AJA KONA 1 Single Channel 3G/1.5G-SDI I/O Short RS422 PCIe 2.0 Card

SKU: AJAKONA1S MFR: KONA 1-S
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Key Features

  • Capture high-quality video with this KONA 1 SDI I/O card for professional results.
  • Enjoy wide compatibility with various video formats, including SD, HD, and 2K resolutions.
  • Experience low latency video capture, ensuring real-time monitoring and seamless workflows.
  • Easily integrate with your existing setup using the PCIe 2.0 interface for stable capture.
  • Utilize the RS-422 for precise machine control, perfect for broadcast and post-production.
  • This affordable capture card supports embedded audio, simplifying your audio/video workflow.
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AJA KONA 1 Specifications

  • Video Formats

    (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
    (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 50, 59.94, 60
    (SD) 625i 50
    (SD) 525i 59.94

  • Video Input Digital

    3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424

  • Video Output Digital

    3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424

  • Audio Input Digital

    16-Channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48kHz synchronous

  • Audio Output Digital

    16-Channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48kHz synchronous

  • Reference / LTC Input

    Analog Color Black or HD Tri-level sync
    LTC

  • Electrical Interface

    2-lane PCIe 2.0

  • Machine control

    RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol
    9-pin D-connector

  • Safe Operating Temperature

    0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)

  • Safe Storage Temperature

    Power OFF: -40 to 60 deg. C (-40 to 140 deg. F)

  • Operating Relative Humidity

    10-90% noncondensing

  • Operating Altitude

    <3000m (9842.40')

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)

    0.55 x 6.61 x 2.16" (1.40 x 16.79 x 5.49cm)

  • Weight

    0.3 lbs (0.14kg)

About AJA KONA 1

Designed for broadcast, post and ProAV, as well as OEM developers, KONA 1 is a robust, cost efficient single-channel 3G-SDI 2K/HD 60p I/O card with serial control and reference/LTC. KONA 1 features standard application plug-ins and supports capture, monitoring and/or playback with software applications from AJA, Adobe, Avid, Apple, Telestream and more as well as AJA SDK support. KONA 1 enables simultaneous monitoring during capture (pass-through) and includes: full size SDI ports supporting 3G-SDI formats, embedded 16-channel SDI audio in/out, Genlock with reference/ LTC input and RS-422.

Powerful and Simple 3G-SDI Capture and Playback for 2K/HD up to 60p
KONA 1 provides cost-effective and powerful professional 3G-SDI support for robust compatibility with Ingest, Editing and Visual Effects applications. Capture, Monitor and Output frame accurately up to 2K 60p over 3G-SDI with Adobe, Avid, AJA Control Room and many more applications. Reference and LTC spigots provide the professional frame stability and time code based reliability you need for broadcast, production, ProAV and creative finishing projects.

Workflow
Supporting macOS, Windows and Linux, KONA 1 offers cost effective simple connectivity for a range of 2K/HD/SD workflows across 3G-SDI with video pass through on SDI out while capturing.

AJA KONA 1 Features

  • Single Channel 3G-SDI Capture or Playback up to 2K/HD 60p
  • Full size 3G-SDI BNC ports
  • PCIe 2.0 2-lane
  • Powerful creative applications support
  • Available in low profile PCIe 2.0 without external RS422 port (OEM only)
  • ANC capture and processing
  • 8/10 Bit YCbCr and RGB framebuffer formats
  • 16-ch SDI Embedded Audio I/O, 24-bit 48khz
  • HD/SD Genlock, Reference Video or LTC Input (selectable)
  • 3-year warranty

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Capture high-quality video with this KONA 1 SDI I/O card for professional results.
  • Enjoy wide compatibility with various video formats, including SD, HD, and 2K resolutions.
  • Experience low latency video capture, ensuring real-time monitoring and seamless workflows.
  • Easily integrate with your existing setup using the PCIe 2.0 interface for stable capture.
  • Utilize the RS-422 for precise machine control, perfect for broadcast and post-production.
  • This affordable capture card supports embedded audio, simplifying your audio/video workflow.

What's in the box:

  • KONA 1 Single Channel 3G/1.5G-SDI I/O Short RS422 PCIe 2.0 Card
  • AJA 3 Year Limited Warranty