AJA KONA 4 10-bit 8-lane PCIe 2.0 Card

AJA KONA 4

The KONA 4 is a powerful 8-lane video and audio desktop I/O PCIe 2.0 card. This card has unparalleled features for handling everything from SD to 4K with full 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling for fantastic image clarity and 12-bit support (Application dependent). For HDR workflows, KONA 4 supports HDR 10 and HLG* for rich color delivery over HDMI. KONA 4 has the power for the work you do today and into the future.

Features

Professional Connectivity
KONA 4 features bi-directional 3G-SDI connections that can be used for input and output. 16-Channels of embedded audio over SDI for multi-channel audio work and HDMI 2.0b monitoring output. LTC I/O, Genlock input, RS-422 control, configurable 3 x BNC SD/HD analog video output and 8-channel AES audio I/O with the K3G-Box all allow KONA 4 to integrate into a variety of workflows from HDR to HFR, 4K to Multi-Channel HD for streaming and more.

HDR
HDR or High Dynamic Range, provides the ability to display a wider and richer range of colours, much brighter whites, and much deeper, darker blacks than standard signals allow. This gives your imagery a more ‘dynamic’ look and allows for natural true to life colours to be communicated to
your audience.

KONA 4 provides this support for your 4K/UltraHD/2K and HD HDR pipelines to HDMI compatible displays in software v13 by offering HDR10 support with HDR 10 Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 and HLG support on applicable HDMI displays. Desktop Software v13 introduces HLG support over HDMI for the latest versions of Adobe
Premiere CC.

Powerful
KONA 4’s extensive 4K support allows output directly from editing systems to 4K projectors or monitors, including HFR support at 50/60 fps and 4K HDMI output to support the latest UltraHD monitors, allowing editors and clients to view full resolution 4K images as they work.

KONA 4 also supports AJA Raw capture at up to 120 fps via 4 3G-SDI connections. Create beautiful and detailed slow motion with an engaging cinematic feel via AJA Control Room.

Specifications

• Video Formats
• (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 50, 59.94, 60 
• (4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25
• (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60 
• (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25 
• (2K) 2048 x 1556p 15, 14.98 
• (2K) 2048 x 1556PsF 15, 23.98, 24 
• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 
• (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25 
• (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30 
• (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 
• (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 
• (HD) 720p 23.98*, 24*, 25*, 29.97*, 30*, 50, 59.94, 60 
• (SD) 625i 25 
• (SD) 525i 23.98*, 29.97
• Video Input Digital
• 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit* (software dependent)
• 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 up to 50/60 fps
• 2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4, (2 x BNC)
• Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2 x BNC)
• Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)
• 1D LUT support
• Video Output Digital
• 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 up to 50/60 fps
• 2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4, (2 x BNC)
• Dual Link HD 4:4:4, (2 x BNC)
• Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)
• HDMI v1.4b
• 30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps
• 2K, HD, and SD, UltraHD with HFR support up to 60p 4:2:0
• HDR 10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
• Video Output Analog
• Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1 x BNC/2 x BNC+adapter)
• NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
• Component (3 x BNC)
• HD: YPbPr, RGB
• SD: YPbPr, RGB (component mode)
• SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
• 12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
• +/- .2 dB to 5.0 MHz Y frequency response
• +/- .2 dB to 1 MHz C frequency response
• 5% 2T pulse response
• <1% Diff Phase
• <1% Diff Gain
• <1% ns Y/C delay inequity
• Audio Input Digital
• 16-Channel, 16- and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 16-Channel, 16- and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous (via 8 x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
• 8-Channel, 16- and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4 x BNC on breakout cable)
• Audio Output Digital
• 16-Channel, 16- and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 16-Channel, 16- and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous (via 8 x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
• 8-Channel, 16- and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 8-Channel, 16- 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 with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte.
• SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion
• Letterbox: This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image
• H Crop: Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
• SD Pillarbox: Will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center
• V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image
• Timecode: LTC timecode input and output (via 1 x BNC each)
• Reference Input
• Analog color black (1V) or composite sync (2 or 4V)
• Looping
• 75 ohms on optional K3G-Box, terminated on supplied breakout cable
• Electrical Interface: 8-lane PCIe 2.0
• Machine Control: RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via breakout cable or optional K3G-Box)
• Size (w x d x h): .75" x 8.25" x 5.0" (19.05mm x 209.55mm x 127mm)
• Weight: 0.7 lb (0.4 kg)
• Power: 22W typical, 24W maximum
• Environment
• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)