Find unparalleled performance and versatility with the AJA KONA 5, the latest addition to the esteemed KONA line of video and audio I/O cards. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern post-production and broadcast workflows, the KONA 5 is a high-speed, 8-lane PCIe 3.0 card that seamlessly integrates into your setup, offering unmatched support for high frame rate (HFR) and high dynamic range (HDR) content.
Crafted for professionals who require the highest quality, the KONA 5 supports a wide range of formats including 8K/UltraHD2, 4K/UltraHD, 2K/HD, and SD, ensuring your projects maintain the highest fidelity. With 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, as well as 12-bit color spaces, this card delivers pristine imagery, making it ideal for color-critical applications.
The KONA 5 features four bidirectional 12G-SDI spigots and a Reference Input, providing extensive connectivity options. Utilize the four 12G-SDI connections for 8K content or configure them for 4K workflows. The card's flexibility extends to single cable input and pass-through/output for various SDI standards, ensuring compatibility with your existing infrastructure.
Monitoring and output are elevated with a full-sized HDMI 2.0 connection, supporting HDR, Deep Color, and HFR, allowing you to deliver content with richer colors and deeper contrasts. The KONA 5 is adept at handling HDR workflows, with support for HDR10 and HLG over HDMI 2.0, complete with HDR Infoframe metadata in line with HDMI2.0a/CTA-861.3 standards.
The KONA 5 is shipped with a breakout cable that expands its connectivity further, including 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio I/O, RS-422 control, and LTC In/Out for timecode precision. Additionally, the package includes 5x HDBNC to full-size BNC pigtails, ensuring immediate compatibility with your studio's equipment.
For users of the latest Apple Mac Pro, the KONA 5 offers full compatibility, enhancing high-resolution workflows up to 8K with multi-channel support. This makes it an excellent companion for professionals utilizing the power of the Mac Pro for creative tasks.
The KONA 5's robust HDR capabilities allow for a dynamic range that brings your imagery to life, with natural, true-to-life colors that engage your audience. The included AJA Control Panel and AJA Control Room software facilitate immediate HDR ingest, pass-through, and monitoring, streamlining your workflow from the start.
Connect digital sources via 12G-SDI for capture to various formats, monitor with confidence using HDMI 2.0 output, and master your projects with professional SDI outputs, machine control, and reference options. The KONA 5 also features a hardware downstream keyer for real-time overlay of graphics on input video up to 4K/UltraHD.
For augmented reality (AR) and virtual set applications, the KONA 5 offers AR support with Unreal Engine, allowing for real-time capture, compositing, and output, streamlining production and post-production processes.
AJA's legendary support ensures that any issues encountered are resolved swiftly, providing peace of mind and minimal downtime. The KONA 5's cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux ensures it fits into a wide range of creative environments, offering powerful 4K and multi-channel capabilities for diverse applications.
Elevate your professional video and audio production with the AJA KONA 5, the card that brings power, flexibility, and quality to the forefront of your creative endeavors.
