Epiphan Pearl-2. Encoder/decoder

PEARL2 – The complete solution for live video productions

Streaming, recording and live mixing – all in one system! Reliable and simple live streaming with PEARL's integrated live video production workflow.

Whether as equipment in conference rooms, live event productions or even recording/broadcasting training courses and seminars – if events are to be streamed and/or recorded professionally but at the same time easily, the PEARL2 is the right solution.

Plug and play

Let the Pearl set everything up automatically for you or use the web access to configure bit rate, frame size, layouts and more!

Recording and streaming from up to 6 sources

The PEARL-2 processes all common video sources – from SD to 4K*!

You can capture content in 4K* via HDMI, SDI and USB sources and content in a resolution of up to 1080p via IP cameras (RTSP).

*Requires the 4K feature add-on

Real-time switching of video sources

Switch and mix video sources live during the stream in the PEARL's touch display or with Epiphan Live.

Creation of any layout

Drag & drop layouts, cropping, chroma key, text and image overlay support - with Epiphan, creating individual layouts is child's play.

Send multiple, simultaneous streams to CDNs or video portals. At the same time, use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers and set-top boxes.

Back up your recordings

Save hundreds of hours of recordings on the PEARL or store them on a USB drive. Uploading to network drives is also possible without any problems.

Models

PEARL2

For portable live video production. With robust hard case.

PEARL2 RACKMOUNT

Same functions, but designed for installation in a rack.

PEARL2 RACKMOUNT TWIN

Two completely independent Pearl 2 systems for a compact rack installation.

Technical specifications

Technical information

Video inputs Connections 2 × HDMI™, 2 × 4K HDMI, 2 × 12G SDI, 2 × USB Video

Network inputs

RTSP sources over IP (e.g. IP cameras or channels from Pearl or Pear-2 systems)

Audio inputs 2 × stereo XLR, RCA, SDI, HDMI, USB

Video outputs On-board touchscreen and 2 × 4K HDMI for video output

Video switching

Switching during live transmission and recording via touchscreen or web interface

Video encoding Codecs H.264, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG

Bit rate 1 to 20 Mb/s

Color resolution 4:2:0

Resolution User selectable: up to 4k (3840 x 2160)

Encoded programs Two simultaneous 1080p programs at 60 fps (with up to 6 HD sources)

Six simultaneous 1080p programs at 30 fps (with up to 6 HD sources)

One 4K UHD program at 30 fps (with up to two 4K and two HD sources)

Audio coding MP3, PCM and AAC (sampling 16 - 48 kHz, bit rate up to 320 Kbps)

Network

1 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (RJ45)

Storage Local hard drive 512 GB SSD

USB storage Automatic or manual copy via three USB 3.0 ports

Network storage FTP server or FTP, SFTP, SCP, RSYNC, CIFS copy

Recording formats AVI, MP4, MOV or MPEG-TS

Control

Web interface, Epiphan Live portal, touch screen, comprehensive

HTTP and RS-232 APIs

Product dimensions

Pearl-2: 300 mm x 240 mm x 90 mm, 3.8 kg

Pearl-2 Rackmount and

Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin: 498 mm x 276 mm x 89 mm,

5.4 kg and 6.6 kg