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
Learn more about Epiphan here!
Check out Broadfield's Interview with Epiphan at NAB NY 2019