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Plays nice with everything
Designed with flexibility in mind, Nexus fits at the center of video workflows, seamlessly integrated with all of the hardware and software used in professional AV environments.
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

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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Using Epiphan Edge™, Pearl can be controlled from anywhere. Get real-time video streams of inputs and channels in HD.
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Easy to manage at scale
Managing hundreds of devices from a centralized hub has never been easier. Epiphan’s cloud-based fleet management platform gives you faster device deployment, easy maintenance, and guaranteed uptime.
- Full remote access
- Live switching and production from the cloud
- Real-time alerting of any issues
Make every video an experience
Get creative with fully custom layouts, switching, branding, and graphics for exceptional content.

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Easy custom layouts
Get creative with any arrangement of video inputs, graphics, text, and media into custom layouts.
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Media playback
Add video content to your layouts or elevate your production value with motion video backgrounds.
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Switching
Create dynamic events by switching between layouts using the easy-to-use, web-based switcher UI.
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Professional graphics
Pearl has seamless integration with tools like Singular.Live, Uno, and Flowics for stunning graphics.
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Dynamic text
Use dynamic text for timestamps, GPS, or other relevant data to support your content.
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Remote guests
Bring in remote guests for a hybrid event through SRT, Zoom, or Teams
Recording you can count on
Rest easy, with simultaneous recording of multiple inputs (ISOs) and switched programs to local and networked storage
Automate your recordings to sync with any networked storage, attached USB drive, or CMS.
Keep all of your recordings safe on the included internal SSD SATA storage.
Record full-resolution ISOs of your inputs to ensure you always have the best footage captured.
A complete lecture capture ecosystem
Pearl Nexus integrates seamlessly with Epiphan EC20 cameras to support scalable, standardized lecture capture across classrooms. Available as part of Lecture Capture Bundles, Pearl Nexus and EC20 cameras can be purchased together for streamlined deployment and additional savings at scale.
Secure live streaming and control
Stream using the latest protocols, and get your content everywhere it needs to go, securely.

Digital certificate management
Pearl Nexus 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 Nexus via the Admin panel.
Role-based access control and LDAP support
Log in to Pearl Nexus 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 Nexus over an HTTPS connection. Encrypt and send sensitive recordings from the system to offsite SFTP servers using Automatic File Upload.
Dual network support
Split streaming and control traffic with the dual Ethernet feature and enjoy enhanced network performance and improved security.
“Lecture Capture is everything right now… Faculty are saying ‘Hey, I want that in my classroom.’”
Frank Alaimo, Manager of Classroom Technology Services, UNLV

Success is in the finer details
Learn why Pearl is the most award-winning recording and streaming product in the industry.

Configuration presets
Quickly apply settings to Pearl Nexus and reconfigure on the fly for a consistent setup every time. You can even download a configuration preset and upload it to another Pearl Nexus system.
AV sync
Adjust AV synchronization on each video input from -300 ms to 300 ms and instantly preview the results.
USB camera control
Control the contrast, brightness, saturation, and other settings of connected USB webcams from Pearl’s Admin panel.
Built-in EDID compatibility
Pearl Nexus 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.
Dual Network
Route streaming and control traffic through separate networks by connecting a USB to Ethernet adapter to one of Pearl’s USB ports.
Local Admin panel
No need to bring along a laptop to configure Pearl Nexus. Connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and HDMI monitor for easy Admin panel access. You can even use a touchscreen monitor for added ease.
On-air status light
Connect a USB status light* to signal when streaming or recording is underway.
API and RS-232
Pearl Nexus features comprehensive HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 APIs for third-party integrations.
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 labeling recordings, or set the system time manually.
*User-supplied. Select models from kuando Busylight and Delcom Products are supported.
Meet your new problem solver, Pearl Nexus
Simplify video capture, streaming, and recording

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Power your productions with Epiphan solutions
Epiphan products simplify video production with a host of advanced features along with professional-grade construction and components – all backed by rock-solid customer support.
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Pearl-2
Flagship model with up to 6 encoded channels
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Pearl Mini
Touchscreen and up to 3 encoded channels
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Pearl Nexus
Up to 3 encoded channels in a 1RU form factor
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Pearl Nano
Portable 4K single-channel encoder