Central Control Integrates Magewell Production and IP
Conversion Solutions with Popular Show Control and Automation Software
Magewell and Central Control announced that the newest version of the latter's show
control
application now offers integrated support for two of Magewell's highly acclaimed production and IP
workflow solutions. Central Control 4 includes new modules for controlling Magewell's Director Mini
all-in-one production and streaming system and Pro Convert multi-protocol streaming and
video-over-IP decoders.
Central Control 4 is a live show control and automation application that bridges a wide variety of
production devices - including video mixers, graphics systems, lighting consoles, PTZ cameras, media
servers and more - with over 50 control surfaces and protocols such as X-Keys, Elgato Stream Deck
and MIDI controllers.
The new Director Mini module for Central Control 4 provides control of scene switching, graphics
triggering and audio (including VU meters and "scribble strips" when using a Behringer X-Touch
control surface). Meanwhile, the new module for Pro Convert decoders allows easy selection of source
video streams.
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.
Pro Convert decoders transform live, IP media streams into high-quality HDMI or SDI outputs for
connection to monitors, projectors and production gear. The devices decode H.264 or H.265 compressed
video in many streaming protocols - including SRT, RTMP, RTSP, HLS and more - as well as
High-Bandwidth NDI, NDI HX2 and NDI HX3.
"We are thrilled that Central Control has added support for Director Mini and Pro Convert decoders,"
said Nick Ma, CEO and CTO of Magewell. "Central Control 4 vastly expands the ways that our
solutions
can be controlled and automated by third-party tools even if they don't directly integrate with our
offerings."
"By allowing essentially any controller to control practically anything, Central Control 4 is
especially valuable for productions that use a diverse array of equipment," said Joe de Max,
Director at Central Control. "We received many customer requests to add support for Magewell
solutions, and we're excited to make Director Mini and Pro Convert decoders part of the Central
Control ecosystem."