AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G is a multi-channel Apple
ProRes recorder offering up to 4-Channels of simultaneous HD recording, or
in Single-Channel mode, a 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR
recorder and player. Avid DNxHD MXF is also supported up to HD formats in
Single-Channel mode.
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers 12G-SDI single cable
simplicity for large rasters up to full 4K, (the 4x 3G-SDI inputs/outputs
can be used for Quad Link operations as required) and HDMI 2.0 digital video
connectivity with HDR support for both recording and playback.
A
wealth of analog and digital audio connectivity answers any project’s demand
for efficient, powerful and flexible workflows. For distance and remote
needs, 12G and 3G Fiber SFP+ options are available. New v2.0 firmware adds
the ability to record genlock free sources with frame sync support on
inputs.
Designed to be either portable or rackmountable with half
rack wide, 2RU high dimensions, Ki Pro Ultra 12G is well suited for use in
any environment.
Professional Connectivity
The video and audio connections on the rear panel
of the Ki Pro Ultra 12G offer next generation connectivity with single
channel 12G-SDI I/O over either BNC or optional FIber and three additional
3G-SDI ports for multi-channel HD or quad-link capture needs. HDMI v2.0
offers single cable simplicity all the way up to 4K. AES and analog XLR
balanced audio, LTC, RS-422 and LAN round out the package.
SFP+ cages
offer the ability to install optional HD-BNC or Fiber SFPs for long cable
run needs.
ProRes 422 and 444 Recording
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G records 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD to
six quality levels of Apple ProRes including Apple ProRes 4444 XQ. This lets
you choose the balance of image fidelity and file size that’s right for each
individual production as well as having the flexibility to record directly
to native file formats that are understood by most major editing systems.
Next generation UltraHD 60p and 4K 60p recording is attainable all the
way up to Apple ProRes HQ when using AJA PAK 2000, PAK 1000, PAK 512 and PAK
256 SSD media.
By utilizing Apple ProRes, your project will have the
best image quality available, with manageable and affordable file sizes.
Genlock-Free Multi-Channel HD Recording
Record 1, 2, 3 or 4-Channels of beautiful HD up to
1080p 50/60 in Apple ProRes simultaneously with Ki Pro Ultra 12G – without
the need to genlock the sources.
Simplify your multi-camera
productions by running up to four cameras per Ki Pro Ultra 12G and save
power, space, time and effort on set, in the studio and when setting up OB
trucks. Ki Pro Ultra 12G even allows independent profile support per channel
in Multi-Channel mode; for example, select high resolution Apple ProRes HQ
for high quality finishing and use a second input to record Apple ProRes
(Proxy) for an efficient editing pipeline.
Starting with input 1, add
channels as needed in order when utilizing like raster size and frame rate,
and record your HD Apple ProRes files on the same AJA PAK media*. Ki Pro
Ultra 12G even allows rollover to a second PAK for hours of uninterrupted
multi-channel recording. Internal frame synchronizers eliminate the need for
sources to be genlocked, which can be especially useful when setting up live
events.
Avid DNxHR MXF Recording
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G also allows users to record 4K
and UltraHD rasters with Avid codecs within an MXF wrapper, supporting Avid
editors and native MXF workflows with more flexible options.
Ki Pro Ultra
12GSD offers Avid DNxHR codecs in an MXF wrapper for the following formats:
DNxHR HQX
DNxHR SQ
DNxHR LB
(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25,
29.97
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
Avid DNxHD MXF Recording
Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers native Avid MXF support for
HD workflows. Record and playback DNxHD files with an OP1a profile within an
MXF container for DNxHD HQX (220x), DNxHD SQ (145) and DNxHD LB (36) codecs.
This provides a native MXF workflow for Avid pipelines, free of
transcoding.
DNxHD HQX (220x)*
DNxHD SQ (145)*
DNxHD LB (36)**
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
(HD) 1080i 25, 29.97
(HD)
1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94
4K, 12-bit Full Raster Workflows for
Professionals
Next generation 4K/UltraHD 50/60p recording and
playback are attainable all the way up to Apple ProRes XQ when using AJA PAK
Media with Ki Pro Ultra 12G.
4K/UltraHD is supported through 12G-SDI,
4x 3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 or optional fiber inputs and outputs. Ki Pro Ultra 12G
not only supports true 4K at 4096 x 2160p for digital cinema and high
quality UltraHD for broadcast production, it also offers the color depth to
match including HDR support.
Any shoot or project benefits from the
fabulously rich colors and smooth gradations across the luminance and chroma
range that 12-bit makes possible with full 4:4:4 support including Apple
ProRes 4444 XQ up to 2K 50/60p.
VFX work benefits from Ki Pro Ultra
12G’s 12-bit support to captured Apple ProRes 444 files, resulting in clean
green screen plates for easy and detailed post-production manipulation. With
full HDMI 2.0, you can monitor it all from 4:2:2 YCbCr to full 4:4:4 RGB in
12-bit.
Edit Ready, Synced Files for Edit
Multi-Channel recording with Ki Pro Ultra 12G
provides individual, discrete recordings for each input that are timecode
accurate and ready to be imported directly into a multi-channel editing
sequence. No additional conversion or software is required, just drag and
drop the files directly from the PAK Media into your edit. The clip naming
convention is yours to customize to suit your needs, but each multi-channel
file is always appended with _1, _2, _3 or _4 matching the input, making it
very easy to track assets in post.
Multi-Channel independent file
naming support also allows an independent additional name to be added to
each recorded file for further identifying specific information for the
project’s needs.
HDMI 2.0: One Cable, Multiple Formats
Full HDMI 2.0 support on Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers
deep color support all the way up to 4:4:4 12-bit RGB, perfect for rich
color capture from affordable HDMI cameras and beautiful playback on the
latest HDMI 2.0 displays.
A single cable can affordably transport
both UltraHD or HD video and clean 24-bit 48 Hz 8-Channel audio to or from
common HDMI 2.0 devices for a simple setup; perfect for independent
producers, editors, ProAV, and anyone seeking to utilize the latest
affordable capture and monitoring tools.
HDR
HDR or High Dynamic Range, provides the ability to
display a wider and richer range of colors, much brighter whites, and much
deeper, darker blacks than standard signals allow. This gives your imagery a
more ‘dynamic’ look and allows for natural true to life colors to be
communicated to your audience.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G provides this support
for your 4K/UltraHD/HD HDR pipelines to HDMI and SDI compatible displays by
generating HDR metadata in accordance with HDMI v2.0a/CTA-861.3 and SMPTE
352, which includes HDR 10 (PQ) and HLG for both input and output.
8K Playback
Ki Pro Ultra 12G has been updated to offer a
powerful 8K playback functionality. By utilizing 4x Ki Pro Ultra 12G units
as well as RS-422 control to all four units, playback of 8K video is
achieved as individual 4K quadrants. The correct 8K SDI VPID is implemented
to ensure compatibility with downstream devices.For 4x HDMI playback is also
an option for this workflow with the addition of a suitable HDMI 2.0 to HDMI
2.1 converter.
Familiar Controls
Anyone familiar with the operation of a tape deck
will feel immediately comfortable when working with Ki Pro Ultra 12G.
Just like a traditional tape deck, Ki Pro Ultra 12G features
straightforward and dedicated transport buttons – record, play, stop,
rewind, fast forward – making the device easy to operate with minimal
training time.
The current status of the system and key configuration
information is clearly displayed on the beautiful built-in high resolution
LCD screen. Additional operational information can be found in the STATUS
menu which can be accessed even when recording or playing back.
The
Ki Pro Ultra 12G operating system offers users a logical menu structure that
is easy to navigate with menu parameters presented in clear and
understandable language.
Remote Control, Configuration and File
Transfers
In a truck or a machine room, Ki Pro Ultra 12G is
equipped for advanced remote control and configuration. With a standard
Ethernet LAN connection to a host computer and any web browser, all Ki Pro
Ultra 12G parameter settings, clip selection and transport controls can be
controlled; no additional or special software installation is required on
the host computer.
Multiple Ki Pro Ultra12G units can even be
controlled from a single web interface making Ki Pro Ultra 12G an ideal
solution for multi-camera and synched recordings.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G’s
web UI also provides a simple way to transfer media files across the network
for remote sharing when in DATA-LAN mode.
RS-422 control allows Ki
Pro Ultra 12G to integrate easily with supported editing systems and
external controllers allowing it to fulfill several of the functions of a
traditional VTR. Supported NLEs can even perform assemble edits directly to
the Ki Pro Ultra 12G.
Reliable Storage Media
Ki Pro Ultra 12G captures directly to rugged and
reliable AJA PAK SSD media. PAK Media is available in a variety of
capacities to best suit the demands of your production.
PAK 2000 and
PAK 1000 are the perfect companions for Ki Pro Ultra 12G offering 2TB or 1TB
of fast SSD media for up to 4K recording at 60p in ProRes HQ. PAK 512 and
PAK 256 models offer equal performance in smaller capacities when needed.
The twin media drive bays on the Ki Pro Ultra 12G allow extremely fast
media changes and rollover recording even for multi-channel recording, which
allows a recording to start on one media module and seamlessly continue onto
the second module once the first has reached capacity.
PAK Media may
also be used with the optional PAK Dock Pro which features a USB 3.2 Gen 2
bus-powered connection for lightning fast data transfers from and to your
desktop or laptop.
exFAT and HFS+ Support
Ki Pro Ultra 12G allows you to use the file system
that suits your needs. Full flexibility is provided to format your recording
media as either exFAT or HFS+ within Ki Pro Ultra 12G itself or from your
desktop computer, ensuring wide OS compatibility. PAK media can also be
ordered in either format for fast implementation upon arrival.
Infinite Record and Rollover, Even in
Multi-Channel Mode
Losing one or even several feeds during a
multi-channel shoot can cause major sync issues during the editing process
that can be lengthy to resolve, if they can be resolved at all. But Ki Pro
Ultra 12G is designed so that as soon as a loss in signal is detected on any
of the inputs, a color bars frame with the legend “Loss Of Signal” is
recorded until the input is restored or the shoot ends. In this way, all
multi-channel clips have the same timecode duration and will align perfectly
within any NLE. The editor then just simply cuts away from any recording
that lost signal, without any heavy lifting to insert frames, or adjust
audio to compensate. This function works with each input to Ki Pro Ultra 12G
and will even function in Rollover mode, meaning that a loss of signal that
spans separate media will pose no issues in editing, the time code of each
file recorded being equal.
Forced Rollover support allows users to
force a rollover recording to the second PAK port at any point, allowing
quick extraction of the first PAK drive for fast transfer to editing
environments, playout servers and more, while recording continues.
Infinite Record allows continuous recording and rollover from PAK Drive to
PAK Drive for a variety of needs including multi-day sporting events,
conferences, security needs and much more.
Ki Protect
Ki Pro Ultra 12G includes Ki Protect, a feature
that helps to ensure data integrity if a media drive is accidentally removed
or loses power during recording. The Ki Protect feature automatically
pre-allocates recording space on the media drive for video, audio and
timecode when the record button is pressed.
While recording, the file
header is then continuously updated every time new data is written. That
way, the only loss that should be incurred is the last few frames that were
in transit to the media drive to be recorded when the operation was
interrupted. Frames that are already recorded will be preserved and are
recoverable, providing greater peace of mind on set and in the studio,
essential for multi-channel recording.
High Resolution LCD with Onscreen Intuitive UI
Ki Pro Ultra 12G features a beautiful high
resolution HD display for pristine monitoring of your material and serves as
your interface to Ki Pro’s familiar and intuitive menu system. The detailed
overlay UI includes onscreen keyboard functionality and a clear view of the
powerful yet simple to operate UI, all pristinely presented on the 4.8” 720p
LCD display.
The large LCD provides detailed playback and monitoring
perfect for onset use, the OB truck, helicopter or studio and it’s
transparent menu overlays can be set at just the level the user prefers. Ki
Pro Ultra 12G offers control over brightness of the display for flexible
control to suit your working environment.
4K and HD Monitoring
Ki Pro Ultra 12G provides full resolution outputs
for 4K, UltraHD and HD over 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, FIber and HDMI, including the
latest affordable UltraHD monitors using HDMI for on-set quality checks. An
additional dedicated 2K and HD-SDI monitor output can be fed to any
affordable and existing HD-SDI display.
During Multi-Channel
recording, the user can select to send either a single source or a
Multi-Matrix of all four sources to the 3G-SDI monitor and HDMI outputs in
any combination desired.
Enhanced Super Out offers TC, Media
remaining and up to 8-Channels of VU audio metering on the SDI Monitor
output.
Up to 64-Channels of Audio
Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers up to 16-Channels of audio
support embedded over SDI or Fiber per input, bringing a total of
64-Channels of high quality recording when in multi-channel mode. Flexible
routing options mean that 8-Channel only outputs like HDMI, Analog and
Digital carry options for selecting the 8-Channel group required. Monitoring
via the headphone jack on the front of the unit is split into easy 2-Channel
groupings by input for on-set checks.
Multi-Channel Audio monitoring
on the built in display and over SDI and HDMI Monitoring out, allows the
display of 8 channels of selected embedded audio in SIngle-Channel recording
or 2 channels per source when in Multi-Channel recordings.
Closed Captioning Support
If you need to record or playout video with
Closed Captioning embedded, Ki Pro Ultra 12G is fully compatible with your
needs.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G recognizes CEA-708 within incoming SDI Inputs
and encodes the Closed Captioning to your Apple ProRes recorded file. Upon
playback, you can utilize the Closed Captioning within a recorded file over
Ki Pro Ultra 12G’s SDI outputs.
2SI (Two Sample Interleave)
Ki Pro Ultra 12G supports both Square Division Quad
Split format and Two Sample Interleave offering a wide number of options to
both record and playback 4K and UltraHD.
Set up is easy, with Ki Pro
Ultra 12G sensing the format being delivered in its “Follow Input” mode.
Fiber and HD-BNC Connectivity
Ki Pro Ultra 12G’s fully integrated fiber inputs
and outputs means it can be integrated directly to a dedicated fiber network
alongside many other fiber products. Fiber allows outgoing and incoming
video signals to be transmitted as far as 10 km away.
KPU-Shelf
Ki Pro Ultra 12G and Ki Pro GO conveniently fit
side by side for easy 2RU rack mounting for workflows that can take
advantage of rack mounts, from facilities to flypacks. See the Ki Pro Ultra
12G options page for more.
