Epiphan Pearl Mini Live Video Production System with 512GB SSD (NA/JP) - Manual (Page 229)

Pearl Mini User Guide About connecting video and audio sources
Source type Input port
HDMI (HDCP-protected) or DVI
(adapter)
HDMI port
USB audio (UAC)
Pearl-2 and Pearl Mini - USB video
USB 3.0 port (rear)
Ethernet
RJ-45 port. SRT, NDI|HX,web URLs, and RTSP are digital sources you
connect to your Pearl device via the Ethernet network port.
Audio Pearl Mini - XLR, ¼" TRS, 3.5 mm, or RCA
You can also connect RTSP sources such as IP cameras and even another Pearl device over the network using
the Admin panel.
Application of amplified speaker signals to the audio line inputs exceeds the recommended ratings
and may permanently damage the device.
The Admin panel automatically discovers all video and audio sources that you connect to the input ports on Pearl
device and lists them in the Inputs menu of the Admin panel. Sources coming from the Ethernet network such as
SRT, NDI|HX, and RTSP need to be added manually to appear in the Inputs menu. When a network source is
added as an input, a corresponding audio source is automatically added to the list of audio sources for your
channels, even if there is no audio. See
Add an audio source to a layout .
When a video source is connected, the system automatically detects and adjusts the image capture settings
every 60 seconds. The interval is configurable. Generally no further configuration is needed; however you can
fine tune some settings using the Admin panel.
If no video source is connected to an input port or no stream is being transmitted from a source over the Ethernet
connection, "No Signal" displays wherever that input is used. You can change that to display the default "No
Signal" image for Pearl devices or create your own custom no signal image. See
Add a custom No Signal image .
Changing the video or audio source while streaming or recording can cause the recording to stop or the stream
frame size to change, depending on how your channel is configured. If the frame size changes, viewers may get
disconnected and need to re-connect to the live stream.
Professional microphones and other mic-level audio devices can be connected to the XLR and 3.5 mm (stereo)
audio input ports on Pearl Mini.
Audio mixers and other line-level audio devices can be connected to:
l Pearl Mini - the RCA and ¼" TRS audio input ports .
Embedded audio from sources connected to the HDMI, SDI, and USB ports (only USB audio on Pearl Nano) is
also supported.
For guidance on connecting an audio source, see Selecting an audio source .
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