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1. 25 dB to 2 5 MHz C Frequency Response 5 2T pulse response lt 2 ns Y C delay inequity Video Output Digital SD HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 10 bit Single Link 4 2 2 1 x BNC HDMI v1 1 Note HDMI requires 1080i 720p or 1080p to be active HDMI does not provide support for PsF Video Output Analog Composite 1 x BNC NTSC NTSCJ PAL 12 bit D A 8x oversampling 2 dB to 5 0 MHz Y Frequency Response 2 dB to 1 MHz C Frequency Response 5 2T pulse response lt 1 Diff Phase lt 1 Diff Gain Note Composite output requires that the Component Analog output be set to SD composite output does not support HD Component 3 x BNC HD YPbPr RGB SD YPbPr RGB component mode SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line Betacam 525J RGB 12 bit D A 8x oversampling 2 dB to 5 5 MHz Y Frequency Response 2 dB to 2 5 MHz C Frequency Response 5 2T pulse response lt 1 ns Y C delay inequity Audio Input Digital 2 channel or 8 channel user selectable 8 channel 24 bit SDI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous 2 channel 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous Audio Input Analog 2 channel 24 bit A D analog audio 48kHz sample rate balanced 2 x XLR Input level Line Mic Mictphantom 48Vdc 24 dBu Full Scale Digital 0 2 dB 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response 2 channel unbalanced 2 x RCA Audio Output Digital 8 channel 24 bit SDI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Sy2. F3 PRO Only 3 995 US MSRP Find a Reseller gt A Ki Pro s RS 422 control allows it to be connected to editing systems and external controllers allowing it to fulfill some of the functions of a traditional VTR Editing systems can perform assemble edits directly to the KiStor Modules often faster than rendering Apple ProRes files might be from within an editing system For control and configuration Ki Pro can be connected directly to a computer or a data network by an Ethernet cable or wireless 802 11 Ki Pro can be accessed via a web browser on any networked computer or even a smartphone Multiple Ki Pro units may even be networked together and controlled from a single interface making them ideal recorders for multi camera projects 2 Ki Pro PROG www aja com The Original ProRes Recorder Ki Pro established a new paradigm for tapeless recorders by being the first to offer support for creating Apple ProRes 422 files which revolutionized how footage could be moved efficiently from production to editorial Editors are able to work with footage immediately without the need for special file importers or transcoding steps The workflow is simple record with the Ki Pro remove the KiStor Storage Module from the Ki Pro and connect the KiStor Storage Module to the edit system via built in connectivity Unify formats AJA s high quality up down cross conversion makes it easy to unify SD 720p and 108
3. making it a true standalone recorder connecting the media to a host computer to format media is not necessary KiStor Dock ExoSkeleton Ki Pro Rod Accessory Kit This external docking station provides both The ExoSkeleton provides a surrounding This kit adds endplates to the ExoSkeleton Thunderbolt and USB 3 0 connections for chassis for the Ki Pro that can both be mounted so you can attach two user supplied 15mm ultra fast file transfers between either PC to a tripod and also provides a mounting area camera accessory rods The endplates have or Mac host computer and Ki Stor modules for a camera on top this combination allows knobs for adjusting the height of the rod Works with all Ki Stor modules convenient access to controls brackets relative to the camera and a set of knobs for securing the rods in the brackets Filament Productions Takes AJA Ki Pro on Tour with Dave Matthews Band www aja com 7 Ki Pro AJA Ki Pro Helps Filmmakers Deliver the Drama for R Kelly s Latest Trapped in the Closet Installment View Online www aja com The latest chapters of R Kelly s cult hit Trapped in the Closet debuted recently on IFC garnering the networks highest ratings ever for an original production The hip hopera served up more of its signature rhymes and plot twists after a five year hiatus in the series which first debuted in 2005 Approaching production again after several years longtime Trapped co director edi
4. was key for us because our start date got pushed back while our delivery date remained the same so we ended up only having three and a half weeks to do everything but thanks to the Ki Pros we were able to work and turn everything around very quickly with no problems The Ki Pro really allowed us to get the most out of the Sony F3 with high quality recording and real time color correction It let us work faster and better from filming through to editing we really got to have our cake and eat it too 8 Ki Pro Photo credit Parrish Smith PROG Tech Specs Video Formats 525i 29 97 625i 25 720p 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 60 Note These formats require a valid camera source and the use of the Record Type gt VFR selection 1080i 25 29 97 30 1080psF23 98 24 25 29 97 Note These formats require a valid camera source and the use of the Record Type gt PsF selection 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 Codec Support Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 LT Apple ProRes 422 Proxy Removable Storage AJA KiStor modules 1 slot ExpressCard 34 2 slots Only Slot 1 active See www aja com for supported media Video Input Digital SD HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 10 bit Single Link 4 2 2 1 x BNC HDMI v1 1 Video Input Analog SD HD Component 3 x BNC SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line Betacam 525J 12 bit A D 2x oversampling 25 dB to 5 5 MHz Y Frequency Response
5. 0i and create a single desired format for your project The multitude of video and audio connections such as SDI HDMI and analog make integrating Ki Pro with other production equipment easy RS 422 Control RS 422 control allows Ki Pro to integrate easily with supported editing systems and external controllers allowing it to fulfill several of the functions of a traditional VTR Supported NLEs can even perform assemble edits directly to the Ki Pro 3 Ki Pro Chad Smith at Remote Access prepping the Woodstock Film Festival music video program with KiPro and iPhone On screen is Bird of Flames Chrysta Bell and David Lynch left monitor and Fj gur p an Sigur R s right monitor PROG 10 bit full raster recording Compared to 8 bit recording devices 10 bit 4 2 2 recording provides better quantization giving a superior representation of the Original scene and allowing for more flexibility in post production when adjusting color and balance By utilizing efficient ProRes codecs file sizes are kept in check so you won t need to blow your production budget on extra storage www aja com Connectivity Ki Pro s extensive connectivity ensures that you will be able to interface with virtually any gear in your production workflow The rear panel is packed with connectors which include SDI input output HDMI input output component analog input output balanced and unbalanced analog audio input ou
6. Mitt i i Zi ag n Portable File Based Recorder and Player VIDEO SYSTEMS CONFIG AJA s Ki Pro digital recorder was the first standalone device to record video directly to removable media as ready to edit Apple ProRes files enabling an efficient workflow from camera to editorial in a truly portable size www aja com ae DELETE Portable File based Recorder and Player Ki Pro combines the power of a file based recorder with the familiar controls of a VTR in a form factor that is portable enough to go anywhere The Ki Pro established a new paradigm in tapeless recording Revolutionizing how footage moves from production to editorial Ki Pro captures Apple ProRes 422 files at your choice of quality level direct from the source These files can then be used in most editing systems without the need for any additional import or transcoding steps Just remove the Storage Module from the Ki Pro connect it directly to the editing computer transfer the files to your edit system and they are immediately ready for use in the NLE software Ki Pro s comprehensive array of analog and digital connections let s you effortlessly bridge formats and sources within your workflow ingesting footage to a common format and outputting to numerous simultaneous monitor outputs Offering AJA s high quality up down cross conversion and a multitude of connections integration with your other production gear is seamless PMW
7. eters Lie Th 4 a Di 4r lad hins 4 52 15 g S i PRO DELETE CLIP i Pron Audio Input Transport and Menu Buttons Headphone Headphone Power ON OFF Level Adjust Volume Output EANET For full product specifications visit www aja com ki pro techspecs www aja com 5 Ki Pro Mili T Connections Ethernet FireWire 800 PENTE AON 10 100 1000 COnneEctOn pelietaP LANC Loop LTC In Out Balanced Audio Out Unbalanced to Camera RJ45 to Mac Audio Out for Control amp Timecode RS 422 qee pin e RS 422 F contro aa 7 cmc LAN C AN FAN LTC In LTC Out md Host Lens LANC Tap Loop i k WiFi Radio E u li l ON OFF LED Indicator __AnalogAudioln D O 4 Pin XLR Power Porton Side Balanced Audio In Unbalanced Composite Mic Level Audio In HDMI SDI Component Switch In Out In Out In Out Out TATER For full product specifications visit www aja com ki pro techspecs www aja com Mili T Accessories KiStor Modules KiStor modules use thoroughly tested spinning disk or solid state media and are backed by a 1 year warranty KiStor modules are also engineered with the rigors of production use in mind not only are robust housings used for the media but connectors rated for multiple instertions and removals are used unlike bare drive connectors that are not engineered for repeated use Additionally KiStor modules can be formatted in the device
8. nchronous 8 channel 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous Audio Output Analog 2 channel 24 bit D A analog audio 48kHz sample rate balanced 2 x XLR 24dBu Full Scale Digital 0 dBFS 0 2 dB 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response 2 channel unbalanced 2 x RCA Stereo unbalanced headphone 1 x 3 5mm mini jack Gilda tac For the most recent product specifications visit www aja com ki pro techspecs www aja com Up Conversion Hardware 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 side bars Zoom Letterbox results in image zoomed to fill full screen Zoom Wide results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16 9 screen this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change Down Conversion Hardware 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 Cross Conversion Hardware 10 bit 1080i to 720p 720p to 1080i Continued on Next Page 9 Ki Pro Mili T Tech Specs continued Timecode Computer Interface Machine Control Physical SDI RP188 SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC IEEE1394b FireWire 800 e RS 422 Sony 9 pin protocol Width 9 00 22 86cm LTC input 1 x BNC e 9 pin D connector pinou
9. t is as follows e Depth 6 12 15 56cm from front antenna cover to LTC output 1x BNC back of handles Note active during playback not during User Inte rface a fon e Height 3 25 8 25cm record or EE Power 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz adapter 12 18Vdc 2 x 20 character display with dedicated buttons a we a RAG Network Interface Control 10 100 1000 Ethernet RJ 45 6 jeD 802 11g Wireless LANC Loop 2 LANC Connectors Embedded web server for remote control Note requires a LANC enabled camera Note Not activated o9 GND IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 for control and timecode data Gilet cD For the most recent product specifications visit www aja com ki pro techspecs www aja com 10 Ki Pro Incredible 3 year warranty AJA Video warrants that Ki Pro products except for Storage Modules will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase Storage Modules are warranted for one year About AJA Video Systems Inc Since 1993 AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface and conversion solutions bringing high quality cost effective digital video products to the professional broadcast and post production markets AJA offers the lo and KONA desktop video products Ki Pro family of recorders miniature standalone converters and a complete line of rack mount interface and conversion cards and frames With a headquarters and design center located in Grass Valle
10. tor Jim Swaffield decided to adopt AJA Ki Pros to optimize and simplify their camera to edit workflow For the saga s latest installment Swaffield and DP Teodoro Maniaci chose to work with two Sony F3 cameras for the the bulk of the the photography supplemented by an Arri Alexa for slow motion sequences With good glass the Sony F3 produces wonderful images it has a great sensor explained Swaffield however the internal recording is done at 4 2 0 35Mb s and we wanted a higher data rate To address this issue Swaffield turned to Gary Pontore a VP in the Modern Media Solutions Division at Future Tech Enterprise who serves as a post digital workflow consultant on the series Pontore recommended an all new workflow using two Ki Pro recorders on set fed from the camera s SDI outputs to the recorders to benefit from Ki Pro s 10 bit 4 2 2 recording capabilities along with Mac Pros running Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe Creative Suite 6 for editing The two F3 cameras output 1920x1080x23 976fps 4 4 4 10 bit RGB S log signals to which LUTs were applied on set by DIT John Waterman using Pomfort LiveGrade software Teo likes to interactively combine illumination and grading says Swaffield and we were able to get very close to our final look dynamically on set as we shot With the Ki Pro our files were already in ProRes and ready to edit without having to transcode which allowed co editor David Rosenblatt to work live on set This
11. tput LTC input output as well as LANC fe 4 G6 14s is SLET ADJUST Reliable storage media Ki Pro Rack captures directly to reliable AJA KiStor modules KiStor modules are available as HDDs or SSDs in a variety of capacities to best suit the demands of your production environment KiStor modules also feature either a built in FireWire 800 or USB3 connector for direct connection to your editing system Alternatively KiStor modules may also be used with the optional KiStor Dock which features USB3 and Thunderbolt connectors for lightning fast data transfers eco AJA Pro Pro map t92 1686 0 3 oo HE Appie Yahoo Google Mags YouTebe Wikipedia News IGHi Papetere Traregort Presets Play Media Remote configuration and operation On set or in a machine room Ki Pro is equipped for advanced remote control and configuration With a standard Ethernet LAN connection to a host computer and a web browser all Ki Pro parameter settings clip selection and transport controls can be controlled no additional or special software installation is required on the host computer Multiple Ki Pro units may even be networked together and controlled from a single interface making them ideal recorders for multi camera projects 4 Ki Pro Mili T Connections Storage Module Alphanumeric and Storage Module Release Button Graphics Display slides into slot ExpressCard 34 Slots 2 2 CH Level M
12. y California AJA Video offers its products through an extensive sales channel of dealers and systems integrators around the world For further information please see our website at www aja com Because it matters AJA Video Systems Inc Grass Valley California www aja com sales aja com support aja com VIDEO SYSTEMS
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