AJA KONA 4 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual-Link HD/HD/SD 10-Bit PCIe Card, Breakout Box, 3xCable

When it comes to professional video and audio editing, the KONA 4 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual-Link HD/HD/SD 10-Bit PCIe Card is a powerhouse. This 8-lane PCIe 2.0 desktop I/O card is equipped with an array of features designed to handle a broad spectrum of video formats, from SD to HD, 2K, and 4K. It boasts full 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling, ensuring exceptional image clarity, and 12-bit support for superior color depth.The KONA 4 is designed for HDR workflows, offering HDR 10 and HLG support for vibrant color delivery over HDMI. This High Dynamic Range (HDR) capability allows for a wider and richer range of colors, brighter whites, and deeper, darker blacks, giving your visuals a more dynamic and lifelike appearance.This professional-grade PCIe card features bi-directional 3G-SDI connections for both input and output, 16-Channels of embedded audio over SDI for multi-channel audio work, and HDMI 2.0b monitoring output. Additional features include LTC I/O, Genlock input, RS-422 control, configurable 3 x BNC SD/HD analog video output, and 8-channel AES audio I/O with the K3G-Box. This makes the KONA 4 a versatile tool, capable of integrating into a variety of workflows, from HDR to HFR, 4K to Multi-Channel HD for streaming and more.The KONA 4 is fully compatible with the new Apple Mac Pro and offers extensive support for a range of applications. It's an ideal companion for productions handling high-resolution workflows up to 4K. Connect your digital sources via 3G-SDI to the KONA 4 for capture in a wide variety of formats, monitor via HDMI output, and master to destinations using professional SDI outputs, machine control, and analog or tri-level reference.With its extensive 4K support, the KONA 4 allows direct output from editing systems to 4K projectors or monitors, including HFR support at 50/60 fps and 4K HDMI output. It also supports AJA Raw capture at up to 120 fps via 4 3G-SDI connections, enabling the creation of beautiful and detailed slow-motion footage with a cinematic feel.The KONA 4 also supports AR workflows with Unreal Engine 4.22, allowing real-time footage capture over SDI from high-quality cameras. This feature is particularly beneficial for broadcasters, digital filmmakers, and augmented reality (AR) needs. The built-in hardware downstream keyer allows for easy overlays of graphics and images on the input video to the card.The KONA 4 supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of applications. The optional K3G-Box breakout box and cables extend the card's connectivity, allowing for easy integration into rack environments and quick access to all video and audio connections. The K3G-Box also offers eight additional AES audio channels, 2-channel RCA analog audio monitoring jacks, and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors.