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 Edge and you can control Pearl-2 from anywhere to produce broadcast-quality content from a distance.
4K feature now comes included with Pearl-2.
Power up Pearl-2 with Epiphan Edge™
Take control of Pearl-2 from anywhere with Epiphan Edge’s powerful remote production capabilities.
- Full remote access
- Live switching and production from the cloud
- Centralized dashboard for monitoring devices
- Real-time alerting of any issues
Seamless integrations
The most flexible recording and streaming appliance for automating video in any space
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Integrate your Pearl into any Crestron space using the Crestron-developed Control Module
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Bring streaming and recording to any Q-SYS space with the secure Q-SYS plugin for Pearl
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Pearl Mini is the most capable streaming and recording system that integrates with Extron
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Sync all of your recordings to your Panopto folders automatically
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Streamline your YuJa video workflows with Pearl hardware
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Design the ideal OpenCast lecture capture system
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Bring ease of use and wider adoption of your Kaltura CMS with automated video capture
Get direct feeds from Teams and Zoom
Add Microsoft Teams and Zoom participants in full HD as SRT sources into Pearl with Epiphan Connect.
- Isolated audio for each participant
- Simplified, dummy-proof screen sharing
- Entirely cloud based – no cables, no local network, no extra gear!
Versatile connectivity with NDI and SRT
Pearl-2 empowers owners to take advantage of networked inputs both on-site and around the world.
NDI® and NDI|HX for network video production
Pearl-2 supports High Bandwidth NDI with alpha channels and NDI|HX for broadcast-quality video with low-latency over Gigabit Ethernet networks. No extra HDMI or SDI cables are required. The system accepts video and audio from a wide variety of NDI-enabled devices and cameras, and it’s just as easy to share the output from Pearl-2 with other NDI devices on the network.
Optimized video transport over any network with SRT
Securely add sources and stream content across public Internet while maintaining professional-quality regardless of network conditions. Ideal for bringing remote feeds into your production.
Pearl-2 models
Choose the model that suits your needs.
For portable live production. Includes a hard-shell carrying case.
All the same features of Pearl-2 but designed for rack installation.
“Epiphan Pearl has been a game-changer in our customer offering.”
Glenn Fraser, Video Engineering Specialist at Freeman
Record in 4K
Harness the power of Pearl-2 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.
4K feature now comes standard with Pearl-2. For Pearl-2 units bought before April 5, 2026, the 4K add-on feature must be purchased separately.
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.
Automatic or manual file uploads
Record to the local SSD while automatically transferring files to a USB drive, local server, or network-attached storage device (FTP or SFTP) for fail-proof recording, or transfer files manually.
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.
Get creative
Pearl-2’s powerful yet easy-to-use layout editor lets you combine, crop, and scale video sources to create dynamic, professional-quality layouts.
Easy PiP layouts
Make picture-in-picture, side-by-side, three-quarter, and other layouts for a dynamic and polished presentation.
Chroma key for green screens and graphics
With Pearl-2’s chroma key support, easily use green screen setups for background replacement and third-party titling software to bring rich animations and lower thirds into your productions.
Graphics, images and dynamic text
Add professional html-based graphics from Singular.live, Uno, or Flowics. Add transparent PNG images, backgrounds, timestamps, text overlays, and other elements. Define custom system variables for even more flexibility, like adding current GPS coordinates.
Media playback
Playback recorded videos directly into live productions, or use as dynamic backgrounds in your layouts.
Total control, effortless automation
Ensure no missed recordings or last-minute hiccups with full automation of your recordings and livestreams
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Save time with preset loading for switching event types, or transferring settings between Pearls
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Make recording and streaming incredibly simple for users with the one-touch button right on the front screen
Using Epiphan Edge™, Pearl can be controlled from anywhere. Get real-time video streams of inputs and channels in HD.
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A production-ready pairing
Pearl-2 works seamlessly with Epiphan EC20 cameras for reliable, broadcast-quality video capture. For faster deployment and added value, Pearl-2 and EC20 cameras are available together in Production Bundles, preconfigured combinations designed to simplify setup and deliver extra savings.
HETMA approved
“It’s simple to set up and integrates well with our LMS system… It’s portable, and has an easy to understand UI. We like it and didn’t want to send it back.”
Secure live streaming and control
Stream securely with the latest protocols. Pearl hardware encoders support SRT with end-to-end 256-bit AES encryption, HLS, and RTMPS. Enjoy a hassle-free deployment in your enterprise network with support for 802.1x certificate authentication and HTTPS for encrypted admin access.
Digital certificate management
Pearl-2 supports PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS authentication access control methods on 802.1x networks using passwords, usernames, and digital certificates. Easily upload and manage digital certificates on Pearl-2 via the Admin panel.
Role-based access control and LDAP support
Log in to Pearl-2 with administrator, operator, or viewer privileges. LDAP authentication support lets you define domain name (DN) groups to assign user roles in bulk to let users log in with their LDAP credentials.
Secure streaming
Get end-to-end secure streaming with up to 256-bit AES encryption using SRT, encrypt content over TLS/SSL connections with RTMPS, or use HLS for secure live streaming over HTTPS.
HTTPS and SFTP secure data transport
Securely access the Admin panel and configure Pearl-2 over an HTTPS connection. Encrypt and send sensitive recordings from the system to offsite SFTP servers with Automatic File Upload.
Dual network support
Split streaming and control traffic with the dual Ethernet feature and enjoy enhanced network performance and improved security.
Advanced networking
Take the “work” out of your network setup and configuration with Pearl-2’s auto-discovery feature and built-in touch screen. The touch screen lets you view and reconfigure your IP address right from the device and offers quick access to helpful networking tools like connectivity diagnostics. You can also access these and other networking features through Pearl’s web-based UI.
Additional features
A host of other convenient features help make Pearl-2 the ultimate all-in-one video production system.
Configuration presets
Quickly apply settings to Pearl-2 and reconfigure on the fly for a consistent setup every time. You can even download a configuration preset and upload it to another Pearl-2 system.
AV sync
Adjust AV synchronization on each video input from -300 ms to 300 ms and instantly preview the results.
Custom no-signal images
Prepare for signal loss by setting a custom image to keep viewers engaged.
Deinterlacing
Convert an interlaced video input signal to a non-interlaced signal.
USB camera control
Control the contrast, brightness, saturation, and other settings of connected USB webcams from Pearl’s Admin panel.
API and RS-232
Pearl-2 features comprehensive HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 APIs for third-party integrations.
Dual Network
Route streaming and control traffic through separate networks by connecting a USB to Ethernet adapter to one of Pearl’s USB ports.
On-air status light
Connect a USB status light* to signal when streaming or recording is underway.
Multi-track recording
Record multiple channels in a single, multi-track file and ensure recordings start and stop at the same time. The built-in synchronization tool lets you split files into individual tracks for post-processing.
Built-in EDID compatibility
Pearl-2 features a robust, factory-set Extended Display Identification Data (EDID), ensuring video input ports correctly emulate a monitor for the connected source. The system also supports custom EDIDs.
Local Admin panel
No need to bring along a laptop to configure Pearl-2. Connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and HDMI monitor for easy Admin panel access. You can even use a touch screen monitor for added ease.
Time sync
Use an NTP (RFC 868) or PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1) server to synchronize the time the system uses for timestamps and labelling recordings, or set the system time manually.
*User supplied. Select models from Busylight and Delcom Products are supported.
What’s in the box?
Pearl-2 comes with all the cables and connectors you need to combine, encode, switch, and record 4K and HD video.
Pearl-2 tech specs
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)
Dual Ethernet port available with a USB to Ethernet adapter (user-supplied).
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