AJA KONA LHe Plus HD/SDI Analog Video Capture & Playback PCIe Card, Board Only with Bracket, No Cable

Because professional video production demands high-quality, reliable equipment, the KONA LHe Plus HD/SDI Analog Video Capture & Playback PCIe Card emerges as an essential tool for industry professionals. This advanced PCIe card offers a robust desktop I/O solution that seamlessly integrates both analog and digital signals into a single workflow, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of video sources.

Crafted for precision and durability, the KONA LHe Plus supports high-resolution HD/SD analog and digital I/O for both video and audio, providing the versatility needed to handle multiple output formats. With its ability to support 10-bit or 8-bit uncompressed video, this card features one input and two outputs configurable for HD or SD, catering to the diverse needs of video professionals.

The card's comprehensive I/O includes 2-channel AES digital audio, 8-channel SDI embedded digital audio, and analog composite/S-video/SD/HD component video I/O. Additionally, it offers 2-channel balanced analog audio I/O, Genlock input, and three BNC connectors that can be set up for analog video input and output, whether in HD or SD.

The KONA LHe Plus is designed to enhance workflow efficiency across various operating systems, including macOS, Windows, and Linux. Its support for 12-bit analog component HD input and output allows for seamless connection to devices with analog HD outputs, such as VTRs and gaming consoles, enabling a broad spectrum of workflows.

For precise external device control, the KONA LHe Plus includes a 9-pin RS-422 connection, available on the included breakout cable or through the optional KL-Box-LH breakout box, facilitating frame-accurate ingest and layoffs.

AJA's hardware conversion technology within the KONA LHe Plus ensures full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, motion-adaptive HD to SD down-conversion, and HD/SD 12-bit component analog output. The built-in down-converter allows for connectivity to analog SD devices, enabling users to monitor framing and color for SD content while working in full HD resolution, guaranteeing the highest quality for multi-format delivery.

The KONA LHe Plus is backed by extensive software support, compatible with a wide array of professional editing, visual effects, and graphics software. This versatility allows the same AJA device to be utilized by various applications on the same system. AJA also offers several free applications, maximizing the power of the AJA hardware without the need for specific software packages, thus enabling unique workflows without monopolizing valuable system resources.

For those seeking to extend their connectivity, the optional KL-Box-LH breakout box integrates the KONA LHe Plus effortlessly into rack environments, providing quick access to all video and audio connections. This additional connectivity includes BNC digital AES/EBU connectors and RCA audio monitoring jacks, further enhancing this card's professional utility.