AJA: new Ki Pro top model and HDR / Log real-time conversion via FS-HDR // NAB 2017
[15:42 Wed,26.April 2017 by Thomas Richter]
As always, AJA has been waiting for a whole series of innovations at the NAB. For example, the Ki Pro series of 4K / HD multi-channel recorders has a new member: u003cbu003eKi Pro UltraPlusu003c/bu003e is the new top model . The recorder can record up to 4 channels 1080p60 / 60 simultaneously. Each channel can be provided with its own profile and can be recorded in a different format - in single-channel mode, a 4K / UltraHD video stream can be recorded instead of four times FullHD. The recording format is either Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD MXF, as medium AJA's own Pak SSDs. At interfaces HDMI 2.0 with 12-bit, 4 x 3-G SDI (in and out) and optionally also fiber is available. The device can be operated via a web interface over the network.PIC1: AJA Ki Pro UltraPlus Ki Pro UltraPlus will be available in Baelde, costing around $ 4,000 (without taxes) - the price of the Ki Pro Ultra has now been reduced by $ 1,000 to about $ 3,000. The price of KiStor Dock and Pak Dock storage solutions has been reduced by $ 100 to now about $ 300. AJA has also released the new firmware 2.2 for the Ki Pro Series, which now supports Avid DNxHD codecs (HQX / SQ / LB) in OP1 MXF containers . The new firmware is now free of charge downloadable. AJA u003cbu003eFS-HDRu003c/bu003e uses the Colofront engine to convert real-time HDR (High Dynamic Range), WCG (Wide Color Gamut), SDR, and Log formats.Likewise, traditionally (up, down, cross, aspect ratio) can be converted between different formats / rates. Log formats such as Sony S-Gamut3 / S-Log3, ARRI LogC Wide Gamut, Panasonic Vlog, Red Log3G10 Wide Gamut and Canon Log2 as well as the HDR / SDR formats SDR BT.709 100 Nits, PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits, PQ P3D65 1000 Nits and Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100 can be converted and output in real time according to 4K / UltraHD / 2K / HD SDR BT.709 100 Nits, PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits or Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100. The device can be remotely controlled via Ethernet. Optionally the AJA FS-HDR can be extended by 12G / 6G HD-BNC as well as fiber-optic interfaces. Price and availability are not fixed yet. PIC2: AJA FS HDR New is the u003cbu003eKUMO CP2 Control Panelu003c/bu003e , a flexible LAN-basedControl unit for all KUMO routers with 80 keys and the choice of 64 sources and 64 destinations. It will be available at the price of about 900 dollars. Three new 12G-SDI and fiber-optic mini-converters, namely the 12GDA 12G / 6G / 3G / SD-SDI Reclocking Distribution Amplifier (around 500 dollars), the 12G-SDI to / from 3G-SDI Muxer / Demuxer (about 900 dollars ) As well as various FiDO Multi-Mode Fiber SFP models. The new free downloadable RovoControl software 3.0 brings a number of new features for AJA RovoCam, including support for USB controllers for controlling the camera eg via USB joystick; An improved exposure control as well as the import and export of settings. For updates interesting: the new firmware 1.1 for the H.264 streamer / recorder HELO brings a scheduler, which programmedCan start and stop recording; Simultaneous recording on two media; 360 minutes of tS files; Support for up to 5 RTSP streams as well as documentation of the REST API from HELO for the automation of functions. The desktop software version v13 for KONA, Io and T-Tap brings HLG compatibility for HDR workflows; An option for JPEG2000 with KONA IP; 12-bit / BT.2020 Support in FCPX for KONA 4 / IP and Io 4K; 4K / UltraHD Down conversion for KONA 4 / Io 4K during capturing; 48p Support in the Avid Media Composer with KONA IP / 4 and Io 4K. PIC3: Update for Io 4K u003cimg src=