Using integrated hardware processing, the AJA KONA 4 PCI-E Video I/O Card with HDMI Outputfrom AJA KONA 4 PCI-E Video I/O Card with HDMI Outputcan ingest and output 4K resolution video at up to 60 fps. With that resolution, you can view the details of your production natively on a 4K monitor. Along with 4K resolutions, the KONA 4 supports uncompressed 1080p I/O with 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 color subsampling. The KONA 4 can simultaneously input and output uncompressed video via its 3G-SDI ports. Two ports accept the video input while the other two can drive a professional display or output to a recording deck.

The hardware processing also allows for up, down, and cross-conversion. Usually to unify project resolution, footage must be converted or rendered in software to match it to the project. With its internal hardware scaler, the KONA 4 can unify the resolutions of the video clips in your project without prior rendering. In addition to conversion, the KONA's internal processing can overlay graphics on a video stream for quick keying.

Supports 4K Video up to 60 fps    4K I/O Via SDI or HDMI    Uncompressed 4:4:4/4:2:2 1080p I/O    Input/Output 1080p Video Simultaneously    Hardware Up/Down/Cross-Conversion    60-Pin Breakout Cable Included    4-BNC to Mini-BNC Cable Included    Works with Optional K3G Rack I/O Unit

An included 60-pin breakout cable provides additional inputs and outputs for AES/EBU digital audio, LTC, reference, analog component video, and RS-422 machine control. Also included are a 4-BNC to mini-BNC Link cable and an HDMI to mini-HDMI cable. The KONA 4 can also be used in a rackmount configuration with the optional K3G Breakout Box. The K3G fits in a standard 19" rack space and has connections to take advantage of all the I/O the KONA 4 has to offer.

The KONA 4 supports 50p and 60p at up to 4K resolutions. 4K can be input or output by using all four BNC connections for broadcast and professional hardware, or the HDMI port to connect to 4K computer monitors or consumer hardware such as televisions.

KONA 4 supports both Windows and Linux, providing 4K and multi-channel power for a wide range of applications. Mac support will be made available in the future.

The built-in hardware downstream keyer allows graphics and images to be overlaid on the input video to the card for overlays. The hardware processing provides the necessary computing power to create a key quickly without prior rendering.

The KONA 4 performs hardware up, down, cross-conversion to unify resolutions. Hardware conversion simplifies workflows and eliminates the need to adjust resolution using software. If your project is in 1080p resolution and you have standard definition NTSC content, the internal scaler will process and up-convert the NTSC footage to match the 1080p resolution of the project. If the NTSC footage has a different aspect ratio (4:3), you can choose how you want the KONA 4 to process it. It can be processed with letterboxing, or anamorphic stretching to fit the 16:9 HD frame. Because this conversion is done with the KONA's hardware, it happens in real time, so no prior rendering is needed.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this include cables?

A: It includes breakout cable that provides multiple SDI inputs but it does not include any HDMI or SDI cables.

Q: 2. Can anyone tell me which Thunderbolt 3 chasis are compatible?

A: The Akitio Node Thunderbolt 3 External PCIe Box for GPUs is a great option, BH #AKNODET3IATU.

Q: 3. looking for a Vmix 4 Camera input for use with a laptop, can this be inserted into a housing that would connect to a laptop USB?

A: Yes, that is possible with this card.

Q: 4. Can this record 4k 60 on each bnc?

A: It cannot, this product has four 3G-SDI inputs. It can accept 4K signals, but when using multiple SDI connections for the one signal.

Q: 5. Does this card do 4K/60 4:4:4 capture without any degradation like converting it to 4K/60 4:2:2 to save PCIe bandwidth?

A: AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card for Multi-Channel HD or Dual-Channel UltraHD will work without degradation.

Q: 6. does this card work as an IO device for davinci resolve?

A: NO it does NOT, resolve will only work with Black magic cards and NOTHING ELSE

Q: 7. Hello all! Does this item have video output? It says streaming in description. Thanks in advance!

A: No the specifications only discuss the output it does not appear to have an HDMI output

Q: 8. Will this allow audio through the bnc input or just video?

A: If you are using the BNC connections for SDI then SDI embedded audio is on both the input and output. However if you are using the BNC connection for an older analog connection the audio will not be present.

Q: 9. Looking to build a 4k60 capable Windows-based video mixer (e.g., vMix) that supports SDI-inputs. What makes this 3G-SDI card more than twice the cost of the 12G-SDI from BMD (Decklink 8K Pro Cinema)?

A: The AJA card is probably priced higher than the Decklink from Blackmagic because the AJA card can do up/down/cross-conversion if you need to rescale anything.

Q: 10. Does this card integrate with Avid Media Composer 2020?

A: yes thwe AJA kona card will work with AVID media composer