AJA Ki Pro Mini Compact Camera-mountable HD/SD File-based Recorder |
Product Code: KIPROMINI
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Compact, lightweight and designed to fast track your footage from camera to editorial.
AJA Ki Pro Mini mounts easily to any SDI/HDMI camera and records 'ready-to-edit' files in Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD formats. |
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| Features of Ki Pro Mini |
The fastest path from camera to editorial
Designed to mount easily to virtually any SDI or HDMI equipped video camera, AJA Ki Pro Mini connects directly to your camera's digital output and captures full quality
footage to Compact Flash (CF) media in Apple ProRes 422 or Avid DNxHD formats. When it's time to edit, just remove the CF media, transfer to your computer via card reader, and the footage is
ready to use straight away in your editing software, without the need for additional import or transcoding steps.
10-bit, full raster recording
Big on quality - but not on file size. Recording 10-bit, full raster files, AJA Ki Pro Mini gives you high quality images that easily stand up to post processing requirements - and client scrutiny.
Compared to 8-bit recording devices, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording (when supported by the codec) provides better quantization, giving a superior representation of the original scene and allowing for
more flexibility in post production when adjusting color and balance.
By utilizing efficient ProRes codecs, file sizes are kept in check so you won't need to blow your production budget on extra storage.
Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD
While many cameras record directly to digital files, most native camera formats aren't designed for efficient non-linear editorial work. Ki Pro Mini solves this problem by recording direct to the formats you edit in,
using a variety of Apple ProRes 422 or Avid DNxHD codecs.
Different cameras each record to their own native formats, which can lead to inefficiencies in the editing process. Recording each camera to a Ki Pro
Mini unifies production to a single file format, streamlining the edit process.
Familiar controls and operation
With simple controls and an intuitive operation,
AJA Ki Pro Mini is easy to incorporate into your existing setup without worrying about a
learning curve.
Just like a traditional tape deck, Ki Pro Mini features straightforward and dedicated transport buttons - record, play, stop, rewind, fast forward - making the device easy to operate with
minimal training time. The current status of the system and key configuration information is clearly displayed on the built-in screen. Additional operational information can be found in the
STATUS menu which can be accessed even when recording or playing back.
The AJA Ki Pro Mini operating system offers users a flat menu structure that is easy to navigate with menu parameters presented in clear and understandable language.
Flexible mounting options
Because no two setups are ever the same, you need the flexibility to adapt to the circumstances of any shoot. The Mini Mounting Plate attaches to the sides of the Ki Pro Mini
and provides almost endless mounting possibilities when used in combination with battery plates, hot shoe mounts, articulated arms and more.
Giving you more options for mounting, camera balance and weight distribution can be carefully controlled instead of just adding another device to the body.
Ready for action
Compact but rugged, AJA Ki Pro Mini is designed to withstand the rigors of real world use, shoot after shoot, day after day. We use the highest quality components to ensure it's ready to go to work every time you are.
It may be small, but Ki Pro Mini is made of lightweight, strong aluminum, with a robust construction that allows it to support the growing amount of extra gear that is attached to today's cameras.
Playback and edit on-set
Ki Pro Mini vastly extends on-set capabilities for smaller productions and fast-moving shoots. Recorded shots can be played immediately without the need for separate video assist equipment.
If you're using a mobile editing system, footage from Ki Pro Mini can be edited while you're still on the set, letting you make sure you have the right shots and allowing the talent to see their performances in context to give
them better insight into the scene.
Broadcast-quality video and audio I/O
AJA Ki Pro Mini is designed for optimum performance whether your system uses SDI, HDMI or a combination of both. And because the SDI and HDMI outputs are both always active, the Ki Pro Mini is not
just a recorder/player but a converter as well.
In addition to support for embedded SDI or HDMI audio, the two XLR analog audio inputs allow audio from mixers and microphones, including support
for phantom power, to be recorded directly into the files created by Ki Pro Mini.
Remote configuration and operation
The area around a camera can be a crowded place on set. Ki Pro Mini is a favorite of DITs because it is uniquely equipped for advanced remote control and configuration. With a standard Ethernet
LAN connection to a host computer and any web browser, all Ki Pro Mini parameter settings, clip selection and transport controls can be controlled; no additional or special software installation is required on the host computer.
Multiple Ki Pro Mini units can even be controlled from a single web interface making Ki Pro Mini an ideal solution for multi-camera recordings. Complete developer tools are also available allowing advanced users to script
and automate Ki Pro Mini for custom applications. |
| Technical Specifications of Ki-pro Mini |
| Video Formats |
• 525i 29.97
• 625i 25
• 720P 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60 (Note: 720p 23.98 (24), 720p 25 and 720p 29.97 require a valid camera source and the use of the Record Type>VFR selection)
• 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
• 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25*, 29.97* (Note: 25 and 29.97 require a valid camera source and the use of the Record Type>PsF selection)
• 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
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| 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 36 only provides support for the 1080p format)
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| Removable Storage |
• Compact Flash (CF) Cards – 2 slots (See here for supported media)
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| Video Input Digital |
• SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 10-bit
• Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC)
• HDMI v1.3
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| Video Output Digital |
• SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 10-bit
• Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC)
• HDMI v1.3
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| Audio Input Digital |
• 2-channel or 8-channel user selectable
• 8-channel, 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
• 2-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
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| Audio Input Analog |
• 2-channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48kHz sample rate, balanced (2 x XLR)
• Input level: Line, Mic, Mic+phantom 48Vdc
• +24dbu Full Scale Digital
• +/- 0.2db 20 to 20kHz Frequency Response
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| Audio Output Digital |
• 8-channel, 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
• 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous
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| Audio Output Analog |
• Stereo unbalanced headphone (1 x 3.5mm mini jack)
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| Timecode |
• SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
• HDMI (when used with compatible cameras)
• LTC input (1 x BNC)
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| Network Interface |
• 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Embedded web server for remote control
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| User Interface |
• 3 line character display, with dedicated buttons
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| Control |
• LANC Loop (2 LANC Connectors) (Note: requires a LANC enabled camera)
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| Physical |
• Width: 4.35” (11.06cm)
• Depth: 1.82” (4.62cm)
• Height: 5.90” (14.998cm)
• Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz (adapter), 12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR (chassis), 1.5A max,
15W typical-18W Max
• Weight: 1.262 lb. (0.572kg)
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