The AJA Ki-PRO is a unique recording device designed to streamline post production workflow by simplifying video acquisition. The unit features both SDI and HDMI inputs, making it compatible with most prosumer and professional cameras. The KiPRO takes advantage of Apple's ProRes technology for a seamless transition from "lens to post". The device records to high-capacity drives or ExpressCard 34 media and comes equipped with a 250GB drive for large recording capacity.

A revolution in production and post

Eliminate the cost and inconvenience of logging and capturing footage. Ki Pro produces Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files that are ready for immediate use within Final Cut Studio. Simply connect the media to a host computer and begin editing. Unify SD, 720 and 1080 cameras and formats with one superior 10-bit full-raster codec-Apple ProRes 422. Ki Pro features cross-conversion so you can have a 720p camera produce a 1080i recording to match your other camera... or vice versa. And if you've got high-quality SD cameras, Ki Pro can even help you extend their use since it also up-converts SD camera signals to HD recordings.

• No more digitizing
• No more worrying about which camera to use
• High-quality ready-to-edit video

Ki Pro in the field

Ki Pro is portable and rugged; designed for a variety of production environments. Powered through an industry standard 4-pin XLR, you have flexible AC and battery options. An optional exo-skeleton can be used with your camera and tripod-complete with sliding baseplate and slots for 15mm rods.

Ki Pro connects

Capture the full quality of your camera by tapping the direct uncompressed camera outputs. Connect any digital camera or VTR via component analog, SDI or HDMI to Ki Pro. Balanced and unbalanced audio connectors, LTC input/output, and even LANC, are provided. By bypassing tape or recordable media compression, Ki pro maintains the best possible image quality your camera produces.

Ki Pro and Final Cut Studio

From acquisition to delivery, use the codec at the core of Apple's Final Cut Studio suite of applications. Ki Pro supports an Apple file-based workflow by recording standard Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files on industry standard media. Record to removable 34mm ExpressCards, or a removable HDD Storage Module containing a 250GB hard disk drive (standard) or an optional SSD Storage Module with a solid state disk. When removed, the Storage Module functions as a standard bus-powered FireWire 800 drive. If bus power is not available, the Storage Module can be powered from an AC power adapter (supplied).

Format

Apple ProRes 422
1080p, 1080i, 720p

Inputs/Outputs

Composite: BNC (x1 Output)
Component: BNCx3 (x1 Input, x1 Output)
HD-SDI: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output)
HDMI (x1 Input, x1 Output)
Analog Audio, Balanced: XLR L/R (x1 Input, x1 Output)
Analog Audio, UnBalanced: RCA L/R (x1 Input, x1 Output)
TimeCode: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output)
FireWire W800 1394b (Data Transfer): 9Pin
FireWire W400 1394a (Data, Control, and Timecode): 6Pin
Ethernet 10/100/1000: RJ-45 (x1 Input, x1 Output)
Remote RS-422: 9-Pin DSub
Headphone

Data Storage

AJA Storage Module
ExpressCard 34
250GB

Power Requirements

110-220VAC