The AJA Ki Pro is a tapeless video recording device that records high-quality Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files onto computer-friendly Storage Module media. Because it features SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, and analog inputs, you can interface with virtually any type of camera you might own or rent. Enjoy monitoring flexibility through Ki Pro's numerous simultaneous outputs, connecting to both professional and consumer monitors. Ki Pro is portable and rugged; designed for real production environments. With the optional exo-skeleton it can sit below your camera—out of the way of your battery adapters, wireless mics and other accessories. Offering up/down/cross-conversion and a multitude of connections, integration with your other production gear is seamless.
The AJA Ki Pro Mini is similar to the Ki Pro, but instead of Storage Modules, it uses high-speed CompactFlash cards, emphasizing portability for roles where size matters and conversion and I/O option diversity aren't needed.
All Ki Pros are intuitive to operate. Alongside the camera, the familiar VTR-like buttons provide immediate controls for basic operation.
From a distance, use a web browser via ethernet to control operations from a laptop. The standard Ki Pro can even be controlled via Wireless 802.11 with an iPhone or computer.
Options are available, call for pricing.
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 Wireless
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 (future feature)
FireWire
IEEE-1394b, FireWire™ 800Mb/s connects to Mac Pro or MacBook Pro (future feature)
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.
Power
100-240 VAC (to supplied AC Adapter);
12Vdc to power connector input on side of chassi
