Ki Pro
AJA
Ki Pro
AJA Ki Pro Media Recorder
This tapeless video recording device records high-quality Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files onto computer-friendly media. It features SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, and analog inputs to interface with virtually any type of camera, while numerous simultaneous outputs allow connections to both professional and consumer monitors.
Portable and rugged, it is designed for real production environments; an optional exoskeleton allows placement below the camera and out of the way of battery adapters, wireless mics and other accessories. Integration with other production gear is seamless.
Ki PRO is intuitive to operate. Alongside the camera, the familiar VTR-like buttons provide immediate control for basic operation. From a distance, a web browser connected via ethernet or WiFi allows control from a laptop or iPhone.
Portable and rugged, it is designed for real production environments; an optional exoskeleton allows placement below the camera and out of the way of battery adapters, wireless mics and other accessories. Integration with other production gear is seamless.
Ki PRO is intuitive to operate. Alongside the camera, the familiar VTR-like buttons provide immediate control for basic operation. From a distance, a web browser connected via ethernet or WiFi allows control from a laptop or iPhone.
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Video Input
Digital
SD and HD-SDI (1xBNC), SMPTE-259/292/296
HDMI
Analog
SD/HD Component (3xBNCs)
SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB, YPbPr
12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling
Video Output (all simultaneously active)
Digital
SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (1xBNC)
HDMI
Analog
Composite (1xBNC)
NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
SD/HD Component (3xBNCs)
SD: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
HD: YPbPr, RGB
12-bit D/A, 2x oversampling
Audio Input
Digital
24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz
HDMI embedded, 2 channel
Analog
24-bit A/D, 2 channel balanced (2 XLR), 48kHz
Input level: Line, Mic, Mic + phantom 48Vdc
2 channel unbalanced (2 RCA)
Audio Output
Digital
24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz
HDMI embedded, 8 channel
Analog
24-bit D/A, 2 channel balanced XLR, 48kHz
2 channel unbalanced (2 RCA)
Network
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45)
802.11g WiFi
Embedded webserver for remote control
Panel User Interface
2 x 20 character display with dedicated buttons
Timecode
LTC timecode input and output via BNC
Control
LANC Loop (2 LANC connectors)
Lens Tap: connects to optional AJA Lens Tap intercept cable placed between camera body and lens for start/stop control
IEEE-1394a/FireWire 400 for control and timecode data
Machine Control
RS-422, 9-pin—for future use
FireWire
IEEE-1394b, FireWire™ 800Mb/s connects to Mac Pro or MacBook Pro (mount as harddrive)
Hardware up-conversion - 10-bit
Anamorphic: full-screen
Pillar box 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars
Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars
Zoom Letterbox: image zoomed to fill screen
Zoom Wide: combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change
Hardware down-conversion - 10-bit
Anamorphic: full-screen
Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size
Hardware cross-conversion - 10-bit
1080i to 720P
720P to 1080i
720P to 1080PsF
SD to SD aspect ratio conversion
Letterbox: Transforms SD anamorphic to a letterboxed image.
H Crop: Produces a horiztonally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame.
SD Pillarbox: Produces image in screen center with black borders on left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center.
V Crop: Transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image.
Digital
SD and HD-SDI (1xBNC), SMPTE-259/292/296
HDMI
Analog
SD/HD Component (3xBNCs)
SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB, YPbPr
12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling
Video Output (all simultaneously active)
Digital
SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (1xBNC)
HDMI
Analog
Composite (1xBNC)
NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
SD/HD Component (3xBNCs)
SD: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
HD: YPbPr, RGB
12-bit D/A, 2x oversampling
Audio Input
Digital
24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz
HDMI embedded, 2 channel
Analog
24-bit A/D, 2 channel balanced (2 XLR), 48kHz
Input level: Line, Mic, Mic + phantom 48Vdc
2 channel unbalanced (2 RCA)
Audio Output
Digital
24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz
HDMI embedded, 8 channel
Analog
24-bit D/A, 2 channel balanced XLR, 48kHz
2 channel unbalanced (2 RCA)
Network
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45)
802.11g WiFi
Embedded webserver for remote control
Panel User Interface
2 x 20 character display with dedicated buttons
Timecode
LTC timecode input and output via BNC
Control
LANC Loop (2 LANC connectors)
Lens Tap: connects to optional AJA Lens Tap intercept cable placed between camera body and lens for start/stop control
IEEE-1394a/FireWire 400 for control and timecode data
Machine Control
RS-422, 9-pin—for future use
FireWire
IEEE-1394b, FireWire™ 800Mb/s connects to Mac Pro or MacBook Pro (mount as harddrive)
Hardware up-conversion - 10-bit
Anamorphic: full-screen
Pillar box 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars
Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars
Zoom Letterbox: image zoomed to fill screen
Zoom Wide: combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change
Hardware down-conversion - 10-bit
Anamorphic: full-screen
Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size
Hardware cross-conversion - 10-bit
1080i to 720P
720P to 1080i
720P to 1080PsF
SD to SD aspect ratio conversion
Letterbox: Transforms SD anamorphic to a letterboxed image.
H Crop: Produces a horiztonally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame.
SD Pillarbox: Produces image in screen center with black borders on left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center.
V Crop: Transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image.