The Digital Insider | Epiphan Pearl Nexus & Pearl Mini Which Pearl is Right for You?

On Today’s Videoguys Live, James is comparing the Epiphan Pearl Mini to the brand new Pearl Nexus. He discusses each products feature set and giving you the information you need to decide which system is right for your use case. Tune in to learn more and check out the Epiphan Pearl Nexus. Available at Videoguys.com and In stock Now!!!!
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Encoded Channels	3 × Full HD	3 × Full HD
Video Inputs	2 × HDMI \| 1 × 3G SDI \| 2 × USB	2 × HDMI \| 1 × 3G SDI \| 2 × USB
Audio Inputs	2 × XLR/TRS 1 × 3.5mm 1 × RCA (stereo pair)	2 × XLR/TRS 1 × 3.5mm 1 × RCA (stereo pair)
Network Inputs	SRT \| RTSP \| NDI\|HX	SRT \| RTSP \| NDI\|HX
Video Output	1 × HDMI	1 × HDMI
Resolution	Up to 1080p (Full HD)	Up to 1080p (Full HD)
Storage	SD card (user supplied) SATA M.2 SSD (user supplied)	1 TB SSD
Form Factor	Portable desktop model with 7″ touchscreen	1RU with detachable mounts
Dimensions	3.8lbs 10.25” × 6.75” × 2.37”	5.3lbs 19” × 7.5” × 1.75”

Epiphan Pearl Nexus

Designed with flexibility in mind, Nexus fits at the center of video workflows, seamlessly integrated with all the hardware and software used in professional AV environments. Nexus brings Pearl’s feature set to those who design and integrate solutions for classrooms, courtrooms, presentation spaces etc. and require a 1 RU form factor.

3-Input Video Recorder/Streamer/Switcher
SDI, HDMI, USB & NDI|HX Inputs
HDMI & RJ45 Outputs
1 TB SSD Internal Storage
Combo XLR-1/4″/RCA/3.5mm Audio Inputs
HDMI Confidence Monitor Output
Stream Live over Ethernet
Detachable Rackmount Brackets

Epiphan Pearl Mini

Record, stream, and switch up to three full HD video inputs from HDMI, SDI, and USB sources with Pearl Mini™ – or take advantage of NDI|HX support. Use the giant touch screen or web-based interface, or access and operate the system from anywhere in the world with Epiphan Edge. Same Tech + 7 Inch Touch Screen!

3-Input Video Production System
SDI and HDMI Inputs
Combo XLR-1/4″ Inputs for Mic/Line Audio
Built-In 7-inch Touchscreen Monitor
HDMI Confidence Monitor/Multiview Output
Stream Live over Ethernet
2-Channel Picture-in-Picture
Built-In Hardware-Accelerated Encoding
Record Video to SD Cards

Case Study – How MTSU unifies the learning experience with Pearl Mini

The MTSU AV team had a short time span for installing Pearl Mini, cameras, and mics. Working with Epiphan, they were able to make 428 rooms fully functional in just three months.
Pearl Mini makes recording and accessing lecture content a no-brainer for faculty and students. The one-touch system is intuitive and requires little training, allowing even the most inexperienced users to control the system with confidence.