This AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G 12G-SDI 4K/UHD/HD Recorder and Player Multi-Channel HD Recorder is a multi-channel digital recorder/player offering up to 4-Channels of simultaneous HD recording, or in Single-Channel mode, 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR capture and playback.
Avid DNxHD MXF is also supported in HD formats in Single-Channel mode.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G offers 12G-SDI single cable simplicity for rasters up to full 4K, (the 4x 3G-SDI inputs/outputs can be used for Quad Link operations as required) 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.
Ki Pro Ultra 12G also offers the ability to record genlock free sources with frame sync support on inputs.
Designed to be either portable or rack-mountable with half rack wide, 2RU high dimensions, Ki Pro Ultra 12G is well suited for use in any production environment.
AJA HDBNC-2RX-12G 12G/6G-SDI Dual Coax HD-BNC KUMO 6464-12G Receiver Module Features:
- 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD Recorder and Player
- Supports single-channel 4K/UltraHD/HD recording to ProRes or DNx files
- Supports multi-channel HD recording to ProRes
- Records and plays back up to Apple ProRes 4444 XQ or Avid DNxHR HQX
- Genlock-free multi-channel HD recording up to 1080 60p
- Single channel recording up to 4K 60p
- HDR recording and playback
- 1x 12G-SDI I/O
- 3x 3G-SDI I/O (4x when also using the 12G-SDI capable port)
- HDMI 2.0 I/O
- SFP cages for optional fiber I/O modules
- 2x PAK media bays with Ki Protect
- Analog audio I/O (DB-25 loom connectivity)
- AES/EBU digital audio I/O (DB-25 loom connectivity)
- Multi-channel embedded SDI and HDMI audio
- REF, LTC, RP-188 and RS-422 support
- REST API support
- Support for 8K VPID multi-unit playback
- Front panel button controls
- Built-in HD LCD for confidence monitoring and menu navigation
- Easy-to-use Web UI for browser-based configuration and control
- Compact 2RU, half-rack width design
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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/29.97 fps
- Avid DNxHR SQ up to 4K/29.97 fps
- Avid DNxHR LB up to 4K/29.97 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 PAK2000, PAK1000, PAK512, PAK256
- 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 10-bit & 4:4:4 10-bit (BNC or Fiber)
- 2K 4:2:2 10-bit & 4:4:4 10/12-bit (BNC or Fiber)
- Dual Link 4:2:2 10-bit & 4:4:4 10/12-bit (BNC or Fiber)
- Single Link 4:2:2 10-bit & 4:4:4 10/12-bit (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 10-bit & 4:4:4 10-bit (12G BNC or Fiber)
- 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10-bit & 4:4:4 10-bit (Quad Link BNC)
- 2K 4:2:2 10-bit & 4:4:4 10/12-bit (BNC or Fiber)
- Dual Link 4:2:2 10-bit & 4:4:4 10/12-bit (BNC or Fiber)
- Single Link 4:2:2 10-bit & 4:4:4 10/12-bit (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) with volume control
- 8-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
- 2-channel unbalanced RCA connectors
- Recording Mode
- Multi-channel HD Apple ProRes recording
- 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
- HD Tri-level sync and SD Analog composite supported
- Network Interface
- 1x LAN connector (RJ-45, 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
- User Interface
- Rotary selector knob
- Dedicated backlit transport controls and menu buttons
- Large 1280 x 720 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 10.59" x 3.31" (219.46 x 268.9 x 84.08 mm)
- Weight
- 5.6 lbs (2.6 kg)
- Power
- Dual redundant power
- 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)
Why not buy this AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G 12G-SDI 4K/UHD/HD Recorder and Player Multi-Channel HD Recorder from HDTV Supply today?
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G User Manual
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G Datasheet
Why not buy this AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G 12G-SDI 4K/UHD/HD Recorder and Player Multi-Channel HD Recorder from HDTV Supply today?
Can the Ki Pro Ultra 12G record multiple HD streams at the same time?
A: Yes — it supports multi-channel HD recording of up to 4 simultaneous HD channels in Multi-Channel mode.
What recording codecs and file containers does the unit support in Single-Channel mode?
A: Single-Channel mode supports Apple ProRes family codecs (including ProRes 4444 XQ) and Avid DNxHR; files are saved as .MOV for ProRes and .MXF or .MOV for DNx.
Are Avid DNxHD codecs available for HD multi‑channel recording?
A: Avid DNxHD is supported in HD formats in Single-Channel mode only; multi-channel recording uses Apple ProRes codecs.
Which physical video inputs and outputs are available for 4K and quad‑link workflows?
A: It provides one 12G‑SDI plus three 3G‑SDI BNC connectors (the 3G ports can be used for Quad Link) and an HDMI 2.0 Type‑A; optional SFP cages allow 12G or 3G fiber modules.
Does the Ki Pro Ultra 12G support HDR recording and playback?
A: Yes — the unit supports HDR recording and playback on its video I/O.
Can it accept genlock‑free sources or provide frame sync?
A: Yes — it can record genlock‑free sources and offers frame sync support on inputs.
What storage media and file systems does the recorder use?
A: It uses two removable AJA PAK SSD slots (PAK2000, PAK1000, PAK512, PAK256) and supports HFS+ and exFAT file systems.
Will I be able to control the unit remotely from a browser or automation system?
A: Yes — the Ki Pro Ultra 12G has an embedded web server with an easy-to-use Web UI and also supports REST API remote control.
Can I monitor and manage recordings over the network?
A: Yes — the web interface provides configuration, transport control, and a video confidence monitor, and clip upload/download is supported in DATA‑LAN mode over the LAN port.
Can the Ki Pro Ultra 12G display timecode and accept LTC?
A: Yes — it supports SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M timecode, has an LTC input and LTC output (each on BNC), and offers a TC Super Out.
What front‑panel and built‑in monitoring features are available for confidence checks?
A: It has a large 1280×720 TFT LCD for video monitoring and status overlays, front-panel transport buttons, a rotary selector knob, and front-panel button controls.
