NewTek CaptureCast™ vs Epiphan Pearl Nexus
Looking for NewTek CaptureCast™ alternatives? Epiphan Pearl Nexus can help you harness the quality and flexibility of NDI. Find out which one is right for you.
NDI and physical inputs: The winning combination of flexible, high-quality video production
In colleges and universities worldwide, Network Device Interface (NDI) has become a favorite AV over IP solution for capturing video. NDI has proven to be a cost-effective, convenient means of scaling lecture capture and online instruction by eliminating the need for physical cables.
However, relying solely on NDI has its drawbacks. Network interruptions or fluctuations can lead to students failing to receive essential study assets. Versatile production systems supporting NDI, various AV over IP transmissions, and physical inputs ensure the most consistent, reliable lecture capture experience.
Pearl Nexus is a versatile, purpose-built lecture capture appliance, supporting NDI|HX and a wide range of professional video and audio inputs for maximum flexibility. Integrated with popular tools like Kaltura lecture capture, it continues to be a top choice for educators who want to capture, record, and live stream their video content intuitively and in the highest quality.
How does Pearl Nexus compare to CaptureCast?
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| Video inputs (physical) | 2 × HDMI type A 1 × 3G-SDI 1 × USB 3.0 (UVC) video | – |
| Audio inputs | 2 × XLR/TRS, Stereo 1 × RCA, Stereo 1 × 3.5mm, Stereo 1 × SDI, Embedded Audio 2 × HDMI, Embedded Audio 1 × USB (UAC) audio | – |
| Networked AV inputs | 2 × NDI|HX 1 × RTSP 1 × SRT | 6 × NDI|HX 8 × High Bandwidth NDI |
| Embedded audio over IP | 2 × NDI|HX 1 × RTSP 1 × SRT | 6 × NDI|HX 8 × High Bandwidth NDI |
| Simultaneous video input use | Maximum of three | Maximum of six |
| Storage | 1 TB internal SSD SATA storage | 2 TB Hard Drive |
| Encoding | 3 × 1080p@30 fps H.264 | 8 × 1080p@60 fps H.264 |
| Automatic file upload destinations | FTP SFTP CIFS RSync AWS S3 SCP WebDAV USB | FTP SFTP Dropbox Google Drive |
| Content Management System integration | Kaltura Panopto YuJa Opencast | Kaltura Panopto Opencast VimeoPro YouTube |
| API integrations | Open API | Proprietary SDK |
| Remote device management | Free Epiphan Edge | CaptureCast Command center (1-year subscription) |
| Scheduling | Through CMS integration and via Epiphan Edge | Local scheduling via CMS integration |
| Live switching | ✓ | – |
| MultiViewer | ✓ (inputs and channels) | – |
| Enterprise-grade security | 802.1x LDAP CA certification Brute-force PW protection HTTPS for WebUI | – |
| Ad hoc events | ✓ | – |
| Dimensions | 19 × 7.5 × 1.75″ (46.5 × 18.4 × 4.3 cm) (with rackmount attachments) | 18.97 × 22.73 × 1.88 (48.2 × 57.75 × 4.28 cm) (with Bezel – Rack Rails Included) |
| Weight | 5.3 lb / 2.4 kg | 27.38 lb / 12.42 kg |
The info in this table is current as of February 1st, 2023. All info related to the NewTek CaptureCast was sourced from the CaptureCast product page on the NewTek website and the CaptureCast page from the NewTek Knowledge Base.
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Frank Alaimo, Manager of Classroom Technology Services, UNLV
