Epiphan Pearl Integrates with Kaltura
By Adam Noyes
Epiphan bringing in Kaltura integration is a perfect marraige of technology and ease-of-use. The Epiphan Pearl products are already a robust live production system that can easily produce anyone’s live streaming broadcast. Now using Kaltura in their workflow users can rest easy knowing any of the production needs will be met. Whether you’re using the Pearl 2 or the Pearl Mini, Epiphan and Kaltura have your broadcast in good hands.
Epiphan Pearl integrates with Kaltura
Kaltura integration was released in January 2019 as a free firmware update for all Pearl systems. Pearl offers a versatile and no-fuss experience for multi-camera scheduled VOD events, ad hoc events, and webcasting using either RTMP or RTMPS.
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How does Pearl integrate with Kaltura?
Pearl seamlessly integrates using Kaltura’s API. After you register Pearl with Kaltura, you simply choose Pearl as a resource for your scheduled webcast events and VOD recordings. Pearl automatically records up to 5 channels for multi-view VOD events. For webcasts, you can stream your chosen channel to any RTMP destination as specified in your Kaltura event.
How will I know if Pearl has the most recent schedule?
Pearl’s front-screen shows the current event, or use Pearl’s Admin panel to see an up-to-date list of all your scheduled events. A countdown appears when your event is close to starting.
Can I record manual (ad hoc) events on Pearl?
Yes! When Pearl is in CMS mode, simply start recording on Pearl. When you stop recording, Pearl automatically uploads them and they appear in your media list.
Seamlessly integrate into your system
Third party controllers such as Crestron can use Pearl’s API to monitor and control scheduled events directly on Pearl…[continue reading]
For a deeper dive on how Pearl integrates with Kaltura, watch our webinar.
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