AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus
AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus


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Ki PRO ULTRA PLUS MANUAL
AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus
4K / Ultra HD and 2K / HD Recorder & Player
Ki Pro Ultra Plus 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. Also Ki Pro Ultra Plus supports the latest connectivity, as well as large raster high frame rate workflows, including 4K 60p. Add 3G-SDI, 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 AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus is designed to meet the growing demand for 4K and Ultra HD capable recorder products with full support for current HD projects.
Manage larger 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. Also pristine Ultra HD 60p and 4K 60p recording in Apple ProRes HQ is offered utilizing Pak 2000, Pak 1000, Pak 512 (R1), and Pak 256 (R1) SSD media, complete with full rollover capabilities from drive to drive. This ensures long recording times for the most demanding projects.
Smooth slow motion 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 Plus’ web interface.
Lastly, menus and images are beautifully rendered on a new high resolution LCD display enabling detailed playback and monitoring in all environments.
SPECIFICATIONS
AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus
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/30 fps
- Avid DNxHR SQ up to 4K/30 fps
- Avid DNxHR LB up to 4K/30 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 Pak 256, Pak 512, Pak 1000, Pak 2000
- Pak-Adapt-eSATA*, Pak-Adapt-CFast*
*Only with AJA qualified media
Video Input Digital
- 4x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
- 4x Fiber LC*, 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297
- 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (4x BNC or Fiber LC*)
- Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (2x BNC or Fiber LC*)
- Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (1x BNC or Fiber LC*)
- 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
*Optional SFP Modules
Video Output Digital
- 4x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
- 4x Fiber LC* 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297
- 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (4x BNC or Fiber LC*)
- Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (2x BNC or Fiber LC*)
- Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (1x BNC or Fiber LC*)
- 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
- HDR Infoframe generation as defined in CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a
*Optional SFP Modules
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 (1/2x 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 (1/2x 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 2 x RCA connectors
Recording Mode
- Multi-channel HD Apple ProRes recording (Pak 2000, Pak 1000, Pak 512 (R1), Pak 256 (R1) (R2))
- 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)
- Movable TC Super Out
Reference Input
- External, 2x BNC
- Looping, nonterminating
- Blackburst or tri-level sync
Network Interface
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Embedded web server for remote control via REST
- Video Confidence Monitor via Web Interface
- Clip upload/download via Web Interface in DATA-LAN mode
- Configuration and Transport Control via WEB Interface
MACHINE CONTROL
- RS-422, 1x DE-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 1280 x 720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status Overlays
Closed Captioning Support
- CEA-708, CEA-608
File System Support
- HFS+, exFAT
Size (w x d x h)
- 8.64″ x 9.34″ x 3.31″ (219.46 x 237.24 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)