# Select channels for Kaltura VOD events

*Applies to: Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nexus.*

You can select which Pearl device channels are included in scheduled and ad hoc recordings using the Admin panel. Each channel that is configured on Pearl device is treated as a separate video source for all VOD events. Using multiple channels is how you record multiple views for a scheduled or ad hoc VOD event.

For example, if you have a main camera and a presentation laptop that you want to capture as a multi-source recording, you'd create two channels on Pearl device: one for the main camera and another one for the presentation laptop.

Set up your channels before performing this task. To learn how to create a channel

The main entry is the default view that people see when they are watching, as well as the main view (i.e. the large screen) for PiP. The main view, VOD metadata, and edits like trimming the VOD can be done later in Kaltura after the recording has uploaded.

**Important consideration**

- Ensure that all the same audio sources are selected for each channel if a multi-view event with multiple channels is configured.

**Select channels for Kaltura VOD events using the Admin panel**

- Log in to the Admin panel as **admin**

- From the Configuration menu, click **CMS**. The Content management system configuration menu opens.

-  Under **VOD event channels**, check the channels to include.

- (Optional) Select a different **Main entry** channel for multi-view recordings.

- Click **Apply** at the bottom of the page.

Failing to apply the changes could result in recording unwanted channels.

> product: cms · topic: cms-integration · source: pearl-kaltura-cms-guide.md · updated: Sep 27, 2026