The device will be on display at AJA’s InfoComm booth from June 12-14, 2024.
AJA Video Systems has announced the launch of the Ki Pro GO2, the next generation of its Ki Pro GO multi-channel HD/SD recorder, ahead of InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas. The portable, 2RU device features an upgraded set of capabilities, allowing for up to four channels of simultaneous H.265 (HEVC) or H.264 (AVC) recording to cost-efficient USB 3.0 drives or network storage, with redundant recording and single-channel playback.
Ki Pro GO2 aids production professionals in producing higher-quality images at lower bit rates, enabling longer recording times. It also offers flexible connectivity with four 3G-SDI and four HDMI digital video inputs, accommodating a wide range of video sources.
Nick Rashby, President of AJA, said: “Adapting to a range of production scenarios has grown vital to modern productions, whether on set or in a venue, so AJA keeps versatility top of mind when designing new products. Ki Pro GO2 brings 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 upon each production’s unique needs. The product was inspired by user feedback in several regions across the globe where H.265 is used extensively, and we’re thrilled to introduce it to the market at InfoComm.”
Ki Pro GO2 is designed for reliable, high-performance recording and playback in various environments, from concert tours and sporting events to houses of worship and universities. The device includes an HD display for precise monitoring, video monitoring and menu/status overlays with an on-screen keyboard, dedicated control buttons, and a standard Ethernet LAN connection for remote configuration and control via a web browser using Ki Pro GO2’s intuitive web user interface (UI).
Key features include integrated input frame synchronizers, high-quality de-interlacers on each input for progressive recordings from interlaced inputs, and multi-channel matrix monitoring for convenient monitoring of multiple camera feeds on a single HDMI or SDI display. Audio functionality supports up to two channels of embedded audio from 3G-SDI or HDMI inputs, or two channels of analog audio from XLR ports, with options for Line, Mic, or +48V Phantom Power.
Ki Pro GO2 offers convenient and cost-effective recording with support for a wide range of USB media and real-time recording to network storage via Ethernet. It supports FAT or exFAT file systems for cross-platform use when transferring files to workstations and servers. Multi-channel recording ensures individual recordings for each input, and “group recording” is supported. Enhanced Super Out provides timecode overlay, per-channel audio VU meters, and media remaining percentages over SDI and HDMI monitor outputs. The device also facilitates playback of HEVC/AVC files created in supported third-party creative apps.
Ki Pro GO2 will be available in early Q3 for $4,749 US MSRP.
