AJA Ki Pro Rack video capturing device

AJA Ki Pro Rack 1RU File Based Recorder and Player

The AJA Ki Pro Rack brings Ki Pro recording to a 1RU format for file based workflows. It records 10-bit Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD files directly to removable KiStor hard disk or SSD modules, producing ready-to-edit files that can be used in most editing systems without transcoding or importing. SDI, HDMI and analog component connections fit existing cabling and routing, and AJA's built-in conversion performs broadcast quality up, down and cross-conversion during recording or playback without additional hardware.

Two KiStor bays allow rollover recording from one module to the next for long form recording, with Ki Protect. Dedicated transport buttons and a built-in display make operation familiar to tape deck users, while RS-422 control integrates it with editing systems and external controllers and supports assemble edits and VTR-to-Ki Pro transfers. Clips can be cued and played instantly from the front panel or over Ethernet, with a web UI for remote configuration and control, a REST interface for automation, Ethernet file transfer and CEA-708/608 closed caption support. Dual redundant power supplies are built in.

Key features

• HD/SD recorder and player
• Records and plays Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD files
• SDI, HDMI and component video I/O
• AES (BNC) and analog (XLR) audio I/O
• 2 x KiStor media bays with Ki Protect and rollover recording
• Balanced XLR analog audio inputs, mic/line/48 V switchable
• Multi-channel embedded SDI and HDMI audio
• Built-in up, down and cross-conversion
• REF, LTC, RP-188 and RS-422 support
• REST interface and web UI
• Closed captioning CEA-708 and CEA-608
• Front panel button controls, compact 1RU design

Notes

• KiStor modules not included

In the box

• Ki Pro Rack
• 2 x AC power cords

Specifications

• Codecs: Apple ProRes 422, 422 HQ, 422 LT, 422 Proxy; Avid DNxHD HQX 220x, SQ 145, LD 36 (1080p)
• Video formats: 1080i, 1080PsF, 1080p, 720p, 625i, 525i
• Video I/O: SD/HD-SDI (2 x BNC input, 1 x BNC output), HDMI v1.3, analog component or composite (3 x BNC)
• Audio: 8-channel SDI and HDMI embedded, 8-channel AES/EBU (4 x BNC), 2-channel balanced analog (2 x XLR), 3.5 mm headphone
• Timecode and sync: LTC in/out, RP-188, 2 x BNC looping reference
• Network: 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 482.6 x 317.5 x 44.5 mm
• Weight: 3.4 kg
• Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, dual redundant power supplies, 40 W typical