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Take command of the most challenging projects using the immense power of the newest member of the KONA product line. KONA 5 is AJA's blazingly fast, 8-lane PCIe 3.0 I/O card, designed for today's most demanding video and audio workflows.
Whether you are working with HFR 4K/UltraHD, 2K/HD, SD, Deep Color and/or HDR, experience the quality and peace of mind that KONA 5 brings to your world. Supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, or even 12-bit* color spaces for pristine imagery, KONA 5 allows the flexibility to ingest and output with 12G/6G/3G-SDI and monitor with a full size HDMI 2.0 port. The bi-directional 12G-SDI ports provide immense flexibility for capture and simultaneous pass through, and with the appropriate software, multi-channel capture and streaming.
For HDR workflows, KONA 5 supports HDR 10 and HLG* for rich color delivery over HDMI 2.0. KONA 5 has the power for the work you do today and into the future.
*Application dependent
Features
- Supports 4K and UltraHD ingest and output at frame rates up to 50/60 fps
- Supports 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 workflows
- 10-bit 4K/UltraHD and 2K/Dual Link/HD/SD input and output
- 12-bit color support (application dependent)
- HDMI 2.0 output (4K/UltraHD HFR 4:2:2 10-bit)
- HDR 10 support - HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with
- HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
- HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) support
- 8-Ch. AES/EBU, 8-Ch. embedded HDMI, and 16-Ch. 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
Professional Connectivity: 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0
KONA 5 boasts 4x bi-directional 12G-SDI spigots with a Reference Input and 4K/UltraHD I/O can be achieved with either a single 12G-SDI or 6G-SDI cable, or quad 3G-SDI cables. 2K/HD I/O can be achieved with a single 3G-SDI cable, or dual link 1.5G-SDI, while allowing capture and monitoring via SDI to take place simultaneously.
A full-sized HDMI 2.0 connection offers monitoring and output, with HDR, Deep Color and HFR support. Across the board, KONA 5 is the professionals choice for post, broadcast, graphics, virtual sets, pre-viz, live compositing and more.
Extended Connectivity
KONA 5 ships with an included breakout cable that offers extensive connectivity for AES, RS-422 control support and Reference:
- 8-Channels of AES/EBU (BNC) In
- 8-Channels of AES/EBU (BNC) Out
- RS-422 9-pin connector for control
- LTC In and Out
HDR
HDR (High Dynamic Range) provides the ability to display a wider and richer range of colors, 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 colors to be communicated to your audience.
KONA 5 delivers robust HDR compatibility to HDMI displays with support for HLG and HDR 10 with HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI2.0a/CTA-861.3 and HD.
Workflow
KONA 5 offers powerful next-generation performance for a range of workflows. Extensive and flexible connectivity will put KONA 5 at the center of your multi-format projects.
Sync Up
KONA 5 can be locked to an external reference for integration into larger productions, or feed LTC in and out to ensure footage captured with KONA 5 has the proper timecode.
Machine Control
A 9-pin RS-422 port on the included breakout cable allows control of a range of external devices for frame accurate captures and layoffs.
Hardware Keying
The built-in hardware downstream keyer allows graphics and images to be easily overlaid on the input video in realtime.
Integration
KONA 5 supports macOS, Windows and Linux, providing incredible 4K and multi-channel power for a wide range of creative applications.
Legendary Support
AJA Technical Support is recognized as one of the best in the industry and is provided at no additional charge. Their support team will work with you to solve any issues you might encounter and get you working as quickly as possible.
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: KONA-5-R0UPC: 812321031676
- Product Specifications -
Video Formats
- (4K) 4096 x 2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (SD) 625i 50
- (SD) 525i 59.94
Note: High Frame Rate capabilities are dependent on host system attributes. Not all systems and configurations will support all frame rates
Video Inputs Digital
- 12G-SDI*, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit**, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 12-bit*, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 4K/UltraHD 4:4:4 (4x BNC)
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC), 12-bit**, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1x BNC), 10-bit and 8-bit
*SDI connections are bidirectional. For 2K/HD, capture and monitoring can be simultaneous. For 4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring can also be simultaneous. For 4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output. Additionally, 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI configured inputs support UltraHD / 4K only.
**Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility
Video Outputs Digital
- 12G-SDI*, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit**, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 12-bit*, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 4K/UltraHD 4:4:4 (4x BNC)
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC), 12-bit**, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1x BNC), 10-bit and 8-bit
- HDMI v2.0
- 30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
- 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD with HFR support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-bit and 8-bit
- HDR10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
- HLG Support - compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA861-G***
*SDI connections are bidirectional. For 2K/HD, capture and monitoring can be simultaneous. For 4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring can also be simultaneous. For 4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output. Additionally, 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI configured outputs support UltraHD / 4K only.
**Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
***HLG support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility
Audio Inputs Digital
- 16-Channel, 24 and 16-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
- 8-Channel, 24 and 16-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 4x BNC on breakout cable)
Audio Outputs Digital
- 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 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable)
Downstream Keyer
- Supports graphics 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 4V) or HD Tri-Level Sync (1V) (via 1x 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 2x BNC on breakout cable)
- LTC timecode input (via 2-pin header on PCIe card)
- LTC timecode input (via HD-BNC at PCIe bracket)
Electrical Interface
- 8-lane PCIe 3.0
Machine Control
- RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via breakout cable)
- 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:
| 1 | GND |
| 2 | RX |
| 3 | TX+ |
| 4 | GND |
| 5 | No Connection |
| 6 | GND |
| 7 | RX+ |
| 8 | TX |
| 9 | GND |
| Shell | GND |
Noise
- <50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air)
Size (w x d x h)
- 0.75" x 6.9" x 5.0" (19.05 x 175.26 x 127.00 mm)
Weight
- PCIe Card: 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)
- Cables (all combined): 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
Power
- 28W typical, 35W maximum
Environment
- Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
- Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
- Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
- Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
Hassle Free Returns
At Motion Media, our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to Motion Media within 30 days. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be received within three business days of receipt of merchandise.
Refunds on returned items will be issued in the same payment form as tendered at the time of purchase. If payment was made by credit card, once we receive the product we will credit your account. Please allow 7-10 days for a credit to appear on your credit card statement. If payment was made by check, please allow 10 business days for a refund check to be issued.
Please read all conditions below. If conditions are not met, Motion Media reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a restocking fee of up to 25%.
How to return or exchange an item:
- In order to return an item you need to first obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
- To request an RMA number, please visit our contact page and send us an email with the request.
- To request an RMA number by phone, call Customer Service at 310-450-4000.
- Place the original package into a shipping carton.
- Include the invoice and the reason for the return. If defective, please specify the defect.
- Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package.
- The RMA number must be clearly written on the outer box. If you received a label in the email, print the label and tape it to the carton.
- Ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. We are not responsible for lost or damaged packages.
- Send pre-authorized returns to:
Motion Media, LLC
Attn: RMA#XXXXX
2875 E. Patrick Lane, Suite O
Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Alternatively, you may return an item at our office at the above location, with an approved RMA.
Rules:
- All returned or exchanged items must be in new condition,
unopened in the original box, and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, and all accessories. 15% restocking fee on any opened items. If you are going to return, do not open the box. - 25% restocking fee on LitePanels, Anton Bauer and Sachtler returns.
- Motion Media is not responsible for personal data or items left in returned merchandise.
- Defective items may be repaired or exchanged at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
- RMA numbers are valid for 10 days.
- Motion Media is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise bought from us. We are responsible for the monetary value of the merchandise only.
*No Return/Exchange On:
- No Returns on Blackmagic Design purchases.
- Any Electronically Delivered Software
- 3D Printers & Accessories
- Custom systems built or modified by Motion Media to customer's specifications
- Educational dvd's and books once unwrapped
- Motion Media Gift Cards are redeemable for merchandise only and may not be redeemed for cash.
