgets in data-and-cloud-computing and technology.
