AJA KONA-HDMI4R-R0 4-Channel 1x PCIe 2.0 HDMI Capture Card

Because professional content creators and live producers demand versatility and reliability, the KONA-HDMI4R-R0 4-Channel 1x PCIe 2.0 HDMI Capture Card emerges as an essential tool in their tech arsenal. This robust capture card is engineered to facilitate a multitude of workflows, including gaming, streaming, VJ-ing, live event production, vlogging, virtual reality, post-production, and broadcasting. With its advanced capabilities, the KONA-HDMI4R-R0 supports single-channel capture at resolutions up to 4K/UltraHD at 60 frames per second, as well as multi-channel capture with up to four channels at 2K/HD 60p, ensuring crisp and fluid video quality for a variety of applications.

The KONA-HDMI4R-R0 is not only a powerhouse for live streaming and event production but also a seamless solution for content creators who require multi-channel HD capture. It allows for the connection of up to four HDMI sources, ranging from cameras and gaming consoles to presentation systems, enabling smooth switching and integration into live streams. This is made possible through compatibility with popular third-party software such as Telestream Wirecast and vMix, enhancing the production value of live broadcasts.

Developers will find the KONA-HDMI4R-R0 to be an ideal choice for creating sophisticated multichannel HDMI ingest, switching, monitoring, and communication solutions, thanks to the support provided by both the AJA Software Development Kit (SDK) and Video for Linux (V4L2). This level of support ensures that the capture card can be integrated into custom applications and workflows, expanding its utility beyond off-the-shelf software.

For those seeking to harness the power of 4K/UltraHD capture, the KONA-HDMI4R-R0 delivers exceptional single-channel performance up to 60p via HDMI 2.0. The included AJA Control Room software offers a user-friendly interface for capturing high-resolution content, which can then be utilized within your preferred editing or effects software. Mac users can further benefit from the card's flexibility by placing it in a Thunderbolt chassis, making it compatible with iMac and MacBook Pro systems.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) support is another standout feature of the KONA-HDMI4R-R0, enabling the reproduction of a broader spectrum of colors, brighter whites, and deeper blacks. This results in imagery that is more dynamic and lifelike, allowing content creators to convey true-to-life visuals to their audience.

The extensive software support that comes with AJA hardware is a testament to its adaptability. The KONA-HDMI4R-R0 is compatible with a wide array of professional software for editing, visual effects, graphics, and streaming, which means the same device can be utilized across multiple applications on the same system. AJA also offers several free applications that maximize the capabilities of your hardware, even outside specific software packages, fostering unique and efficient workflows.

Compatibility with macOS, Windows, and Linux ensures that the KONA-HDMI4R-R0 capture card can integrate seamlessly into virtually any production environment, making it a versatile and indispensable component for professionals seeking to elevate their video capture and streaming capabilities.