DEMO AJA Rack Mount File Based Recorder/Processor in 422 ProRes and Avid DNxHD
DEMO Product Highlights:
- File-Based Recording / Playback
- Ready-to-Edit File Capture
- Records 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes / DNxHD
- Records onto HDD/SSD Storage Modules
- Hardware Up / Down / Cross Conversion
- Broad RS-422 Integration
- IP Assigned Web Control / Configuration
- Tape Deck Style Panel Controls
- Fits Standard Cabling / Routing System
- 1RU Rack Height
DEMO AJA Rack Mount File Based Recorder/Processor in 422 ProRes and Avid DNxHD
DEMO AJA Ki Pro Rack Rack Mount File Based Recorder/Processor in 422 ProRes and Avid DNxHD
The AJA Ki Pro Rack is a tapeless, file-based video recorder that captures and records in ready-to-edit ProRes and DNxHD codecs, in 10-bit 4:2:2 full-raster files, and onto HDD or SSD storage modules (sold separately). 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth provides superior dynamic range, original picture representation, and flexibility in adjusting color and balance in post. Two slots are available for the storage modules.
Ki Pro features RS-422 control for integrating with editing systems, external controllers, and with tape decks (to capture tape-based media as ProRes). Also by RS-422, assemble edits can be sent directly to storage modules, often faster than rendering to ProRes or DNxHD.
The panel controls are for the most part identical to those of tape decks. The display screen and operating system work hand-in-hand to facilitate full configuration without any connection to a separate computer: all information is displayed clearly on the screen and the OS control menu is a fast and flat one.
The set of connections is diverse and includes video and audio ports that are the same kind as those of tape decks. Accordingly, the Ki Pro is compatible with the cabling and routing systems used with tape decks. Also available is an Ethernet port by which files can be transferred (minimizing the need for staff involvement and allowing better employment of staff).
Up/down/cross conversion can be performed right inside the hardware, both during recording or playback. A second device won't be needed for conversions.
As for remote control, the Ki Pro can be fully configured and controlled via a web browser per an IP address assignment. Multiple Ki Pro Racks can be networked together for control over a single interface.
| Video Input |
Digital:
1 Channel, selectable input SD, and HD-SDI (2xBNC), SMPTE-259/292/296 HDMI
Analog:
SD/HD Component (3xBNCS): SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, YPbPr 12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling |
| Video Output (all simultaneously active) |
Digital:
SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (1xBNC)
HDMI
Analog:
Composite (1xBNC):
NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL 12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
SD/HD Component (3xBNCs):
SD: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling HD: YPbPr, RGB
12-bit D/A, 2x oversampling |
| Audio Input |
Digital:
AES 24-bit, 8 channel, 48kHz (4xBNC) 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz HDMI embedded, 2 channel
Analog:
24-bit A/D, 2 channel balanced (2 XLR), 48kHz
Input level: Line |
| Audio Output |
Digital:
AES 24-bit, 8 channel, 48kHz (4xBNC) 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz HDMI embedded, 2 channel
Analog:
24-bit D/A, 2 channel balanced XLR, 48kHz |
| Network |
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45)
Embedded web server for remote control |
| Panel User Interface |
2 x 20 character display, with dedicated buttons |
| Timecode |
LTC timecode input and output via BNC SDI embedded RP188 timecode On-screen timecode display on SDI 2 output |
| Serial Port |
RS-422 (slave pinout), 9-pin (available beginning with version 2.0 firmware)
Connector pinout is as follows:
1 GND
2 TX -
3 RX +
4 GND
5 No Connection
6 GND
7 TX +
8 RX -
9 GND
Shell GND |
| Hardware up conversion - 10-bit |
Anamorphic: full-screen
Pillar box 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars
Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black sidebars
Zoom Letterbox: image zoomed to fill screen
Zoom Wide: combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change |
| Hardware down conversion - 10-bit |
Anamorphic: full-screen
Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size |
| Hardware cross conversion - 10-bit |
1080i to 720P
720P to 1080i |
| Storage Module drive bays |
2 (each with eject button and select LED) |
| Physical |
Height: 1.75" (4.45cm)
Width: 19" (48.26cm)
Depth: 12.5" front panel to the back of the deepest connector (37.75cm) |
| Temperature |
Operating Temperature Range: 5C to 40C
Safe Storage Temperature Range (power OFF): -20C to 60C |
| Power |
Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Typical operating power: 40W |
