AJA: KONA 1 (Short) 3G-SDI PCIe 2.0 Card

MPN: KONA-1-S-R0

CAT: 17384

7-10 Days Lead Time

£654.50 (ex VAT)

£785.40 (inc VAT)

Features

Single Channel 3G-SDI Capture or Playback 2K/HD/SD up to 50/60p
2x 3G-SDI connections (In, Out) with 16-channel embedded audio
RGB 4:4:4 12-bit, and YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit HFR workflows supported
10-bit LUT support (.cube)
VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDI
PQ, HLG and Dolby Vision Support
HDR Metadata Capture and Auto Playback Detection
RS-422 support on 9-pin external connector
Low profile form factor also available with internal RS-422 header
Reference/LTC Input on card (Analog black burst or Tri-level)
Compatible with apps from Adobe, Avid, Apple, OBS Project, and Telestream
Includes support for Apple silicon
Three year warranty

Description
Specs

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, reference/LTC and even HDR over SDI. KONA 1 features standard application plug-ins and supports capture, monitoring and/or playback with software applications from AJA, Adobe®, Avid®, Apple®, OBS Project, 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.

Apple silicon Support

AJA Desktop Software is optimized for the latest Apple silicon with native support for AJA macOS drivers, application plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, and AJA System Test.

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.

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 425
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
- Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit

*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.

Video Output Digital

3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
- Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit

*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.

HDR

SDI: VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance.

Audio Input Digital

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

Audio Output Digital

16-channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48 kHz 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 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

Size (w x d x h)

T = 0.88" x 7.38" x 4.75" (22.36 x 187.46 x 120.65 mm)
S = 0.75" x 7.25" x 3.125" (19.05 x 184.15 x 79.36 mm)

Weight

0.3 lb (0.2 kg)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)