Epiphan Pearl Nano Streamer & Recorder

The Epiphan Pearl Nano can be used for simple encoding productions or much more complex setups thanks to its extensive feature set and versatility. 4K streaming and recording options are available with an add-on license.

Pearl Nano features HDMI program out, zero-latency HDMI pass-through to local monitors, and audio support via dual XLR, RCA, and USB inputs. Further streamline your setup with the ability to power the Nano via PoE+ instead of the included power supply. A front SD card slot and expansion slot with support for M.2 SATA SSDs allow you to record locally then automatically offload files to a USB drive, local server, or network storage device.

Advanced and easy-to-use streaming and recording features allow you to integrate the Nano into extensive productions. SRT encoding and decoding capabilities along with end-to-end control allow the Nano to be used as an encoder for guests dialing in for hybrid events. Broad streaming protocol support allows you to stream to any CDN or streaming server using protocols such as SRT, HLS, RTMP, and RTMPS.

You can also arrange the layout of your choice for your video program with Pearl Nano's custom layout designer. Create everything from simple picture-in-picture layouts to compositions with dynamic backgrounds and other custom graphics.

Operate Pearl Nano your way

Use the Pearl Nano's front display screen for basic configuration and control, or jump into the browser-based interface to access all of the compact and versatile streamer and recorder's features. Alternatively, you can centralize configuration and monitoring via Epiphan's cloud-based platform (for a fee).

Front screen

The Pearl Nano’s front-facing display provides quick access to essential functions such as basic configuration and simple streaming and recording. During events, the built-in display serves as an at-a-glance verification of your audio level and video program during production.

Cloud-based configuration and monitoring

Streamline the configuration and monitoring of multiple Pearl Nanos and other Epiphan devices with centralized access to key metrics such as operational status, system load, device temperature, available storage, and overall health.

Ideal for SRT contributions

The compact and lightweight Pearl Nano supports Haivision's open-source Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol for secure, high-quality, low-latency video streaming over any network.

Pairing with Panopto, Kaltura and YuJa

Deep integration with Panopto, Kaltura and YuJa content management platforms allows you to start and stop scheduled streaming or recording events using Pearl Nano’s built-in screen and controls. The system can also push recordings to a user’s folder on either platform to save post-event processing time.

No-Fuss Networks and Security

Easily add Pearl Nano to any network and prevent unauthorized access with comprehensive security features including DHCP and LDAP support, role-based access control, 802.1x network access control, and SSL.

Additional features

Deinterlacing

Yes

Video scales

Software and hardware

Recording formats

AVI, MOV, MP4, MPEG-TS

Upload image formats

JPEG, PNG

Maximum cable length

SDI: 300', USB 3.0: 6'

Audio gain control

0 to +30 dB

Mute audio

Yes

Configurable audio delay

-300 to 300 ms

Video Processing Bitrate

1 to 50 Mbps (selectable), constant monitoring

Video Processing Keyframes

1/2s, and 1 to 5s in 1 second intervals

Audio compression

MP3, AAC and PCM

Audio sampling rate

MP3: 22, 44, 48 kHz

AAC: 16, 22, 44, 48 kHz

PCM: 22, 44, 48 kHz

Audio bit rate

64 to 320 kb/s (MP3 and AAC)

Stream Encoding and Authentication

SRT: 128-, 192-, or 256-bit AES encryption (negotiated) and configurable passphrase

HLS (push): MD5, SHA-256 and SHA-512

MPEG DASH (push): MD5, SHA-256 and SHA-512

RTMPS: Encryption plus CA certificate negotiation

File Transfer Protocols

FTP, SFTP, SCP, AWS S3 client and WebDAV client RSync

File system for USB storage

FAT16, FAT32, XFS, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, NTFS

USB standards

USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, compatible with HDCP

Serial port

Bidirectional RS-232 (via optional USB to serial adapter)

Serial Port Baud Rate

19,200 bps

Maximum transmission unit

68 to 1500 MTU (configurable)

Communication protocols

DHCP option 81, TLS 1.2, LDAP, mDNS, DDNS, UPnP, SAP, RTP, MPEG-TS and RTP, MPEG-TS/UDP, 802.1x, EAPOL, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, PTP, FTP, SFTP, SCP AWS S3

Discover/announce network

UPnP, SAP

API

Yes (HTTP/HTTPS, RS-232)

FCC Compliance

Part 15

CE Compliance

Directive 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic compatibility

Directive 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage Directive

Directive 2011/65/EU - RoHS

Time synchronization

NTP, TIME (RFC 868), PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1)