Pearl Mini or Pearl 2? Which is Right For You?

By Adam Noyes 0 Comment November 5, 2019  epiphan, Epiphan Pearl 2, Epiphan Pearl Mini, Pearl 2 rackmount

Many questions are asked when it comes to the Epiphan Pearl Family of encoders. Like what are the inputs? Outputs? What resolution do they use? Can we use a green screen?

Broadfield has a solution!

Broadfield has broken down the differences between the Pearl Mini, Pearl 2, and even the Pearl 2 Rackmount Twin to help clarify what best suits the user.

Here’s a breakdown:

Pearl Mini:

• Video
  • 2 – HDMI
  • 1 – 3G SDI
  • 1 – USB
• Audio
  • 2 – XLR/TRS
  • 1 – 3.5mm
  • 1 – RCA
• Video over Ethernet
  • RTSP
• Resolution
  • 1080p (full HD)
• Chroma Key
  • No
• Encoder Programs
  • 3 – 1080p 30fps
• Storage
  • SD Card

Pearl 2

• Video
  • 2 – 4K HDMI
  • 2 – HDMI
  • 2 – 12G SDI
  • 2 – USB
• Audio
  • 2 – XLR (STEREO)
  • 1 – Stereo RCA
• Video over Ethernet
  • RTSP & NDI
• Resolution
  • 4K
• Chroma Key
  • Yes
• Encoder Programs
  • 2 – 1080p 60fps
  • 6 – 1080p 30fps
  • 1 – 4K 30fps
• Storage
  • 512 GB SSD

Pearl 2 Rackmount

• Video Inputs
  • 4 – 4K HDMI
  • 4 – HDMI
  • 4 – 12G SDI
  • 4 – USB
• Audio Inputs
  • 4 – XLR
  • 2 – Stereo RCA
• Video Over Ethernet
  • RTSP & NDI
• Resolution
  • 4K
• Chroma Key
  • Yes
• Encoding Programs
  • 4 – 1080p 60fps
  • 12 – 1080p 30fps
  • 2 – 4K 30fps
• Storage
  • 1,025 GB SSD

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