Live production encoders for capture, switching, streaming, and recording—integrated end‑to‑end by Bridge Digital. We’ll help you choose the right Pearl for classrooms, corporate studios, houses of worship, and live events, then deploy with best‑practice network, storage, and cloud control.
Pearl Family
​Choose the right encoder for your workflow. Highlights below; full specs available from Epiphan.
Pearl-2
Flagship all‑in‑one switcher/encoder with up to six simultaneous encoded channels and 4K/1080p pipelines—ideal for multi‑room lecture capture or small control rooms. - 6+ video inputs (HDMI/SDI/USB) - Up to 6x Full HD or 1x 4k encode (optional add-on license) - Supports SRT, NDI, NDI|HX, RTMP & RTSP - Dual HDMI out - Internal SSD
Pearl Mini
Operator‑friendly encoder with a built‑in touchscreen and up to three encoded channels—great for training rooms and one‑button studios. - 3 video inputs (HDMI/SDI/USB) - Up to 3x Full HD encode - Supports SRT, NDI|HX, RTMP & RTSP - HDMI program out - SD card storage (optional pre-installed SSD)
Pearl Nexus
1RU, rack‑friendly encoder with up to three encoded channels—purpose‑built for enterprise racks and campuses. - 3 video inputs (HDMI/SDI/USB) - Up to 3x Full HD encode - Supports SRT, NDI|HX, RTMP & RTSP - HDMI program out - 1 TB internal SSD
Pearl Nano
Compact, single‑channel 4K encoder with optional PoE+—perfect for remote contribution, overflow rooms, and confidence records. - 4k HDMI/12G-SDI -1x 4k encode - Supports SRT, NDI|HX, RTMP & RTSP - HDMI out + pass-through - SD or M.2 storage
Quick Comparison
Model | Encoded Channels | Max Resolution | Video Inputs | Network Ingest | Video Outputs | Storage | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pearl Nano | 1x 1080p or 4k (w/add-on) | Up to 2160p (4k) | 4k HDMI, 12G-SDI | SRT, NDI|HX, RTMP, RTSP | 1x HDMI (+ pass-through) | SD (note included) or M.2 | Desktop (PoE+ option) |
Pearl Nexus | Up to 3x 1080p | 1080p (Full HD) | HDMI, SDI, USB | SRT, NDI|HX, RTMP, RTSP | 1x HDMI | Internal SSD (1 TB) | 1RU |
Pearl Mini | Up to 3x 1080p | 1080p (Full HD) | HDMI, SDI, USB | SRT, NDI|HX, RTMP, RTSP | 1x HDMI | SD (not included) | Desktop w/touchscreen |
Pearl-2 | 6x 1080p or 1x 4k (w/add-on) | Up to 2160p (4k) | HDMI, SDI, USB | SRT, NDI, NDI|HX, RTMP, RTSP | 2x HDMI | Internal SSD (512 GB) | Desktop or 2RU rack |
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