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)
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
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
