The AJA Ki-PRO is a professional portable file recorder designed to capture high-quality video directly to edit-ready Apple ProRes files onto removable media. It serves as a critical tool for field production, documentary filmmaking, and live event capture where immediate file-based workflow is essential. The device accepts a wide range of professional video inputs, including SDI and HDMI, and encodes the incoming signal in real-time to one of the ProRes codec families (such as ProRes 422, 422 HQ, or 4444). This creates high-fidelity, mezzanine-quality files that can be imported directly into popular non-linear editing systems like Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Avid Media Composer without the need for time-consuming transcoding, dramatically accelerating the post-production process.

Engineered for ruggedness and reliability in field conditions, the Ki-PRO features a robust metal housing with clear status displays and intuitive front-panel controls. It records to industry-standard removable media, originally P2 cards or SD cards, and later models may support SSDs, allowing for quick media swaps and high-capacity recording. Key features often include dual-channel recording for instant backup, clip marking, timecode support, and the ability to add metadata. Its portable, battery-operable design (using Anton/Bauer or V-mount batteries) makes it ideal for mounting on a camera rig, using in a backpack, or deploying in a remote location.

As a pioneering product in the transition from tape-based to file-based acquisition, the AJA Ki-PRO provided a vital bridge for professionals adopting digital workflows. It is trusted by broadcast crews, independent filmmakers, and corporate video teams for its dependable performance, excellent image quality, and straightforward integration into modern post-production pipelines. By delivering broadcast-quality recordings in an instantly editable format, it empowers creators to focus on storytelling rather than technical conversion hurdles.