Epiphan Pearl Mini Live Video Production System

The Epiphan Pearl Mini Live Video Production System lets you switch, record, and stream up to three HD video inputs. This touchscreen-operated device will fit right into classrooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, or any other situation that requires simple switching operations with the capacity to record and stream content live.

On the rear panel, SDI and HDMI inputs are available for cameras, playback devices, and computers; no scaling or scan-conversion is necessary. For audio, combo jacks support XLR microphones and 1/4" TRS connections. 3.5mm microphone and stereo RCA line inputs are available as well. An HDMI output can be used to monitor any video input or the switched program.

Built-in, hardware-accelerated encoding happens in real time for streaming and recording. A choice of formats is available to match your workflow for streaming to popular CDNs or recording to an SD card. After recording to the card, you have the option of copying the recording to an attached USB drive.

Design your own custom layouts, including picture-in-picture and image overlays, using the drag-and-drop editor in Pearl Mini's web-based Admin panel. Combine, crop, and scale up to two HD video sources. Add overlay images, text, timestamping, and more.

Use the mic-level XLR and 3.5mm inputs, or line-level TRS and RCA inputs. Built-in attenuation and gain adjustment are available for fine-tuning your sound.

Simultaneously stream live to YouTube, Facebook, or any other content delivery network or content management system. At the same time, use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.

Using the touchscreen, switch between connected video sources with ease. Alternatively, use the web-based Epiphan Live to do switching from your phone or tablet.

The Pearl Mini's hardware-accelerated encoder provides real-time H.264 encoding for maximum performance. Record as produced program out or as individual ISOs.

Send your content to front-of-house or to a larger confidence monitor with Pearl Mini's HDMI video output. This output can be configured to mirror any input or show the switched program output.

Using Epiphan Live, you can monitor video sources and control live switching with a compatible touchscreen device. As long as your device is connected to the same local network, you can maintain control over your program while away from the Pearl Mini.

An SD card slot on the front panel allows for quick handoffs of recorded footage. You can also configure automatic file transfer to a connected USB drive or to a network drive using SFTP, FTP, RSYNC, SCP, or CIFS.

The simplified touchscreen interface is intuitive, and can be set up to start streaming or recording with one touch. This function can come in handy if inexperienced volunteers are required to operate video equipment.

• Configuration presets
• AV sync on each video input
• Custom no-signal images for downtime
• Deinterlacing allows you to convert from interlaced to non-interlaced
• USB camera control of USB webcams
• API and RS-232 remote integration options
• On-air status light
• Multi-track recorders
• Local admin panel
• Built-in EDID compatibility with custom EDID support
• Time sync using NTP

Epiphan Pearl Mini Specs

Processing Resolution	1080p
Color Processing	8-Bit 4:2:0

Video Inputs	1x BNC (3G-SDI) Female 2x HDMI (1.4a) Female 2x USB-A (3.0)
Input Video Format	HDMI (4:4:4 RGB) WUXGA (1920 x 1200) up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 720p up to 60 fps 576p up to 60 fps 480p up to 60 fps HDMI (4:4:4/4:2:2 YCC) WUXGA (1920 x 1200) up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 720p up to 60 fps 576p up to 60 fps 480p up to 60 fps SDI (4:4:4 RGB) WUXGA (1920 x 1200) up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 720p up to 60 fps 576p up to 60 fps 480p up to 60 fps SDI (4:2:2 YCC) WUXGA (1920 x 1200) up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 720p up to 60 fps 576p up to 60 fps 480p up to 60 fps
Audio Inputs	2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Female 1x 2RCA Stereo Analog Female 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Mic
Input Audio Format	AES/EBU
Embedded Audio Input	HDMI SDI USB-A RJ45

Video Outputs	1x HDMI (1.4a) 1x RJ45
Output Video Format	HDMI 1080p 30 fps RJ45 1080p up to 30 fps
Audio Outputs	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Output Audio Format	AES/EBU
Embedded Audio Output	HDMI RJ45

Other I/O	1x USB-A Control
HDCP Support	Yes

IP Video	H.264: 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1200 Encoding
Transport Protocols	HLS, HTTP, NDI/HX, RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, SAP, SRT, TCP, TS-MPEG, UDP
Simultaneous Streams	2 Streams
Compatible Services	Facebook Live, YouTube Live

Recording Media

1x SD (Unspecified Type), Sata M.2 SSD

Display Size

7"

Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	No

Power I/O	1x Barrel (12 VDC up to 7 A) Input
Power Consumption	Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC at 1.5 A (60 W) Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC at 1.3 A (84 W)

Operating Conditions	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Certifications	FCC Part 15, RoHS
Dimensions	14.2 x 6.8 x 2.4" / 361 x 172 x 60 mm
Weight	3.7 lb / 1.7 kg

Package Weight	9.445 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	18.3 x 15.7 x 9.6"