AJA KONA LHi Multi-format Analog and Digital I/O
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
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Description
Features
- 2K/HD/SD up to 50/60p
- 2x 3G-SDI spigots (In, Out) with 8-channel embedded audio
- 2x HDMI 1.3 ports (In, Out) with 8-channel embedded audio
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit and HD HFR workflows supported
- 10-bit LUT support (.cube)
- Real time up, down and cross-conversion for HD and SD with pristine 10-bit quality
- Compatible with leading creative apps
- Includes support for the new Apple M1 chip
- Supports AES and Analog Audio I/O for Telecast Wirestream
- Included breakout cable for Ref (Analog or Tri-level), RS-422, 2-ch AES/EBU, Analog composite or S-video, or SD/HD component
- Extend external connectivity with KLHi-BOX breakout box
- Three year warranty
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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Tech Specs
Video Formats
- (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25
- (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24
- (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24
- (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (SD) 625i 50
- (SD) 525i 59.94
Software Dependent Formats
- 720p 23.98
- 525i 23.98
Video Input Digital
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
- 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 v1.3
- 30-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps
- SD, HD, 1080p 50/60 (1x mini-HDMI)
Video Output Digital
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
- 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 v1.3
- 30-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps
- SD, HD, 1080p 50/60 (1x mini-HDMI)
Video Input Analog
- Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1 x BNC/2x 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
Video Output Analog
- Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1x BNC/2x BNC+Adapter)
- NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
- Component (3x 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
- 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
- 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
- 2-channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 1x XLR on breakout cable or optional KLHi-Box)
Audio Input Analog
- 2-channel, 16 and 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (via 2x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable or optional KLHi-Box)
- +24 dBu full scale digital
- +/- 0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
Audio Output Digital
- 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
- 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
- 2-channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 1x XLR on breakout cable or optional KLHi-Box)
Audio Output Analog
- 2-channel, 16 and 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (via 2x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable or optional KLHi-Box)
- +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
- +/- 0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
- 2-Channel unbalanced output (via 2x RCA jacks on optional KLHi-Box)
Up-Conversion
- Hardware 10-bit
- Anamorphic: fullscreen
- Pillarbox 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars
- Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars
- Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreen
- Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change
Down-Conversion
- Hardware 10-bit
- Anamorphic: fullscreen
- Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
- Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size
Cross-Conversion
- Hardware 10-bit
- 1080i to 720p
- 720p to 1080i
- 720p to 1080PsF
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
Reference Input
- Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V)
- Looping
- 75 ohm on optional KLHi-Box, terminated on supplied breakout cable
Electrical Interface
- 4-lane PCIe 1.0
Machine Control
- RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via DB-25 breakout cable or optional KLHi-Box)
- 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 |
Size (w x d x h)
- 0.75" x 8.25" x 5.0" (19.05 x 209.55 x 127.00 mm)
Weight
- 0.7 lb (0.4 kg)
Power
- 13W typical, 15W maximum
Envrionment
- 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 | 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 | Includes large search dial in a design thatincludes only the specific keys needed for editing. Includes Bluetooth with battery for wireless useso it's more portable than a full sized keyboard! | File ingest kit with a scalable limit of media operations | Low profile panel features 3 high resolutiontrackballs and 12 precision machined knobs toaccess the primary color correction tools. Includesbuttons for common features and workspace navigation. | 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. | This model includes the features of the micro panelmodel plus two LCDs with menus and buttonsfor switching tools, adding color corrector nodes,applying secondary grades and using Power Windows. |
| Content | Features
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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2 Frames Latency. We’ve gone to Plaid.
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NDI® 5.
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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.
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Dante or NDI. Flexible Audio.
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PTZ Control. Tally.
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PTZ Camera Support.
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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.
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Quality Control.
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Beautiful Vistas.
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Wi-Fi & 4G Friendly.
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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.
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