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 DNxHR® recorder and player. Avid DNxHD® MXF is also supported up to HD formats in Single-Channel mode.

Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers 12G-SDI single cable simplicity for large rasters up to full 4K, (the 4x 3G-SDI inputs/outputs can be used for Quad Link operations as required) and HDMI 2.0 digital video connectivity with HDR support for both recording and playback.

A wealth of analog and digital audio connectivity answers any project’s demand for efficient, powerful and flexible workflows. For distance and remote needs, 12G and 3G Fiber SFP+ options are available. Ki Pro Ultra 12G also offers the ability to record genlock free sources with frame sync support on inputs.

Designed to be either portable or rackmountable with half rack wide, 2RU high dimensions, Ki Pro Ultra 12G is well suited for use in any environment.

Features

• 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD Recorder and Player
• Supports single-channel 4K/UltraHD/HD recording to ProRes or DNx files
• Supports multi-channel HD recording to ProRes
• Records and plays back up to Apple ProRes 4444 XQ or Avid DNxHR HQX
• Genlock-free multi-channel HD recording up to 1080 60p
• Single channel recording up to 4K 60p
• HDR recording and playback
• 1x 12G-SDI I/O
• 3x 3G-SDI I/O (4x when also using the 12G-SDI capable port)
• HDMI 2.0 I/O
• SFP fiber cage I/O (fiber modules not included)
• 2x PAK media bays with Ki Protect
• Analog audio I/O (DB-25 loom connectivity)
• AES/EBU digital audio I/O (DB-25 loom connectivity)
• Multi-channel embedded SDI and HDMI audio
• REF, LTC, RP-188 and RS-422 support
• REST interface
• Support for 8K VPID multi-unit playback
• Front panel button controls with integrated HD resolution screen
• Easy to use web UI, configure and control from standard web browsers
• Compact 2RU, half-rack width design
• Three year warranty

Professional Connectivity

The video and audio connections on the rear panel of the Ki Pro Ultra 12G offer next generation connectivity with single channel 12G-SDI I/O over either BNC or optional FIber and three additional 3G-SDI ports for multi-channel HD or quad-link capture needs. HDMI 2.0 I/O offers single cable simplicity all the way up to 4K. AES and analog XLR balanced audio, LTC, RS-422 and LAN round out the package.

SFP+ cages offer the ability to install optional HD-BNC or Fiber SFPs for long cable run needs.

ProRes® 422 and 444 Recording

Ki Pro Ultra 12G records 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD to six quality levels of Apple ProRes® including Apple ProRes 4444 XQ. This lets you choose the balance of image fidelity and file size that’s right for each individual production as well as having the flexibility to record directly to native file formats that are understood by most major editing systems.

Next generation UltraHD 60p and 4K 60p recording is attainable all the way up to Apple ProRes HQ when using AJA PAK 2000, PAK 1000, PAK 512 and PAK 256 SSD media.

By utilizing Apple ProRes, your project will have the best image quality available, with manageable and affordable file sizes.

Genlock-Free Multi-Channel HD Recording

Record 1, 2, 3 or 4-Channels of beautiful HD up to 1080p 50/60 in Apple ProRes simultaneously with Ki Pro Ultra 12G – without the need to genlock the sources.

Simplify your multi-camera productions by running up to four cameras per Ki Pro Ultra 12G and save power, space, time and effort on set, in the studio and when setting up OB trucks. Ki Pro Ultra 12G even allows independent profile support per channel in Multi-Channel mode; for example, select high resolution Apple ProRes HQ for high quality finishing and use a second input to record Apple ProRes (Proxy) for an efficient editing pipeline.

Starting with input 1, add channels as needed in order when utilizing like raster size and frame rate, and record your HD Apple ProRes files on the same AJA PAK media*. Ki Pro Ultra 12G even allows rollover to a second PAK for hours of uninterrupted multi-channel recording. Internal frame synchronizers eliminate the need for sources to be genlocked, which can be especially useful when setting up live events.

Avid DNxHR MXF Recording

Ki Pro Ultra 12G also allows users to record 4K and UltraHD rasters with Avid codecs within an MXF wrapper, supporting Avid editors and native MXF workflows with more flexible options.
Ki Pro Ultra 12GSD offers Avid DNxHR codecs in an MXF wrapper for the following formats:

• DNxHR HQX
• DNxHR SQ
• DNxHR LB
  • (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97

Avid DNxHD MXF Recording

Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers native Avid MXF support for HD workflows. Record and playback DNxHD files with an OP1a profile within an MXF container for DNxHD HQX (220x), DNxHD SQ (145) and DNxHD LB (36) codecs.

• This provides a native MXF workflow for Avid pipelines, free of transcoding.
• DNxHD HQX (220x)*
• DNxHD SQ (145)*
• DNxHD LB (36)**
  • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
  • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97
  • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94

*Avid DNxHD only supported for 1080 and 720 resolutions
**Avid DNxHD 36 only supported for 1080p

4K, 12-bit Full Raster Workflows for Professionals

Next generation 4K/UltraHD 50/60p recording and playback are attainable all the way up to Apple ProRes XQ when using AJA PAK Media with Ki Pro Ultra 12G.

4K/UltraHD is supported through 12G-SDI, 4x 3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 or optional fiber inputs and outputs. Ki Pro Ultra 12G not only supports true 4K at 4096 x 2160p for digital cinema and high quality UltraHD for broadcast production, it also offers the color depth to match including HDR support.

Any shoot or project benefits from the fabulously rich colors and smooth gradations across the luminance and chroma range that 12-bit makes possible with full 4:4:4 support including Apple ProRes 4444 XQ up to 2K 50/60p.

VFX work benefits from Ki Pro Ultra 12G’s 12-bit support to captured Apple ProRes 444 files, resulting in clean green screen plates for easy and detailed post-production manipulation. With full HDMI 2.0, you can monitor it all from 4:2:2 YCbCr to full 4:4:4 RGB in 12-bit.

Edit Ready, Synched Files for Edit

Multi-Channel recording with Ki Pro Ultra 12G provides individual, discrete recordings for each input that are timecode accurate and ready to be imported directly into a multi-channel editing sequence. No additional conversion or software is required, just drag and drop the files directly from the PAK Media into your edit. The clip naming convention is yours to customize to suit your needs, but each multi-channel file is always appended with _1, _2, _3 or _4 matching the input, making it very easy to track assets in post.

Multi-Channel independent file naming support also allows an independent additional name to be added to each recorded file for further identifying specific information for the project's needs.

Specifications

Video Formats

• Single Channel Mode:
  • (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97*
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97*
  • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
  • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25**, 29.97**
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
• Multi-Channel Mode:
  • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
  • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25**, 29.97**
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60

*Only 4x 1.5G-SDI, 10-bit 4:2:2 YCbCr, Square Division
**25 and 29.97 requires Record Type>PsF selection

Codec Support

• Single Channel Mode:
  • Apple ProRes 4444 XQ, up to 2K/60 fps
  • Apple ProRes 4444, up to 30 fps
  • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
  • Apple ProRes 422
  • Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
  • Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
  • Avid DNxHD HQX (220x)*
  • Avid DNxHD SQ (145)*
  • Avid DNxHD LB (36)**
  • Avid DNxHR HQX up to 4K/29.97 fps
  • Avid DNxHR SQ up to 4K/29.97 fps
  • Avid DNxHR LB up to 4K/29.97 fps
• Multi-Channel Mode:
  • Apple ProRes 4444, up to 30 fps
  • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
  • Apple ProRes 422
  • Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
  • Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)

*Avid DNxHD only supported for 1080 and 720 resolutions
**Avid DNxHD 36 only supported for 1080p

Codec Container

• Apple ProRes .MOV
• AVID DNX .MXF or .MOV

Removable Storage

• 2x slots, AJA SSD media PAK2000, PAK1000, PAK512, PAK256

File System Support

• HFS+, exFAT

Video Input Digital

• 1x 12G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424/2081/2082
• 3x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
• 1x Fiber or HD-BNC 12G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
• 3x Fiber or HD-BNC, 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
• 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (BNC or Fiber)
• 2K 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
• Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
• Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
• 1x HDMI standard type A connector
• HDMI v2.0
  • 4:4:4 RGB 8/10/12-bit (deep color)
  • 4:2:2 YCbCr 8/10/12-bit
  • 4:2:0 YCbCr 8-bit

Video Output Digital

• 1x 12G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424/2081/2082
• 3x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
• 1x Fiber or HD-BNC 12G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
• 3x Fiber or HD-BNC, 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
• 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (12G BNC or Fiber)
• 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (Quad link BNC)
• 2K 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
• Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
• Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
• 1x HDMI standard type A connector
• HDMI v2.0
  • 4:4:4 RGB 8/10/12-bit (deep color)
  • 4:2:2 YCbCr 8/10/12-bit
  • 4:2:0 YCbCr 8-bit

Audio Input Digital

• 16-channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 8-channel, AES/EBU via (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)

Audio Input Analog

• 8-channel, mappable, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM Pinout)
• +24 dBu full scale digital
• +/- 0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response

Audio Output Digital

• 16-channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 8-channel, AES/EBU via (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)

Audio Output Analog

• Stereo unbalanced headphone jack (1x 3.5mm jack) with volume control
• 8-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
• 2-channel unbalanced 2x RCA connectors

Recording Mode

• Multi-channel HD Apple ProRes recording (PAK2000, PAK1000, PAK512 (R1/X2 and above), PAK256 (R1/X2 and above))
• Single channel 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD recording

Playback Mode

• One channel of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD at a time

Timecode

• SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
• LTC input (1x BNC)
• LTC output (1x BNC)
• TC Super Out

Reference Input

• External, 2x BNC
• Looping, nonterminating
• Input reference formats:
  • (HD) Tri-level sync
    • 720p 59.94
    • 720p 50
    • 1080i 59.94
    • 1080i 50
    • 1080p 23.98
    • 1080PsF 23.98
    • 1080p 24
    • 1080PsF 24
    • 1080p 25
    • 1080PsF 25
    • 1080p 29.97
    • 1080PsF 29.97
  • (SD) Analog composite
    • 525i 59.94
    • 625i 50

Network Interface

• 1x LAN connector (RJ-45 connector, 10/100/1000)
• Embedded web server for remote control
• Configuration and Transport Control via Web Interface
• Video Confidence Monitor via Web Interface
• Clip upload/download via Web Interface in DATA-LAN mode
• Remote control via REST

Machine Control

• RS-422, 1x DB-9 female connector, Sony 9-pin protocol
• 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

User Interface

• Rotary selector knob
• Dedicated, backlit transport controls and menu buttons
• Large 1280x720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status Overlays

Closed Captioning Support

• CEA-708, CEA-608

Size (w x d x h)

• 8.64" x 10.59" x 3.31" (219.46 x 268.9 x 84.08 mm)

Weight

• 5.6 lbs (2.6 kg)

Power

• Dual, redundant, 5.4A max, 35W-60W typical-65W Max
  • 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (adapter)
  • 12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR (chassis)

Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)