Epiphan Unify

Product Overview

Epiphan Unify is a cloud-based live production and video switching service for the Epiphan ecosystem. It is a software subscription, not a physical product, that lets teams produce, switch, stream, and record high-quality video entirely from a web browser. Unify accepts SRT inputs and, with an Epiphan Connect subscription, feeds from Microsoft Teams and Zoom. It works alongside Epiphan Pearl encoders such as Pearl Nano to connect studio spaces and professional gear into a cloud-controlled production.

Product Description

Epiphan Unify is an SRT studio for virtual, hybrid, and recorded productions that lives in the cloud. Producers build polished broadcasts by switching live between dynamic layouts complete with graphics, titling, and media playback. The service accepts up to nine SRT inputs and supports up to nine channels, with 4K streaming for high-resolution output. Quick start templates and saved projects help teams launch recurring events quickly without rebuilding their setup each time. Unify can livestream to multiple platforms simultaneously and record everything to the cloud, including individual isolated participant feeds. Remote switching means the production team can operate from anywhere with a network connection. With an Epiphan Connect subscription, Teams and Zoom participants can be brought directly into the production as clean video sources. Unify works with existing hardware and software, enhancing established workflows without requiring large capital purchases. Encoded 4K video can be sent anywhere, including a direct return feed into Zoom and Teams meetings. Pairing Unify with a Pearl Nano lets you connect cameras, audio mixers, and room automation into the cloud production. The result is a flexible remote production workflow suited to distributed teams. Unify is available through Creation Networks alongside the Epiphan Pearl hardware that complements it.

Key Features

• Cloud-based live switching — Switch between dynamic layouts in real time from a web browser to build a polished broadcast from anywhere.
• SRT inputs and channels — Accept up to nine SRT inputs and produce up to nine channels for multi-source productions.
• 4K streaming — Stream and send video at up to 4K resolution for high-quality output.
• Quick start templates — Save presets for common events and reuse saved projects for repeat broadcasts.
• Multi-streaming and cloud recording — Livestream to multiple platforms at once and record everything to the cloud, including isolated participant feeds.
• Graphics, titling, and media playback — Add lower thirds, branding, interactive widgets, and recorded media for richer storytelling.
• Teams and Zoom integration — With an Epiphan Connect subscription, bring Microsoft Teams and Zoom participants in as clean production sources.
• Flexible architecture — Works with existing hardware and software to enhance workflows without large capital costs.

Typical Applications

• Remote production — Switch, stream, and record live events with a production team operating from any location.
• Hybrid meetings and town halls — Combine in-room and remote participants into a single produced broadcast.
• Live events — Produce multi-source virtual and hybrid events with graphics, titling, and multi-platform streaming.
• Corporate communications — Deliver polished internal broadcasts and recorded content from a centralized cloud dashboard.
• House of worship — Produce and stream services with remote contributors and saved templates for recurring events.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardware does Epiphan Unify work with?

Unify is a cloud service that works with Epiphan Pearl systems such as Pearl Nano, which can connect cameras, audio mixers, and room automation into the production. It also accepts standard SRT sources.

How is Epiphan Unify licensed and accessed?

Unify is a cloud subscription accessed through a web browser. It is offered with hourly billing or with Reserved Capacity annual contracts for higher usage.

Can I bring Microsoft Teams or Zoom participants into Unify?

Yes. Teams and Zoom inputs require an Epiphan Connect subscription, which captures meeting participants as clean video sources for use inside Unify.

How many inputs and channels does Unify support?

Unify supports up to nine SRT inputs and up to nine channels, allowing multi-source live productions.

Can I stream and record at the same time?

Yes. Unify can livestream to multiple platforms simultaneously and record everything to the cloud, including individual isolated participant feeds.

Does Unify replace my existing equipment?

No. Unify is designed to work with existing hardware and software, enhancing your current workflow without requiring large capital purchases.

Where can I buy Pearl encoders to use with Unify?

Creation Networks carries the Epiphan Pearl lineup. Browse the Epiphan collection or models such as the Pearl Nano, Pearl Mini, and Pearl-2.