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In their search for a new solution, UNLV selected the Pearl Nexus from Epiphan. This system provided everything they needed: robust integration with their existing AV infrastructure, effortless remote management via Epiphan Edge, and easy, rapid installation. The Pearl Nexus devices, installed in over 200 classrooms and research spaces, each took less than 10 minutes to set up, streamlining the process for the university’s AV team. The system also minimized faculty interaction with the technology, allowing professors to focus on teaching while the system handled lecture capture efficiently.

The adoption of Pearl Nexus has transformed the learning experience at UNLV. Students, like Safiyaa Bintali, appreciated the ability to revisit recorded lectures, which improved both comprehension and retention. This technology has allowed students to stay more present and engaged during class while providing the flexibility to review material when needed. Faculty, too, have benefitted by gaining more time to engage with students on deeper questions, as they can direct students to lecture recordings for basic review. The AV team, which had struggled with the maintenance and failure of outdated equipment, now enjoys fewer issues and more time to focus on future projects.

As the first university to fully standardize on Pearl Nexus, UNLV has set a new benchmark for classroom and content capture in higher education. Their partnership with Epiphan and their adoption of Pearl Nexus has cemented their position as a leader in educational technology, reinforcing their commitment to providing an exceptional learning experience. The system has not only modernized their AV infrastructure but also paved the way for future advancements in how universities manage and scale educational content.

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Talon AV is a video production company that specializes in video streaming, recording, and production services for live events such as corporate webinars and multi-day conferences with multiple breakout rooms. Their efficiency allows them to manage multiple concurrent events, which is a key strength for the small team.

Remote Workflow for the Win

To address the challenge of managing events simultaneously at different locations, CEO Tim Kerbavaz implemented Epiphan’s Pearl systems. These systems offer flexibility, reliability, and crucially, remote control capabilities. By deploying Pearls on-site and connecting them to the network, Talon AV’s team could oversee multiple events from any location, including managing live streams from an airplane. This was made possible through Epiphan Edge, which enables remote production and monitoring of the Pearl systems fleet.

Scaling Operations

The ability to manage multiple devices from a central location allowed Talon AV to expand its services beyond a single site, providing remote event support and enabling the team to handle multiple events simultaneously. This significantly scaled up their operations without needing to increase their physical presence.

Key Benefits

1. Remote Management: Epiphan Edge allowed the team to remotely monitor and control Pearl devices, make real-time adjustments, and manage file workflows from various locations.
2. Versatile Streaming and Recording: Pearl’s adaptability ensured high-quality video delivery under different network conditions and requirements, whether direct streaming or point-to-point SRT links.
3. Large-Scale Event Management: For events with multiple breakout rooms, Pearl hardware facilitated efficient management and recording, meeting strict security requirements and maintaining a compact operational footprint.

Conclusion

Epiphan’s Pearl and Edge have become essential tools for Talon AV, enhancing their ability to handle live event production challenges. The reliability and flexibility of Epiphan products have streamlined operations, allowing Talon AV to manage more clients and events with fewer resources. This efficiency has bolstered the company’s reputation for excellence and positioned it as a leader in the industry.

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Release Highlights

Media playback
Add recorded videos into live productions with the ability to playback media during live productions, using Pearl-2 and Pearl Mini

Graphics
External graphics from Singular.Live, Uno, Flowics, or other html based graphics tools can easily integrate into Pearl-2 and Pearl Mini to make your videos even more dynamic

Complete list of updates for Pearl systems

Release notes for Pearl-2 firmware release 4.19.0

• Added support for media playback enabling you to add an MP4 video file to layout within a channel.
• Added support for web url as input for use with graphics solutions such as Singular.live,uno and Flowics. This can be used for use cases such as lower-thirds and branding.
• Increased number of simultaneous sources that can streamed to Panopto from 4 to 6.
• Implemented a fix for issue that caused prevented the upload of recorded files to Panopto. This problem is encountered when Pearl is rebooted while in the middle of uploading a recorded file to Panopto.
• Implemented a solution to identify and restore the XLR analog audio input capture when it fails due to grounding and/or external environmental issues.
• Resolved an issue that prevented Pearl-2 from uploading files to existing subdirectories in a S3 bucket using AFU.
• Resolved an issue that caused video signals from the SDI input on Pearl-2 to not de-interlace properly.

Release notes for Pearl Mini firmware release 4.19.0

• Added support for media playback enabling you to add an MP4 video file to layout within a channel.
• Added support for web url as input for use with graphics solutions such as Singular.live,uno and Flowics. This can be used for use cases such as lower-thirds and bugs.
• Implemented a fix for issue that caused prevented the upload of recorded files to Panopto. This problem is encountered when Pearl is rebooted while in the middle of uploading a recorded file to Panopto.
• Resolved an issue that prevented Pearl Mini from uploading files to existing subdirectories in a S3 bucket using AFU.

Release notes for Pearl Nano firmware release 4.19.0

• Added support to lock the Record and Stream control keys on Pearl Nano’s front panel using a PIN.
• Implemented a fix for issue that caused prevented the upload of recorded files to Panopto. This problem is encountered when Pearl is rebooted while in the middle of uploading a recorded file to Panopto.
• Resolved an issue that prevented Pearl Nano from uploading files to existing subdirectories in a S3 bucket using AFU.

Epiphan Unify for hybrid productions – available now

The promise of cloud-based production for everyone is now a reality with Epiphan Unify coming out of private preview. After a year of making sure Unify is the most stable, cloud-production tool available, it’s available for everyone to try now with special introductory pricing.

Introducing Epiphan Edge

Epiphan Edge is what was formerly called Epiphan Cloud. We’re hopeful this change helps customers better understand which product to use where. Epiphan Cloud still exists, but it’s now our umbrella brand for all of Epiphan’s cloud services. Here’s all you need to know:

• Epiphan Edge (Formerly Epiphan Cloud) unlocks centralized, remote management and control for Epiphan hardware
• Epiphan Cloud is now our platform for all of our cloud services.

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