Release notes

Release 4.24.2

Opencast scheduled live webcast support:

Epiphan Pearl capture agents now support scheduled live webcasts via Opencast. With this enhancement, your Pearl system can be configured to automatically start streaming to one or more predefined destinations.

NDI|HX interoperability enhancements:

Resolved compatibility issues affecting NDI|HX interoperability between Pearl devices and certain NDI|HX cameras, such as the Sony SRG-A40.

This release also removes support for NDI|HX1.

Updated Built-in CA Certificates:

This update includes refreshed digital certificates used to secure communication between Pearl systems and external services.

Dual Ethernet interface discovery:

NDI sources can now be discovered over USB-to-Ethernet adapters connected to Pearl devices, providing greater flexibility in network configurations.

Audio codec validation:

We've added validation for audio codec settings in the web interface to help prevent configuration errors and improve user experience.

 

Bug Fixes:

Layout editor fix:

Fixed an issue that previously prevented the reordering of elements in Pearl's layout editor.

Multicast RTSP ingest fix:

Resolved an issue where ingesting two multicast RTSP streams from Q-SYS cameras could cause one of the streams to be duplicated.

API documentation:

Addressed multiple issues in the self-documented REST API guide for improved accuracy and usability.

 

Previous releases and features

This section lists features and updates introduced in previous product releases.

 

Release 4.24.1

  • For streamlined system integration, our enhanced REST API now offers a developer-access mode directly within the Pearl devices's web interface, enabling users to execute, copy, and paste API commands with ease.

  • Delcom USB buttons now allow users to control Panopto, Kaltura, and Opencast events (start, stop, pause, resume) on Pearl devices.

  • To better serve our European customers, we now offer the option to select an EU-hosted Epiphan Edge, resulting in expedited data transfer, decreased processing latency, and enhanced overall responsiveness. Epiphan Cloud EU servers only support Pearl devices on firmware version 4.24.1 or newer.

  • Customize your network setup with the option to choose the management and control interface on Pearl Nexus.

  • Added support to embed audio into secondary Panopto channels for files stored locally, simplifying work-flows and enabling efficient content re-purposing.

Release 4.24.0

  • A new feature has been added the will allow users to add a second Ethernet port to Pearl Nexus by connecting a USB to Ethernet adapter to a USB port on the device. This enables use cases such as the segregation of control and AV traffic.
  • An enhancement has been add to the Automatic File Upload (AFU) functionality on Pearl Nexus, which when enabled, will allow Pearl Nexus to automatically upload recorded files to Epiphan Edge for backup.
  • A new optional setting has been introduced that will require a user to give confirmation before a scheduled Panopto or Opencast event can start. If this setting is activated and the event is not confirmed, the event will not commence as previously scheduled.
  • Resolved an issue that prevented a Kuando Busy status lights that is connected to a Pearl Nexus to not display the color yellow.
  • Resolved an issue that caused Pearl Nexus from connecting to and receiving a multicast RTSP stream from QSYS PTZ cameras.
  • Added support for a new chipset found in USB to RS-232 adapters Pearl Nexus. This new chipset will give users a wider choice of these adapters to send API commands to Pearl Nexus

Release 4.23.1

  • Implemented a new functionality that enables administrators to personalize the color settings of a multicolored, USB-connected 'on-air' status LED indicator.
  • Implemented a functionality that allows users to pause and resume recordings with Panopto, Opencast, or YuJa platforms with the convenience of a programmable Delcom USB button.
  • Resolved an issue with LDAP where certain characters in user credentials, specifically backslashes (\\), double quotes ("), and hash symbols (#), were not being properly escaped.
  • When utilizing multitrack recorders, the recording and streaming indicator lights will now show the recording and streaming status of the device.

Release 4.23.0

  • Added support for Opencast Content Management System.
  • For ad hoc or unscheduled Panopto events, added support to upload recordings directly into the device's default folder.
  • With this release, should a reboot occur during a Panopto event, the recording will not only continue seamlessly but also, upon the event's conclusion at the predetermined time, it will autonomously upload to Panopto for processing, eliminating the need for any manual input.
  • Added support for exFAT formatted USB drives for use with Automatic File Upload and USB file transfers.

Release 4.22.0

  • Initial release of Pearl Nexus
  • Added support to use a USB stick to quickly and easily pair Pearl system with Epiphan Edge.