Firmware update for Epiphan Pearl – media playback, graphics and more!

Already known as the universal video solution, Epiphan Pearl™ adds a few more arrows to its quiver with the just-released 4.19 firmware. 

This update includes exciting new features – media playback and graphics integration – alongside many other minor updates. 

It is free for all Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, and Pearl Nano customers and is available now. You can download the firmware with a free Epiphan Edge™ account, enabling cloud control of your devices or using the local web UI. 

Release highlights

Media playback

Add recorded videos into live productions with the ability to playback media during live productions, using Pearl-2 and Pearl Mini.

Graphics

External graphics from Singular.Live, Uno, Flowics, or other HTML-based graphics tools can easily integrate into Pearl-2 and Pearl Mini to make your videos even more dynamic.

Complete list of updates for all Epiphan Pearl systems

Release notes for Pearl-2 firmware release 4.19.0:

• Added support for media playback enabling you to add an MP4 video file to layout within a channel.
• Added support for web URL as input for use with graphics solutions such as Singular.Live, Uno, Flowics. This can be used for cases such as lower-thirds and branding. 
• Increased number of simultaneous sources that can be streamed to Panopto from 4 to 6.
• Implemented a fix for an issue that prevented the upload of recorded files to Panopto. This problem is encountered when Pearl is rebooted while uploading a recorded file to Panopto.
• Implemented a solution to identify and restore the XLR analogue audio input capture when it fails due to grounding and/or external environmental issues.
• Resolved an issue that prevented Pearl-2 from uploading files to existing subdirectories in an S3 bucket using AFU.
• Resolved an issue that caused video signals from the SDI input on Pearl-2 to not de-interlace properly.

Release notes for Pearl Mini firmware release 4.19.0:

• Added support for media playback enabling you to add an MP4 video file to layout within a channel.
• Added support for web URL as input for use with graphics solutions such as Singular.Live, Uno, Flowics. This can be used for cases such as lower-thirds and bugs.
• Implemented a fix for an issue that prevented the upload of recorded files to Panopto. This problem is encountered when Pearl is rebooted while uploading a recorded file to Panopto.
• Resolved an issue that prevented Pearl Mini from uploading files to existing subdirectories in an S3 bucket using AFU.

 Release notes for Pearl Nano firmware release 4.19.0:

• Added support to lock the Record and Stream control keys on Pearl Nano’s front panel using a PIN.
• Implemented a fix for an issue that caused prevented the upload of recorded files to Panopto. This problem is encountered when Pearl is rebooted while uploading a recorded file to Panopto.
• Resolved an issue that prevented Pearl Nano from uploading files to existing subdirectories in an S3 bucket using AFU.

Epiphan Unify™ for hybrid productions – available now.

The promise of cloud-based production for everyone is now a reality, with Epiphan Unify coming out of private preview. After a year of ensuring Unify is the most stable cloud-production tool available, everyone can try it now with special introductory pricing.

Epiphan Unify allows you to create virtual and hybrid video content in the cloud with Teams and Zoom. 

Discover Unify

Introducing Epiphan Edge™

Epiphan Edge was formerly called Epiphan Cloud. We’re hopeful this change helps customers better understand which product to use. 

Epiphan Cloud still exists, but it’s now our umbrella brand for Epiphan’s cloud services. Here’s all you need to know: 

1.      Epiphan Edge (Formerly Epiphan Cloud) unlocks centralised, remote management and control for Epiphan hardware.

2.     Epiphan Cloud is now the platform for all cloud services.

About Epiphan

Epiphan Video provides award-winning, purpose-built hardware solutions that help your business create impactful video content. 

The Epiphan Pearl range of hardware encoders is the ultimate system for maximum versatility with multi-encoding, multi-streaming, recording, custom layouts, switching, and more. Ideal for use in live event production, enterprise communication or lecture capture in higher education.

AP Tech is the authorised Australian distributor of Epiphan Video products. Every Epiphan solution from AP Tech is backed by local warranty and support.