Comparing Epiphan Pearl 2 and Pearl Live Video Production Systems

Comparing Epiphan Pearl 2 and Pearl Live Video Production Systems

Pearl-2 image

With a state of the art 6th generation Intel i7 processor, Pearl-2 gives you everything from Pearl plus 4K video processing and 4K encoding support. It has additional processing power for more simultaneous channels and headroom for a whole roadmap of new features.

Choose Pearl-2 when

  • you need to capture from four to six sources
  • you need to work with 4K HDMI or 12G SDI video
  • you need fast USB copy with USB 3.0
  • you want 4K video output or passthrough
  • you need processor-intensive operations like scaling and branding across multiple channels or outputs
  • you want to use XLR pro audio
  • you want room for future growth
pearl 2 front Pearl-2 features updated hardware, the latest Intel i7 chipset and all the same software features as Pearl. pearl 2 rackmount image All the same features of Pearl-2, designed for installation in a rack. pearl 2 rackmount twin image Two completely independent Pearl-2 systems for high density rack installation.
$5,975.00 Buy-Now-button.png $6,395.00 $12,475.00
4K add-on option for Pearl 2 systems also available starting at $2,395.00.
4k options 4K BUNDLES with Pearl 2 and preinstalled 4K Add-on
This Pearl-2 base bundled with 4K add-on gives you 4K encoding and streaming capabilities. Pearl-2 Rackmount base bundled with the 4K feature add-on. Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin base bundled with the 4K feature add-on.
$7,875.00 $8,295.00 $15,975.00
Pearl front and back image Pearl uses a 3rd generation Intel i5 processor to bring you 4 simultaneous 1080p streams at 30 frames per second. It gives you dynamic switching, complete layout control and local video monitoring.

Choose Pearl when

  • you are capturing from four sources or less
  • you need to capture from VGA sources
  • you want a rack-mount model
pearl front For portable live production. Includes a hard-shell carrying case.

Pearl

  • One Pearl system
  • Up to 4 simultaneous inputs
  • Rear power button
  • 1 TB HDD
  • 2 USB 2.0 ports
  • TRS audio
  • External audio attenuation
  • Portable with custom carry case
 pearl rackmount image All the same features of Pearl, designed for installation in a rack.

Pearl Rackmount

  • One Pearl system
  • Up to 4 simultaneous inputs
  • Front power button
  • 512 GB SSD
  • 3 USB 2.0
  • 2U Rackmount format with integrated power supply
 pearl rackmount twin image Two completely independent Pearl systems for high density rack installation.

*Pearl Rackmount Twin

  • 2 Independent Pearl systems
  • (2x) Up to 4 simultaneous inputs
  • (2x) 1 Front power buttons
  • (2x) 1 512 GB SSDs
  • (2x) 3 USB 2.0 ports
  • 2U Rackmount format with 2 integrated power supplies
$4,875.00 $5,375.00 $10,475.00

*Pearl Rackmount Twin is comprised of two completely independent Pearl systems, therefore has double the number of every input, output and component that Pearl and Pearl Rackmount have.
Pearl GuideCheck Out Our Featured Guide on Pearl and Pearl-2 Live Video Systems This 8 part guide outlines some of the most common and most interesting things our customers do with Pearl – we call them Pearl plays. Each play outlines specifically what live streams, recordings and video outputs you’ll get plus gives you step-by-step instructions for how to set it up. Click here to go to the guide.

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