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Gang Recording
Multiple Ki Pro units (both Ki Pros and Minis) can be used in unison to produce recordings
via the Gang Control feature. This feature is only available via the web UI when Ki Pro
units have IP addresses configured under a common network and subnet mask and are
connected via their LAN connections to an ethernet switch or hub to a host computer.
AJA recommends that all Ki Pro units in a gang use the same firmware version.
IMPORTANT: Gang control via the web UI is only supported under wired ethernet connections, not under
802.11 wireless connections (Ki Pros only since Ki Pro Minis don’t support wireless 802.11
anyway). AJA recommends disabling the 802.11 wireless connections when working with Ki
Pro units under gang control. Leaving 802.11 wireless connections enabled while operating
Ki Pro units under gang control can lead to sluggish or erratic web UI interactions.
Example: You have a Ki Pro "Master" and a Ki Pro "Slave" both attached on a network where their
static IP addresses are 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.3 respectively—each with a subnet
mask value of 255.255.255.0. They are connected to a host computer with IP address
192.168.0.1 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. The host computer uses a web browser, like
Apple's Safari, to access the "Master" Ki Pro by entering 192.168.0.2 in the URL field of the
browser. The Ki Pro "Master" unit web UI should appear.
How to Use Gang
Recording
Navigating to the Transport screen, a "Show Gang Controls" button appears on the left
hand side of the screen. If "Show Gang Controls" is clicked, a list of "Available Ki Pros" is
presented. If Ki Pro units that were expected to appear do not appear, click on "Hide
Gang View" then click on "Show Gang View" again to refresh. Ki Pro information can take
up to a few seconds to be displayed. Finally, if Ki Pros are not listed after refreshing,
confirm that the Ki Pros are on the network, have the appropriate IP address, etc.
Parameters for each available Ki Pro will appear in the Gang
Controls area. These include: System, Input Format, Free Storage,
Gang, Master and Settings. Ki Pro units that may be added to a
gang will appear under the System column. The Input Format
column gives information on what type of video format/
framerate each system is receiving. Free Storage allows for an "at a glance" view of the
capacity of the media in each unit. Gang is where the units can be added or removed
from the gang. Master allows the promotion of a Ki Pro unit to the "controlling" role in
the gang. Settings allows for the configuration of clip names on the Master and Slave Ki
Pro units.
Figure 27. Ki Pro Mini Web Interface, Transport Screen—Show Gang Control