AJA launches Ki Pro GO2, the new generation of its multichannel recorder

The new Ki Pro GO2 from AJA It comes as a portable 2RU device that facilitates up to four channels of simultaneous H.265 (HEVC) or H.264 (AVC) recording to USB 3.0 drives or network storage with redundant recording and single-channel playback.

The evolution of Ki Pro Go, which will be exhibited for the first time in InfoComm 2024, aims to help production professionals produce images of higher quality at lower bit rates, allowing for longer recording times. The solution also stands out for offering flexible connectivity, including four 3G-SDI and four HDMI digital video inputs, so they can connect to a wide range of video sources.

Nick Rashby, president of AJA, previews the keys to the latest innovation from the North American manufacturer: "Adapting to a wide range of production scenarios has become vital for modern productions, whether on set or on location, so AJA keeps versatility in mind when designing new products. Ki Pro GO2 offers professionals all the great features that Ki Pro GO has to offer, with a sleek design and the added flexibility to record in H.265 or H.264, depending on the conditions. unique needs of each production. The product was inspired by feedback from users in several regions around the world where H.265 is widely used, and we are delighted to bring it to the market at InfoComm.”

Ki Pro GO2 has a rich set of features to offer Reliable, high-performance recording and playback in a wide range of settings: from concert tours and sporting events, to houses of worship, universities and more. Setup and operation are simple thanks to a high definition screen which allows precise monitoring; video monitoring and menu/status overlay with an on-screen keyboard; dedicated buttons recording, playback, stop, rewind and fast forward, and a Ethernet LAN connection standard for remote device configuration and control over a network from any web browser using Ki Pro GO2's intuitive web user interface (UI).

Versatility and power in Ki Pro GO2

AJA defines recording processes with the Ki Pro GO2 as “convenient and cost-effective”, given that the device supports a wide variety of USB supports. The solution also records in real time to network storage over its Ethernet connection and supports FAT or exFAT files for cross-platform use when transferring files to workstations, servers, etc. The function of multichannel recording It also offers individual recordings for each input, so users can drag and drop files directly from a USB drive to their preferred creative software, and also supports “group recording.”

Clip names are organized logically, and the channel and backup They are added automatically to facilitate data management. The enhanced Super Out output provides timecode overlay, per-channel audio VU meters and remaining media percentages via the SDI and HDMI monitor outputs. The device also facilitates HEVC/AVC file playback created in supported third-party creative apps.

Other keys to AJA's latest bet are its frame synchronizers Integrated input inputs, which allow users to avoid genlock synchronization of incoming video signals; their high quality deinterlacers on each input, which offer the possibility of making progressive recordings from interlaced inputs; the multi-channel matrix monitoring, which allows you to conveniently monitor the feed of multiple cameras on a single HDMI or SDI display, or your flexible audio functionality, which supports the capture of up to two channels of embedded audio from 3G-SDI or HDMI inputs, or two channels of analog audio from XLR ports, each offering a selection of line, microphone or +48V phantom power for level control. Additionally, one of the device's analog audio inputs can also act as a source for longitudinal time code (LTC) insertion.