At Interbee in Japan AJA unveiled their new Ki Pro Ultra, a file-based 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD video recorder and player with a built-in HD LCD monitor; capable of capturing edit-ready Apple ProRes files in a range of video formats and framerates up to 4K 60P.
The Ki Pro Ultra offers a range of input and output connections including 3G-SDI, HDMI and even Fiber, that allow for dealing with high-frame rate workflows.
It is designed to be portable or rack-mountable. The Ki Pro Ultra records in several flavours of Apple ProRes including ProRes 4444. Recordings are made to AJA’s proprietary Pak SSD media. The Pak media is available in a variety of capacities up to 1TB.
The Ki Pro Ultra features a high-resolution HD display for monitoring of your material. The interface includes on-screen keyboard functionality and a clear view of the UI, all on a 4.8” 720p LCD display.
Ki Pro Ultra is now available for a RRP of $3995 US. For more information head over to the AJA website.
Tech Specs:
Video Formats
(4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1080PsF 23.98,24,25*,29.97*
*NOTE: 25 and 29.97 requires Record Type>PsF selection
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
Codec Support
Apple ProRes 444*
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
Apple ProRes 422
Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
*NOTE: Apple ProRes 444 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD up to 30 fps
Removable Storage
2 x slots, AJA Pak SSD media Pak256, Pak512, Pak1000, Pak-Adapt-CFast*
*NOTE: 4K/UltraHD 50,59.94,60 ProRes HQ recording requires geniune AJA Pak1000 media
Video Input Digital:
4x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit (12-bit input supported)
SingleLink 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)
DualLink 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (2 x BNC)
4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (4 x BNC)
Dual Channel Fiber Input – 2 x Ports, SFPs required
1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
HDMI v1.4b, RGB or YCbCr
HDMI v2.0, YCbCr, 4:2:0 only at 4K/UltraHD 50, 50.94, 60*
*NOTE: Future Software Release
Video Output Digital:
4 x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit
SingleLink 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)
DualLink 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (2 x BNC)
4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (4 x BNC)
1 x HD-SDI monitor output with support for up to 2048×1080 4:2:2
1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
HDMI v1.4b, RGB or YCbCr
HDMI v2.0, YCbCr, 4:2:0 only at 4K/UltraHD 50, 50.94, 60*
*NOTE: Future Software Release
Audio Input Digital:
8-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
8-channel, AES/EBU via 1/2x DB-25 Tascam Pinout
Audio Input Analog
8-channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48kHz sample rate 1x DB-25 Tascam Pinout
+24dBu Full Scale Digital
+/- 0.2dB 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response
Audio Output Digital:
8-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
8-channel, AES/EBU via 1/2x DB-25 Tascam Pinout
Audio Output Analog
Stereo unbalanced headphone jack (1 x 3.5mm jack) with volume control
2-channel unbalanced 2 x RCA connectors
Timecode:
SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
LTC input (1 x BNC)
LTC output (1 x BNC)
Reference Input
Reference Loop (2 x BNC)
Network Interface:
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Embedded web server for remote control via REST
Video Confidence Monitor via Web Interface
Clip upload/download via Web Interface in DATA-LAN mode
Configuration and Transport Control via WEB Interface
RS-422
1 x DE-9 female connector, SONY 9-pin serial protocol
User Interface:
Rotary selector knob
Dedicated transport controls and menu buttons
Large 1280 x 720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status Overlays
Power:
Dual, Redundant, 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz (adapter), 12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR (chassis), 5.4A max, 35W-60W typical-65W Max
Size:
8.64″ x 9.34″ x 3.31″ (21.94cm x 23.72cm x 8.41cm)
Weight:
5.55 lbs (2.52 kg)
