Kaltura Standard Partner: Epiphan Video

Best-in-class video capture hardware for use with Kaltura

Epiphan’s Pearl Mini and Pearl-2 hardware encoders are powerful, easy to use – and fully integrated with Kaltura. Pearl video production systems are the only hardware encoders with a built-in touch screen for live preview, switching, control, event creation, and secure authentication.

What’s possible with Pearl/Kaltura integration

  • Create ad hoc events and start/stop streaming or recording sessions from the Pearl’s built-in touch screen
  • Sync event schedules to your Pearl automatically and access them via the easy-to-use Pearl web interface.
  • Record or stream any kind of video source from Pearl with inputs for HDMI, SDI, and USB.
  • Bring better audio to recordings and streams with support for multiple professional audio inputs.
  • Automatically upload recordings to users’ folders on Kaltura with authentication right from the touch screen, saving administration time after events.

Versatile video production systems

Epiphan’s Pearl Mini and Pearl-2 are perfect for any video capture application – from lectures and webinars to multi-camera live events and training sessions.

The unique, built-in touch screen allows real-time video and audio monitoring so users can be confident their recording or stream is underway without issue.

Broad video and audio support

The Pearl Mini and Pearl-2 include a range of inputs for video and professional audio:

  • Pearl Mini video: 2 × HDMI, 1 × 3G SDI, 1 × USB
  • Pearl Mini audio: 2 × XLR/TRS, 1 × 3.5 mm, 1 × RCA
  • Pearl-2 video: 2 × 4K HDMI, 2 × HDMI, 2 × 12G SDI, 2 × USB, NDI & RTSP
  • Pearl-2 audio: 2 × XLR (stereo), 1 × Stereo RCA