AJA Ki Pro Rack HD Recorder/Player with ProRes and Avid DnX Support

AJA's Ki Pro Rack satisfies the broadcast video requirement for a compact, 1 RU rack-mounted digital video recorder designed for creating "ready-to-edit" professional digital video files. Supporting a file-based workflow, Ki Pro Rack records Apple ProRes 422 or Avid DNxHD files on industry-standard media. Features include analog and digital audio video I/O and recording to 2x removable SATA storage modules. When removed, the storage modules function as standard FireWire 800 drives. With Ki Pro Rack you can acquire video using the same codecs that you use for editing-Apple ProRes 422 or Avid DNxHD. Ki Pro Rack supports all four types of Apple ProRes 422 (including HQ, LT and Proxy) as well as Avid DNxHD 220x, Avid DNxHD 145 and for 1080p formats, Avid DNxHD 36. Ki Pro Rack simplifies the link between production and post by acquiring on the best codecs for use with Apple Final Cut Pro X or Avid Media Composer from virtually any SDI or HDMI camera, regardless of format.

Key Features

• Ki Pro Rack offers a large number of unique features for optimum quality, ease of use, and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments.
• Ki Pro Rack provides flexible standard and high definition recording, with hardware up/down/crossconversion for versatile operation in a mixed SD/HD environment, plus a wide variety of control methods and storage options.

Technical Specifications

Hardware
Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 (LT), and Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)-SD, HD 720/1080, full-raster 10-bit 4:2:2, realtime, implemented in hardware
Avid DNxHD 220x, Avid DNxHD 145 and for 1080p formats, Avid DNxHD 36-HD 720/1080, full-raster 10-bit 4:2:2 for Avid DNxHD 220x and 8-bit 4:2:2 for Avid DNxHD 145 and Avid DNxHD 36, implemented in hardware
Up/down/cross-conversion, 10-bit, realtime, implemented in hardware
Digital HD/SD SDI I/O, 1-channel selectable input and output (4 BNC)
Digital HDMI I/O (2 HDMI)
Component HD/SD analog video I/O, SMPTE/EBU/Betacam/RGB/YPrPb (6 BNC)
Composite analog input NTSC/NTSC-J/PALvideo (1 Component Y BNC)
Composite analog output NTSC/NTSC-J/PALvideo (1 Component Y BNC)
AES audio, 8-channel, 24-bit, 48 kHz audio (8 BNC); 8-channel SDI embedded
2-channel balanced analog audio input and output (4 XLR)
Timecode, LTC I/O (2 BNC); SDI embedded RP188 with onscreen display
RS-422 9-pin D connector machine control port for interactivity with editors
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Panel user interface features a VFD display (2-line character display), with 14 control buttons, 3 control knobs, and a power button
Available Storage Modules (HDD) for use with Apple Macr computers (HFS+ file system) equipped with a Firewire 800 port.
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz redundant power connectors
Software
Remote Browser control software. When a Macr or PC are connected via the Ki Pro Rack Ethernet port, the device can control the Ki Pro Rack via a web browser 20 Preset registers for storing and recalling system preset configurations
Embedded internal web server for remote control via LAN
Gang recording using a master Ki Pro to control other units (CONFIG 35.4)
RS422 serial port control of Ki Pro Rack for VTR-like interaction with edit controllers or non-linear editors (see CONFIG parameter 35.2 explained in Chapter 3)
Alarms to alert you to conditions that may need your attention
Item Includes
Ki Pro Rack Recorder
BNC termination-place on the Ref Loop output at the end of the loop
Four Rubber adhesive feet for placing on the bottom of Ki Pro Rack
Two AC power cords for redundant 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz power
Read Me First Notice-late-breaking news and errata related to Ki Pro Rack
Registration Sheet-register by mail or online (details provided)