Ki Pro Rack

Ki Pro Rack

File Based 1RU Recorder and Player

$3,581 US MSRP*

* Plus any applicable tariffs. Pricing is for US only. International pricing will vary.

Ki Pro Rack

Tech Specs

Tech Specs are subject to change.


Video Formats

  • 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
  • 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25*, 29.97* 
  • 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
  • 720p 23.98*, 25*, 29.97*, 50, 59.94, 60 
  • 625i 25
  • 525i 29.97

 

*25 and 29.97 require a valid camera source and the use of the Record Type>PsF selection


Codec Support

  • Apple ProRes 422
  • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
  • Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
  • Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
  • Avid DNxHD HQX (220x)
  • Avid DNxHD SQ (145)
  • Avid DNxHD LD (36), only provides support for the 1080p format

Removable Storage

  • AJA KiStor modules - 2 slots with rollover recording

Video Input Digital

  • SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292, 10-bit
  • Single Link 4:2:2 (2 x BNC, input selection in software)
  • HDMI v1.3

Video Output Digital

  • SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292
  • Single Link 4:2:2 10-bit (1 x BNC)
  • HDMI v1.3

 

Note: HDMI requires 1080i, 720p or 1080p to be active; HDMI does not provide support for PsF


Video Input Analog

  • SD/HD Component (3 x BNC)
  • SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J
  • 12-bit A/D, 2 x oversampling
  • +/- .25dB to 5.5 mHz Y frequency response
  • +/- .25dB to 2.5 mHz C frequency response
  • .5% 2T pulse response
  • <2 ns Y/C delay inequity, or Composite (1 x BNC – CVBS on Y)

Video Output Analog

  • Component (3 x BNC)
  • NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
  • HD: YPbPr, RGB
  • SD: YPbPr, RGB (component mode)
  • SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
  • 12-bit D/A, 8 x oversampling
  • +/- .2dB to 5.5 mHz Y frequency response
  • +/- .2dB to 2.5 mHz C frequency response
  • .5% 2T pulse response
  • <1 ns Y/C delay inequity, or Composite (1 x BNC – CVBS on Y)
  • +/- .2dB to 5.0 mHz Y frequency response
  • +/- .2dB to 1 mHz C frequency response
  • <1% Diff Phase
  • <1% Diff Gain

Audio Input Digital

  • 8-channel, 24-bit SMPTE-272/299 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-channel, 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (4 x BNC)

Audio Input Analog

  • 2-channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (2 x XLR)
  • +24 dBu full scale digital
  • +/- 0.2 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz frequency response (Note: Line or Mic selection via CONFIG menu parameters)

Audio Output Digital

  • 8-channel, 24-bit SMPTE-272/299 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-channel, 24-bit AES/EBU audio, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (4 x BNC)

Audio Output Analog

  • 2-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (2 x XLR)
  • +24 dBu full scale digital (0dbFS)
  • +/- 0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
  • Stereo unbalanced headphone (1 x 3.5mm mini jack)

Up-Conversion

  • Hardware 10-bit
  • Anamorphic: fullscreen
  • Pillarbox 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 fullscreen
  • 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: fullscreen
  • 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

Timecode

  • SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
  • HDMI (when used with compatible cameras)
  • LTC Input (1x BNC)
  • LTC output (1x BNC) (Note: active during playback not during record or EE)

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

User Interface

  • 2x 20 character display, with dedicated buttons

Closed Captioning Support

  • CEA-708, CEA-608

Machine Control

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

 

1

GND

2

TX-

3

RX+

4

GND

5

No Connection

6

GND

7

TX+

8

RX-

9

GND

Shell

GND


Size (w x d x h)

  • 19.0" x 12.5" x 1.75" (482.6mm x 317.5mm x 44.5mm) 

Weight

  • 7.3 lb (3.4 kg)

Power

  • 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, dual, redundant power supplies, 40W typical

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)

This firmware v6.9 is the latest maintenance release for Ki Pro Rack. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

Please also refer to the Ki Stor compatibility document under Documents for the latest information on Ki Stor drives and compatibility with firmware v6.9.

The Ki Pro Rack manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro Rack support area.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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With current Windows OS versions, you may need to install the following driver so that the SATA connection in the KiStor Dock operates as expected in Windows.

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This is an updated version of the Ki Pro Python API with modules for automatically discovering, reading and writing all supported Ki Pro Mini and Ki Pro Rack parameters via Python scripting. Inline documentation and examples have been included for accessing discovered parameters and valid values by name.

Please Note: These materials are intended for users who have web programming or scripting skills. They are not intended for the general Ki Pro user. These files are for use with Ki Pro Mini and Ki Pro Rack ONLY.

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This file contains the latest version of the Ki Pro Mini and Ki Pro Rack REST Automation scripts. These scripts are provided for developers who prefer to use REST for communication and control of AJA devices. This is separate and independent from the Python API.

Please Note: These materials are intended for users who have web programming or scripting skills. They are not intended for the general Ki Pro user. These files are for use with Ki Pro Mini and Ki Pro Rack ONLY.

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This firmware v6.8 is the latest maintenance release for Ki Pro Rack. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

Please also refer to the Ki Stor compatibility document under Documents for the latest information on Ki Stor drives and compatibility with firmware v6.8

The Ki Pro Rack manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro Rack support area.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware v6.7 is the latest maintenance release for Ki Pro Rack. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The Ki Pro Rack manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro Rack support area.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware v6.5.1 is the latest maintenance release for Ki Pro Rack. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The Ki Pro Rack manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro Rack support area.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware v6.5.0 is the latest maintenance release for Ki Pro Rack. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The Ki Pro Rack manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro Rack support area.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware version is the latest maintenance release for Ki Pro Rack. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The Ki Pro Rack manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro Rack support area.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware version is the latest maintenance release for Ki Pro Rack. Please read the release notes for complete details.

The Ki Pro Rack manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro Rack support area as well as within the .zip archive.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware version for the Ki Pro Rack updates the web UI to be compatible with Safari 7.  Earlier versions of the Ki Pro Rack firmware and web UI may not respond as expected when used with Safari 7.  If you are planning on using Safari 7, you should update to this firmware version.

Important: To perform the update, you will need to use a web browser other than Safari, such as Firefox or Chrome.

The Ki Pro Rack Installation and User Manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro support area as well as within the .zip archive.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware version adds the ability to read start/stop metadata from ARRI Alexa cameras, Panasonic AG- AF100 series cameras, Sony PMW-F3 camera and certain Canon HDMI cameras. Additional improvements have been included in this version as well. The .zip archive contains new software, manual, and release notes.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This is the initial release version of Ki Pro Rack firmware. The .zip archive contains the release software, manual, and release notes.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This version of the Ki Pro automation API includes all-new Python modules for automatically discovering, reading and writing all supported Ki Pro parameters. Inline documentation and examples have been included for accessing discovered parameters and valid values by name.

Please Note: These materials are intended for users who have web programming or scripting skills. They are not intended for the general Ki Pro user.

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Ki Pro Rack Installation and Operation Manual, Version 6.9

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This file contains the latest version of the AJA REST Automation scripts. These scripts are provided for developers who prefer to use REST to communicate and control AJA devices. This is separate and independent from the Python API.

Please Note: These materials are intended for users who have web programming or scripting skills. They are not intended for the general user. These files are for use with Ki Pro Mini, Ki Pro Rack, FS1, and FS2 ONLY.

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Please download the PDF for information on Ki Stor media compatibility with Ki Pro Rack v6.9

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The AJA Ki Pro Encoding Guide v1.0 offers a guide to the encoding requirements of video with audio for compatible playback using Ki Pro devices. It lists the supported raster, frame rates, containers and codecs as well as a number of caveats. The guide is applicable for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra, Ki Pro Ultra Plus, and Ki Pro Rack.

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AJA REST API Developer Guide offers an overview of REST features and parameters for remote control of AJA Products as applicable.

The Guide further offers product specific REST information and commands for the following products:

  • HELO
  • HELO Plus
  • Ki Pro GO
  • Ki Pro Ultra 12G
  • Ki Pro Ultra Plus
  • Ki Pro Ultra
  • Ki Pro Rack

To access code snippets and .md files for AJA REST control, please visit https://www.aja.com/support/rest-api

 

 

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Please download the PDF for information on AJA and QuickTime 7 for Windows as of May 2016.

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