Ki Pro Ultra 12G File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 5
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
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 DNxHD® MXF recorder and player.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G supports the latest connectivity, as well as large raster high frame
rate workflows, including 4K 60p.
12G, 6G, 3G, 1.5G-SDI and fiber and full HDMI 2.0 digital video connectivity and a
wealth of analog and digital audio connectivity answers any project’s demand for
efficient, powerful and flexible workflows.
Designed to be either portable or rack-mountable with half rack wide 2RU high
dimensions, it’s well suited for use in studio/truck environments in addition to
on-set and even digital signage applications. The Ki Pro Ultra 12G is designed to
meet the growing demand for 4K and UltraHD capable recorder products with
full support for current HD projects.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G enables manageable large raster workflows with the efficiencies
of Apple ProRes, supporting a broad range of video formats and frame rates
recorded directly to AJA’s proven and reliable Pak Media, offering the lowest cost
per GB available today.
Next generation pristine UltraHD 60p and 4K 60p recording in Apple ProRes HQ
is offered utilizing Pak 2000, Pak 1000, Pak 512 and Pak 256 SSD media, complete
with full rollover capabilities from drive to drive. This ensures long recording
times for the most demanding projects.
Remote playback can be obtained easily with full control via the RS-422 serial
connection or through the simple and intuitive on unit menu system and through
the Ki Pro Ultra 12G web interface.
Menus and images are beautifully rendered on a new high resolution LCD display
enabling detailed playback and monitoring in all environments.
Features
12G/6G SDI
The Ki Pro Ultra 12G BNC 1 input and output connectors each support up to 12G
SDI on a single link. The SDI Fiber 1 input and outputs also support 12G SDI video.
When configured for a Single Encode Channel and selecting one of these video
inputs or outputs, Ki Pro Ultra 12G becomes able to record and playback single-
link 6G and 12G signals.