OVERVIEW
About Epiphan Pearl Mini
Professional Video Production and Live Streaming
Pearl Mini is a powerful all-in-one video production system designed for professional live streaming, recording and video switching. With an intuitive touchscreen interface and flexible connectivity, Pearl Mini makes it easy to create high-quality live productions for corporate, education, government and event applications.
Key Features
- Full HD live streaming and recording
- Multiple video input support
- Built-in touchscreen interface
- Simultaneous streaming and recording
- Flexible encoding and streaming protocols
- Ideal for lecture capture, events and corporate communications
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical specifications for Epiphan Pearl Mini.
VIDEO INPUTS
Local Video Inputs
(1) 3G-SDI; (2) HDMI 1.4a; (2) USB 3.0 (UVC)
Video over Ethernet
(1) RTSP; (1) SRT Push; (2) NDI|HX; (1) Browser input
Video Input Connectors
(2) HDMI Type-A; (1) BNC; (2) USB-A; (1) RJ-45
Aspect Ratios
3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 16:10 and custom aspect ratios
Standard Resolutions
PAL, PAL Wide, NTSC and NTSC Wide
Input Resolution Range
640 × 480 to 1920 × 1200
Maximum Frame Rate
Up to 60 fps
Video Input Color Spaces
HDMI: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 and 4:4:4; SDI: RGB 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:2:2
Deinterlacing
Yes
Maximum 3G-SDI Cable Length
300 ft
Maximum USB 3.0 Cable Length
6 ft
AUDIO INPUTS
Analog Audio Inputs
(2) XLR mic/pro line inputs up to +24 dBu; (2) 1/4" TRS pro line inputs; (1) RCA consumer line input; (1) 3.5 mm stereo electret microphone input
Analog Audio Connectors
(2) XLR/TRS combo jacks; (2) RCA; (1) 3.5 mm stereo
Digital Audio Inputs
SDI; HDMI; USB; RTSP; SRT
Digital Audio Connectors
(2) HDMI Type-A; (1) BNC; (2) USB-A; (1) RJ-45
Audio Gain Control
0 dB to +30 dB
Audio Mute
Yes
Configurable Audio Delay
-300 ms to +300 ms
VIDEO PROCESSING
Video Output Color Space
4:2:0, 8-bit per color
Video Codec
H.264/AVC; Motion JPEG
H.264 Encoding Profiles
High, Main and Baseline
H.264 Profile Levels
3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0 and 4.1
Video Bitrate
1 to 50 Mbps, selectable
Bitrate Control
Constant
Hardware Accelerated Video Encoding
Optional
Video Scaling
Software
Key Frame Interval
1/2 second, 1 second, up to 5 seconds in 1-second intervals
Remote Access
Remote login for troubleshooting and control; cloud versions of Admin Panel and Epiphan Live available for Internet access
AUDIO PROCESSING
Audio Compression
MP3, AAC and PCM
Audio Sampling Rate
MP3: 22/44/48 kHz; AAC: 16/22/44/48 kHz; PCM: 22/44/48 kHz
Audio Bitrate
64 to 320 kbps for MP3 and AAC
VIDEO OUTPUT
Video Output Signal
(1) HDMI 1.4a; (3) H.264/AVC digital video streams over Ethernet
Video Output Connectors
(1) HDMI; (1) RJ-45
Encoded Channels
Up to three 1080p channels at 30 fps, with one Full HD video source per channel
Streaming Protocols
MPEG-TS, FLV, RTSP over TCP/UDP, SRT Push over UDP, HLS Push over HTTP/HTTPS, RTMP and RTMPS
Multi-Publishing
Supports publishing to multiple streaming servers/CDNs via SRT, RTSP, RTMP and RTMPS
HLS
HLS Pull via HTTP/HTTPS
Multicast Streaming
RTP, MPEG-TS & RTP, MPEG-TS over UDP and SAP
Recorded Resolution Range
480p to 1920 × 1200p
Confidence Monitoring Resolution
480p to 1920 × 1200p
Streamed Resolution Range
480p to 1920 × 1200p
Output Frame Rate
Up to 60 fps
Output Formats
H.264/AVC and Motion JPEG
Multicast Traffic Shaping
4 Mbps to 95 Mbps, configurable
AUDIO OUTPUT
Analog Audio Output
(1) 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Digital Audio Output
RTSP and SRT over Ethernet; HLS over HTTP/HTTPS; embedded HDMI audio
MONITORING & CONTROL
Touchscreen
Built-in 7-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen Resolution
800 × 480
USB Keyboard
Standard USB keyboard supported
USB Status Light
Supports compatible Kuando BusyLight and Delcom USB HID indicators
RECORDING & STORAGE
Recording Formats
AVI, MOV, MP4 and MPEG-TS
File Upload Formats
JPEG and PNG
Internal Storage
SATA M.2 2280 SSD or SD card
SSD Compatibility
Available on Pearl Mini devices purchased after June 1, 2024
SD Card File System
EXT4
USB Storage File Systems
FAT16, FAT32, XFS, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 and NTFS
File Transfer Protocols
FTP, SFTP, SCP, AWS S3, WebDAV and Rsync
Network File Sharing
CIFS/SMB
External USB Ports
(1) USB 3.0 front panel; (2) USB 3.0 rear panel with UVC/UAC support
Recording Bitrate
Up to 50 Mbps
COMMUNICATION & NETWORKING
USB Standards
USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0
HDCP
Compliant
Serial Port
(1) Bidirectional RS-232 via USB-to-serial adapter
Serial Protocols
7 or 8 data bits; 1 stop bit; no parity; hardware or software flow control
Serial Baud Rate
19200 bps
Ethernet Host Port
(1) RJ-45
Second Ethernet Port
Optional
Ethernet Data Rate
10/100/1000 Base-T with auto-detect; half/full duplex
Dual NIC
Yes, with optional second Ethernet port
Maximum Transmission Unit
68 to 1500 MTU, configurable
Network Protocols
DHCP, TLS 1.2, LDAP, mDNS, SAP, RTP, MPEG-TS & RTP, MPEG-TS/UDP, 802.1X, EAPOL, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, PTP, FTP, SFTP, SCP and AWS S3
Network Discovery
SAP
NETWORK SECURITY
802.1X EAP Methods
PEAP, EAP-TLS and EAP-TTLS
ADMINISTRATION & CONTROL
Admin Panel
Local web-based UI for full administration
Local Control
On-screen display and mobile UI for confidence monitoring, administration and control
Direct Access
Supports USB mouse, keyboard and monitor; built-in touchscreen and virtual keyboard support
Epiphan Live
Local web-based interface for streaming, recording and switching control
Secure Access
Multiple user accounts and passwords
Secure Management
HTTPS support for Admin Panel and Epiphan Live
Cloud Management
Epiphan Cloud for remote device management and remote login
API
HTTP/HTTPS or RS-232
INTEGRATIONS
Content Management Systems
Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa and Opencast
Cloud Management
Epiphan Edge
Control Platforms
Crestron and Q-SYS
POWER
Power Adapter Model
ADP 60KD BA
AC Input
90 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
DC Output
12 VDC, 5.0 A, 60 W
Average Active Efficiency
88%
Efficiency at 10% Load
95%
No-Load Power Consumption
0.21 W
GENERAL
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C
Cooling
Fan airflow, left to right
Enclosure
Metal
Form Factor
Portable desktop model; VESA mountable
Dimensions
261 × 172 × 60 mm
Weight
1.7 kg
Power Supply
External 60 W or 84 W PSU
Maximum Input Power
12 VDC, 5.0 A with 60 W PSU; 12 VDC, 7.0 A with 84 W PSU
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15; CE; EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU; RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
RESOURCES
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