Bring your video
The most reliable, all-in-one video production system that’s small in size and big on pro features.
Record, stream, and switch up to 3* HD inputs simultaneously and take your video production to the next level with Epiphan Pearl Mini™.
*Pearl Mini supports 3 video inputs with certain conditions
Connect any camera or video source
Be ready for anything. Pearl Mini allows you to work with HDMI, SDI, and DVI sources. No signal converters or scalers necessary!
USB webcam and RTSP sources
Directly connect your USB webcams to Pearl Mini via the USB ports. Networked sources can be connected over RTSP.
Custom layout designer
Design your own custom layouts, including picture in picture and image overlays, using the drag-and-drop editor in Pearl Mini’s web-based Admin panel. Combine, crop, and scale up to 3* HD video sources. Add overlay images, text, and timestamping and more.
Seamless CMS support for Kaltura and Panopto
Pearl Mini works seamlessly with Kaltura and Panopto (coming soon). Full API integration means there’s no complicated programming required. Just register and start scheduling your video events right away. Pearl Mini offers a versatile and no-fuss experience for multi-camera scheduled VOD events, ad hoc events, and webcasting using either RTMP or RTMPS. With security features like 802.1x, RTMPS, HTTPS and LDAP built-in, Pearl Mini makes a great hardware encoder solution for lecture capture and corporate communications.
Easily integrate with Crestron AV Systems
Using the Crestron-developed Control Module, the bulk of the heavy coding is already done. Integrating Pearl Mini into your Crestron AV system is a snap. Build upon the Crestron Control Module’s foundation with confidence knowing that Pearl Mini’s comprehensive API is accessible over HTTP or HTTPS for greater security. Epiphan Video is a certified Crestron partner.
Remote login
Login to your Pearl Mini securely from anywhere over an Internet connection. Quickly take control of Pearl Mini for remote rescue troubleshooting, support technicians in the field, control recording, switching, and more.
IT friendly
IT friendly and network security compliant with 802.1x support, RTMPS encryption for secure live streaming, SFTP and HTTPS data encryption.
Pro audio support
Use the mic-level XLR and 3.5mm inputs, or line-level TRS and RCA inputs. Built-in attenuation and gain adjustment mean you get perfect sound fidelity.
Stream to viewers everywhere
Simultaneously live stream to YouTube, Facebook or any other content delivery network or content management system. At the same time, use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.
Simplified lecture capture
Trusted by the world’s leading academic institutions, Pearl Mini is the ultimate lecture capture device. While it’s incredibly easy to use for operators and professors, it also has a robust set of features designed for integration into a LMS or CMS.
NEW! Direct integration with CMS Kaltura.
“I’m very happy with our decision to use Pearl; it’s now our lecture capture standard.”
Gabe Russell, Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Live event workhorse
Setting up for a live event has never been easier than with Pearl Mini. Get up and running in minutes to stream, record, and switch your event. Pearl Mini is built for durability in the field and delivers high quality results in any situation.
“Pearl has been a game-changer in our product lineup”
Glenn Fraser, Freeman
Switch video sources live
Incredibly easy to use, Pearl Mini’s touchscreen makes switching between your connected sources or layouts a breeze. Or use the web-based Epiphan Live to do switching from your phone or tablet.
1080p HD recordings
Pearl Mini’s hardware-accelerated encoder provides flawless H.264 encoding for maximum performance. Record as produced program out or as individual ISOs.
Local video output
Send your content to front of house or to a larger confidence monitor with Pearl-Mini’s HDMI video output. Configure to share any input source or switched program output.
NEW! Optional hard-shell carrying case
Purchase an optional, lightweight hard-shell carrying case with custom foam inserts to protect your Pearl Mini while on the go!
Web-based monitoring and admin
Simple-to-use monitoring and live switching between sources or layouts using Epiphan Live, a control interface designed for touch screen devices. Control your streaming and recording from any mobile device or computer on your local network.
Networked and removable storage
Front mounted SD card slot allows for speedy handoffs of recorded footage. You can also configure automatic file transfer to a local USB drive or to a network drive using SFTP, FTP, RSYNC, SCP or CIFS.
One touch operation
Even an unexperienced operator can have confidence when using Pearl Mini with the one touch button for streaming and recording, and the simplified touchscreen interface.
What’s in the box?
Pearl Mini comes with all the cables and connectors you need to record, stream, and switch your HD video.
Epiphan Pearl Mini technical specifications
| Video inputs | Local video inputs: | (1) 3G SDI (2) HDMI™ 1.4a1 (1) USB 3.0 (UVC)2 - rear panel |
| Video over Ethernet: | (1) RTSP2 | |
| Connectors: | (2) HDMI type A (female) (1) BNC (female) (2) USB-A (female) - rear panel (1) RJ-45 (female) | |
| Aspect ratios: | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, and custom aspect ratios | |
| Standard resolutions: | PAL, PAL wide, NTSC, NTSC wide | |
| Input resolution range: | 640×480 to 1920×1200 | |
| Frame rate: | Up to 60 fps | |
| Video input color spaces: | HDMI: RGB 4:4:4, YCRCB 4:2:2, YCRCB 4:4:4 SDI: RGB 4:4:4, YCRCB 4:2:2 | |
| Deinterlacing: | Yes | |
| Maximum cable length for 3G SDI: | 300 ft | |
| Maximum cable length for USB 3.0: | 6 ft | |
| Audio inputs | Analog audio inputs: | (2) XLR mic level/pro line level (+4.0 dBu) up to 12.3 VRMS, +24 dBu (balanced/unbalanced, mono or L/R stereo pair) - Phantom optional (2) 1/4" TRS pro line level (+4.0 dBu) up to to 12.3 VRMS, +24 dBu (balanced/unbalanced, mono or two L/R stereo pairs) (1) RCA consumer line level -10 dBV (L/R stereo pair) (1) 3.5 mm stereo input for electret microphones (unbalanced) |
| Connectors: | (2) XLR/TRS combo jacks (female) (2) RCA (female) (1) 3.5 mm (female) - rear panel | |
| Digital audio inputs3: | (1) SDI4 (2) HDMI (2) USB (rear panel) (1) RTSP over Ethernet | |
| Connectors: | (2) HDMI type A (female) (1) BNC (female) (2) USB-A (female) - rear panel (1) RJ-45 (female) | |
| Audio gain control: | 0 dB to +30 dB | |
| Audio mute: | Yes | |
| Configurable audio delay: | -300 ms to +300 ms | |
| Video processing | Video output color space: | 4:2:0, 8 bits per color |
| Video codec: | H.264/AVC (ITU H.264, ISO/IEC 14496-10) 4:2:0, 8 bit color - Encoding profile: High, Main, Baseline - Profile levels: 3.0, 3.1,3.2,4.0,4.1 Motion JPEG | |
| Bitrate: | 1 to 50 Mbps (selectable) | |
| Bitrate control: | Constant | |
| Hardware accelerated video encoding: | Optional | |
| Video scaling: | Software | |
| Key frames: | 1/2 s, and 1 s up to 5 s in 1 second intervals | |
| Audio Processing | Compression: | MP3, AAC, and PCM |
| Sampling rate: | MP3: 22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz AAC: 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz PCM: 22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz | |
| Bitrate: | 64 to 320 kbps (MP3 and AAC) | |
| Video output | Signal types: | (1) HDMI 1.4a (3) H.264/AVC digital video over Ethernet |
| Connectors: | (1) HDMI (1) RJ-45 (female) | |
| Streaming protocols: | MPEG-TS, and FLV RTSP over TCP/UDP Multi-Publish to Streaming Server / CDN (RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS) HLS - Native Apple HTTP/HTTPS stream for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch | |
| Multicast streams: | RTP, MPEG-TS & RTP, and MPEG-TS over UDP | |
| Resolution ranges: | Recorded: 480p to 1920×1200p Confidence monitoring: 480p to 1920×1200p Streamed: 480p to 1920×1200p | |
| Frame rate: | Up to 60 fps | |
| Formats: | H.264/AVC (ITU H.264, ISO/IEC 14496-10) 4:2:0, 8 bit color - Encoding profile: High, Main, Baseline - Profile levels: 3.0, 3.1,3.2,4.0,4.1 Motion JPEG | |
| Network traffic shaping (multicast streams): | 4 Mbps to 95 Mbps (configurable) | |
| Audio output | Analog audio output: | (1) 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack - front panel |
| Digital audio outputs: | RTSP audio over Ethernet HDMI audio (embedded) | |
| Monitor and control | Touch screen: | 7 inch touch screen monitor (built in) resolution: 800x480 |
| Recording and storage | Record formats: | AVI, MOV, MP4, and MPEG-TS |
| File upload formats: | JPEG, PNG | |
| SD card: | Up to 512 GB5 | |
| File system for SD card: | EXT4 | |
| File transfer protocols: | FTP, SFTP, SCP, AWS S3 client, and WebDAV client RSync | |
| Network file share protocols: | CIFS/SMB | |
| File system for USB storage: | FAT16, FAT32, XFS, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, NTFS | |
| External USB ports: | (1) USB 3.0 0.9A - front panel (2) USB 3.0 0.9A (UAV/UAC) - rear panel | |
| Bitrate: | Up to 50 Mbps | |
| Communication | USB standards: | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 HDCP compliant |
| Serial port: | (1) Bidirectional RS-232 (via a USB to serial adapter) | |
| Serial protocols: | Data bits: 7 or 8 (default) Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow control: None, Hardware or Software | |
| Serial port baud rate: | 19200 bps | |
| Ethernet host port: | (1) RJ-45 (female) | |
| Ethernet data rate: | 10/100/1000 Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect | |
| Maximum Transmission Unit: | 68 to 1500 MTU (configurable) | |
| Protocols: | DHCP, TLS 1.2, LDAP, mDNS, UPnP, SAP, RTP, MPEG-TS & RTP and MPEG-TS/UDP, 802.1x, EAPOL, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, PTP, FTP, SFTP, SCP AWS S3 | |
| Network discovery/Announce: | UPnP, SAP | |
| Network security | 802.1x EAP methods: | PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS |
| Administration and control | Admin panel: | Local web UI for full administration. On-screen display and mobile UI for confidence monitoring, administration, and control. Local Admin panel access using a USB mouse, keyboard, and monitor connected directly to Pearl Mini with built-in virtual keyboard and touch-screen monitor support. |
| Epiphan Live: | Local web-based UI to easily control streaming, recording, and switching. | |
| Secure access: | Multiple user accounts and passwords. HTTPS for secure Admin panel and Epiphan Live access, as well as local network access to the live channel broadcast. | |
| Remote access: | Remote login for rescue troubleshooting and control. Cloud versions of the Admin panel and Epiphan Live available for Internet access. | |
| API: | Yes (HTTP/HTTPS or RS-232) | |
| Crestron driver: | Yes See https://applicationmarket.crestron.com/epiphan/ | |
| Integrations | Content Management Systems: | Kaltura Panopto |
| Cloud-based video production: | AV Studio | |
| General | Power supply: | External: 1.5 A, 100-240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (60W); 1.3 A, 100-240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (84W) |
| Input power rating: | 12 VDC, 5.0 A (maximum / 60W PSU); 12 VDC, 7.0 A (maximum / 84W PSU) | |
| Operating temperature: | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° Celsius) | |
| Cooling: | Fan air flow: Left to right | |
| Enclosure: | Metal | |
| Form factor: | Portable desktop model. VESA mountable | |
| Dimensions ( W × D × H ): | 10 1/4” × 6 3/4” × 2 3/8” (261 mm × 172 mm × 60 mm) | |
| Weight: | 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg) | |
| Regulatory compliance: | FCC compliance: Part 15 CE compliance: Directive 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage Directive Directive 2011/65/EU - RoHS |
1HDCP compliant.
2One of the video input sources can be either a USB or an RTSP source; however, you cannot connect both at the same time.
3Digital audio is de-embedded from the digital source.
4SD-SDI audio is not supported.
5SD card is reserved for system use and not for transferring files to other devices. Use a USB memory device or network file transfers. Recording space can be virtually unlimited with offload to networked storage.
2One of the video input sources can be either a USB or an RTSP source; however, you cannot connect both at the same time.
3Digital audio is de-embedded from the digital source.
4SD-SDI audio is not supported.
5SD card is reserved for system use and not for transferring files to other devices. Use a USB memory device or network file transfers. Recording space can be virtually unlimited with offload to networked storage.
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