Epiphan Pearl 2 Rackmount Live Video Switching, Streaming and Recording Device

Epiphan Pearl 2 Rackmount Live Video Switching, Streaming and Recording Device

Pearl-2 Rackmount, the all-in-one system for live video switching, streaming and recording in HD and 4K.

Live stream up to six channels to YouTube, Facebook and other CDNs while simultaneously recording your video program for post-production or video on demand.

2U rackmount chassis
Live video switching using the touch screen or web UI
Stream audio + 12G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI
Up to 6 1080p HD streams at 30 fps or 2 at 60 fps
Visual layout editor for simple creation of custom multi-view layouts
Pearl-2 Rackmount is a powerful 2U live production video mixer that fits perfectly into your 19-inch AV rack whether it’s threaded or unthreaded. Create stunning live video programs by by combining, encoding, switching and recording up to six video sources and 2 audio sources. With Pearl-2 Rackmount you can share any kind of video, anytime, anywhere, effortlessly.

Simple to use with a web-based portal for initial configuration, you get a drag and drop interface to create completely customizable layouts for your live stream. You can choose to keep Pearl-2’s default encoding settings or customize them to meet your exact needs. Control the video recorder and video switcher capabilities via the touch screen or the tablet-friendly Epiphan Live interface.

Start streaming live today with Pearl-2 Rackmount!

About Pearl-2 feature add-ons

Pearl-2 Rackmount is sold as a base model and uses add-ons to activate extra features. With the base model, all six video inputs accept a maximum of input resolution of 1920×1080 and you can create up to six 1080p Full HD video programs at 30 fps. The 4K feature add-on gives you 4K encoding and streaming capabilities. With this add-on activated you can create a 4K program comprised of up to 2 4K inputs and 2 HD or IP camera inputs.

Technical Specifications

Video inputs
Connectors
(2) 12G SDI
(2) HDMI / DVI1
(2) 4K HDMI / DVI1
Network inputs
RTSP sources over IP (e.g. IP cameras or channels from Pearl or Pearl-2 systems)
Resolutions
Nearly any input resolution up to 4096×2160 (including SD, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K UHD and 4K DCI)
HD video format options
4K HDMI, HDMI, 3G-SDI; 6G-SDI; 12G-SDI; HD-SDI; SD-SDI; DVI single link (through an adapter)
Audio Input
Connectors
(line level, accept balanced or unbalanced signals)
(2) Stereo XLR
(1) Stereo RCA
(2) SDI audio
(4) HDMI audio
Analog Audio Sensitivity
XLR Max signal: 12.3 V (RMS), (+24 dBu)
RCA signal level: -10 dBV
Video Output
Connectors
(2) 4K HDMI out with audio for local video display or larger confidence monitoring
Built-in Display
Front touch screen display used for system information, confidence monitoring, simple configuration and recording control
Audio Output
3.5 mm Audio
Front-mounted jack for confidence monitoring
Built-in Display
Front touch screen display for live switching, confidence monitoring, quick configuration, system information, recording control and streaming control
Video Encoding
Video Codecs
H.264, MPEG-4
Video bit rates
1 - 20 Mb/s
Key frame intervals
Programmable
Color resolution
4:2:0
Output Frame Size
Configurable up to 4096×2160
Encoded Programs
2 simultaneous 1080p programs at 60 fps (with up to 6 HD sources)
6 simultaneous 1080p programs at 30 fps (with up to 6 HD sources)
1 4K UHD program at 30 fps (with up to two 4K and two HD sources)
IP Network Interfaces
Connector
(1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45
Streams
MPEG-TS, FLV, and ASF
RTSP over TCP/UDP
Publish to Streaming Server / CDN (RTSP, RTMP)
HLS Native Apple HTTP stream for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
Multicast Streams
RTP, MPEG-TS & RTP and MPEG-TS over UDP
Network Discovery/Announce
UPnP, SAP
Video / Audio Recording and File Management
Internal storage
512 GB SSD
Automatically removes oldest recordings from internal storage as space is required.
File maintenance through Admin panel (web interface)
Local storage
Automatic or manual copy to local USB drives via the (3) USB 3.0 ports
Network storage FTP server and FTP client capabilities (automatic and manual)
Playback and Recorded Formats
Download recorded videos (AVI, MOV, MP4 or MPEG-TS) using the Admin panel and playback through any compatible player.
Administration
Admin panel for full administration. On-screen display and mobile UI for confidence monitoring and simple administration and control.
Multiple user accounts/passwords.
Included API for integration into existing environments (executed via HTTP or RS-232).
Time Synchronization
NTP, TIME (RFC 868), PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1)
Power use 0.8 A, 100-240 V ac
Product Dimensions
Pearl-2: 11.81” x 9.45” x 3.54” (300mm x 240mm x 90mm)
Pearl-2 Rackmount: 19 5/8” x 3 1/2” x 10 7/8” (498 mm x 89 mm x 276 mm)
Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin: 19 5/8” x 3 1/2” x 10 7/8” (498 mm x 89 mm x 276 mm)
Product Weight
Pearl-2: 8.38 lbs (3.8 kg)
Pearl-2 Rackmount: 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)
Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin: 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)