AJA KONA 5 Ultimate Performance
8K/UltraHD2/4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up to 50/60p4x bidirectional 12G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audioHDMI 2.0 output, 4K/UltraHD HFR, plus 8K to 4K downsamplingRGB 4:4:4 12-bit (4K/UltraHD) workflows supportedYCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit and HFR workflows supported Up to 12-bit LUT support (.cube)8K support for Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media ComposerMultiChannel support with OBS Studio, vMix and Telestream Wirecast8K or multi-channel 4K support for OEM applications with AJA SDKDynamic FPGA Firmware Reconfiguration4K Closed Caption SupportVPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDIPQ, HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision SupportHDR Metadata Capture and Auto Playback DetectionIncludes support for the Apple M1 chipReference Input on card (Analog black burst or Tri-level)Included breakout cable for LTC, RS-422, 8-ch AES/EBUThree year warranty

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Description
Features
- 8K/UltraHD2/4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up to 50/60p
- 4x bidirectional 12G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audio
- HDMI 2.0 output, 4K/UltraHD HFR, plus 8K to 4K downsampling
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit (4K/UltraHD) workflows supported
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit and HFR workflows supported
- Up to 12-bit LUT support (.cube)
- 8K support for Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer
- MultiChannel support with OBS Studio, vMix and Telestream Wirecast
- 8K or multi-channel 4K support for OEM applications with AJA SDK
- Dynamic FPGA Firmware Reconfiguration
- 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 Apple M1 chip
- Reference Input on card (Analog black burst or Tri-level)
- Included breakout cable for LTC, RS-422, 8-ch AES/EBU
- Three year warranty
Apple M1 Chip Support
Desktop Software v16.1 and above is optimized for the Apple M1 chip with native support for AJA macOS drivers, application plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, AJA System Test and AJA NMOS software.
Professional Connectivity:12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0
KONA 5 boasts 4x bidirectional 12G-SDI spigots and a Reference Input directly on the card bracket. The 4x HDBNC SDI connections can be used in a wide variety of configurations to support your creative needs; use four cables simultaneously to support either 8K/UltraHD2 (via 4x 12G-SDI) or 4K/UltraHD (via 3G-SDI), alternatively use a single cable for input and a single cable for simultaneous pass-through/output for either 4K/UltraHD (via 1x 12G-, or 6G-SDI) or HD/2K (via 1x 3G-SDI, or even single/dual link 1.5G-SDI).
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:
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8-Channels of AES/EBU (BNC) In
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8-Channels of AES/EBU (BNC) Out
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RS-422 9-pin connector for control
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LTC In and Out
KONA 5 also ships with 5x HDBNC to full-size BNC “pigtails” to ensure out-of-the box compatibility with your SDI infrastructure.
Apple Mac Pro Compatible
AJA offers full compatibility for the new Apple Mac Pro, including support for AJA Control Room with Metal compatibility as well as extensive support for a range of applications. macOS support for 11.0 (Big Sur), 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave) is also offered with KONA 5.
For productions handling high resolution workflows all the way up to 8K, KONA 5* is a perfect companion for the new desktop offering multi-channel 4K and 8K support.
*Special Note for ordering KONA 5 for use with a Mac Pro 2019
There are two choices:(1) PN: KONA-5-R0-S01 will use PCIe slot power in Mac Pro 2019, but this KONA model should not be used in any other Mac or PC host system.(2) PN KONA-5-R0 uses ATX power, and so can be used in other relevant Mac or PC host systems. However, a 3rd party ATX cable kit for the Mac Pro 2019will be required >
There are no caveats for other KONA or Io products.
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 HDR workflows can also benefit from AJA’s Control Room application and it’s companion, AJA Control Panel, which comes complete with built-in HDR test patterns.
AJA Control Room provides VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance transfer characteristics over SDI, bringing flexible output options to your KONA 5. HDMI ports that were already HDR compatible will work simultaneously, for HDR output via both SDI and HDMI.
AJA Control Room software adds support for HDR metadata capture from an incoming SDI or HDMI signal. The captured .mov video file will have embedded HDR metadata, allowing the file to be played back at its intended dynamic range.
AJA Control Room software also provides the KONA 5 with HDR Auto Playback Detection. Embedded HDR metadata in a recorded .mov file, is read and used to automatically set the HDR format on the monitor(s) connected to the KONA 5 HDMI and/or SDI outputs. Support for file-based .mov HDR outputs with metadata from Adobe Premiere Pro/Adobe Media Encoder HDR files is also available. Screening those rendered outputs is a simple and hi-quality experience with AJA Control Room. Every frame is presented in its full-quality, at the timing intended, and with the proper HDR format set correctly and automatically.
Explore more of our HDR Solutions here:
HDR NLE / VFX Software Support
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HDR NLE / VFX Software Support
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Desktop Software supports HDR across many third-party professional video softwares applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer
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Take advantage of HLG, PQ, HDR10 workflows in broadcast and post
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Work between 709, BT2020 and P3 with ease
8K NLE / VFX Software Support
The latest AJA Desktop Software v16 advances 8K workflows with KONA 5 by providing native support for 8K video in Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer. KONA 5 offers the broadest video format of any AJA product, meaning you can confidently transition to larger format video workflows for Sports, eSports, Virtual Production, and other cutting-edge workflows.
For those who hop between 8K visual effects sequences and 4K live action footage, KONA 5 now also supports fast-bitfile-switching. In under 10 seconds you can flip between a KONA 5 personality tuned for 8K operations, to one dedicated to 4K and below. No waiting for firmware to update, no reboots required. Just powerful options to make your day go that bit faster and easier.
8K Capture and Playback
At a time when 8K recording devices are prohibitively expensive, unlock the next generation power of 8K capture and playback via KONA 5 and use a more cost effective workstation. Capture 8K ProRes on Windows, Linux or macOS for example, and use the file immediately in your NLE or other application of choice.
Dynamic FPGA Firmware Reconfiguration
KONA 5 now supports fast bitfile-switching. In under 10 seconds you can flip between a KONA 5 personality tuned for 8K operations, to one dedicated to 4K and below. No waiting for firmware to update, no reboots required.
4K Closed Caption Support
AJA Control Room
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Supports CEA-608 or 608-in-708 via ANC extraction firmware
Avid & Adobe Plugins
- All SMPTE-291 (ANC) based captions supported
- Adobe Premiere supports native 708 if the raw data is available. For instance in the Adobe plug-ins we handle the case where Premiere hands us full 708 data, we just pass it through to the device.
- Avid Media Composer supports active video ANC (line 21) or ANC via ANC extractor/inserter (up to UHD/4K)
Workflow
Connect your digital sources via 12G-SDI to KONA 5 for capture to and playback from a wide variety of formats. Master to destinations using high quality professional SDI outputs, machine control and analog or tri-level reference.Monitor via HDMI 2.0 output for 4K or HD, or utilize as a 4K down sample from 8K SDI, so you can make use of your existing 4K monitors for 8K work. KONA 5 also supports 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
*Dolby Vision and HDR10+ integration available when using the AJA SDK, or using compatible 3rd party software.
AR support with Unreal Engine 4.22
Capture real time footage with KONA 5 over SDI from high quality cameras, meld your footage with your virtual environment created by the Unreal Engine and send it back out in real time to air – a growing need for broadcasters, augmented reality (AR) needs and more.
Digital film makers also benefit with these new workflows: On set, enhance your live action VFX work with the ability to see a full composite live during the course of the shoot. This results in fewer reshoots, the ability for actors to understand the virtual environment they are working within for stronger performances and ultimately leads to a range of efficiencies and cost savings with the added benefit of a smoother transition into post production.
KONA 5 Operating Systems Compatibilities
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macOS support for 12.x (Monterey), 11.0 (Big Sur), 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave).
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Linux Ubuntu support for 20.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS.
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Linux Redhat/CentOS (8) and (7) support.
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Windows 11, 10 and updates.
Host Systems Compatibilities
Desktop v16.1 comes with a wide range of tested configurations to help you make an informed choice based on requirements.
Industry Leading Support
AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your KONA installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, will work with you to get up and running.
KONA products are covered by a generous three year warranty. Please see the individual Product’s Manual for additional specifics around warranty conditions for the product itself.
Tech Specs
Video Formats
- (8K) 8192 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD2) 7680 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (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, 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
- (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 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
Video Inputs Digital
- 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
- 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
- Dual Link RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, Dual Link YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
- 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
Video Outputs Digital
- 12G-SDI*, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
- 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
- Dual Link RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, Dual Link 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 with HFR support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-bit
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
- SDI connections are bidirectional
- 2K/HD, capture and monitoring is simultaneous
- 4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring is simultaneous.
- 4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output.
- 8K/UltraHD2 with 12G-SDI, connections must be used for either Input or Output.
Audio Inputs Digital
- 16-channel, 24 and 16-bit SDI 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 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 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 via ATX power.
- PC Internal ATX Power Connector (Molex p/n 45559-0002)
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)
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Description | 8K/UltraHD2/4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up to 50/60p4x bidirectional 12G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audioHDMI 2.0 output, 4K/UltraHD HFR, plus 8K to 4K downsamplingRGB 4:4:4 12-bit (4K/UltraHD) workflows supportedYCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit and HFR workflows supported Up to 12-bit LUT support (.cube)8K support for Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media ComposerMultiChannel support with OBS Studio, vMix and Telestream Wirecast8K or multi-channel 4K support for OEM applications with AJA SDKDynamic FPGA Firmware Reconfiguration4K Closed Caption SupportVPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDIPQ, HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision SupportHDR Metadata Capture and Auto Playback DetectionIncludes support for the Apple M1 chipReference Input on card (Analog black burst or Tri-level)Included breakout cable for LTC, RS-422, 8-ch AES/EBUThree year warranty | HD/SD Capture up to 1080 60p over USB1x HDMI 1.4a with 2-channel embedded audio1x USB 3.0 (USB 3.2, Gen 1) connectorYCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit workflows supportedRGB 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:4:4 10/12-bit (raster / frame rate dependent)HD/SD and scaled (USB) raster supportConfigurable behavior upon loss of input signalUVC/UAC capture, no third-party driver requiredCompact, silent and pocketableBus-powered, no power adapter requiredSupported up to macOS Monterey 12.3, Windows 11, and Linux Ubuntu 20Universal application compatibilityThree year warranty | 2K/HD/SD up to 50/60p2x 3G-SDI spigots (In, Out) with 8-channel embedded audio2x HDMI 1.3 ports (In, Out) with 8-channel embedded audioYCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit and HD HFR workflows supported10-bit LUT support (.cube)Real time up, down and cross-conversion for HD and SD with pristine 10-bit qualityCompatible with leading creative appsIncludes support for the new Apple M1 chipSupports AES and Analog Audio I/O for Telecast WirestreamIncluded breakout cable for Ref (Analog or Tri-level), RS-422, 2-ch AES/EBU, Analog composite or S-video, or SD/HD componentExtend external connectivity with KLHi-BOX breakout boxThree year warranty | File ingest kit with a scalable limit of media operations | HD-SDI and SD-SDI up to 1080 30p / 720 60p3x 1.5G-SDI connections (1x In, 2x Out) with 8-channel embedded audioYCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit workflows supported10-bit LUT support (.cube)Real time HD to SD down-conversion with pristine 10-bit qualityCompatible with leading creative appsIncludes support for the new Apple M1 chipSupports AES and Analog Audio I/O for Telecast WirestreamIncluded breakout cable for Ref (Analog Color Black or Composite Sync), RS-422, 2-ch AES/EBU, Analog composite or S-video, or SD/HD component, 2-ch analog audio I/OExtend external connectivity with KL-BOX-LH breakout boxThree year warranty | Cloud Connect. This changes EVERYTHING. This is Cloud Connect. The game changing, globally scalable, totally interconnected video workflow with apps across Apple TV, Android TV, Apple iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS. And of course the all-new BirdDog PLAY. |
Content | Features
Apple M1 Chip Support
Desktop Software v16.1 and above is optimized for the Apple M1 chip with native support for AJA macOS drivers, application plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, AJA System Test and AJA NMOS software.
Professional Connectivity:12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0KONA 5 boasts 4x bidirectional 12G-SDI spigots and a Reference Input directly on the card bracket. The 4x HDBNC SDI connections can be used in a wide variety of configurations to support your creative needs; use four cables simultaneously to support either 8K/UltraHD2 (via 4x 12G-SDI) or 4K/UltraHD (via 3G-SDI), alternatively use a single cable for input and a single cable for simultaneous pass-through/output for either 4K/UltraHD (via 1x 12G-, or 6G-SDI) or HD/2K (via 1x 3G-SDI, or even single/dual link 1.5G-SDI). 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 ConnectivityKONA 5 ships with an included breakout cable that offers extensive connectivity for AES, RS-422 control support and Reference:
KONA 5 also ships with 5x HDBNC to full-size BNC “pigtails” to ensure out-of-the box compatibility with your SDI infrastructure. Apple Mac Pro Compatible
AJA offers full compatibility for the new Apple Mac Pro, including support for AJA Control Room with Metal compatibility as well as extensive support for a range of applications. macOS support for 11.0 (Big Sur), 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave) is also offered with KONA 5.
For productions handling high resolution workflows all the way up to 8K, KONA 5* is a perfect companion for the new desktop offering multi-channel 4K and 8K support.
*Special Note for ordering KONA 5 for use with a Mac Pro 2019
There are two choices:(1) PN: KONA-5-R0-S01 will use PCIe slot power in Mac Pro 2019, but this KONA model should not be used in any other Mac or PC host system.(2) PN KONA-5-R0 uses ATX power, and so can be used in other relevant Mac or PC host systems. However, a 3rd party ATX cable kit for the Mac Pro 2019will be required >
There are no caveats for other KONA or Io products.
HDRHDR (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 HDR workflows can also benefit from AJA's Control Room application and it's companion, AJA Control Panel, which comes complete with built-in HDR test patterns. AJA Control Room provides VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance transfer characteristics over SDI, bringing flexible output options to your KONA 5. HDMI ports that were already HDR compatible will work simultaneously, for HDR output via both SDI and HDMI. AJA Control Room software adds support for HDR metadata capture from an incoming SDI or HDMI signal. The captured .mov video file will have embedded HDR metadata, allowing the file to be played back at its intended dynamic range. AJA Control Room software also provides the KONA 5 with HDR Auto Playback Detection. Embedded HDR metadata in a recorded .mov file, is read and used to automatically set the HDR format on the monitor(s) connected to the KONA 5 HDMI and/or SDI outputs. Support for file-based .mov HDR outputs with metadata from Adobe Premiere Pro/Adobe Media Encoder HDR files is also available. Screening those rendered outputs is a simple and hi-quality experience with AJA Control Room. Every frame is presented in its full-quality, at the timing intended, and with the proper HDR format set correctly and automatically.Explore more of our HDR Solutions here: HDR NLE / VFX Software Support
8K NLE / VFX Software Support
The latest AJA Desktop Software v16 advances 8K workflows with KONA 5 by providing native support for 8K video in Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer. KONA 5 offers the broadest video format of any AJA product, meaning you can confidently transition to larger format video workflows for Sports, eSports, Virtual Production, and other cutting-edge workflows.
For those who hop between 8K visual effects sequences and 4K live action footage, KONA 5 now also supports fast-bitfile-switching. In under 10 seconds you can flip between a KONA 5 personality tuned for 8K operations, to one dedicated to 4K and below. No waiting for firmware to update, no reboots required. Just powerful options to make your day go that bit faster and easier.
8K Capture and Playback
At a time when 8K recording devices are prohibitively expensive, unlock the next generation power of 8K capture and playback via KONA 5 and use a more cost effective workstation. Capture 8K ProRes on Windows, Linux or macOS for example, and use the file immediately in your NLE or other application of choice.
Dynamic FPGA Firmware Reconfiguration
KONA 5 now supports fast bitfile-switching. In under 10 seconds you can flip between a KONA 5 personality tuned for 8K operations, to one dedicated to 4K and below. No waiting for firmware to update, no reboots required.
4K Closed Caption SupportAJA Control Room
Avid & Adobe Plugins
WorkflowConnect your digital sources via 12G-SDI to KONA 5 for capture to and playback from a wide variety of formats. Master to destinations using high quality professional SDI outputs, machine control and analog or tri-level reference.Monitor via HDMI 2.0 output for 4K or HD, or utilize as a 4K down sample from 8K SDI, so you can make use of your existing 4K monitors for 8K work. KONA 5 also supports VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDI.
*Dolby Vision and HDR10+ integration available when using the AJA SDK, or using compatible 3rd party software. AR support with Unreal Engine 4.22Capture real time footage with KONA 5 over SDI from high quality cameras, meld your footage with your virtual environment created by the Unreal Engine and send it back out in real time to air - a growing need for broadcasters, augmented reality (AR) needs and more. Digital film makers also benefit with these new workflows: On set, enhance your live action VFX work with the ability to see a full composite live during the course of the shoot. This results in fewer reshoots, the ability for actors to understand the virtual environment they are working within for stronger performances and ultimately leads to a range of efficiencies and cost savings with the added benefit of a smoother transition into post production. KONA 5 Operating Systems Compatibilities
Host Systems Compatibilities
Desktop v16.1 comes with a wide range of tested configurations to help you make an informed choice based on requirements.
Industry Leading Support
AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your KONA installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, will work with you to get up and running.
KONA products are covered by a generous three year warranty. Please see the individual Product’s Manual for additional specifics around warranty conditions for the product itself.
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Pocket Power
U-TAP HDMI offers easy, cost effective and portable solutions for plug and play capture that is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems and a broad range of creative applications. From video conferencing, streaming, social media, gaming and more, U-TAP HDMI offers powerful functionality without requiring any third party driver software.
U-TAP HDMI is smaller than a smartphone, with USB connectivity that provides a quick and easy way to connect HDMI sources for capture, without the need to install additional software drivers. Small enough to carry anywhere with you, its bus powered USB connectivity ensures you will never be looking for a power source. U-TAP HDMI supports frame rates up to 1080p 60, for your HD High Frame Rate (HFR) projects.
Rugged and Reliable
U-TAP is small, rugged, reliable and backed by AJA's world renowned support. Small enough to fit in your pocket and with no power supply to carry, it can go with you anywhere.
Silence defined with no fans or moving parts, U-TAP won't detract from the recording or streaming experience, but quietly enhance it with automatic video scaling and aspect ratio conformity based on your application’s requirements, all the way up to 1080p 60.
Applied Application SimplicitySoftware Compatibility
U-TAP HDMI is UVC and UAC compatible on Mac, Windows and Linux, negating the need for additional drivers. This ensures compatability with a wide range of professional software applications and a seamless integration between the native software and AJA’s high quality hardware letting you focus on the work, not the technology.
Industry Leading Support
AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your U-TAP installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, will work with you to get up and running.
U-TAP products are covered by a generous three year warranty. Please see the individual Product’s Manual for additional specifics around warranty conditions for the product itself.
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Flexible Workflows
KONA LHi provides a wide variety of formats, frame rates and audio/video sources for the connectivity you need. KONA LHi bridges the gap between analog devices and the latest 3G-SDI and HDMI-enabled products to provide editing, monitoring and mastering of professional quality video in an affordable, powerful, easy to use product.
Apple M1 Chip Support
Desktop Software v16.1 and above is optimized for the Apple M1 chip with native support for AJA macOS drivers, application plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, AJA System Test and AJA NMOS software.
Versatile Connectivity
Connecting to everything from an HDMI-enabled camera to an HD-SDI VTR, KONA LHi offers a full host of no-compromise features, including 10-bit or 8-bit uncompressed video, 2-channel AES digital audio and 8-channel SDI embedded digital audio, analog composite or S-video or SD/HD component video I/O, and 2-channel balanced analog audio I/O.
Workflow
Supporting macOS, Windows and Linux, KONA LHi offers cost effective simple connectivity for a range of workflows.
HDMI Integration
KONA LHi's HDMI 1.3a support allows you to feed a "deep color" monitor with glorious 10-bit video, banishing video banding and preserving your gradients and rich color palette. Incoming HDMI signals can also be passed to KONA LHi's SDI output for use in more professional environments.
Extensive Software Support
AJA hardware is supported by an extensive list of professional software for editing, visual effects, graphics and more allowing the same AJA device to be used by many different applications on the same system. In addition, AJA provides several free applications that enable you to utilize the power of your AJA hardware even without having to run a particular software package. This allows you to create unique workflows without tying up valuable resources unnecessarily.
Extend your Connectivity with KLHi-Box
The optional KHLi-Box breakout box let's you integrate KONA LHi easily into rack environments for quick access to all video and audio connections. Additional connectivity includes BNC digital AES/EBU connectors and RCA audio monitoring jacks.
Host Systems Compatibilities
Desktop v16.1 comes with a wide range of tested configurations to help you make an informed choice based on requirements.
AJA DataCalc
AJA DataCalc is a mobile OS application for iOS, iPadOS and Android, offering two modes for storage and time calculations based upon raster, frame rate and codec choices.
DataCalc - Calculate your storage needs before capture.
TimeCalc – Calculate the run time of materials you can capture by storage size.
Share results with your team straight from the application.
Industry Leading Support
AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your KONA installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, will work with you to get up and running.
KONA products are covered by a generous three year warranty. Please see the individual Product’s Manual for additional specifics around warranty conditions for the product itself.
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Affordable Power
KONA LHe Plus offers video professionals at all levels an affordable desktop I/O solution that doesn't compromise on quality or essential functionality. KONA LHe Plus supports both HD/SD analog and digital I/O for video and audio, providing maximum capability, simplifying integrating analog and digital signals into a single workflow and multiple output options to ensure you can deliver whatever formats are required.
Apple M1 Chip Support
Desktop Software v16.1 and above is optimized for the Apple M1 chip with native support for AJA macOS drivers, application plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, AJA System Test and AJA NMOS software.
Versatile I/O
With support for 10-bit or 8-bit uncompressed video, KONA LHE Plus features one input and two outputs which can be configured independently for HD or SD. KONA LHe Plus also includes 2-channel AES digital audio, 8-channel SDI embedded digital audio, analog composite/S-video/SD/HD component video I/O, 2-channel balanced analog audio I/O, Genlock input, and three BNCs which may be configured for analog video input and output (HD or SD).
Workflow
Supporting macOS, Windows and Linux, KONA LHe Plus offers cost effective simple connectivity for a range of workflows.
AJA Hardware Conversion
KONA LHe Plus features full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, motion-adaptive HD to SD down-conversion, and HD/SD 12-bit component analog output. The down-converter allows KONA LHe Plus to connect to analog SD devices for output. This can be used to check framing and color for SD versions while still working in full resolution HD within your application, ensuring proper quality for multi-format deliveries. Since conversion is hardware-based, it's available all the time - during ingest or playback.
Extensive Software Support
AJA hardware is supported by an extensive list of professional software for editing, visual effects, graphics and more allowing the same AJA device to be used by many different applications on the same system. In addition, AJA provides several free applications that enable you to utilize the power of your AJA hardware even without having to run a particular software package. This allows you to create unique workflows without tying up valuable resources unnecessarily.
Extend Your Connectivity with KL-Box-LH
The optional KL-Box-LH breakout box lets you integrate KONA LHe Plus easily into rack environments for quick access to all video and audio connections. Additional connectivity includes BNC digital AES/EBU connectors and RCA audio monitoring jacks.
Host Systems Compatibilities
Desktop v16.1 comes with a wide range of tested configurations to help you make an informed choice based on requirements.
AJA DataCalc
AJA DataCalc is a mobile OS application for iOS, iPadOS and Android, offering two modes for storage and time calculations based upon raster, frame rate and codec choices.
DataCalc - Calculate your storage needs before capture.
TimeCalc – Calculate the run time of materials you can capture by storage size.
Share results with your team straight from the application.
Industry Leading Support
AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your KONA installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, will work with you to get up and running.
KONA products are covered by a generous three year warranty. Please see the individual Product’s Manual for additional specifics around warranty conditions for the product itself.
| Cloud Connect. This changes EVERYTHING.
This is Cloud Connect. The game changing, globally scalable, totally interconnected video workflow with apps across Apple TV, Android TV, Apple iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS. And of course the all-new .
Preliminary Specifications & Subject to Change. Coming Soon.
2 Frames Latency. We’ve gone to Plaid.
Cloud Connect provides the fastest connection to your live production or editorial workflow. In as little as 2 frames from source to screen, you can be monitoring your NDI feeds anywhere in the world on your BirdDog PLAY, iPad, Apple TV, iPhone, or Android device.
NDI® 5.
Cloud Connect integrates the amazing features of NDI® 5 including high bandwidth NDI, NDI® HX2, NDI® Remote, and NDI® Bridge. Learn more about all the amazing features of NDI 5 .
Remote Editorial Workflows.
Editors can output Avid or Adobe timelines in NDI using the free plugins. Producers, Directors, and anyone needing to monitor can all use BirdDog PLAY or the Cloud Connect apps to view and collaborate.
Remote Production Workflows.
With Cloud Connect it’s easy to produce a Remote Production from anywhere in the world. Control the New York studio from London across the public internet with full PTZ control, Tally, and Talkback. Using BirdDog PLAY or the Cloud Connect suite of apps anyone who needs to monitor with as little as 2 frames latency.
Remote Monitoring.With Multiviews.
Monitor all your NDI feeds from anywhere in the world over the public internet. Set up a Multiview and watch it on your giant TV using BirdDog PLAY with Cloud Connect. Or use Apple or Android TV. It’s just so easy.
Remote Editorial Workflows.
Editors can output Avid or Adobe timelines in NDI using the free plugins. Producers, Directors, and anyone needing to monitor can all use BirdDog PLAY or the Cloud Connect apps to view and collaborate.
Remote Production Workflows.
With Cloud Connect it’s easy to produce a Remote Production from anywhere in the world. Control the New York studio from London across the public internet with full PTZ control, Tally, and Talkback. Using BirdDog PLAY or the Cloud Connect suite of apps anyone who needs to monitor with as little as 2 frames latency.
Remote Monitoring.With Multiviews.
Monitor all your NDI feeds from anywhere in the world over the public internet. Set up a Multiview and watch it on your giant TV using BirdDog PLAY with Cloud Connect. Or use Apple or Android TV. It’s just so easy.
Adobe Plugin. Coming soon.
BirdDog’s new Adobe Plugin allows Adobe Creative Cloud users to directly connect to BirdDog Cloud Connect series of iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android Mobile, and Android TV apps without having to leave the Adobe Interface.
Dante or NDI. Flexible Audio.
With an optional BirdDog Cloud Dante licence (add on to regular BirdDog Cloud licence) you can select Dante audio to be sent to your Cloud Connect receiver.
PTZ Control. Tally.
PTZ control is a total breeze. When using Cloud Connect app on your phone you have PTZ control with your finger on the phone touchscreen. Tally is also sent with the NDI stream for maximum visibility of the production.
PTZ Camera Support.
Cloud Connect supports all NDI and NDI HX PTZ cameras from all manufacturers. So don’t have a BirdDog PTZ? No worries!
Dante or NDI. Flexible Audio.
With an optional BirdDog Cloud Dante licence (add on to regular BirdDog Cloud licence) you can select Dante audio to be sent to your Cloud Connect receiver.
PTZ Control. Tally.
PTZ control is a total breeze. When using Cloud Connect app on your phone you have PTZ control with your finger on the phone touchscreen. Tally is also sent with the NDI stream for maximum visibility of the production.
PTZ Camera Support.
Cloud Connect supports all NDI and NDI HX PTZ cameras from all manufacturers. So don’t have a BirdDog PTZ? No worries!
Security? We got you.
Cloud Connect is totally secure. You can lock sessions to be one-on-one to avoid unwanted guest drop-ins as well as customising your session timeouts so people can’t copy your connections.
Quality Control.
Cloud Connect is built for production and offers much higher quality than video conferencing. You can also adjust the quality levels to handle the fastest and toughest network environments.
Beautiful Vistas.
BirdDog Cloud Connect applications make navigation and use a breeze with cutting edge and beautiful user interfaces, no matter what device you have. Zoom in on your phone or lean back and watch on your TV.
Wi-Fi & 4G Friendly.
Connecting and monitoring your sources on the run has never been easier. Now you can monitor from airports, coffee shops, on the run, or just chilling out on the beach drinking a piña colada.
No Firewall configuration.
Cloud Connect is totally network and IT admin friendly. There are no firewalls to configure allowing instant access to your NDI sources from anywhere.
Next-Gen Engine. Say that 3 times fast.
Using the next generation BirdDog Cloud engine you can easily publish Cloud Connect sessions instantly, add in thumbnails and friendly names for easy identification. Underpinned by the latest NDI® 5 you can publish any source from anywhere on your network.
Top Shelf Codec Support.
Supporting h.264, VP8, and VP9, you can make the most of any hardware, be it iOS, Android, or browser based to get the best pictures and smoothest motion.
No Firewall configuration.
Cloud Connect is totally network and IT admin friendly. There are no firewalls to configure allowing instant access to your NDI sources from anywhere.
Next-Gen Engine. Say that 3 times fast.
Using the next generation BirdDog Cloud engine you can easily publish Cloud Connect sessions instantly, add in thumbnails and friendly names for easy identification. Underpinned by the latest NDI® 5 you can publish any source from anywhere on your network.
Top Shelf Codec Support.
Supporting h.264, VP8, and VP9, you can make the most of any hardware, be it iOS, Android, or browser based to get the best pictures and smoothest motion.
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