AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card
AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card
SKU:
KONA-5-R0
Availability:
Call for Availability
(No reviews yet)
Write a Review
Write a Review
AJA
AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card
$9,060.00
Inc. GST
$7,878.26
Ex. GST
AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card. The AJA KONA 5 is an 8-lane PCIe 3.0 I/O card designed for demanding video and audio editing workflows. It features four bidirectional 12G-SDI HD-BNC connectors supporting up to HFR 8K video ingest and output.
It also has an HDMI 2.0 output for monitoring and includes a breakout cable for AES audio input/output, LTC timecode input/output, and RS-422 control. The bidirectional SDI connectors allow for simultaneous capture and monitoring. 12G-capable, the connectors also provide less points of failure while offering 6G/3G/1.5G backwards-compatibility.
- 8-Lane PCIe 3.0 I/O Card
- Up to HFR 8K Support
- 4 x Bidirectional 12G-SDI Connectors
- HDMI 2.0 Monitoring Output
- Supports 12-Bit 4:4:4 Color Space
- 6G/3G/1.5G Backwards Compatible
- Reference Input
- Breakout Cable with AES/EBU, LTC, RS-422
- Built-In Hardware Downstream Keyer
- Can Be Locked to External Reference
AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card
The AJA KONA 5 is an 8-lane PCIe 3.0 I/O card designed for demanding video and audio editing workflows. It features four bidirectional 12G-SDI HD-BNC connectors supporting up to HFR 8K video ingest and output. It also has an HDMI 2.0 output for monitoring and includes a breakout cable for AES audio input/output, LTC timecode input/output, and RS-422 control.The bidirectional SDI connectors allow for simultaneous capture and monitoring. 12G-capable, the connectors also provide less points of failure while offering 6G/3G/1.5G backwards-compatibility. The KONA 5 also has a built-in hardware downstream keyer that allows graphics and images to be easily overlaid on the input video in real time.
- Up to 8K, UHD 8K, DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K/HD/SD ingest and output at frame rates up to 50/60 fps
- Supports RGB 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:2:2 workflows
- 10-bit DCI/UHD 4K and 2K/Dual Link/HD/SD input and output
- 12-bit color support (application dependent)
- HDMI 2.0 output (DCI/UHD 4K HFR 4:2:2 10-bit)
- HDR10 support—HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) support
- 8-channel AES/EBU, 8-channel embedded HDMI, and 16-channel embedded SDI digital audio I/O
- Reference input on card (analog black burst or tri-level)
- Extend external connectivity with included breakout cable
- RS-422 support on 9-pin connector
- macOS, Windows, and Linux support
- AJA Control Room and AJA Control Panel software included as free downloads to get you up and running with up to 8K HFR workflows right out of the box
- 8 channels of AES/EBU inputs on 4 x BNC
- 8 channels of AES/EBU outputs on 4 x BNC
- LTC input and output on 2 x BNC
- RS-422 on 9-pin connector
- Below are the applications KONA 5 is currently compatible with. Compatibility with other software is in the works.
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Apple FCP X
- Avid Media Composer
- Avid Media Composer—NewsCutter option (Windows only)
- Avid Media Composer—Symphony option
- Grass Valley EDIUS
- Mistika Ultima
- Adobe SpeedGrade (up to 2015.1)
- Assimilate SCRATCH
- Colorfront QC Player (Windows only)
- Mistika Ultima (Linux only)
- Transkoder (Windows only)
- Assimilate SCRATCH
- MTI Film Cortex (Windows only)
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Brainstorm eStudio (Windows only)
- Brainstorm InfinitySet (Windows only)
- Unreal Engine
- Zero Density Reality Engine Virtual Studio (Windows only)
- Adobe Audition CC
- Avid Pro Tools
- Softron MovieRecorder (Windows only)
- ToolsOnAir just:in (Windows/Linux only)
- Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder
- OBS (Ubuntu Linux Only)
- Telestream Wirecast
- Unreal Engine
- Derivative TouchDesigner
| Video Formats | 8K: 8192 x 4320 at 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 8K: 7680 x 4320 at 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 at 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 at 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 2048 x 1080p at 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 2048 x 1080PsF at 25/24/23.98 1080p at 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF at 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i at 60/59.94/50 720p at 60/59.94/50 625i/50 525i/59.94 |
| SDI Input & Output | 4 x Bidirectional 12G-SDI on HD-BNC Connectors 2K/HD Simultaneous Capture and Monitoring DCI/UHD 4K with 12G-SDI Simultaneous Capture and Monitoring DCI/UHD 4K with 3G-SDI: All 4 Connections Used for Either Input or Output 8K/UHD 8K with 12G-SDI: Connections Used for Either Input or Output *When Connections Are Configured for 12G-SDI or 6G-SDI, Only 8K/UHD 8K, DCI 4K, and UHD 4K Formats are Supported Input: 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit DCI/UHD 4K 4:4:4 (4 x BNC) 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2 x BNC), 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC), 10-Bit, 8-Bit Output: 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit DCI/UHD 4K 4:4:4 (4 x BNC) 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2 x BNC), 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC), 10-Bit, 8-Bit |
| HDMI Output | HDMI v2.0 30/36-Bits/Pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gb/s per Color Component DCI/UHD 4K, 2K, HD, and SD with HFR Support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-Bit, 8-Bit HDR10 Support: HDR Infoframe Metadata, Compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 HLG Support: Compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G |
| Audio Input & Output | Input: 16-Channel, 24-Bit and 16-Bit SDI Embedded Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous 8-Channel, 16-Bit and 24-Bit AES/EBU Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion (via 4 x BNC on Breakout Cable) Output: 16-Channel, 24-Bit SDI Embedded Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous 8-Channel, 24-Bit HDMI Embedded Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous 8-Channel, 16-Bit and 24-Bit AES/EBU Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion (via 4 x BNC on Breakout Cable) |
| Downstream Keyer | Supports Graphics up to 2K/HD with Alpha Channel over Video, Matte or Framebuffer, or Framebuffer Content over Incoming Video or Matte |
| Reference | Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4 V) or HD Tri-Level Sync (1 V) (via 1 x HD-BNC at PCIe Bracket) Reference Input Is Terminated into 75 Ohms when Genlock Is Set to Ref In |
| Timecode | LTC Timecode Input and Output (via 2 x BNC on Breakout Cable) LTC Timecode Input (via 2-Pin Header on PCIe Card) LTC Timecode Input (via HD-BNC at PCIe Bracket) |
| Breakout Cable Connector | 4 x BNC for 8 Channels, 16-/24-Bit AES/EBU Audio Input, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion 4 x BNC for 8 Channels, 16-/24-Bit AES/EBU Audio Output, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion 2 x BNC for LTC Timecode Input and Output 1 x 9-Pin D-Connector for RS-422 |
| Timecode | LTC Timecode I/O via 2 x BNC on Breakout Cable LTC Timecode Input via 2-Pin Header on PCIe Card LTC Timecode Input via HD-BNC at PCIe Bracket |
| PCIe Interface | 8-Lane PCIe 3.0 |
| Noise | < 50 dBA (A-Weighted at 3.2' / 1 m in Free Air) |
| Machine Control | RS-422, Sony 9-Pin Protocol (via Breakout Cable) |
| Power | 28 W Typical, 35 W Maximum via ATX Power PC Internal ATX Power Connector (Molex) *KONA 5 Uses PCIe Power from a 6-Pin ATX Connector Rather than the PCIe Slot |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 10-90% Non-Condensing |
| Operating Altitude | < 10,000' / 3050 m |
| Dimensions | 0.75 x 6.9 x 5.0" / 1.9 x 17.5 x 12.7 cm |
| Weight | Card: 0.6 lb / 0.3 kg Cables: 1.3 lb / 0.6 kg |
| Package Weight | 1.09Kg |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 26.04cm x 16.26cm x 12.95cm |
In The Box
- 1 x AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card
- 1 x Breakout Cable
- 1 x Limited 3-Year Warranty
AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card
The AJA KONA 5 is an 8-lane PCIe 3.0 I/O card designed for demanding video and audio editing workflows. It features four bidirectional 12G-SDI HD-BNC connectors supporting up to HFR 8K video ingest and output. It also has an HDMI 2.0 output for monitoring and includes a breakout cable for AES audio input/output, LTC timecode input/output, and RS-422 control.The bidirectional SDI connectors allow for simultaneous capture and monitoring. 12G-capable, the connectors also provide less points of failure while offering 6G/3G/1.5G backwards-compatibility. The KONA 5 also has a built-in hardware downstream keyer that allows graphics and images to be easily overlaid on the input video in real time.
- Up to 8K, UHD 8K, DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K/HD/SD ingest and output at frame rates up to 50/60 fps
- Supports RGB 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:2:2 workflows
- 10-bit DCI/UHD 4K and 2K/Dual Link/HD/SD input and output
- 12-bit color support (application dependent)
- HDMI 2.0 output (DCI/UHD 4K HFR 4:2:2 10-bit)
- HDR10 support—HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) support
- 8-channel AES/EBU, 8-channel embedded HDMI, and 16-channel embedded SDI digital audio I/O
- Reference input on card (analog black burst or tri-level)
- Extend external connectivity with included breakout cable
- RS-422 support on 9-pin connector
- macOS, Windows, and Linux support
- AJA Control Room and AJA Control Panel software included as free downloads to get you up and running with up to 8K HFR workflows right out of the box
- 8 channels of AES/EBU inputs on 4 x BNC
- 8 channels of AES/EBU outputs on 4 x BNC
- LTC input and output on 2 x BNC
- RS-422 on 9-pin connector
- Below are the applications KONA 5 is currently compatible with. Compatibility with other software is in the works.
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Apple FCP X
- Avid Media Composer
- Avid Media Composer—NewsCutter option (Windows only)
- Avid Media Composer—Symphony option
- Grass Valley EDIUS
- Mistika Ultima
- Adobe SpeedGrade (up to 2015.1)
- Assimilate SCRATCH
- Colorfront QC Player (Windows only)
- Mistika Ultima (Linux only)
- Transkoder (Windows only)
- Assimilate SCRATCH
- MTI Film Cortex (Windows only)
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Brainstorm eStudio (Windows only)
- Brainstorm InfinitySet (Windows only)
- Unreal Engine
- Zero Density Reality Engine Virtual Studio (Windows only)
- Adobe Audition CC
- Avid Pro Tools
- Softron MovieRecorder (Windows only)
- ToolsOnAir just:in (Windows/Linux only)
- Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder
- OBS (Ubuntu Linux Only)
- Telestream Wirecast
- Unreal Engine
- Derivative TouchDesigner
| Video Formats | 8K: 8192 x 4320 at 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 8K: 7680 x 4320 at 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 at 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 at 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 2048 x 1080p at 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 2048 x 1080PsF at 25/24/23.98 1080p at 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF at 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i at 60/59.94/50 720p at 60/59.94/50 625i/50 525i/59.94 |
| SDI Input & Output | 4 x Bidirectional 12G-SDI on HD-BNC Connectors 2K/HD Simultaneous Capture and Monitoring DCI/UHD 4K with 12G-SDI Simultaneous Capture and Monitoring DCI/UHD 4K with 3G-SDI: All 4 Connections Used for Either Input or Output 8K/UHD 8K with 12G-SDI: Connections Used for Either Input or Output *When Connections Are Configured for 12G-SDI or 6G-SDI, Only 8K/UHD 8K, DCI 4K, and UHD 4K Formats are Supported Input: 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit DCI/UHD 4K 4:4:4 (4 x BNC) 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2 x BNC), 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC), 10-Bit, 8-Bit Output: 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit DCI/UHD 4K 4:4:4 (4 x BNC) 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2 x BNC), 12-Bit, 10-Bit, 8-Bit 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC), 10-Bit, 8-Bit |
| HDMI Output | HDMI v2.0 30/36-Bits/Pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gb/s per Color Component DCI/UHD 4K, 2K, HD, and SD with HFR Support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-Bit, 8-Bit HDR10 Support: HDR Infoframe Metadata, Compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 HLG Support: Compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G |
| Audio Input & Output | Input: 16-Channel, 24-Bit and 16-Bit SDI Embedded Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous 8-Channel, 16-Bit and 24-Bit AES/EBU Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion (via 4 x BNC on Breakout Cable) Output: 16-Channel, 24-Bit SDI Embedded Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous 8-Channel, 24-Bit HDMI Embedded Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous 8-Channel, 16-Bit and 24-Bit AES/EBU Audio, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion (via 4 x BNC on Breakout Cable) |
| Downstream Keyer | Supports Graphics up to 2K/HD with Alpha Channel over Video, Matte or Framebuffer, or Framebuffer Content over Incoming Video or Matte |
| Reference | Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4 V) or HD Tri-Level Sync (1 V) (via 1 x HD-BNC at PCIe Bracket) Reference Input Is Terminated into 75 Ohms when Genlock Is Set to Ref In |
| Timecode | LTC Timecode Input and Output (via 2 x BNC on Breakout Cable) LTC Timecode Input (via 2-Pin Header on PCIe Card) LTC Timecode Input (via HD-BNC at PCIe Bracket) |
| Breakout Cable Connector | 4 x BNC for 8 Channels, 16-/24-Bit AES/EBU Audio Input, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion 4 x BNC for 8 Channels, 16-/24-Bit AES/EBU Audio Output, 48 kHz Sample Rate, Synchronous or Nonsynchronous, Internal Sample Rate Conversion 2 x BNC for LTC Timecode Input and Output 1 x 9-Pin D-Connector for RS-422 |
| Timecode | LTC Timecode I/O via 2 x BNC on Breakout Cable LTC Timecode Input via 2-Pin Header on PCIe Card LTC Timecode Input via HD-BNC at PCIe Bracket |
| PCIe Interface | 8-Lane PCIe 3.0 |
| Noise | < 50 dBA (A-Weighted at 3.2' / 1 m in Free Air) |
| Machine Control | RS-422, Sony 9-Pin Protocol (via Breakout Cable) |
| Power | 28 W Typical, 35 W Maximum via ATX Power PC Internal ATX Power Connector (Molex) *KONA 5 Uses PCIe Power from a 6-Pin ATX Connector Rather than the PCIe Slot |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 10-90% Non-Condensing |
| Operating Altitude | < 10,000' / 3050 m |
| Dimensions | 0.75 x 6.9 x 5.0" / 1.9 x 17.5 x 12.7 cm |
| Weight | Card: 0.6 lb / 0.3 kg Cables: 1.3 lb / 0.6 kg |
| Package Weight | 1.09Kg |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 26.04cm x 16.26cm x 12.95cm |
In The Box
- 1 x AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI HFR 8K Capture & Playback Card
- 1 x Breakout Cable
- 1 x Limited 3-Year Warranty
0 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
Related Products
Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design Decklink SDI 4K Capture & Playback Card
$530.00
Inc. GST
$460.87
Ex. GST