

The Pearl-2 Base Video Mixer from Epiphan is a powerful live production 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. With Pearl-2 you can share any kind of video, anytime, anywhere. 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.
Key Features
| Video Inputs | |
|---|---|
| Connectors | 2 x 12G-SDI 2 x HDMI / DVI 2 x 4K HDMI / DVI |
| 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 4 x HDMI, embedded |
| 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, MPEG-4 |
| 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, 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 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 or RS-232) |
| Time Synchronization | NTP, TIME (RFC 868), PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 v1) |
| Dimensions | 11.81 x 9.45 x 3.54" (30.0 x 24.0 x 9.0 cm) |
| Weight | 8.38 lb (3.8 kg) |