Presented as the perfect fit for live production, post-production, on-set… or any other place that high-quality reliable recording and playback is needed, the AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G is a new single-channel 4K/UltraHD recorder and player or four-channel HD recorder, featuring 12G-SDI connectivity with a host of unique and powerful features.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers single-channel 4K/UltraHD up to 50/60p recording and playback to and from Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR, with flexible connectivity options including 12G-SDI, HDMI v2.0 and optional Fiber input and outputs. Alternatively Ki Pro Ultra 12G provides up to four channels of simultaneous HD recording up to 1080 50/60p with independent ProRes profiles per channel.
“Demand for 12G-SDI solutions is soaring as production professionals strive to create more streamlined workflows with enough bandwidth to carry higher fidelity HDR, high frame rate and 4K/UltraHD signals over a single cable,” said Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems. “Building upon the same framework of the production-proven Ki Pro Ultra Plus, we’ve developed the next-generation Ki Pro Ultra 12G to offer recording and playback of the highest quality video signals with 12G-SDI connectivity to streamline recording and playback – whether on set, in live venues or within a broadcast studio.”
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G: key features
Suited for a range of production environments, Ki Pro Ultra 12G includes a host of powerful features including:
- 12G-SDI I/O up to 4K/UltraHD 60p in single-channel mode
- 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD recording to Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD/HR MXF
- Flexible HD recording options: 1, 2, 3 or 4-Channel HD recording at up to 1080 60p with independent ProRes codec profile support for each channel
- 4x 3G-SDI 4K/UltraHD 60p in single-channel mode or HD in multi-channel mode
- Optional 12G SFP+ Fiber and HD-BNC support
- HDMI 2.0 I/O with HFR 4:4:4 and HDR capabilities
- Support for the latest HDR formats with HLG and HDR10 recording and playback
- Multi-Matrix HD video display for up to 4-Channels during record over SDI Monitor out, HDMI out, and on the built-in display
- Built-in Ki Protect ensures recordings aren’t lost in a power failure
- Broad video connectivity including 12G/6G/3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and 12G compatible fiber and HD-BNC SFP+ options
- Multi-channel audio support via embedded SDI or HDMI, AES/EBU and Analog
- Enhanced super out and front panel audio monitoring with media status and per channel audio metering
- WebUI enables file transfer and remote monitoring, configuration and control via a standard web browser
- Incredible file compatibility with a huge range of post-production applications
- Compact 2RU high, half rack width form factor
- 2x 12v 4-pin XLR redundant power inputs, with one power supply included
- Records to reliable, rugged and high-capacity AJA Pak SSD media, the same used on previous Ki Pro Ultra products
- Includes AJA’s renowned three year international warranty
Ki Pro Ultra 12G is available through AJA’s worldwide network for $3,995 US MSRP. Folow the link for more information.