October 21, 2026
Now available: Run your Pearl fleet from Claude or ChatGPT with Epiphan MCP
Your Pearl fleet is now agent-ready. Epiphan MCP connects Claude or ChatGPT to Epiphan Edge, so you can ask which rooms are recording, which devices are offline, or where storage is low, then tell your assistant what to do about it. Start a recording, launch a stream, extend an event, or update firmware from one conversation, with your approval on every change. Reading is free with any Epiphan Edge account, and taking action is included with Epiphan Edge Premium.
September 22, 2026
Firmware 4.24.6: Native Dante audio support, plus Q-SYS and Crestron plugin updates
Firmware 4.24.6 adds native Dante audio support to Pearl, one of the most requested features from customers, with no external dongle or extra cabling required. This release also includes new EchoVideo controls for the Pearl Q-SYS plugin and Crestron module, expanded recording options, and reliability improvements across Pearl.
August 20, 2026
AV.io SDI+ is now Crestron AirMedia certified
AV.io SDI+ is certified under Crestron’s Works with AirMedia program, bringing professional SDI cameras and sources into AirMedia deployments as tested, certified hardware.
August 4, 2026
EC20 update: WebUI tally control, Crestron module, and live audio monitoring
EC20 firmware 3.6.44 moves more control into the web interface, adds an Epiphan certified Crestron module, and makes it faster to verify audio before a session starts.
July 15, 2026
Echo360 and Epiphan partner to bring Pearl capture to EchoVideo
Echo360 and Epiphan are partnering to bring Pearl capture appliances to EchoVideo, enabling reliable multi-source lecture capture, automated recording, and flexible classroom design.
July 13, 2026
New group-based permissions and an ANZ cloud region for Epiphan Edge
Epiphan Edge adds group-based permissions so admins can scope device access by team, plus a new Australia and New Zealand cloud region for local data residency and faster performance.
May 6, 2026
EC20 update: Direct capture to Panopto, Dante audio, and camera fleet management
Epiphan’s EC20 firmware 3.3.40 introduces direct-to-Panopto recording, Dante audio support, and centralized management in Epiphan Edge. Capture more rooms with a single cable setup, improve reliability with local recording, and scale lecture capture across campus with less complexity.
April 27, 2026
Firmware 4.24.4: Smarter Panopto workflows and improved recording reliability
This firmware update streamlines Panopto workflows with live audio monitoring and one-click re-uploads, while improving recording synchronization, metadata accuracy, and overall system stability.
December 16, 2025
Firmware 4.24.3: Smarter CMS Workflows plus NDI® 6.2 Support
Firmware 4.24.3 delivers smarter CMS workflows with improved Kaltura and Opencast integrations, giving users more control over storage, permissions, and interoperability. It also adds NDI® 6.2 support and usability refinements that improve reliability and day-to-day operation across Pearl systems.
September 6, 2025
Epiphan Cloud is now easier to access and more secure with SSO
Epiphan Cloud now supports SSO with SAML 2.0. Enable secure, seamless logins via Azure AD, Okta, or Google Workspace for easier access control.
August 18, 2025
Firmware 4.24.2: Scheduled webcasts on Opencast, NDI|HX improvements, audio codec validation, and more
New Pearl firmware 4.24.2 adds Opencast live webcast support, NDI|HX enhancements, and stability updates for reliable streaming and recording.
March 19, 2025
Epiphan Pearl now integrates with Utelogy for seamless AV automation
Epiphan Pearl now integrates with Utelogy, enabling seamless AV automation, remote management, and monitoring for enhanced control and efficiency.