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AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G 12G-SDI 4K/UHD/HD Recorder and Player Multi-Channel HD Recorder

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Product Highlights:

  • Single channel 4K recording and playback for Apple ProRes or Avid DNx via 12G-SDI, HDMI v2.0, quad link 3G-SDI, optional 12G fiber, or quad 3G fiber
  • Up to 4ch of simultaneous HD recording in Apple ProRes
  • Supports genlock free recording
  • Ki Protect
  • HDR10 / HLG recording and playback
  • Up to 4TB SSD rollover recording
  • Continuous Recording
  • Infinite Record
  • Enhanced Super Out on the SDI Monitor out
  • Multi-channel matrix monitoring via SDI and HDMI 
  • Gang Recording
  • Remote control via WebUI or REST API
  • Redundant power
  • AJA three-year warranty 
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AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G is a multi-channel Apple ProRes® recorder offering up to 4-channels of simultaneous HD recording, or in Single Channel mode, a 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR® recorder and player. Avid DNxHD® MXF is also supported up to HD formats in Single Channel mode.

Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers 12G-SDI single cable simplicity for large rasters and HDMI 2.0 digital video connectivity with HDR support for both recording and playback.  

A wealth of analog and digital audio connectivity answers any project’s demand for efficient, powerful, and flexible workflows. For distance and remote needs, 12G and 3G Fiber SFP+ options are available. New v2.0 firmware adds the ability to record genlock free sources with frame sync support on inputs.

Designed to be either portable or rackmountable with half rack wide, 2RU high dimensions, Ki Pro Ultra 12G is well suited for use in any environment.

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KiProUltra12G - Specification

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Video Formats:Single Channel Mode:
(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97*
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97*
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25**, 29.97**
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
Multi-Channel Mode:
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25**, 29.97**
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60


*Only 4x 1.5G-SDI, 10-bit 4:2:2 YCbCr, Square Division
**25 and 29.97 requires Record Type>PsF selection
Codec Support:Single Channel Mode:
Apple ProRes 4444 XQ, up to 2K/60 fps
Apple ProRes 4444, up to 30 fps
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
Apple ProRes 422
Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
Avid DNxHD HQX (220x)*
Avid DNxHD SQ (145)*
Avid DNxHD LB (36)**
Avid DNxHR HQX up to 4K/30 fps
Avid DNxHR SQ up to 4K/30 fps
Avid DNxHR LB up to 4K/30 fps
Multi-Channel Mode:
Apple ProRes 4444, up to 30 fps
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
Apple ProRes 422
Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)


*Avid DNxHD only supported for 1080 and 720 resolutions
**Avid DNxHD 36 only supported for 1080p
Codec Container:Apple ProRes .MOV
AVID DNX .MXF or .MOV
Removable Storage:2x slots, AJA SSD media Pak 2000, Pak 1000, Pak 512, Pak 256
File System Support:HFS+, exFAT
Video Input Digital:1x 12G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424/2081/2082
3x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
1x Fiber or HD-BNC 12G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
3x Fiber or HD-BNC, 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
1x HDMI standard type A connector
HDMI v2.0
4:4:4 RGB 8/10/12-bit (deep color)
4:2:2 YCbCr 8/10/12-bit
4:2:0 YCbCr 8-bit
Video Output Digital:1x 12G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424/2081/2082
3x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
1x Fiber or HD-BNC 12G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
3x Fiber or HD-BNC, 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297 (optional SFP modules)
4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (BNC or Fiber)
1x HDMI standard type A connector
HDMI v2.0
4:4:4 RGB 8/10/12-bit (deep color)
4:2:2 YCbCr 8/10/12-bit
4:2:0 YCbCr 8-bit
Audio Input Digital:16-channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
8-channel, AES/EBU via (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
Audio Input Analog:8-channel, mappable, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM Pinout)
+24 dBu full scale digital
+/- 0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
Audio Output Digital:16-channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
8-channel, AES/EBU via (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
Audio Output Analog:Stereo unbalanced headphone jack (1x 3.5mm jack) with volume control
8-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
2-channel unbalanced 2x RCA connectors
Recording Mode:Multi-channel HD Apple ProRes recording (Pak 2000, Pak 1000, Pak 512 (R1 and above), Pak 256 (R1 and above))
Single channel 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD recording
Playback Mode:One channel of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD at a time
Timecode:SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
LTC input (1x BNC)
LTC output (1x BNC)
TC Super Out
Reference Input:External, 2x BNC
Looping, nonterminating
Blackburst or tri-level sync
720p 59.94
720p 50
1080i 59.94
1080i 50
1080p 23.98
1080PsF 23.98
1080p 24
1080PsF 24
1080p 25
1080PsF 25
1080p 29.97
1080PsF 29.97
(SD) Analog composite
525i 59.94
625i 50
Network Interface:1x LAN connector (RJ-45 connector, 10/100/1000)
Embedded web server for remote control
Configuration and Transport Control via Web Interface
Video Confidence Monitor via Web Interface
Clip upload/download via Web Interface in DATA-LAN mode
Remote control via REST
Machine Control:RS-422, 1x DB-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
User Interface:Rotary selector knob
Dedicated, backlit transport controls and menu buttons
Large 1280x720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status Overlays
Closed Captioning Support:CEA-708, CEA-608
Size (w x d x h):8.64" x 9.34" x 3.31" (219.46 x 237.24 x 84.08 mm)
Weight:5.6 lbs (2.6 kg)
Power:Dual, redundant, 5.4A max, 35W-60W typical-65W Max
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (adapter)
12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR (chassis)
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)