In August, Magewell announced the Version 3.0 update to its Magewell Director Mini. The update, the most extensive for Director Mini, offers more than 50 enhancements, while a price reduction makes the all-in-one production and streaming system more affordable for a broader array of users. Version 3.0 will be available as a free firmware update. Director Mini combines multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording, and monitoring in one compact device. Among the new features are new scene presets – including picture in-picture, side-by-side, quad-splits and more for multiple camera angles and sources. Its integrated graphics capabilities now include animated titles and lower thirds. Versatile remote control options have also been extended; the free Director Utility mobile app now incorporates live program video and audio monitoring; multi-step shortcut creation and editing; instant replay control; and replay event sharing. Input flexibility – which already included HDMI, USB, NDI, SRT, RTMP, and mobile camera inputs – has been further expanded with support for RTSP streams and HTML webpage sources. Version 3.0 can also use NDI High Bandwidth sources with alpha channel as motion overlays. Additional new features include the ability to encode Director Mini’s multi-view output for recording, streaming or NDI distribution; support for captive portal authentication in shared Wi-Fi environments; USB tethering to use a smartphone’s cellular data connectivity; and more.
High quality video and sound can go online using AJA Video Systems BRIDGE LIVE that translates between uncompressed baseband SDI and a complete assortment of streaming codecs including H.265, H.264, MPEG-2 and JPEG 2000. This single rack space unit supports SRT, RTMP/S, RTP, UDP, MPEG-TS protocols and more. The processing handles SDI encode or decode for one channel of UltraHD up to 60p, or up to four channels of 1080 60p HD simultaneously, via four 12G-SDI connections. Full features can be used through Comprimato’s powerful encoding/ decoding/transcoding software.
Designed for streamers and content creators, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet is the world’s first professional streaming headset that combines the renowned studio sound of the ATH-M50x headphones with the clarity of the iconic 20 Series microphones. Equipped with a cardioid condenser microphone, and two distinct earpad styles that you can use according to your preference, this headset delivers the ultimate studio-quality sound for streaming creators and audiences. The microphone’s design places it at the end of a flexible boom arm, keeping the mic in close proximity to your mouth, helping to reject background noise and deliver crystal-clear audio. The microphone can be easily muted quickly and efficiently simply by flipping the boom arm into the up position. Available in two IO configurations for traditional and computer rigs.
For portable streaming, the AVPro Edge Impulse single-channel streamer/recorder can stream and simultaneously record directly to a SD card or USB flash drive. The Impulse features HDMI, component and SDI inputs, SDI output, direct audio input, and an RS-232 port. Capable of handling video signals at a resolution up to 1080p, the device’s capabilities include H.264 and H.265 encoding. The USB port is on the front panel along with an LCD screen with navigation buttons for setup and operation. There is also an LED indicator that changes colors to indicate operational status. The RJ-45 port allows it to be set up and managed on IP with a web browser.

The Blackmagic Web Presenter is designed for professional video streaming applications. This compact device facilitates the conversion of external video sources into high-quality streams for web broadcasting. it includes a built-in hardware encoder that supports popular streaming platforms, as well as a USB port for direct connection to a computer. In the 3.4 update, the REST API allows developers to integrate Web Presenter into automation systems for precise control over streaming parameters. The REST API enables remote updating and the ability to build custom applications.
The Extron StudioStation One Touch Recording and Streaming Solution is simple to use and empowers instructors and presenters to record and stream high quality content with a single touch. Extron designed StudioStation so that anyone, of any skill level, can quickly and easily record and stream content; a pre-configured package takes the guesswork out of designing, installing, and programming a recording system. For customers wanting to customize StudioStation for their application, an interactive, online, step-by-step StudioStation Builder navigation tool is available.
The JVC | KM-IP8S4 Studio Switcher is a compact complete live video production solution that provides live mixing, switching, recording, and live streaming in SD up to 1080 60p. The switcher comes standard with vMix 4K licensed software for Windows 11 Pro, one of the industry’s most popular production solutions, and is capable of outputting to three CDNs simultaneously. It supports a minimum of eight NDI and four SDI video and audio inputs, as well as multiple output options, including one 3G-SDI, one HDMI, four DisplayPorts, and a Gigabit Ethernet network port. The KM-IP8S4 also features four 3G-SDI inputs with bi-directional connectors and mini-SDI-to-SDI cables. Used in conjunction with JVC’s NDI-enabled PTZ cameras and handheld camcorders, it also has an optional desktop controller which enables traditionalstyle switching for the system.
Also for portable streaming LiveU Solo PRO portable bonding provides 4K and HEVC video quality, combining up to six IP connections – four 4G/5G cellular modems, WiFi and LAN – leveraging LiveU’s patented LRT (LiveU Reliable Transport) technology. Enabling a streamlined cloud production with an easy set-up, the LiveU Solo PRO can be used for any type of live event coverage, both indoors and outdoors, including corporate, entertainment, sports, government, religious and IRL streaming. Solo PRO supports all live platforms, including Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo and TikTok.
The Roland VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer is the flagship model in the company’s popular VR streaming switcher lineup. With extensive audio and video I/O, a large touch screen, and hands-on controls, this portable unit gives a single operator all the tools needed to manage any mid-level hybrid production, including remote PTZ camera control. The VR-120HD features six HDMI and six SDI video inputs in Full HD, supporting a range of broadcast and cinematic frame rates and color spaces. The HDMI inputs feature scalers with EDID and HDCP support.
Building upon the AV Bridge Mini and AV Bridge 2×1, the Vaddio AV Bridge Nano is a new addition to the product family that connects pro AV equipment to USB and IP streaming applications. It retains some of the most popular qualities of the full-featured AV Bridge models in a highly portable, cost-effective device. The AV Bridge Nano enables reliable streaming and video capture scenarios over USB or RTSP/ RTMP without needing to purchase two separate devices. It’s compatible with the most popular soft conferencing applications, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx and others, via USB 3.0 interface. It can also be used as a USB capture card for ingesting HDMI video into video editing applications like Adobe Premiere and OBS Studio. Its networking capabilities enable the creation of production-quality live streams on platforms such as YouTube Live, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, Dacast and Panopto.