Starting on June 12, 2024, as part of firmware 4.23, Epiphan Pearl systems can be fully integrated with Opencast. This enables academic institutions who use Opencast as their video management system to leverage Pearl as a reliable, automated video capture hardware solution.
Key features of firmware 4.23
Added support for Opencast Content Management System
For ad hoc or unscheduled Panopto events, added support to upload recordings directly into the device’s default folder
With this release, should a reboot occur during a Panopto event, the recording will not only continue seamlessly but also, upon the event’s conclusion at the predetermined time, it will autonomously upload to Panopto for processing, eliminating the need for any manual input
How Pearl works with OpenCast
Monitoring from Opencast Admin interface
Idle, offline, recording and ingesting, etc
Scheduled recording
One time or recurring
Select channels to be recorded simultaneously
Resilience to network failures
Records downloaded schedules while offline and uploads when connection is restored
API for integration with in-room control systems to:
Monitor status and progress of event in progress
Monitor video and presence of audio for inputs
Start/stop and extend scheduled event
Pause/Resume recording in progress
On-air light support
In-room confidence monitor
Built-in screen and/or
HDMI connected monitor
Cloud-based control portal for fleet management
Status and health of all devices
Monitor Opencast events across a fleet of devices
Proactive alerts and notifications of errors
Maintenance operations
Firmware 4.23 is available as a free update for all Pearl Nexus, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nano, and Pearl-2 systems. To install, download to your device with a free Epiphan Edge™ account which gives you cloud control of your devices, or update with the local web UI on your device.
