Small in size, big on pro features
Record, stream, and switch up to three full HD video inputs from HDMI™, SDI, and USB sources with Pearl Mini™. Use the giant touch screen or web-based interface, or access and operate the system from anywhere in the world with Epiphan Cloud.
Reach viewers everywhere
Simultaneously live stream to YouTube, Facebook, and other content delivery networks and content management systems using SRT, HLS, MPEG-DASH, custom RTMP/RTMPS, and RTSP. At the same time, use the built-in streaming server to stream locally to web browsers, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.
Deep integration with Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa video platforms means no complicated stream URLs to set up. Just schedule your webcast events or start streaming right from Pearl Mini’s built-in touch screen.
“I’m very happy with our decision to use Pearl; it’s now our lecture capture standard.”
Gabe Russell, Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Power up Pearl Mini with Epiphan Cloud™
Access and take control of Pearl Mini from anywhere with Epiphan Cloud’s powerful remote production capabilities. It’s the easiest way for you and your team to create broadcast-quality live streams and recordings from a distance.
- Full remote access to every Pearl Mini feature, including live switching
- Shared accounts for collaboration with distant team members
- Centralized dashboard for convenient device configuration and monitoring
- Real-time alerting of any production issues
Use SRT for high-quality, low-latency video streaming
The Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol uses the latest in live streaming technology to keep your productions looking great. Add a remote guest or contributor over SRT to bring professional-quality sources into your Pearl-powered productions.
1080p HD recording
Pearl Mini’s hardware-accelerated encoder provides flawless H.264 encoding for maximum performance. Record a program and ISO in AVI, MP4, MOV, or MPEG-TS formats directly to a 512 GB EXT4 SD card (not included) and automatically upload to a USB stick or network server.
Switch video sources live
Pearl Mini’s built-in 7 inch touch screen makes switching between video sources and layouts a breeze. Alternatively, use the browser-based Epiphan Live interface to switch sources from almost anywhere using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device.
Integrate with your Crestron System
Integrate Pearl Mini video encoders more easily into Crestron AV systems with the Crestron-developed Control Module for Pearl encoders. Build upon the Crestron driver’s existing code base for secure, API control over HTTP or HTTPS.
What’s in the box?
Pearl Mini comes with all the cables and connectors you need to combine, encode, switch and record your video.
Protect your investment
Purchase an optional, lightweight hard-shell carrying case with custom foam inserts to protect your Pearl Mini hardware encoder while on the go.
Technical Specs
Video inputs
You can connect just about anything to Pearl Mini – cameras, computers, imaging equipment, and more. Pearl Mini accepts standard and custom resolutions up to 1920×1200 from SDI, HDMI, USB, and H.264 network-based SRT and RTSP sources.
- 1 x 3G SDI
- 2 x HDMI 1.4a
- 2 x USB 3.0 (UVC/UAC)
- RTSP (H.264)
- SRT
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.
Network
Connect to the network over Ethernet.
- 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (RJ45)
Audio inputs
Mix embedded audio from SDI, HDMI, or USB video sources with audio from XLR microphones and professional mixers with individual input gain controls. Confidently monitor audio levels with on-screen VU meters and headphones.
- 2 x XLR (L/R stereo pair or mono, balanced/unbalanced mic and line level signals +4.0 dBu up to 12.3 VRMS +24 dBu); phantom optional
- 2 x 1/4″ TRS (L/R stereo pair or mono, balanced/unbalanced line level signals +4.0 dBu up to to 12.3 VRMS, +24 dBu)
- 2 x RCA (L/R stereo pair, -10 dBV consumer line level)
- 1 x 3.5 mm (stereo/unbalanced for electret microphones)
Audio output
Connect headphones to the front-mounted 3.5 mm audio jack and monitor audio levels with on-screen VU meters.
