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Designed from the ground up to support next-generation AI and AR workflows, KONA X is a 4-lane, PCIe 3.0 video I/O card with two full-size, bidirectional 12G-SDI BNC connections and two full-size HDMI 2.0 connections, one for input and one for output. KONA X lets users achieve as low as sub-frame latencies with Streaming DMA (Direct Memory Access), which enables powerful real time workflows with no perceptible delay on I/O and processing crucial for implementations such as live sports and virtual production.
Supporting 4K/UltraHD, 2K/HD, SD, 10-bit 4:2:2, 4:4:4 and 12-bit color spaces for pristine image quality, KONA X offers the flexibility to ingest and output with 12G-SDI and full-size HDMI 2.0 ports. The bidirectional 12G-SDI ports provide immense flexibility for capture and simultaneous pass-through, and with the appropriate software, multi-channel capture and streaming.
KONA X is driven by AJA's Control Room and Control Panel software, with support for leading content creation applications, such as Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Apple® Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer®, FilmLight, OBS Studio, vMix, and much more. KONA X is also compatible with AJA's multi-platform Developer SDK.
For HDR* workflows, KONA X supports HDR10+, HLG, PQ, and Dolby Vision for rich color delivery over SDI and/or HDMI.
KONA X has the horsepower for your work today and into the future.
*Application dependent
Features
- 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up to 50/60p
- 2x bidirectional 12G-SDI with up to 16-channels of embedded audio
- HDMI 2.0 input and output with up to 8-channels of embedded audio
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit (4K/UltraHD) workflows supported
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit and HFR workflows supported
- VESA HDMI I/O compatibility - the video subsystem timing is agnostic, enabling capture and playback of a myriad of HDMI formats
- Support for Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer and much more
- Support for OEM applications with the AJA Developer SDK and In-Firmware Microcontroller
- 4K Closed Caption Support
- VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDI
- PQ, HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision Support
- HDR Metadata Capture and Auto Playback Detection
- Includes support for the latest Apple silicon
- Optional KONA Xpand board provides Bi-level / Tri-level Video Reference (BNC), LTC in/out, RS-422, 8-channels of AES/EBU audio (with included breakout cable) and 2-channels of analog audio in and out (via user supplied DB-15 to XLR cable)
- Three year warranty
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: KONA-X-R0UPC: 812321032796
- Product Specifications -
SDI Video Formats
- (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (2K) 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (SD) 625i 50
- (SD) 525i 59.94
HDMI Video Formats
- (4K CEA) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (2K CEA) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- (VESA DMT) 1600x1200p 60
- (VESA DMT) 1280x1024p 60
- (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (VESA DMT) 1024x768p 60
- (VESA DMT) 800x600p 60
- (SD) 625i 50
- (SD) 525i 59.94
- (VESA DMT) 640x480p 60
Note: Additional VESA (DMT) formats supported for certain applications
Video Inputs Digital
- 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit, 10-bit
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
- 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
- Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
- 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
- HDMI v2.0
- 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
- 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
- Connectors are full size BNC / full size HDMI
- HDMI Inputs and Outputs support VESA (DMT) rasters at limited rates
Video Outputs Digital
- 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082*, 12-bit, 10-bit
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
- 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081*, 10-bit
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
- Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
- 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
- HDMI v2.0
- 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
- 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
- Connectors are full-size BNC / full-size HDMI
- HDMI Input and Output support VESA rasters
*Compliant with subsets of specification for supported formats
HDR
- SDI: VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance
- HDMI: HDR10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
- HDMI: HLG Support - compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G
SDI I/O (via PCIe Bracket)
- 2x full-size 12G-SDI connections
- SDI connections are bidirectional
- Single channel SDI capture (plus simultaneous SDI pass-through monitoring)
- Single channel SDI output
HDMI I/O (via PCIe Bracket)
- 2x full-size (Type A) HDMI 2.0 connections
- HDMI connections are unidirectional (1x Input, 1x Output)
- Single channel HDMI input
- Single channel HDMI output
HDMI Monitoring for SDI Inputs
- HDMI output connector supports
- Single channel SDI source monitoring
Video I/O Performance
- Capable of two channel 4K p60 capture or playback
Audio Inputs 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)
Note: Audio I/O is available via optional KONA Xpand card, or via customer supplied breakout connection to internal card connector
Audio Input Analog
- 2-channel, 24 and 16-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard 2x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
- +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
- +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response
Note: Requires the optional KONA Xpand card
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)
Note: AES audio requires the optional KONA Xpand card. SDI and HDMI audio do not require the Xpand card.
Audio Output Analog
- 2-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using 2x XLR
- +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
- +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response
Note: Requires the optional KONA Xpand card
Downstream Keyer
- Supports graphics up to 4K/UltraHD 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)
- Reference input is terminated into 75 ohms when Genlock is set to Ref In
Note: Available via optional KONA Xpand card, or via customer supplied breakout connection to internal card
Timecode
- LTC timecode input
- LTC timecode output
Note: Available via optional KONA Xpand card, or via customer supplied breakout connection to internal card
Electrical Interface
- PCIe Gen 3x4
Machine Control
- RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol
- 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
Note: Available via optional KONA Xpand card, or via customer supplied breakout connection to internal card
Noise
- <50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air) <40-45dBA preferred (Phase 01 )>
- Fan is rated at 33.1dBA
Regulatory Compliance (PRELIMINARY)
- UL94 V-0 flammability requirements
- RoHS 3, WEEE, and REACH compliant
- 62368-1 safety standards
- NRTL and/or T-mark license for AJA SDK Developers
Size (w x d x h)
- Passive Configuration (no fan): 190.5 x 15.9 x 98.6 mm (7.5" x 0.63" x 3.88"); Bracket Height: 127 mm (5.0")
- Active Configuration (with fan): 247.7 x 15.9 x 98.6 mm (9.75" x 0.63" x 3.88"); Bracket Height: 127 mm (5.0")
- Xpand Card: 108.0 x 15.9 x 98.6 mm (4.25" x 0.63" x 3.88"); Bracket Height: 127 mm (5.0")
Weight
- PCIe Card: Active (with fan): 290.3g (10.2oz), Passive (no fan): 217.7g (7.7oz)
- Xpand Card: 90.7g (3.2oz)
Power
- 20W typical with 16W on +12V and 4W on +3.3V
- PC Internal or PCi Aux Power Connector: Molex part number 45558-0003
Note: Card can utilize PCIe power from a 6 pin PCi 2x3 Aux Power connector or the PCIe slot
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) IEEE 1588-2008
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.
