At a glance
Applies to: Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nano, Pearl Nexus.
| Pearl-2 | Pearl Mini | Pearl Nexus | Pearl Nano | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Flagship multi-channel system | Touchscreen-operated compact system | Rackmount system in 1RU | Portable single-channel 4K encoder |
| HDMI and SDI video inputs | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Encoded channels | Up to 6 | Up to 3 | Up to 3 | 1 |
| Maximum resolution | 4K (2160p) | Full HD (1080p) | Full HD (1080p) | 4K (2160p) |
| Storage | 512 GB internal SSD | User-supplied SD card or SATA M.2 SSD | Preinstalled 256 GB SD card (current model) or 1 TB internal SSD (earlier model) | User-supplied SD card or SATA M.2 SSD |
| Form factor | Desktop or 19″ rackmount | Desktop (VESA mountable) | 1RU rackmount | Desktop (optional rack shelf) |
Pearl-2 is the only Pearl system that both encodes 4K and offers multiple channels. Pearl Nano is the only Pearl system that encodes 4K in a portable, single-channel form. Pearl Mini and Pearl Nexus are functionally similar Full HD systems that differ mainly in form factor and storage.