KONA 4 - Advanced PCIe 2.0 Video and Audio I/O Card

KONA 4 is a powerful 8-lane PCIe 2.0 video and audio desktop I/O card with unparalleled features for handling everything from SD to HD, 2K, and 4K with full 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling for fantastic image clarity and 12-bit support. For HDR workflows, KONA 4 supports HDR 10 and HLG for rich color delivery over HDMI. KONA 4 has the power for the work you do today and into the future.

Professional Connectivity

KONA 4 features bi-directional 3G-SDI connections that can be used for input and output. It supports 16-Channels of embedded audio over SDI for multi-channel audio work and HDMI 2.0b monitoring output. Additional features include LTC I/O, Genlock input, RS-422 control, configurable 3 x BNC SD/HD analog video output, and 8-channel AES audio I/O with the K3G-Box, allowing KONA 4 to integrate into a variety of workflows from HDR to HFR, 4K to Multi-Channel HD for streaming and more.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR provides the ability to display a wider and richer range of colors, much brighter whites, and much deeper, darker blacks than standard signals allow. This gives your imagery a more 'dynamic' look and allows for natural true-to-life colors to be communicated to your audience.

KONA 4 provides support for your 4K/UltraHD/2K and HD HDR pipelines to HDMI compatible displays in software v13 by offering HDR10 support with HDR 10 Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 and HLG support on applicable HDMI displays. Desktop Software v13 introduces HLG support over HDMI for the latest versions of Adobe Premiere CC.

Powerful 4K Support

KONA 4’s extensive 4K support allows output directly from editing systems to 4K projectors or monitors, including HFR support at 50/60 fps and 4K HDMI output to support the latest UltraHD monitors, allowing editors and clients to view full-resolution 4K images as they work.

KONA 4 also supports AJA Raw capture at up to 120 fps via 4 3G-SDI connections, enabling beautiful and detailed slow motion with an engaging cinematic feel via AJA Control Room.

High Frame Rate Support

KONA 4 has the power to support 4K High Frame Rate (HFR) at 50p and 60p for the most demanding 4K and UltraHD workflows.

4K HDMI Output

The HDMI output is capable of displaying 4K/UltraHD via HDMI to many of the latest UltraHD monitors, making full-resolution monitoring affordable while still maintaining pristine image quality.

AR Support with Unreal Engine 4.20

Capture real-time footage with KONA 4 over SDI from high-quality cameras, meld your footage with your virtual environment created by the Unreal Engine, and send it back out in real time to air - a growing need for broadcasters, augmented reality (AR) needs, and more.

Digital filmmakers also benefit from these new workflows, enhancing live action VFX work on set, resulting in fewer reshoots, smoother actor performances, and cost savings with a transition into post-production.

Hardware Keying

The built-in hardware downstream keyer allows graphics and images to be overlaid on the input video to the card for easy overlays.

Legendary Support

AJA Technical Support is recognized as one of the best in the industry and provided at no additional charge. Our support team will work with you to solve any issues you might encounter and ensure you are up and running as quickly as possible.

Integration

KONA 4 supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, providing incredible 4K and multi-channel power for a wide range of applications.

Extend your Connectivity with K3G-Box

The optional K3G-Box breakout box and cables allow KONA 4 to integrate easily into rack environments, enabling quick access to all video and audio connections without having to get at the back of the tower computer. Additional K3G-Box functionality over the standard breakout cable comes in the form of eight additional AES audio channels, 2-channel RCA analog audio monitoring jacks, and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors.