Epiphan Pearl Mini Live Video Production System

Product Overview

The Epiphan Pearl Mini Live Video Production System is a compact, touchscreen-operated encoder that switches, records, and streams up to three HD video sources. Built for lecture capture, houses of worship, and commercial meeting spaces, this Pearl Mini hardware encoder fits installations that need straightforward switching with reliable live streaming and recording. Operators run production from the built-in touchscreen or the browser-based Epiphan Live interface, making it well suited to volunteer-operated and one-button deployments. It is a strong fit for AV integration where a portable, simple-to-operate live production system is required.

Product Description

The Pearl Mini brings together SDI and HDMI inputs for cameras, playback devices, and computers, with no external scaling or scan conversion required. Operators build custom layouts, including picture-in-picture and image overlays, using the drag-and-drop editor in the web-based Admin panel, and can combine, crop, and scale sources while adding overlay images, text, and timestamping. Hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding runs in real time for simultaneous streaming and recording.

For installed AV systems, the Pearl Mini streams to YouTube, Facebook, and other CDNs while a built-in streaming server distributes locally to web browsers, smart TVs, and set-top boxes. Recordings are captured to internal storage or SD card and can be offloaded automatically to USB or network drives over SFTP, FTP, RSYNC, SCP, or CIFS. Professional audio connections include XLR/TRS combo jacks, RCA, and 3.5 mm inputs with gain control, and the system integrates with Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa, and Opencast plus Crestron and Q-SYS control platforms. For higher-capacity multi-camera production, integrators often step up to the Pearl-2, while the single-channel Pearl Nano and rack-mount Pearl Nexus serve more focused deployments.

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Key Features

• Multi-source switching — Switch between SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP video sources directly from the touchscreen or from a phone or tablet using Epiphan Live.
• Custom layout designer — Build picture-in-picture and overlay layouts with the drag-and-drop editor in the web-based Admin panel.
• Hardware-accelerated encoding — Real-time H.264 encoding records the produced program or individual ISOs for post-production.
• Multi-channel output — Encode up to three 1080p channels at 30 fps to serve multiple destinations at once.
• Professional audio connections — Use XLR/TRS combo, RCA, and 3.5 mm inputs with gain control for mics and line-level sources.
• Stream to popular CDNs — Publish live to YouTube, Facebook, and other CDNs over RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, RTSP, and HLS while streaming locally at the same time.
• Local video output — Send any input or the switched program to front-of-house or a confidence monitor over the HDMI output.
• One-touch operation — Configure the touchscreen to start streaming or recording with a single touch for volunteer-friendly operation.
• Flexible storage and offload — Record to internal storage or SD card and auto-transfer to USB or network drives over SFTP, FTP, RSYNC, SCP, or CIFS.
• Control-system integration — Integrate with AV control platforms through the HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 API plus Crestron and Q-SYS drivers.

Typical Applications

• House of worship
• Training room
• Conference room
• Auditorium
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many video sources can the Pearl Mini handle?

The Pearl Mini accepts SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP sources and can encode up to three 1080p channels at 30 fps, supporting multi-source layouts with picture-in-picture.

Is it easy for volunteers to operate?

Yes. The 7-inch touchscreen can be configured for one-touch start of streaming or recording, which makes it well suited to houses of worship and other volunteer-operated environments.

How does it integrate with an AV control system?

The Pearl Mini exposes an HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 API and provides Crestron and Q-SYS drivers, so it integrates with room control panels and larger installed AV systems.

Where are recordings stored?

Recordings are written to internal SSD storage (on units purchased after June 1, 2024) or to an SD card, and can be offloaded automatically to USB or network drives over SFTP, FTP, RSYNC, SCP, or CIFS.

How does it compare to the Pearl-2?

The Pearl Mini is a compact, simpler unit for up to three HD channels, while the Pearl-2 handles up to six sources with 4K and additional I/O for higher-capacity multi-camera production.

Which CMS and LMS platforms does it support?

It integrates with Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa, and Opencast for lecture capture and enterprise video workflows.

What warranty and support are included?

The Pearl Mini carries Epiphan's standard manufacturer warranty. For warranty terms, configuration help, or integration support, contact the Creation Networks team before purchase.