From Courtrooms to Podcast Studios – How Epiphan Video Powers Public-Sector Capture and Creative Workflows

By James Tremayne | Senior Technical Product Specialist, Holdan

Modern video capture systems have evolved beyond the traditional academia environment-now they’re central to government operations and creative media productions. From streaming council meetings or courtroom hearings to hosting live video podcasts, Epiphan Video’s current suite serves both worlds with reliability and ease of use, that simply wasn’t possible in previous generations of the technology.

Government & Public-Sector Use:
Reliable, Compliant, and Hands-Off

Epiphan Video devices are a strong fit for government, legal, and public sector use, offering high reliability, security, and minimal technical overhead.

In the UK, while deployments are often confidential, public-sector AV integrators have used devices like the Pearl Mini in secure interview rooms and Pearl-2 in complex courtroom or training setups — handling multiple video/audio inputs, Crestron and Q-Sys integrations, and ISO stream recording for review.

Why Epiphan Devices Are a Great Fit for Government Use

Epiphan devices are purpose-built for secure, mission-critical use in courtrooms, council sessions, and public hearings:

• High reliability – 24/7 operation, redundant recording, no OS crashes or updates
• Easy operation – Touchscreen or scheduled capture; no tech staff needed
• Secure streaming – RTMPS, SRT, HTTPS UI, Active Directory support
• Detailed archiving – Automatic fie uploading of ISO + program recording, custom layouts for legal review
• Seamless integration – HDMI/SDI/USB/XLR, Crestron/API control, CMS support
• Secure, high-quality extraction of remote guest feeds from Zoom and Teams (up to 1080p)

Example:

Pearl Mini is used in confidential interview rooms for simple multi-source recording.
Pearl-2 powers mock courtrooms with multi-camera inputs, Crestron control, and detailed post-trial ISO recordings.
See Case Study.

Creative Content Workflows:
Studio-Quality Podcasts Made Simple

In the age of content, podcasting has evolved from a niche audio format to a full-fledged broadcast medium. Audiences now expect not just great sound, but high-quality video, dynamic visuals, and seamless guest experiences—whether recorded live or remote. For podcasters, creators, and production studios, this means one thing: it’s time to upgrade.

How Pearl devices bring professional-grade production to podcast studios:

• Self-serve operation – One-touch recording for easy operation by non-technical users
• Multi-cam production – Switch between hosts, guests, and screen shares with built-in layouts
• Stream & record – Simultaneous streaming to YouTube/Facebook and ISO recording for post-editing
• Remote guests – Epiphan Connect brings in Zoom/Teams feeds cleanly into Pearl-2
• Pro audio – XLR, USB, or embedded audio supported

Example:

Pearl Mini is ideal for smaller studios producing simple two, or three camera podcasts, offering built-in switching, audio mixing, and direct streaming with minimal setup.
For more advanced productions, Pearl-2 paired with Epiphan Connect allows remote guests to join via Teams or Zoom, enabling complex layouts and ISO recordings suited for post-production workflows.
See Case Study.

Why Choose Epiphan?

Holdan (a Midwich Group Company), are uniquely placed to support you on any project needs. We provide expert advice, design support, and full project consultancy, so please reach out if you have a project in mind or would like to explore how Epiphan Video products can fit your needs.

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