Ki Pro Mini

From Lens to Post. In a Flash.

Ki Pro Mini has been discontinued.
Please visit the Ki Pro family page for current alternatives.


Compact, lightweight and designed to fast track your footage from camera to editorial. Ki Pro Mini mounts easily to any SDI/HDMI camera and records 'ready-to-edit' files in Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD formats.


Tech Specs

Tech Specs are subject to change.


Video Formats

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


*Note: Require a valid camera source and the use of the Record Type>VFR selection


Codec Support

• Apple ProRes 422
• Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
• Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
• Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
• Avid DNxHD 220x
• Avid DNxHD 145
• Avid DNxHD 36


Note: Avid DNxHD is only supported for 1080p/PsF sources


Removable Storage

• Compact Flash (CF) cards - 2 slots, see www.aja.com for supported media


Video Input Digital

• HD/SD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 10-bit
• Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC)
• HDMI v1.3


Video Output Digital

• HD/SD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 10-bit
• Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC)
• HDMI v1.3


Audio Input Digital

• 2 or 8-Channel user selectable

• 8-Channel, 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous


Audio Input Analog

• 2-Channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (2 x XLR)
• Input level: Line, Mic, Mic+phantom 48Vdc
• +24dBu full scale digital
• +/- 0.2dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response


Audio Output Digital

• 8-Channel, 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 8-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous


Audio Output Analog

• Stereo unbalanced headphone (1 x 3.5mm mini jack)


Timecode

• SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
• HDMI (when used with compatible cameras)
• LTC input (1 x BNC)


Network Interface

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Embedded web server for remote control


User Interface

• 3 line character display, with dedicated buttons


Machine Control

• LANC Loop (2 LANC Connectors)

 

Note: requires a LANC enabled camera


Size (w x d x h)

• 4.35" x 1.82" x 5.9" (110.6mm x 46.2mm x 149.98mm)


Weight

• Weight: 1.3 lb (0.6 kg)


Power

• Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (adapter), 12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR, 1.5A max, 15W


Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)


This firmware version for the Ki Pro Mini updates the web UI to be compatible with Safari 7.  Earlier versions of the Ki Pro Mini 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 Mini 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 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 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 firmware version adds the ability to encode to Avid DNxHD QuickTime files in addition to the previously offered support for encoding to Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files. Some 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 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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A major update to Ki Pro Mini, version 3.0 software contains new features including: HDMI timecode support for Sony NEX-FS100 and other Sony NXCAM cameras, data transfer via LAN, continue to record on loss of video, playlist creation, saving/recalling presets, super out (window burn) for SDI, and much more. 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 firmware version adds a new CAMERA DATA selection parameter (13.1). Some cameras produce SDI ancillary data that Ki Pro Mini users may want to transfer to their recordings. Examples include: start/stop commands, timecode, reel name, clip name and take. The first set of cameras supported by this new feature are: RED Epic, RED One, and Canon XF SDI-enabled cameras. Note: to use the new 13.1 CAMERA DATA parameter with RED cameras, you must have certain firmware levels (see release notes). The .zip archive contains software, a manual, and release notes.

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This firmware version ads LANC functionality and support for 1080i30 and 720p60 formats, plus other improvements and fixes. The .zip archive contains software, a manual, and release notes.
Note: If you elect to revert the Ki Pro Mini firmware to an earlier version, a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu is recommended.

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

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This document describes Installation and Operation of the Ki Pro Mini portable disk recorder.

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This document provides a quick easy-to-read overview of using the Ki Pro Mini portable disk recorder.

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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 AJA and QuickTime 7 for Windows as of May 2016.

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This is an updated list of qualified CF cards for use with AJA Ki Pro Mini running firmware v4.2 or later.

 

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This bulletin lists all of the AJA qualified Compact Flash Cards (CF) found to be compatible with the Ki Pro Mini portable disk recorder as of April 2011.

Note on Lexar 32GB Professional 600x Compact Flash Cards:

An issue has come to our attention regarding the use of Lexar 32GB Professional 600x Compact Flash cards as originally qualified for use with the Ki Pro Mini. If the Lexar Compact Flash cards are inserted in the Ki Pro Mini prior to powering up the unit, the Lexar Compact Flash cards will falsely report recording; in actuality data will not be written to the Compact Flash card as expected. While this issue does not occur if the Lexar Compact Flash card is inserted after the Ki Pro Mini is powered up, we can no longer recommend the use of these cards at this time. We are actively working to determine the cause of this issue, but for now, the Lexar 32GB Professional 600x Compact Flash card has been removed from our list of qualified Compact Flash cards for use with Ki Pro Mini. Please note that the issue described above for the Lexar Compact Flash card does not affect the other cards qualified for use with the Ki Pro Mini. Additionally, we will be adding new choices to the qualified list of Compact Flash cards for use with Ki Pro Mini in the near future. We apologize for any inconvenience the recommendation of the Lexar 32GB Professional 600x Compact Flash card may have caused.

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This diagram shows the various pre-drilled mounting holes and dimensions for the Ki Pro Mount Plate.

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