AJA KONA 3G 2K, 3G/Dual-Link HD/ HD/SD 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI 1.4a Output

SKU: AJAK3GR0S03 MFR: KONA-3G-R0-S03
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Key Features

  • Capture pristine video with the KONA 3G card, offering high resolution up to 2K and 3G/Dual-Link HD.
  • Enjoy broad compatibility with various video formats, including 4K, UltraHD, and standard HD resolutions.
  • Experience low latency video capture for seamless live streaming and broadcast applications with this PCIe card.
  • Easily integrate the KONA 3G into your existing setup with its simple installation and stable connection.
  • Utilize the 10-bit PCIe card for superior color precision and enhanced video quality in post-production workflows.
  • Get good value with AJA KONA 3G, a reliable video capture solution backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
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AJA KONA 3G Specifications

  • Video Formats

    (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50 and 60
    (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
    (2K) 2048 x 1556p 15, 14.98
    (2K) 2048 x 1556PsF 15, 23.98, 24

  • Video Formats (Contd.)

    (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
    (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (HD) 720p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (SD) 625i 50
    (SD) 525i 23.98, 59.94

  • Video Input Digital

    4K/UltraHD 422 and 444 (4x BNC)
    2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4, (2x BNC)
    3G/SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 8 or 10-bits
    Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC)
    Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
    1D LUT Support

  • Video Output Digital

    4K/UltraHD 422 and 444 (4x BNC)
    2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4, (2x BNC)
    3G/SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424
    Dual Link HD 4:4:4, (2x BNC)
    Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
    HDMI v1.4, 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p-50/60 (1x mini-HDMI)

  • Video Output Analog

    Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1x BNC/2x BNC+Adapter)
    NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
    Component (3x BNC)
    HD: YPbPr, RGB
    SD: YPbPr, RGB (component mode)
    SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
    12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
    +/- 0.2 dB to 5.0 MHz Y frequency response
    +/- 0.2 dB to 1 MHz C frequency response
    0.5% 2T pulse response
    <1% Diff Phase
    <1% Diff Gain
    <1 ns Y/C delay inequity

  • Audio Input Digital

    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous (via 8x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
    8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable)

  • Audio Output Digital

    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous (via 8x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
    8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable)

  • Audio Output Analog

    2-Channel unbalanced output (via 2x RCA jacks on optional K3G-Box)

  • Downstream Keyer

    Supports graphics with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte

  • Up-Conversion

    Hardware 10-bit
    Anamorphic: fullscreen
    Pillarbox 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars
    Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black sidebars
    Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreen
    Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change

  • Down-Conversion

    Hardware 10-bit
    Anamorphic: fullscreen
    Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
    Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size

  • Cross-Conversion

    Hardware 10-bit
    1080i to 720p
    720p to 1080i
    720p to 1080PsF

  • SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion

    Letterbox: This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image
    H Crop: Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
    SD Pillarbox: Will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center
    V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image

  • Timecode

    LTC timecode input and output (via 1x BNC each)

  • Reference Input

    Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V)
    Looping
    75 ohm on optional K3G-Box, terminated on supplied breakout cable

  • Electrical Interface

    4-lane PCIe 2.0

  • Machine Control

    RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via breakout cable or optional K3G-Box)
    9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:
    1. GND, 2. RX-, 3. TX+, 4. GND, 5. No Connection, 6. GND, 7. RX+, 8. TX-, 9. GND, Shell. GND

  • Power

    19W typical, 21W maximum

  • Safe Operating Temperature

    32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)

  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF)

    -40 to 140 Degree F (-40 to 60 Degree C)

  • Operating Relative Humidity

    10-90% noncondensing

  • Operating Altitude

    <10,000' (<3,000m)

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    0.75 x 8.25 x 5" (19.05 x 209.55 x 127mm)

  • Weight

    0.7 lbs (0.4kg)

About AJA KONA 3G

Explore the pinnacle of video capture and playback technology with the KONA 3G 2K, a high-quality, advanced, and professional-grade 10-bit PCIe card that offers reliable and durable performance for video professionals. The KONA 3G is a versatile desktop I/O card that excels in handling a wide range of video formats, from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD), 2K, and even 4K resolutions, all with full 10-bit uncompressed clarity.

Designed to meet the rigorous demands of video editing and post-production workflows, the KONA 3G boasts a broadcast-quality up-, down-, and cross-converter, enabling seamless conversion between different video resolutions. This feature simplifies workflows by unifying video to a single resolution, which eliminates the need to adjust resolution within the editing software.

With its futureproof architecture, the KONA 3G allows users to work effortlessly with HD and 2K content, and to transition to 4K resolution when required, supporting frame rates up to 60 fps. This is achieved without the need for new hardware, ensuring a long-lasting and cost-effective solution for your video production needs.

The card supports both 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 color spaces, ensuring the highest quality for your images. For professionals working with HD-SDI, the KONA 3G offers Dual Link 4:4:4 support, with full-bandwidth 4:4:4 RGB at 10-bits for various HD formats. It also provides the flexibility to convert between 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 formats for single link HD-SDI monitoring and output.

Connectivity is a strong suit of the KONA 3G, featuring two 3G/HD/SD inputs and two outputs, 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 utilized for 4K capture or output, catering to the most standard 4K formats and enabling direct output from editing systems to 4K projectors or monitors.

The KONA 3G's 4K support extends to high frame rate (HFR) content at 50/60 fps and includes 4K HDMI output, allowing for full resolution 4K viewing on the latest UltraHD monitors. This capability fosters a powerful and affordable 4K workflow that is both high-quality and manageable.

Additionally, the KONA 3G is equipped with a powerful hardware downstream keyer, enabling the overlay of graphic files with an alpha channel, selectable color matte, or the contents of the card's frame buffer over the video input. This feature is invaluable for adding visual elements to live feeds or recorded content.

For extended connectivity, the optional K3G-Box breakout box and cables allow for easy integration into rack environments, providing quick access to all video and audio connections. The K3G-Box adds eight additional AES audio channels, 2-channel RCA analog audio monitoring jacks, and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors, enhancing the card's versatility.

Choose the KONA 3G 2K for its compatibility with both Macintosh and PC/Windows operating systems, and its multiple interface options, including HDMI, PCIe, and SDI. This makes it a top choice for a wide range of users and setups, ensuring flexibility and compatibility with various equipment and video editing software. Whether you're capturing, editing, or delivering content, the KONA 3G 2K is the professional's choice for high-quality, advanced video processing.

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.

Key Features

  • Capture pristine video with the KONA 3G card, offering high resolution up to 2K and 3G/Dual-Link HD.
  • Enjoy broad compatibility with various video formats, including 4K, UltraHD, and standard HD resolutions.
  • Experience low latency video capture for seamless live streaming and broadcast applications with this PCIe card.
  • Easily integrate the KONA 3G into your existing setup with its simple installation and stable connection.
  • Utilize the 10-bit PCIe card for superior color precision and enhanced video quality in post-production workflows.
  • Get good value with AJA KONA 3G, a reliable video capture solution backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

What's in the box:

  • KONA 3G 10-Bit PCIe Card- Installation Software CD
  • Registration Sheet
  • AJA 3 Year Limited Warranty