{"product_id":"aja-kona-5-12g-sdi-8k-pcie-video-i-o-card-with-hdmi-2-0","title":"AJA KONA 5 12G-SDI 8K PCIe Video I\/O Card with HDMI 2.0","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAJA KONA 5 12G-SDI 8K PCIe Video I\/O Card with HDMI 2.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProfessional 8K and 4K Video I\/O\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eThe AJA KONA 5 is a professional PCIe video I\/O card built for demanding 8K, 4K, 2K, HD, and SD video workflows. With four bidirectional 12G-SDI connections, HDMI 2.0 output, 8K capture and playback, HDR support, and up to 12-bit color, KONA 5 provides flexible connectivity for post-production, broadcast, live production, graphics, virtual production, and VFX workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8K\/UltraHD2, 4K\/UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD support up to 50\/60p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x bidirectional 12G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI 2.0 output with 4K\/UltraHD HFR support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8K to 4K downsampling for monitoring on existing 4K displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit RGB 4:4:4 support for 4K\/UltraHD workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 and HFR workflow support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for HDR10, HLG, PQ and Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 12-bit LUT support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8K support for Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-channel support with OBS Studio, vMix and Telestream Wirecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference input for analog black burst or tri-level sync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes breakout cable for LTC, RS-422 and 8-channel AES\/EBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-year warranty \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003eKONA 5 features four bidirectional 12G-SDI connections, providing flexible configurations for professional SDI workflows. The connections can support 8K\/UltraHD2 using four 12G-SDI links, as well as 4K\/UltraHD, HD, 2K, and other SDI formats depending on the configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eA full-size HDMI 2.0 output supports 4K\/UltraHD high-frame-rate monitoring, HDR, and Deep Color. KONA 5 can also downsample 8K SDI sources to 4K, allowing existing 4K monitors to be used within an 8K workflow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8K Capture and Playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eKONA 5 brings 8K capture and playback to Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations. It supports native 8K workflows in applications including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer, along with other supported applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003eDynamic FPGA firmware reconfiguration allows users to switch between KONA 5 configurations optimized for 8K and 4K-or-lower workflows in under 10 seconds, without waiting for a firmware update or rebooting the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHDR and 12-Bit Workflows\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eKONA 5 supports professional HDR workflows including HDR10, HLG, PQ, and Dolby Vision, with HDR metadata capture and automatic playback detection. VPID signaling provides support for SDR\/HDR transfer characteristics, colorimetry, and luminance information over SDI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3880\"\u003eThe card also supports 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 workflows for 4K\/UltraHD and 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 workflows, providing flexibility for high-quality post-production and color-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Video Production Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"4218\"\u003eThe included breakout cable expands KONA 5 with 8-channel AES\/EBU audio input and output, RS-422 machine control, and LTC input\/output. The card also includes five HDBNC-to-full-size BNC cables for compatibility with existing SDI infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003eKONA 5 supports external reference for larger production environments and can use LTC for accurate timecode. Its RS-422 connection enables frame-accurate control of compatible external devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoftware and Application Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4629\"\u003eKONA 5 works with AJA Control Room and AJA Control Panel and provides support for leading professional video applications, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4749\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdobe Premiere Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple Final Cut Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvid Media Composer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmLight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOBS Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evMix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelestream Wirecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4941\"\u003eKONA 5 also supports AJA's SDK for developers and OEM applications requiring 8K or multi-channel 4K workflows. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVirtual Production, VFX and Live Compositing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"5289\"\u003eKONA 5 can capture real-time camera footage over SDI and work with Unreal Engine for virtual production, augmented reality, and live compositing workflows. Its hardware downstream keyer can also overlay graphics and images up to 4K\/UltraHD in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5291\" data-end=\"5626\"\u003eWith its combination of 8K\/4K video I\/O, 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, HDR, high-bit-depth workflows, reference, timecode, and machine control, KONA 5 is designed for professional post-production, broadcast, live production, graphics, VFX, virtual production, and other high-resolution video workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AJA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645903962356,"sku":"KONA5R0S02","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0128\/7847\/9460\/files\/KONA5R0S02_001.png?v=1790703049","url":"https:\/\/videoguys.com\/products\/aja-kona-5-12g-sdi-8k-pcie-video-i-o-card-with-hdmi-2-0","provider":"Videoguys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}