Epiphan Pearl 2 Rackmount

SKU: EPIPEARL2RACK

Pearl 2 Rackmount, the all-in-one system for live video switching, streaming and recording in HD and with an option for 4K. All the same features of Pearl-2, designed for installation in a rack.

Pearl 2 Rackmount

Pearl 2 Rackmount, the all-in-one system for live video switching, streaming and recording in HD and with an option for 4K. 

  • 2U rackmount chassis
  • Live video switching using the touch screen or web UI
  • Stream audio + 12G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI™
  • Up to 6 1080p HD streams at 30 fps or 2 at 60 fps
  • Visual layout editor for simple creation of custom multi-view layouts

Pearl-2 Rackmount is a powerful 2U live production video mixer that fits perfectly into your 19-inch AV rack whether it’s threaded or unthreaded.  Create stunning live video programs by by combining, encoding, switching and recording up to six video sources and 2 audio sources. With Pearl-2 Rackmount you can share any kind of video, anytime, anywhere, effortlessly.

Simple to use with a web-based portal for initial configuration, you get a drag and drop interface to create completely customizable layouts for your live stream. You can choose to keep Pearl-2’s default encoding settings or customize them to meet your exact needs. Control the video recorder and video switcher capabilities via the touch screen or the tablet-friendly Epiphan Live interface.

Start streaming live today with Pearl-2 Rackmount!

About Pearl-2 4K Add-ons

Pearl-2 Rackmount is sold as a base model and uses add-ons to activate extra features. With the base model, all six video inputs accept a maximum of input resolution of 1920×1080 and you can create up to six 1080p Full HD video programs at 30 fps.

The 4K feature add-on gives you 4K encoding and streaming capabilities. With this add-on activated you can create a 4K program comprised of up to 2 4K inputs and 2 HD or IP camera inputs.

Add-on details:

 HD INPUTS4K INPUTSOUTPUT PORTSHARDWARE SCALING
Pearl2 Base6 × HD –2 × HDMI –
Pearl2 with 4K feature4 × 4K + 2 × HD✓2 × HDMI 4K4K to 1080p

Pearl-2 feature add-ons can be purchased any time: either when you buy Pearl-2, or later. Once you purchase your add-on, Pearl-2 uses a one-time web activation to give you the new add-on functionality.

Video inputsConnectors(2) 12G SDI
(2) HDMI™ / DVI1
(2) 4K HDMI / DVI1
Network inputsRTSP sources over IP (e.g. IP cameras or channels from Pearl or Pearl-2 systems)
ResolutionsNearly any input resolution up to 4096×2160 (including SD, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K UHD and 4K DCI)
HD video format options4K HDMI, HDMI, 3G-SDI; 6G-SDI; 12G-SDI; HD-SDI; SD-SDI; DVI single link (through an adapter)
Audio inputConnectors (line level, accept balanced or unbalanced signals)(2) Stereo XLR
(1) Stereo RCA
(2) SDI audio
(4) HDMI audio
Analog audio sensitivityXLR Max signal: 12.3 V (RMS), (+24 dBu)
RCA signal level: -10 dBV
Video outputConnectors(2) 4K HDMI out with audio for local video display or larger confidence monitoring
Built-in displayFront touch screen display used for system information, confidence monitoring, simple configuration and recording control
Audio output3.5 mm audioFront-mounted jack for confidence monitoring
Built-in displayFront touch screen display for live switching, confidence monitoring, quick configuration, system information, recording control and streaming control
Video encodingVideo codecsH.264, MPEG-4
Video bit rates1 – 20 Mb/s
Key frame intervalsProgrammable
Color resolution4:2:0
Output frame sizeConfigurable up to 4096×2160
Encoded programs2 simultaneous 1080p programs at 60 fps (with up to 6 HD sources)
6 simultaneous 1080p programs at 30 fps (with up to 6 HD sources)
1 4K UHD program at 30 fps (with up to two 4K and two HD sources)
Audio encodingAudio codecsEncoderBitrateSample frequencies
MP364-320 kbps22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz
PCM22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz
AAC64-320 kbps16 kHz, 22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz
IP network interfacesConnector(1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45
StreamsMPEG-TS, FLV, and ASF
RTSP over TCP/UDP
Publish to Streaming Server / CDN (RTSP, RTMP)
HLS – Native Apple HTTP stream for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
Multicast streamsRTP, MPEG-TS & RTP and MPEG-TS over UDP
Network discovery/announceUPnP, SAP
Video / audio recording and file managementInternal storage512 GB SSD
Automatically removes oldest recordings from internal storage as space is required.
File maintenance through Admin panel (web interface)
Local storageAutomatic or manual copy to local USB drives via the (3) USB 3.0 ports
Network storageFTP server and FTP client capabilities (automatic and manual)
Playback and recorded formatsDownload recorded videos (AVI, MOV, MP4 or MPEG-TS) using the Admin panel and playback through any compatible player.
AdministrationAdmin panel for full administration. On-screen display and mobile UI for confidence monitoring and simple administration and control.
Multiple user accounts/passwords.
Included API for integration into existing environments (executed via HTTP or RS-232).
Time synchronizationNTP, TIME (RFC 868), PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1)
Power use0.8 A, 100-240 V ac
Product dimensionsPearl-211.81″ × 9.45″ × 3.54″ (300mm x 240mm x 90mm)

 

Pearl-2 Rackmount19 â…?” x 3½” x 10 â…ž” (498 mm x 89 mm x 276 mm)

Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin19 â…?” x 3½” x 10 â…ž” (498 mm x 89 mm x 276 mm)

Product weightPearl-28.38 lbs (3.8 kg)

 

Pearl-2 Rackmount12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)

Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)

Country of originMade in Taiwan
  • Epiphan Pearl-2 Rackmount
  • Ethernet cable
  • Power cable (region specific)
  • SDI cable
  • HDMI cable
  • DVI (female) to HDMI (male) adapte

Get the Pearl 2 4K addon to add 4K to your device. Sold separately.