User Manual

Pearl-2 User Guide What is Pearl-2?

This guide assumes that all feature add-ons for Pearl-2 are activated. If a documented feature or task is only

available when a specific feature add-on is activated, it is indicated by a link to the activation page for that

feature add-on. For the 4K add-on, the link is

What is Pearl-2?

Pearl-2 is a versatile live video production device that's a video encoder, video streamer, live switcher, and

video recorder all in one. Pearl-2 comes in three models.

Pearl-2

Pearl-2 Rackmount

Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin

A small, silent, portable

system that comes with a

hard-shell carry case.

A 2U rackmount system with all the

same functionality as the portable

Pearl-2, but designed for installation

and operation in a rack.

A high density 2U rack mount

variation that contains two complete

(and independent) Pearl-2 systems.

With Pearl-2, you can capture, record, and stream from computer monitors, radar displays, or almost anything

that outputs to SDI, HDMI™, USB, HDMI 4K

or DVI-I(single link). Capture audio from XLR, RCA,, USB, SDI

or HDMI sources.

Simultaneously capture up to six full HD video sources or up to four 4K sources if you have the 4K feature

add on installed. You can create up to five simultaneous channels for live switching, or a single 4K channel.

Have separate ISOs or create custom layouts with multiple video sources and picture in picture. You can do all

that with Pearl-2.

Easily watch live streams using your favorite web browser or media player on mobile devices and computers

connected to the same private network as Pearl-2 or using Content Distribution Networks (CDNs). Recorded

files can be downloaded via FTPor set to automatically upload via FTP, RSYNC, or CIFS and can be integrated

into your Content Management System (CMS). Pearl-2 is also fully integrated with Kaltura CMS and can be

registered as a video encoder resource for easy lecture capture.

Network security compliance with 802.1x protocols, passwords, and certificate authentication means an

easier setup for IT friendly live streaming over enterprise networks. HTTPS enabled for secure administration

and control over the LAN, and RTMPS support for secure, encrypted live streaming.