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AJA KONA 3G 2K, 3G/Dual-Link HD/HD/SD 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI 1.4a Output with Bracket, Breakout Box & 3x Cables
SKU: AJAK3GR0S01 MFR: KONA-3G-R0-S01
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- Capture pristine video with the KONA 3G's 10-bit PCIe card for professional-grade results.
- Enjoy seamless, low latency video capture for live streaming, editing, and broadcast workflows.
- Utilize the breakout box & included cables for easy setup and versatile connectivity options.
- Achieve stunning clarity with 2K and 3G/Dual-Link HD/HD/SD video capture and output capabilities.
- Ensure compatibility with various video formats, including 4K and UltraHD, for diverse projects.
- Experience stable connection and reliable performance with AJA's trusted video capture technology.
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About AJA KONA 3G
A high-quality, advanced, and reliable solution for video professionals, the KONA 3G 2K, 3G/Dual-Link HD/HD/SD 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI 1.4a Output with Bracket, Breakout Box & 3x Cables offers unparalleled features and capabilities. This innovative desktop I/O card is designed to handle a wide range of video formats, from SD to HD, 2K, and even 4K, delivering full 10-bit uncompressed clarity for the highest quality images.
The KONA 3G is equipped with a broadcast-quality up-, down-, cross-converter, and supports 3D work, making it a powerful tool for both current and future video projects. It supports both 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 color spaces, ensuring the best possible quality for your images.
The future-proof architecture of the KONA 3G allows you to work seamlessly with HD and 2K now, and easily switch to 4K resolution at frame rates up to 60 fps when needed, without the need for additional hardware. It supports Dual Link 4:4:4 HD-SDI, with full-bandwidth 4:4:4 RGB at 10-bits for various 1080 and 720 formats, and can convert between 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 formats for single link HD-SDI monitoring and output.
For SDI video, the KONA 3G features two 3G/HD/SD inputs and two outputs, along with HDMI 1.4a monitoring output, LTC I/O, Genlock input, and configurable 3 x BNC SD/HD analog video output. When switched into 4K mode, all four BNC connections can be used for 4K capture or output, allowing direct output from editing systems to 4K projectors or monitors, including HFR support at 50/60 fps and 4K HDMI output.
The KONA 3G's built-in up-, down-, cross-converter simplifies workflows by bringing any video to a unified resolution, eliminating the need to adjust resolution within software. It also includes a powerful hardware downstream keyer for placing graphic files with an alpha channel, selectable color matte, or the contents of the card's frame buffer over the video being input to the card.
The KONA 3G is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and is designed to work with a variety of professional video software applications. It's a versatile, durable, and future-proof solution for video capture and playback, offering 4K in both YCbCr and RGB when 4K mode is selected. The integrated AJA hardware conversion features full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, motion-adaptive SD to HD up conversion, HD to HD cross conversion, HD to SD down conversion, and automatic SD/HD 12-bit component analog output.
The optional K3G-Box breakout box and cables extend the connectivity of the KONA 3G, allowing it to integrate easily into rack environments and providing 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.
In conclusion, the KONA 3G 2K, 3G/Dual-Link HD/HD/SD 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI 1.4a Output with Bracket, Breakout Box & 3x Cables is a comprehensive, high-quality solution for video professionals seeking advanced, reliable, and durable equipment for their video capture and playback needs.
AJA KONA 3G Features
- SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Dual Link HD-SDI, HSDL, and 3G HD-SDI inputs
- HDMI 1.4a output for stereoscopic monitoring to consumer 3D displays
- 2K support that includes 2048x1556 and 2048x1080 formats
- 4K capture and playout
- 4x Lane PCI-Express Bus Interface
- DVCProHD hardware scaling acceleration
- HDV hardware scaling acceleration
- Dynamic RT Extreme hardware acceleration
- Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit upconversion
- Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit downconversion
- Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit crossconversion (1080 to 720 and 720 to 1080)
- Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit SD aspect ratio conversion (anamorphic to letterbox, etc.)
- 12-bit HD component analog video and SD analog component or composite and svideo output
- 10-bit HD/SD Video+Key Output
- HD/SD Hardware Downstream Keyer
- LTC (longitudinal timecode) input/output
- 8-channels 24-bit, 48kHz digital AES/EBU audio
- 16-channels of SDI embedded digital audio
- RS-422 control via 9 pin
- Genlock input with optional looping capability via the K3G- Box (terminated on the supplied breakout cable)
- Standard 2 meter length connection cables including HDMI mini to HDMI output cable
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.
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