Epiphan Pearl-2 Rackmount - The ultimate all-in-one live video production system
Epiphan Pearl-2™ is the easiest way to do *4K live streaming, switching and recording.
Reliable, simple live streaming with Pearl-2’s integrated live video production workflow. Manage your streaming, recording and live switching in one place with this all in one video encoder and video production system.
*Requires the 4K feature add-on
The Pearl-2 Rackmount Video Production Device from Epiphan is a production video mixer that lets you create visually appealing live video programs by combining, encoding, switching, and recording up to six video sources and two audio sources. 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 touchscreen or the tablet-friendly Epiphan Live interface. It features a 2 RU rackmount server with all the same functionality as the portable Pearl-2, but designed for installation and operation in a rack.
Key Features
- Reliable, simple live streaming with Pearl-2's integrated live video production workflow
- Designed for installation in a rack
- Works with video sources from SD to 4K (separate add-on required for 4K)
- Connect up to six sources at once to encode and stream one 4K Ultra HD program, or up to six 1080p Full HD programs
- Use any combination of your video sources connected to the HDMI, 4K HDMI, or 12G-SDI video input ports, or from IP cameras over your network
- Sixth generation Intel i7 processor
- Use the touchscreen or Epiphan Live to preview and change the live content in your video programs
- See changes immediately in your live video stream, and on displays connected to Pearl-2’s 4K HDMI video output ports
- Simultaneously live stream to YouTube, Facebook, and any other CDN or video portal
- Use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers, smart TVs, and set-top boxes
- Control your streaming and recording from any mobile device or computer on your local network
- Capture embedded HDMI and SDI audio, or use the XLR/RCA ports for professional level audio from mixing consoles and sound equipment
- Built-in attenuation and gain adjustment
- Design your own custom layouts, including picture-in-picture, by using the drag and drop editor in Pearl-2’s web-based Admin panel
- Combine, crop, and scale up to six video sources
- Customize the video source completely with backgrounds, overlay images, text, and timestamping
- Hold hundreds of hours of HD recordings on the 512GB solid-state hard drive
- Configure automatic file transfer to a networked storage or local USB drive via USB 3.0, to ensure your files are always protected
- Connect your headphones and monitor audio using the front-mounted 3.5mm audio jack and on-screen VU meter
- Send the content to a larger confidence monitor with Pearl-2’s two 4K HDMI video output ports
- Use Pearl-2’s built-in streaming server to share via unicast or multicast stream to up to 50 viewers with popular streaming protocols such as HTTP, HLS, FLV, ASF, UPnP, and SAP
- Publish your live video stream to a large audience using an enterprise streaming server or CDN using RTMP or RTSP
- Supported CDNs including Facebook Live, YouTube, Wowza, Livestream, Akamai, Ustream, and more
- Stream your final program output, in any desired resolution, while also recording high quality ISOs for post-processing
- Integrates easily with content management systems (CMS) and with learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Kaltura, Mediasite, and Moodle
Capture 6 video sources at once
Pearl-2 works with video sources from SD to 4K. Connect up to six sources at once to encode and stream one *4K Ultra HD program or up to six 1080p Full HD programs. Use any combination of your video sources connected to the HDMI, 4K HDMI, 12G SDI, or USB video input ports, or from IP cameras over your network.
*Requires the 4K feature add-on
Choose the model that suits your needs.
Each model can be purchased with the base feature-set, or with the optional 4K feature add-on.
Epiphan Pearl-2 For portable live production. Includes a hard-shell carrying case.
Epiphan Pearl-2 Rackmount All the same features of Pearl-2, designed for installation in a rack.
Epiphan Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin Two completely independent Pearl-2 systems for high density rack installation.
Stunning 4K video
Harness the power of Pearl-2’s 6th 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
Custom layout designer – now with chroma key!
Design your own custom layouts, including picture in picture, using the drag-and-drop editor in Pearl-2’s web-based Admin panel. Combine, crop and scale up to 6 video sources. Customize it completely with backgrounds, overlay images, text, and timestamping. Chroma key support for green screens and third party titling software to include rich animations and lower thirds.
Stream to viewers everywhere
Simultaneously live stream to YouTube, Facebook and any other CDN or video portal. At the same time, use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers, smart TVs and set-top boxes.
Switch video sources live
Use the touch screen or Epiphan Live to preview and change the live content in your video programs. See changes immediately in your live video stream and on displays connected to Pearl-2’s 4K HDMI video output ports.
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.
Pro audio support
Capture embedded HDMI and SDI audio or use the XLR/RCA ports for professional level audio from mixing consoles and sound equipment. Built-in attenuation and gain adjustment mean you get perfect sound fidelity.
Keep your recordings safe
Hold hundreds of hours of HD recordings on the 512 GB solid state hard-drive. Configure automatic file transfer to a local USB drive with USB 3.0 file transfer speed or to networked storage to ensure your files are always protected.
Single person operation
Control and monitor your live video production with Pearl-2’s touch screen. With a touch of the finger, turn on streaming, recording or switch the layout in the live stream. Connect your headphones and monitor audio using the front-mounted 3.5 mm audio jack and on-screen VU meter.
Plug and play, or tweak to perfection
Let Pearl-2 set everything for you automatically or use the web-based Admin panel to configure bitrate, frame size, layouts and more!
Output video to local displays
Show content to front of house or send it to a larger confidence monitor with Pearl-2’s two 4K HDMI video output ports. Configure to share any input source or switched program output.
Stream locally
Use Pearl-2’s built-in streaming server to share via unicast or multicast stream to up to 50 viewers with popular streaming protocols such as HTTP, HLS, FLV, ASF, UPnP and SAP.
Stream to CDNs
Publish your live video stream to a large audience using an enterprise streaming server or CDN using RTMP or RTSP. Supported CDNs including Facebook Live, Youtube, Wowza, Livestream, Akamai, Ustream and others.
Capture ISOs in full detail
Stream your final program output, in any desired resolution, while also recording high quality ISOs for post-processing.
CMS/LMS integration
Pearl-2 integrates easily with content management systems (CMS) and with learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Kaltura, Mediasite and Moodle. Our customers love Pearl-2 because it works with the systems you already have in place.
Use Pearl-2 anywhere
Comes with a very rugged, hard-shell custom carry case to protect it while traveling.
Epiphan Pearl-2 Specs
Video Inputs
| Connectors | 2 x 12G-SDI 2 x HDMI / DVI 2 x 4K HDMI / DVI 2 x USB Video |
| Network Inputs | RTSP Sources over IP (e.g. IP Cameras, or Channels from Pearl or Pearl-2 Systems) |
| Resolutions Supported | Up to 4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K) |
| HD Video Format Options | 4K HDMI, HDMI 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI DVI Single-Link (Through Adapter) |
Audio Input
| Connectors | 2 x XLR, Stereo 1 x RCA, Stereo 2 x SDI, Embedded Audio 4 x HDMI, Embedded Audio 2 x USB Web Camera |
| Analog Audio | XLR Maximum Signal: 12.3 V (RMS), +24 dBu RCA Signal: - 10 dBV |
Video Output
| Connectors | 2 x 4K HDMI, with Audio for Local Video Display or Larger Confidence Monitoring |
| Built-In Display | Front Touchscreen Display Used for System Information, Confidence Monitoring, Simple Configuration, and Recording Control |
Audio Output
| Aux 3.5 mm Mini-Jack Line-In | Front-Mounted Jack for Confidence Monitoring |
| Built-In Display | Front Touchscreen Display for Live Switching, Confidence Monitoring, Quick Configuration, System Information, Recording Control, and Streaming Control |
Video
| Video Codecs | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Video Bit Rates | 1 to 20 Mb/s |
| Key Frame Intervals | Programmable |
| Color Resolution | 4:2:0 |
| Output Frame Size | Configurable up to 4096 x 2160 |
| Program | Encoded: 2 x Simultaneous 1080p60 Programs (With up to Six HD Sources) 6 x Simultaneous 1080p30 Programs (With up to Six HD Sources) 1 x UHD 4K Program at 30 fps (With up to two 4K and two HD Sources) |
Audio Encoder
| Audio Codecs | MP3: 64-320 kb/s 22/44/48 kHz PCM: 22/44/48 kHz AAC: 64-320 kb/s 16/22/44/48 kHz |
Network Interface
| Connector | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 |
| Streams | MPEG-TS and FLV RTSP over TCP/UDP Publish to Streaming Server/CDN (RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS) 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 |
| Network Security | 802.1x EAP Methods: PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS |
Video and Audio
| 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 | 3 x USB 3.0 Ports for Automatic/Manual Copy to Local USB Drives |
| Network Storage | FTP Server and FTP Client Capabilities (Automatic/Manual) |
| Playback and Recorded Formats | Download Recorded Videos (AVI, MOV, MP4, or MPEG-TS) Using Admin Panel; Play Back Through Compatible Player |
| Administration | Admin Panel for Full Administration On-Screen Display and Mobile UI for Confidence Monitoring and Simple Administration/Control Multiple User Accounts/Passwords Included API for Integration into Existing Environments (via HTTP/HTTPS or RS-232) |
| Time Synchronization | NTP, TIME (RFC 868), PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 v1) |
| Power Consumption | 0.8 A, 100 to 240 VAC |
| Dimensions | 19.6 x 3.5 x 10.9" / 49.7 x 8.9 x 27.7 cm |
| Weight | 12.1 lb / 5.5 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 17.5 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 22.5 x 14.9 x 9.4" |
