Epiphan Pearl-2: conference program and recording
Prepare channels, layouts, and destinations. Plan speaker changes, check audio and output, and verify the unit’s 4K capability.
Define what viewers see, what streams and what is recorded
Model, version and alternatives
Pearl-2 combines sources into channel layouts for recording and streaming. Identify version, physical/network sources, concurrent channels and activated features; do not transfer Pearl Mini or Nexus limits.
Epiphan states 4K is standard on units purchased from April 5, 2026; earlier purchases require the 4K add-on. Check actual activation. Compare HD when delivery does not need 4K, or separate production/recording for independent operation.
Define the program and files
Build a program channel with speaker, slides and combined layouts. Design additional isolated channels/recordings within actual capacity. A multi-camera composition in one file does not deliver separate camera files.
List picture/audio sources, format, streaming destination, recording and file name per channel. Check space, duration and transfer under full configuration. Verify output, external reception and a recorded sample with speech, slide and cuts.
Coordinate viewer mix and guest return with audio. Where a mixer or encoder is supplied, scope capture/recording only or compare overlapping functions before adding equipment.
Change speakers or rooms
Prepare source, layout, active audio, holding slide and operator per cue. In Epiphan Live, Switch takes the Preview layout to Live. Check actual output and destination rather than a thumbnail.
The manual notes that switching interfaces may need refreshing to reflect changes made in another interface. Assign one operating position and coordinate concurrent controllers.
Before moving rooms, preserve configuration and identify new sources, network and access separately. Rehearse room/speaker identity, levels, output and file. For adjacent sessions, compare two prepared systems or a fixed continuous setup when relocation leaves no rehearsal time.
Show inquiry
Start with the date, venue, approximate rooms, and expected deliverables. GLMedia can assess rental, purchase, installation, integration, configuration, or operation and help define sources, staffing, rehearsals, and file copies. These details let us review availability, activations, and services and agree on the checks before the event.
Are recorded program and isolated cameras the same?
No. Agree required source files and additional channels alongside switched program.
Does every Pearl-2 have activated 4K?
Check purchase date and activation: the manufacturer distinguishes purchases from April 5, 2026 from earlier units.
Why did Preview change but the stream did not?
Check Live layout, transmitted channel and destination. Rehearse Switch and external reception.
Can one system cover two rooms?
Compare timing, concurrency, distance, sources and changeover time to choose rehearsed relocation, distribution or separate systems.