The easiest solution for 4K* streaming, recording, and switching
Pearl-2™ brings the pro features and processing power required for the most demanding live events including 4K streaming and recording, live switching, NDI support, and chroma keying. Add Epiphan Cloud and you can control Pearl-2 from anywhere to produce broadcast-quality content from a distance.
*Requires the 4K feature add-on
Power up Pearl-2 with Epiphan Cloud™
Take control of Pearl-2 from anywhere with Epiphan Cloud’s powerful remote production capabilities.
- Full remote access
- Live switching and production from the cloud
- Centralized dashboard for monitoring devices
- Real-time alerting of any issues
Reach viewers everywhere
Simultaneously live stream to YouTube, Facebook, and other content delivery networks and content management systems using SRT, HLS, MPEG-DASH, custom RTMP/RTMPS, and RTSP. At the same time, use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.Deep integration with Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa video platforms means no complicated stream URLs to set up. Just schedule your webcast events or start streaming right from Pearl-2’s built-in touch screen.
Share your webcasts
Locally share unicast or multicast streams to up to 50 viewers with popular streaming protocols like HTTP, HLS, FLV, ASF, UPnP, and SAP.
Stream securely
Use SRT end-to-end 256-bit AES encryption, HLS and MPEG-DASH over HTTPS, or RTMPS for secure content streaming.
Use SRT for high-quality, low-latency video streaming
The Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol uses the latest in live
streaming technology to keep your productions looking great. Add a
remote guest or contributor over SRT to bring professional-quality
sources into your Pearl-powered productions.
Pearl-2 models
Choose the model that suits your needs. Each model is available with the base feature set or the optional 4K add-on.
For portable live production. Includes a hard-shell carrying case.
All the same features of Pearl-2 but designed for rack installation.
Record in 4K*
Harness the power of Pearl-2’s sixth-generation Intel i7 processor to capture stunning 4K video at 30 fps. Pearl-2’s hardware-accelerated encoder provides flawless H.264 encoding for maximum compatibility and performance with any video portal or player.
*Requires the 4K feature add-on
Internal 500 GB SSD
Save recordings directly to the internal 500 GB SSD. Easily download recordings and manage files through the Admin panel or Epiphan Live interface.
Automatic or manual file uploads
Record to the local SSD while automatically transferring files to a USB drive, local server, or network-attached storage device (FTP or SFTP) for fail-proof recording, or transfer files manually.
Switch video sources live
Pearl-2’s built-in touch screen makes it easy to switch between your video sources and layouts during live productions. Alternatively, use the browser-based Epiphan Live interface to switch sources from almost anywhere using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device.
Create professional custom layouts
Pearl-2’s powerful yet easy-to-use layout editor lets you combine, crop, and scale video sources to
create dynamic, professional-quality
layouts.
Easy PiP layouts
Make picture-in-picture, side-by-side, three-quarter, and other layouts for a dynamic and polished presentation.
Chroma key for green screens and graphics
With Pearl-2’s chroma key support, easily use green screen setups for background replacement and third-party titling software to bring rich animations and lower thirds into your productions.
Images and dynamic text
Customize the look and feel of your event with transparent PNG images, a static or dynamic background, timestamps, text overlays, and other elements. Define custom system variables for even more flexibility, like adding current GPS coordinates.
Pearl-2 tech specs
Video inputs
You can connect just about anything to Pearl-2 – cameras, computers, imaging equipment, and more. Pearl-2 accepts standard and custom resolutions up to 4096×2160 from SDI, HDMI, and USB sources, as well as network-based H.264 RTSP, NDI®, NDI|HX®, and SRT sources.
- 2 × 12G SDI
- 2 × HDMI 1.4a
- 2 × 4K HDMI
- 2 × USB 3.0 (UVC/UAC)
- NDI / NDI|HX
- SRT
- RTSP (H.264)
Video output
Send an HDMI feed of your switched program to projectors for front-of-house presentations, display walls, or monitors for confidence monitoring. Share the program output or an individual input source.
- 2 × HDMI
- NDI, RTSP, SRT
Network
Connect to the network over Ethernet.
- 1 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (RJ45)
Audio inputs
Mix embedded audio from you video sources with audio from professional mixers or other audio devices with individual input gain controls. Confidently monitor audio levels with on-screen VU meters and headphones.
- 4 × XLR pro line level (+4.0 dBu) up 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)
Audio output
Connect headphones to the front-mounted 3.5 mm audio jack and monitor audio levels with on-screen VU meters.
- 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack
Plug and play or tweak to perfection
Pearl-2 is ready to use out of the box. Connect video sources directly to the HDMI inputs and start
recording right away using the intuitive touch screen, or dig into the Admin panel and create a truly
custom
video experience for your viewers.
Intuitive touch screen and one-touch streaming/recording
Pearl-2’s built-in touch screen and the intuitive touch-screen UI simplify streaming and recording so even inexperienced operators can control the system with confidence. One-touch functionality lets you start or stop recording and streaming with a tap of the screen, and from the touch screen you can monitor your sources and switch at the same time.
Epiphan Live™
Simple, intuitive, and mobile friendly, Epiphan Live makes it easy to control live video productions. Monitor sources and access channel and system information, control streaming and recording, switch between custom layouts, and more.
API and RS-232
Pearl-2 features comprehensive HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 APIs for third-party integrations.
Web-based UI for advanced control
The web-based Admin panel is where you can access all the configuration options Pearl-2 has to offer. Set up your channels and recorders, select custom resolutions and streaming options, configure security features like 802.1x, and much more.
Local Admin panel
No need to bring along a laptop to configure Pearl-2. Connect a USB
mouse, keyboard, and HDMI monitor for easy Admin panel access. You can
even use a touch screen monitor for added ease.
Integrate with your Crestron System
Integrate Pearl-2 hardware encoders more easily into Crestron AV systems with the Crestron-developed Control Module for Pearl encoders. The bulk of the coding is done for you. Build upon the Crestron driver’s existing code base for secure, API control over HTTP or HTTPS.
Deep content management system integrations
Full API integrations streamline your Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa workflows. Simply register Pearl-2 with your preferred CMS to start using the system for streaming and recording – no complex programming required.
Learn more about Pearl’s Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa integrations
NDI® and NDI|HX for network video production
Pearl-2 supports NDI and alpha channels for broadcast-quality video with low-latency over Gigabit Ethernet networks. No extra HDMI or SDI cables are required.
The system accepts video and audio from a wide variety of NDI-enabled
devices and cameras on the network, and it’s just as easy to share the
output from Pearl-2 with other NDI devices on the network.
Secure live streaming and control
Stream securely with the latest protocols. Pearl hardware encoders support SRT with end-to-end 256-
bit AES encryption, HLS and MPEG-DASH over HTTPS, and RTMPS. Enjoy a hassle-free deployment in
your enterprise
network with support for 802.1x certificate authentication and HTTPS
for encrypted admin access.
Digital certificate management
Pearl-2 supports PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS authentication access control methods on 802.1x networks using passwords, usernames, and digital certificates. Easily upload and manage digital certificates on Pearl-2 via the Admin panel.
Role-based access control and LDAP support
Log in to Pearl-2 with administrator, operator, or viewer privileges. LDAP authentication support lets you define domain name (DN) groups to assign user roles in bulk to let users log in with their LDAP credentials.
Secure streaming
Get end-to-end secure streaming with up to 256-bit AES encryption using SRT, encrypt content over TLS/SSL connections with RTMPS, or use HLS and MPEG-DASH for secure live streaming over HTTPS.
HTTPS and SFTP secure data transport
Securely access the Admin panel and configure Pearl-2 over an HTTPS connection. Encrypt and send sensitive recordings from the system to offsite SFTP servers with Automatic File Upload.
Advanced networking
Take the “work” out of your network setup and configuration with Pearl-2’s auto-discovery feature and built-in touch screen. The touch screen lets you view and reconfigure your IP address right from the device and offers quick access to helpful networking tools like connectivity diagnostics. You can also access these and other networking features through Pearl’s web-based UI.
Additional features
A host of other convenient features help make Pearl-2 the ultimate all-in-one video production system.
Configuration presets
Quickly apply settings to Pearl-2 and reconfigure on the fly for a consistent setup every time. You can even download a configuration preset and upload it to another Pearl-2 system.
AV sync
Adjust AV synchronization on each video input from -300 ms to 300 ms and instantly preview the results.
Custom no-signal images
Prepare for signal loss by setting a custom image to keep viewers engaged.
Deinterlacing
Convert an interlaced video input signal to a non-interlaced signal.
USB camera control
Control the contrast, brightness, saturation, and other settings of connected USB webcams from Pearl’s Admin panel.
On-air status light
Connect a USB status light* to signal when streaming or recording is underway.
Multi-track recording
Record multiple channels in a single, multi-track file and ensure recordings start and stop at the same time. The built-in synchronization tool lets you split files into individual tracks for post-processing.
Built-in EDID compatibility
Pearl-2 features a robust, factory-set Extended Display Identification Data (EDID), ensuring video input ports correctly emulate a monitor for the connected source. The system also supports custom EDIDs.
Time sync
Use an NTP (RFC 868), RDATE, or PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1) server to synchronize the time the system uses for timestamps and labelling recordings, or set the system time manually.
*User supplied. Select models from Busylight and Delcom Products are supported.
What’s in the box?
Pearl-2 comes with all the cables and connectors you need to combine, encode, switch, and record 4K and HD video.
Video inputs
| Local video inputs: | (2) 12G SDI (2) HDMI™ 1.4a1 / DVI2 (2) 4K HDMI™ 1.4a (UHD/DCI)3 / DVI2 (2) USB 3.0 (UVC) – rear panel |
| Video over Ethernet5: | RTSP4 NDI® 4.6, or NDI|HX6 (alpha channel support) SRT (push)6 |
| Connectors: | (4) HDMI type A (female) (2) BNC (female) (2) USB-A (female) – rear panel (1) RJ-45 |
| 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 4096×2160 |
| Frame rate: | Up to 60 fps7 |
| 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 SDI: | 300 ft |
| Maximum cable length for USB 3.0: | 6 ft |
Audio inputs
| Analog audio inputs: | (4) XLR pro line level (+4.0 dBu) up 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) |
| Connectors: | (4) XLR (female) (2) RCA (female) |
| Digital audio inputs9: | (2) SDI8 (4) HDMI (3) USB (rear panel) (6) RTSP (from RTSP input over Ethernet) (3) NDI (from NDI input over Ethernet) (6) SRT (from SRT input over Ethernet) |
| Connectors: | (2) SDI (female) (4) HDMI (female) (2) USB (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, 5.1 Motion JPEG NDI NDI|HX |
| Bitrate: | 1 to 50 Mbps (selectable) |
| Bitrate control: | Constant |
| Hardware-accelerated video encoding: | Optional |
| Video scaling: | Software and hardware |
| Chroma keying: | Upstream/downstream keying |
| 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 2.0 (port 1) (1) HDMI 1.4a (port 2) (6) H.264/AVC digital video over Ethernet (2) NDI (unicast) (6) RTSP (6) SRT (push) (6) HLS (push) (6) MPEG-DASH (push) |
| Connectors: | (2) HDMI (1) RJ-45 (female) |
| Encoded channels: | Up to six 1080p channels at 30 fps or one 4K channel at 30 fps (recommended) |
| Streaming protocols: | MPEG-TS and FLV RTSP over TCP/UDP SRT (push) over UDP HLS (push) over HTTP/HTTPS MPEG-DASH (push) over HTTP/HTTPS Multi-publish to streaming server / CDN (SRT, RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS) HLS (pull) – Native Apple HTTP/HTTPS stream for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch |
| Multicast streams: | RTP, MPEG-TS and RTP, and MPEG-TS over UDP UPnP and SAP |
| Resolution ranges: | Recorded: 480p to 2160p Streamed: H.264: 480p to 2160p NDI streamed: 480p to 1080p HDMI output ports: 480p to 2160p |
| 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 NDI |
| 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, SRT, and NDI audio over Ethernet HLS and MPEG-DASH audio over HTTP/HTTPS HDMI audio (embedded) |
Monitor and control
| Touch screen: | 4.3 inch touch screen monitor (built in) resolution: 800×480 |
| USB keyboard: | Connect a standard USB keyboard (optional) |
| USB status light: | Connect a single USB status light (optional); supported models: – Kuando BusyLight UC Alpha and UC Omega – Delcom Products USB HID single-color and multi-color signal indicators |
Recording and storage
| Record formats: | AVI, MOV, MP4, and MPEG-TS |
| Upload image formats: | JPEG, PNG |
| Internal hard drive: | 512 GB SSD10 |
| 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 – front panel (2) USB 3.0 (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 (female) |
| Serial port 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-2 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 access and management: | Epiphan Cloud |
General
| Power supply: | Internal: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power use: | 0.8 A, 100-240 VAC |
| Operating temperature: | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° Celsius) |
| Cooling: | Fan air flow: Bottom front to back |
| Enclosure: | Metal |
| Form factor: | Portable desktop model 19″ rack mountable model |
| Dimensions (W × D × H): | Pearl-2: 11.81″ × 9.45″ × 3.54″ (300 mm × 240 mm × 90 mm) Pearl-2 Rackmount: 19 ⅛” × 3½” × 10 ⅞” (485 mm × 89 mm × 276 mm) – dimensions include mounting tabs |
| Weight: | Pearl-2: 8.38 lbs (3.8 kg) Pearl-2 Rackmount: 12.1 lbs (5.5 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.
2Using HDMI port with adapter.
3Requires 4K feature add-on.
4Up to six 1080@30 inputs can be from RTSP sources or up to one 4K source can be from an RTSP source.
5A mix of video over Ethernet sources are supported. Just ensure total system load is withing acceptable levels.
6Up to three 1080@30 inputs or up to one 4K input source.
7Except the HDMI 4K input ports, which support up to 30 fps.
8Digital audio is de-embedded from the digital source.
9SD-SDI audio is not supported.
10Approximately
100 MB of HDD space is reserved for system use. Recording space can be
virtually unlimited with offload to networked storage.
The easiest solution for 4K* streaming, recording, and switching
Pearl-2™ brings the pro features and processing power required for the most demanding live events including 4K streaming and recording, live switching, NDI support, and chroma keying. Add Epiphan Cloud and you can control Pearl-2 from anywhere to produce broadcast-quality content from a distance.
*Requires the 4K feature add-on
Power up Pearl-2 with Epiphan Cloud™
Take control of Pearl-2 from anywhere with Epiphan Cloud’s powerful remote production capabilities.
- Full remote access
- Live switching and production from the cloud
- Centralized dashboard for monitoring devices
- Real-time alerting of any issues
Reach viewers everywhere
Simultaneously live stream to YouTube, Facebook, and other content delivery networks and content management systems using SRT, HLS, MPEG-DASH, custom RTMP/RTMPS, and RTSP. At the same time, use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.Deep integration with Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa video platforms means no complicated stream URLs to set up. Just schedule your webcast events or start streaming right from Pearl-2’s built-in touch screen.
Share your webcasts
Locally share unicast or multicast streams to up to 50 viewers with popular streaming protocols like HTTP, HLS, FLV, ASF, UPnP, and SAP.
Stream securely
Use SRT end-to-end 256-bit AES encryption, HLS and MPEG-DASH over HTTPS, or RTMPS for secure content streaming.
Use SRT for high-quality, low-latency video streaming
The Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol uses the latest in live
streaming technology to keep your productions looking great. Add a
remote guest or contributor over SRT to bring professional-quality
sources into your Pearl-powered productions.
Pearl-2 models
Choose the model that suits your needs. Each model is available with the base feature set or the optional 4K add-on.
For portable live production. Includes a hard-shell carrying case.
All the same features of Pearl-2 but designed for rack installation.
Record in 4K*
Harness the power of Pearl-2’s sixth-generation Intel i7 processor to capture stunning 4K video at 30 fps. Pearl-2’s hardware-accelerated encoder provides flawless H.264 encoding for maximum compatibility and performance with any video portal or player.
*Requires the 4K feature add-on
Internal 500 GB SSD
Save recordings directly to the internal 500 GB SSD. Easily download recordings and manage files through the Admin panel or Epiphan Live interface.
Automatic or manual file uploads
Record to the local SSD while automatically transferring files to a USB drive, local server, or network-attached storage device (FTP or SFTP) for fail-proof recording, or transfer files manually.
Switch video sources live
Pearl-2’s built-in touch screen makes it easy to switch between your video sources and layouts during live productions. Alternatively, use the browser-based Epiphan Live interface to switch sources from almost anywhere using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device.
Create professional custom layouts
Pearl-2’s powerful yet easy-to-use layout editor lets you combine, crop, and scale video sources to
create dynamic, professional-quality
layouts.
Easy PiP layouts
Make picture-in-picture, side-by-side, three-quarter, and other layouts for a dynamic and polished presentation.
Chroma key for green screens and graphics
With Pearl-2’s chroma key support, easily use green screen setups for background replacement and third-party titling software to bring rich animations and lower thirds into your productions.
Images and dynamic text
Customize the look and feel of your event with transparent PNG images, a static or dynamic background, timestamps, text overlays, and other elements. Define custom system variables for even more flexibility, like adding current GPS coordinates.
Pearl-2 tech specs
Video inputs
You can connect just about anything to Pearl-2 – cameras, computers, imaging equipment, and more. Pearl-2 accepts standard and custom resolutions up to 4096×2160 from SDI, HDMI, and USB sources, as well as network-based H.264 RTSP, NDI®, NDI|HX®, and SRT sources.
- 2 × 12G SDI
- 2 × HDMI 1.4a
- 2 × 4K HDMI
- 2 × USB 3.0 (UVC/UAC)
- NDI / NDI|HX
- SRT
- RTSP (H.264)
Video output
Send an HDMI feed of your switched program to projectors for front-of-house presentations, display walls, or monitors for confidence monitoring. Share the program output or an individual input source.
- 2 × HDMI
- NDI, RTSP, SRT
Network
Connect to the network over Ethernet.
- 1 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (RJ45)
Audio inputs
Mix embedded audio from you video sources with audio from professional mixers or other audio devices with individual input gain controls. Confidently monitor audio levels with on-screen VU meters and headphones.
- 4 × XLR pro line level (+4.0 dBu) up 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)
Audio output
Connect headphones to the front-mounted 3.5 mm audio jack and monitor audio levels with on-screen VU meters.
- 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack
Plug and play or tweak to perfection
Pearl-2 is ready to use out of the box. Connect video sources directly to the HDMI inputs and start
recording right away using the intuitive touch screen, or dig into the Admin panel and create a truly
custom
video experience for your viewers.
Intuitive touch screen and one-touch streaming/recording
Pearl-2’s built-in touch screen and the intuitive touch-screen UI simplify streaming and recording so even inexperienced operators can control the system with confidence. One-touch functionality lets you start or stop recording and streaming with a tap of the screen, and from the touch screen you can monitor your sources and switch at the same time.
Epiphan Live™
Simple, intuitive, and mobile friendly, Epiphan Live makes it easy to control live video productions. Monitor sources and access channel and system information, control streaming and recording, switch between custom layouts, and more.
API and RS-232
Pearl-2 features comprehensive HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 APIs for third-party integrations.
Web-based UI for advanced control
The web-based Admin panel is where you can access all the configuration options Pearl-2 has to offer. Set up your channels and recorders, select custom resolutions and streaming options, configure security features like 802.1x, and much more.
Local Admin panel
No need to bring along a laptop to configure Pearl-2. Connect a USB
mouse, keyboard, and HDMI monitor for easy Admin panel access. You can
even use a touch screen monitor for added ease.
Integrate with your Crestron System
Integrate Pearl-2 hardware encoders more easily into Crestron AV systems with the Crestron-developed Control Module for Pearl encoders. The bulk of the coding is done for you. Build upon the Crestron driver’s existing code base for secure, API control over HTTP or HTTPS.
Deep content management system integrations
Full API integrations streamline your Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa workflows. Simply register Pearl-2 with your preferred CMS to start using the system for streaming and recording – no complex programming required.
Learn more about Pearl’s Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa integrations
NDI® and NDI|HX for network video production
Pearl-2 supports NDI and alpha channels for broadcast-quality video with low-latency over Gigabit Ethernet networks. No extra HDMI or SDI cables are required.
The system accepts video and audio from a wide variety of NDI-enabled
devices and cameras on the network, and it’s just as easy to share the
output from Pearl-2 with other NDI devices on the network.
Secure live streaming and control
Stream securely with the latest protocols. Pearl hardware encoders support SRT with end-to-end 256-
bit AES encryption, HLS and MPEG-DASH over HTTPS, and RTMPS. Enjoy a hassle-free deployment in
your enterprise
network with support for 802.1x certificate authentication and HTTPS
for encrypted admin access.
Digital certificate management
Pearl-2 supports PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS authentication access control methods on 802.1x networks using passwords, usernames, and digital certificates. Easily upload and manage digital certificates on Pearl-2 via the Admin panel.
Role-based access control and LDAP support
Log in to Pearl-2 with administrator, operator, or viewer privileges. LDAP authentication support lets you define domain name (DN) groups to assign user roles in bulk to let users log in with their LDAP credentials.
Secure streaming
Get end-to-end secure streaming with up to 256-bit AES encryption using SRT, encrypt content over TLS/SSL connections with RTMPS, or use HLS and MPEG-DASH for secure live streaming over HTTPS.
HTTPS and SFTP secure data transport
Securely access the Admin panel and configure Pearl-2 over an HTTPS connection. Encrypt and send sensitive recordings from the system to offsite SFTP servers with Automatic File Upload.
Advanced networking
Take the “work” out of your network setup and configuration with Pearl-2’s auto-discovery feature and built-in touch screen. The touch screen lets you view and reconfigure your IP address right from the device and offers quick access to helpful networking tools like connectivity diagnostics. You can also access these and other networking features through Pearl’s web-based UI.
Additional features
A host of other convenient features help make Pearl-2 the ultimate all-in-one video production system.
Configuration presets
Quickly apply settings to Pearl-2 and reconfigure on the fly for a consistent setup every time. You can even download a configuration preset and upload it to another Pearl-2 system.
AV sync
Adjust AV synchronization on each video input from -300 ms to 300 ms and instantly preview the results.
Custom no-signal images
Prepare for signal loss by setting a custom image to keep viewers engaged.
Deinterlacing
Convert an interlaced video input signal to a non-interlaced signal.
USB camera control
Control the contrast, brightness, saturation, and other settings of connected USB webcams from Pearl’s Admin panel.
On-air status light
Connect a USB status light* to signal when streaming or recording is underway.
Multi-track recording
Record multiple channels in a single, multi-track file and ensure recordings start and stop at the same time. The built-in synchronization tool lets you split files into individual tracks for post-processing.
Built-in EDID compatibility
Pearl-2 features a robust, factory-set Extended Display Identification Data (EDID), ensuring video input ports correctly emulate a monitor for the connected source. The system also supports custom EDIDs.
Time sync
Use an NTP (RFC 868), RDATE, or PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1) server to synchronize the time the system uses for timestamps and labelling recordings, or set the system time manually.
*User supplied. Select models from Busylight and Delcom Products are supported.
What’s in the box?
Pearl-2 comes with all the cables and connectors you need to combine, encode, switch, and record 4K and HD video.
Specifications
| Brand | Epiphan |
| Product Type | Live video production encoders |
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