Plays nice with everything
Designed with flexibility in mind, Nexus fits at the center of video workflows, seamlessly integrated with all of the hardware and software used in professional AV environments.
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Seamless integrations
The most flexible recording and streaming appliance for automating video in any space
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Integrate your Pearl into any Crestron space using the Crestron-developed Control Module
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Bring streaming and recording to any Q-SYS space with the secure Q-SYS plugin for Pearl
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Pearl Mini is the most capable streaming and recording system that integrates with Extron
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Sync all of your recordings to your Panopto folders automatically
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Streamline your YuJa video workflows with Pearl hardware
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Design the ideal OpenCast lecture capture system
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Bring ease of use and wider adoption of your Kaltura CMS with automated video capture
Total control, effortless automation
Scheduling
Ensure no missed recordings or last-minute hiccups with full automation of your recordings and livestreams
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Plug n' play configuration presets
Save time with preset loading for switching event types, or transferring settings between Pearls
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Control from anywhere
Using Epiphan Edge™, Pearl can be controlled from anywhere. Get real-time video streams of inputs and channels in HD.
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Make every video an experience
Get creative with fully custom layouts, switching, branding, and graphics for exceptional content.
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Easy custom layouts
Get creative with any arrangement of video inputs, graphics, text, and media into custom layouts.
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Media playback
Add video content to your layouts or elevate your production value with motion video backgrounds.
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Switching
Create dynamic events by switching between layouts using the easy-to-use, web-based switcher UI.
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Professional graphics
Pearl has seamless integration with tools like Singular.Live, Uno, and Flowics for stunning graphics.
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Dynamic text
Use dynamic text for timestamps, GPS, or other relevant data to support your content.
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Remote guests
Bring in remote guests for a hybrid event through SRT, Zoom, or Teams
Recording you can count on
Rest easy, with simultaneous recording of multiple inputs (ISOs) and switched programs to local and networked storage
Automatic file upload
Automate your recordings to sync with any networked storage, attached USB drive, or CMS.
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1 TB internal SSD
Keep all of your recordings safe on the included internal SSD SATA storage.
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Multi-recording
Record full-resolution ISOs of your inputs to ensure you always have the best footage captured.
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“Lecture Capture is everything right now… Faculty are saying ‘Hey, I want that in my classroom.’”
Frank Alaimo, Manager of Classroom Technology Services, UNLV
Success is in the finer details
Learn why Pearl is the most award-winning recording and streaming product in the industry.
Configuration presets
Quickly apply settings to Pearl Nexus and reconfigure on the fly for a consistent setup every time. You can even download a configuration preset and upload it to another Pearl Nexus system.
AV sync
Adjust AV synchronization on each video input from -300 ms to 300 ms and instantly preview the results.
USB camera control
Control the contrast, brightness, saturation, and other settings of connected USB webcams from Pearl’s Admin panel.
Built-in EDID compatibility
Pearl Nexus features a robust, factory-set Extended Display Identification Data (EDID), ensuring video input ports correctly emulate a monitor for the connected source. The system also supports custom EDIDs.
Local Admin panel
No need to bring along a laptop to configure Pearl Nexus. Connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and HDMI monitor for easy Admin panel access. You can even use a touchscreen monitor for added ease.
On-air status light
Connect a USB status light* to signal when streaming or recording is underway.
API and RS-232
Pearl Nexus features comprehensive HTTP/HTTPS and RS-232 APIs for third-party integrations.
Time sync
Use an NTP (RFC 868) or PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1) server to synchronize the time the system uses for timestamps and labeling recordings, or set the system time manually.
*User-supplied. Select models from kuando Busylight and Delcom Products are supported.
Power your productions with Epiphan solutions
Epiphan products simplify video production with a host of advanced features along with professional-grade construction and components – all backed by rock-solid customer support.
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Pearl-2
Flagship model with up to 6 encoded channels
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Pearl Mini
Touchscreen and up to 3 encoded channels
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Pearl Nexus
Up to 3 encoded channels in a 1RU form factor
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Pearl Nano
Portable 4K single-channel encoder