AJA KI PRO RACK RECORDER

Transition to post-production workflows File

Ki Pro Rack offers high-quality, edit-ready file acquisition capabilities, ideal for infrastructures making the transition from traditional cassette-based post-production workflows to file-based recording and playback.

With its comprehensive connectivity, Ki Pro Rack integrates easily and immediately with existing equipment, recording 10-bit Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD files directly onto removable hard disk modules or SSDs, eliminating time-consuming logging and acquisition. Files can be used in most editing systems, with no need for transcoding or complex importing.

Full 10-bit resolution recording

Superior quality doesn't necessarily mean heavy files. By recording 10-bit files in full resolution, Ki Pro delivers high quality files that perfectly meet the quality constraints of post-production and demanding customers.

Compared with 8-bit recording devices, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording offers superior dynamic range, resulting in a superior representation of the original scene with greater flexibility in post-production color balance adjustments.

By using highly efficient ProRes and DNxHD codecs, file sizes are kept under control and there's no need to blow production budgets on additional storage.

RS-422 device control

The Ki Pro Rack's RS-422 interface allows it to integrate easily with various editing systems, external controllers and even other tape recorders, enabling it to perform the functions of a tapeless VTR perfectly. Configurations are able to perform tape-based editing directly from the Ki Pro Rack module, faster than rendering to ProRes or DNxHD files on a non-linear editing system.

Ki Pro's RS-422 interface can also be used for direct acquisition from tape-based systems to retrieve edit-ready ProRes files, or for digital data archiving.

Familiar transport controls and operation

Just like a traditional tape recorder, each Ki Pro Rack features standard control buttons for Record, Play, Rewind and Fast Forward, making it easy to get to grips with with minimal set-up time.

Status and configuration information are clearly shown on the integrated display.

The integrated system implements a menu structure that allows full configuration from the Ki Pro Rack itself, with no need to connect it to a laptop to access additional settings. Professional connections

The Ki Pro Rack's comprehensive connectivity allows it to interface with virtually any equipment available in your production workflow. The impressive array of rear connections includes SDI, HDMI, analog component, balanced and unbalanced audio connectors, LTC inputs/outputs, and even LANC connectors.

Double disk bays

Ki Pro Rack's two disk module bays allow rapid changes of storage media; you can switch between the two disks and start recording without having to wait for the first disk module to be ejected.

The various Ki Pro models record 10-bit data directly onto ultra-reliable AJA disk modules, available in mechanical disk or SSD variants, which can be connected directly via the machines' built-in FireWire 800 port.

With a 1-year warranty, AJA storage modules are designed with reinforced, extensively tested connectors, ready for intensive use. Recording times are longer than traditional tapes, reducing the number of module changes required.

Ethernet file transfer

Thanks to its network connectivity, data can be transferred to and from the Ki Pro Rack via the Ethernet connection. This allows files to be transferred quickly, without the need to physically separate the disk module from the Ki Pro Rack. This can be particularly useful in large infrastructures, reducing the number of comings and goings in the nodal system and the risk of unintentional interference with other equipment.

As with other Ki Pro models, several Ki Pro Rack units can be networked to provide grouped control via a single interface.

Integrated AJA hardware conversions

Ki Pro Rack incorporates industry-standard AJA conversion technology as standard, enabling high-quality up/down/cross conversions during recording or playback without the need for an additional device.

Remote configuration and control

Ki Pro Rack connects to your Ethernet network, making it accessible via a web browser from any computer connected to the same network. This remote control means that it's entirely possible to control and configure the Ki Pro Rack without being in the vicinity of the unit, simplifying its operation within large infrastructures.

Technical data

Video inputs

Digital: 1 channel, selection between SD and HD-SDI (2xBNC), SMPTE-259/292/296

HDMI

Analog:

SD/HD components (3xBNCS): SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 lines, Betacam 525J, YPbPr 12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling

Video outputs

Digital: SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (1xBNC)

HDMI

Analog: Composite (1xBNC): NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL 12 bits D/A, 8x oversampling SD/HD Component (3xBNCs): SD: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 lines, Betacam 525J, RGB 12 bits D/A, 8x oversampling

HD: YPbPr, RGB 12-bit D/A, 2x oversampling

Audio inputs

Digital: 24-bit AES, 8 channels, 48kHz (4xBNC) 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channels, 48kHz HDMI embedded, 2 channels Analog: 24-bit A/D, 2 balanced channels (2 XLR), 48kHz Input level: Line

Audio outputs

AES 24 bits, 8 channels, 48kHz (4xBNC) 24 bits SDI embedded audio, 8 channels, 48kHz HDMI embedded, 2 channels

Analog: 24-bit A/D, 2 balanced channels (2 XLR), 48kHz

Network

10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45)

Integrated web server for remote control

User control panel

2 x 20-character display, with dedicated buttons

Timecode

LTC timecode input/output on BNC connector

Built-in SDI RP188

Add timecode to screen on SDI 2 output

Serial port

RS-422 (slave connector), 9-pin (available since version 2.0 of the internal program)' The pinout of the connectors is as follows: 1 GND 2 TX - 3 RX + 4 GND 5 No Connection 6 GND 7 TX + 8 RX 9 GND Shell GND

10-bit hardware up-conversion

Anamorphic: full screen

Pillar box 4:3: centered 4:3 image with black bars on the sides

Zoom 14:9: 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black bars on the sides- Zoom Letterbox: image zoomed to fill the screen

Zoom Wide: combination of zoom and horizontal reduction to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting may cause a slight change in aspect ratio.

10-bit hardware down-conversion

Anamorphic: full screen

Letterbox: the image is reduced, with the addition of black bars at the top and bottom of the image to preserve the aspect ratio Crop: the image is adjusted to fill the new screen size

10-bit hardware cross-conversion

1080i to 720p

720p to 1080i

Disk module racks

2 with ejector button and selection LED

Dimensions

H X W X D: 4.45 cm x 48.26 cm x 37.75 cm (front panel to deepest rear connector)

Operating temperature

Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature (off mode): -20°C to 60°C

Power supply

Voltage: 100-240 VAC

Operating power consumption: 40W