Front and back view of Pearl Mini

Pearl Mini front panel descriptions

Label Name Description
Power light Glows when the system is powered on.
Streaming light Glows when the system is streaming. Flashing means that user action is required and streaming has either stopped or won't start.
Recording light Glows when the system is recording. Flashing means that user action is required and recording has either stopped or won't start.
Touch screen front panel display Used for confidence monitoring and simple configuration, obtaining system information, and starting/stopping recordings and streams. Users can also authenticate with one of the integrated Content Management Systems (CMSs) to create unscheduled ad hoc recordings and webcasts.
SD card slot Used to store up to 512 GB of recordings and user uploaded media files. For recommendations, see Pearl Mini tech specs.
USB 3.0 port

For connection of external hard drives, flash drives, USB keyboards, and supported USB status light indicators.

Can be used to connect a USB mouse or keyboard when the local console feature is enabled.

A web camera or USB microphone cannot be connected to this port, only to the ports on the rear panel.
3.5 mm audio output jack For audio confidence monitoring. Plays the audio for the currently visible channel.

Do not insert objects in to the two, pin-sized holes that are located beside the LEDs.

Pearl Mini back panel descriptions

Label Name Description

Lock Allows Pearl Mini to be locked to a desk or surface using a laptop lock cable.
Power button

Press to toggle Pearl Mini on and off.

If a software shutdown is performed when the toggle switch is in the on position, double press the power button to turn on Pearl Mini.
Power jack Plug the power supply in here. The port requires a 12 V  DC power source (center-positive). Always use the provided power supply.
USB 3.0 ports

For connection of external hard drives, flash drives, keyboards, or supported USB status light indicators.

Can be used to connect a USB mouse or keyboard when the local console feature is enabled.
HDMI output port See Video output ports for details.
RJ-45 Ethernet Auto-sensing gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T network port with support for RTSP, SRT, and NDI|HX networked video inputs. See Configure network settings for setup instructions.
SDI in Connect up to 3G SDI signals to Pearl Mini.
HDMI in Connects HDMI and DVI signals (using an adapter) to Pearl Mini.
RCA audio in RCA consumer line-level stereo pair (left/right) audio inputs. See Pearl Mini AV inputs.
3.5 mm audio in Stereo mic-level input to connect a passive or active stereo electret microphone.
XLR/TRS combo jacks

Two XLR /TRS combo jacks that can function as a stereo pair (left/right) or as two mono inputs. See Pearl Mini AV inputs.

  • Two XLR mic-level (balanced)
  • Two TRS ¼" professional line-level, +4 dBu (balanced/unbalanced)
Phantom power light

Glows when 48 V phantom power is enabled. Phantom power is applied to both XLR audio input ports when enabled. See Enable or disable phantom power on Pearl.

WARNING: Connecting devices that are not designed for phantom power when phantom power is enabled for the two XLR ports can seriously damage those devices. Always check the phantom power LED before connecting devices to the XLR ports.