Epiphan ESP1882 Pearl Nexus

Product Overview

The Epiphan ESP1882 Pearl Nexus is an automated recording and streaming appliance built for classrooms, courtrooms, and presentation spaces in a 1RU form factor. This Pearl Nexus lecture capture system records and streams up to three channels of 1080p video with a 1 TB internal SSD, CMS integrations, and automated file management for hands-off operation. It accepts a complete array of video inputs across SDI, HDMI, USB, SRT, and NDI, plus professional audio, making it a flexible fit for installed AV environments. For AV integrators standardizing video capture across many rooms, Pearl Nexus is designed to sit at the center of the workflow.

Product Description

Built on the award-winning Pearl family, the Pearl Nexus records and streams up to three 1080p channels while integrating with the hardware and software used in professional AV environments. Its automation and redundancy tools, including scheduling and automatic file upload, are designed so a recording or live stream is never missed, even in unattended rooms. Operators apply configuration presets to reconfigure a unit quickly or transfer settings between systems for a consistent setup across a fleet.

For deployments at scale, Pearl Nexus is managed through Epiphan Edge, the cloud-based fleet management platform that provides remote access, live switching from the cloud, and real-time alerting across hundreds of devices. The system supports custom layouts, branding, graphics, and switching for production value, and brings in remote guests over SRT, Zoom, or Teams. Security features include 802.1x authentication with digital certificate management, role-based access control with LDAP, HTTPS and SFTP secure transport, and dual-network support to separate streaming and control traffic. It integrates with YuJa, Panopto, and Kaltura content management systems and with QSC, Extron, and Crestron room automation. Compared with the touchscreen Pearl Mini, Pearl Nexus is optimized for rack-based, automated capture; integrators needing a portable single-channel encoder choose the Pearl Nano, while higher-capacity multi-camera production calls for the Pearl-2.

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Key Features

• Three-channel 1080p capture — Record and stream up to three channels of 1080p video from a single appliance for multi-source rooms.
• 1RU automated appliance — A compact, rack-friendly form factor designed for installation and unattended operation in classrooms and presentation spaces.
• Comprehensive input array — Accept video over SDI, HDMI, USB, SRT, and NDI, plus professional audio over XLR, USB, and 3.5 mm inputs.
• 1 TB internal SSD — Capture recordings safely to the included internal solid-state storage before automated offload.
• Scheduling and automation — Schedule recordings and livestreams so content is captured and delivered automatically without an operator present.
• Automatic file upload — Sync recordings to networked storage, an attached USB drive, or a CMS automatically after capture.
• Fleet management with Epiphan Edge — Deploy, monitor, and control hundreds of units from a centralized cloud dashboard with real-time alerting.
• Enterprise security — Use 802.1x with digital certificates, role-based access control with LDAP, HTTPS, SFTP, and AES-encrypted SRT streaming.
• Dual-network support — Separate streaming and control traffic across two networks for improved performance and security.
• Control-system integration — Integrate with QSC, Extron, and Crestron room automation through HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 APIs.

Typical Applications

• Training room
• Government space
• Auditorium
• Conference room
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many channels can Pearl Nexus record and stream?

Pearl Nexus records and streams up to three channels of 1080p video, with simultaneous ISO recording of individual inputs alongside the switched program.

What inputs does it support?

It accepts video over SDI, HDMI, USB, SRT, and NDI, plus professional audio over XLR, USB, and 3.5 mm inputs, making it one of the more flexible capture appliances for installed AV.

How is it managed across many rooms?

Pearl Nexus is managed through Epiphan Edge, a cloud-based fleet management platform that provides remote access, live switching from the cloud, and real-time alerting across large deployments.

How does it integrate with room automation systems?

Pearl Nexus integrates with QSC, Extron, and Crestron room automation, and exposes HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 APIs for third-party control integration.

What security features does it offer for campus networks?

It supports 802.1x authentication with digital certificate management, role-based access control with LDAP, HTTPS and SFTP secure transport, and AES-encrypted SRT streaming.

Which CMS platforms does it work with?

Pearl Nexus integrates with YuJa, Panopto, and Kaltura, and recordings can be uploaded to these systems automatically after capture.

What warranty and support are included?

The Pearl Nexus carries Epiphan's standard manufacturer warranty. For warranty terms, deployment design, or integration support, contact the Creation Networks team before purchase.