Using integrated hardware processing, the AJA KONA 4 PCI-E I/O Card with SCRATCH Kitfrom AJA KONA 4 PCI-E I/O Card with SCRATCH Kitcan 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 via HDMI & Quad Link SDI    Professional SDI and HDMI Connections    PCI Express Interface    Real Time Video Processing    Accurately Display Color-Graded Footage

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. will this work with adobe premiere pro cc 2017 on imac retina 5k?

A: Yes, this card is compatible with both Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 and Apple's OS. However you will need an expansion chassis to connect the PCI-E Card to the computer. If your computer has Thunderbolt 3, that would be the most ideal option.https://bhpho.to/2kUiK4p

Q: 2. Can this card embed audio on the SDI output if my input audio is plugged into the breakout cable?

A: No it will not.

Q: 3. Can we record two Sdi inputs simultaneously?

A: Yes, this card is designed for simultaneous operation on all inputs and outputs.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Will this device work with Adobe CC?

A: Yes, this card will work with Adobe CC.

Q: 6. What about the software to capture the video? Is it included? Does the hdmi supports hdcp?

A: With this capture card you are able to download for free the AJA Control Room Software, This product will not be HDCP compliant though.

Q: 7. Does this product work with Livestream studio?

A: The livestream studio software work with black magic capture cards

Q: 8. 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: 9. Does this card integrate with Avid Media Composer 2020?

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

Q: 10. does this include cables?

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