Epiphan Pearl-2 6-Source Live Event 4K Video Production Switching / Streaming / Recorder
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.
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 or 12G SDI video input ports, or from IP cameras over your network.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications:
- Video 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 4096x2160 (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: (2) Stereo XLR, (1) Stereo RCA, (2) SDI audio, (4) HDMI audio
- 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 Connectors: 3.5 mm audio, Front-mounted jack for confidence monitoring
- Video Switching: Layout switching during live streaming and recording using the touch screen or the web UI
- Video Encoding: H.264, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
- Video Bit Rates: 1 - 20 Mb/s
- Key Frame Intervals: Programmable
- Color Resolution: 4:2:0
- Output Frame Size: Configurable up to 4096x2160
- 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)
- Frame Rates (per output stream): Capacity for four simultaneous 1080p output streams at 30 fps, or three simultaneous output streams where two are at 60 fps @ 1080p and one 30 fps @ 1080p. 4k frame size at a lower frame rate.
- MP3 Encoder: Bit Rate: 64-320 kbps 22 kHz; Sample Frequencies: 44 kHz, 48 kHz
- PCM Encoder: Sample Frequencies: 44 kHz, 48 kHz
- AAC Encoder: Bit Rate: 64-192kbps; Sample Frequencies: 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz
- Network Interface Connector: (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45
- Streams: MPEG-TS, FLV, ASF and MJPEG
- Streams: RTSP over TCP/UDP
- Streams: Publish to Streaming Server / CDN (RTSP, RTMP)
- Streams: 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
- 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 andFtP 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.
- API Integration: Included API for integration into existing environments (executed via HTTP or RS-232). RS-232 API integration requires a USB to RS-232 adapter (not included).
- Time Synchronization: NTP, TIME (RFC 868), PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1)
- Product Dimensions: 11.81" x 9.45" x 3.54" (300mm x 240mm x 90mm)
- Product Weight: 8.8 Lbs.
- Country of Origin: Made in North America (Canada)
Warranty:
- 1 Year