Epiphan
Epiphan hardware encoders and switchers (such as the Pearl series) support remote control via their web API, allowing Voice Tracking to trigger channel or layout switches.
Step 1: Get the Epiphan Connection Details
- Log into your Epiphan device's web interface.
- Navigate to the Remote Control or API settings section.
- Note the device's IP address and Port.
- Note the admin username and password for the device.
Step 2: Configure the Switcher Connection
In the Voice Tracking configuration menu, click the Switcher tab and enter:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Switcher Type | Epiphan |
| IP Address | Epiphan device IP address |
| Port | Device API port |
| Username | Epiphan admin username |
| Password | Epiphan admin password |
Step 3: Start the Switcher
Click Start Switcher. A success message will confirm the connection is active.
Stopping the Switcher
To disconnect from the switcher at any time:
- Click Stop Switcher in the Voice Tracking toolbar (the same button used to start it).
- The switcher connection will close immediately.
- The microphone connection remains active unless you also click Stop Microphone.
Zone-to-Source Mapping
After the switcher is connected, map each zone to the correct switcher source:
- Click a zone header on the zone map.
- In addition to the Camera and Preset dropdowns, a Switcher Source field is available.
- Select the input/scene number that corresponds to the camera covering that zone.
For multi-camera setups where multiple zones share one camera, assign the same switcher source to each zone within that camera's field of view.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Start Switcher fails immediately | Wrong IP, port, or credentials | Verify connection settings; confirm switcher is running and reachable |
| Zones activate but no cuts happen | Switcher connected but sources not mapped | Verify zone-to-source assignments in the zone map |
| Epiphan cuts not happening | Wrong IP, port, or credentials | Verify connection settings; confirm switcher is running and reachable |
| Cuts happen with wrong camera | Zone-to-source mapping incorrect | Re-check zone assignments and verify input/scene numbers |
| Switcher connects but immediately disconnects | Firewall blocking the port | Verify firewall allows traffic on the configured port between the camera and switcher |
Next Steps
With the switcher connected, return to Zone Configuration to assign switcher sources to each zone.