{"product_id":"aja-kona-5-8k-4k-pcie-video-i-o-card-pcie-power","title":"AJA KONA 5 8K\/4K PCIe Video I\/O Card – PCIe Power","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAJA KONA 5 8K\/4K PCIe Video I\/O Card – PCIe Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAJA KONA 5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, 8-lane PCIe 3.0 video and audio I\/O card designed for demanding broadcast, post-production, and live video workflows. Supporting formats from SD and HD through 4K, UltraHD, 8K, and UltraHD2, KONA 5 delivers professional capture, output, and monitoring with four bidirectional 12G-SDI connections and HDMI 2.0 output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe-powered version\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for specific compatible host systems. It offers high-frame-rate video support, deep color, advanced HDR capabilities, and flexible connectivity for professional production environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-lane PCIe 3.0 video and audio I\/O card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports 8K, UltraHD2, 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD formats up to 50\/60p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour bidirectional 12G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI 2.0 output with 4K\/UltraHD high-frame-rate support and 8K-to-4K downsampling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDR support for HDR10, HLG, PQ, and Dolby Vision, depending on the application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 12-bit LUT support (.cube)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic FPGA firmware reconfiguration for faster switching between supported workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, OBS Studio, vMix, Telestream Wirecast, and other supported applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports macOS, Windows, and Linux, including software support for Apple silicon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference input and included breakout cable for AES\/EBU audio, RS-422 machine control, and LTC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-year warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA 5 features four bidirectional 12G-SDI connections that can be configured for supported capture, output, and pass-through workflows. It supports a wide range of professional video formats, including 8K\/UltraHD2 and 4K\/UltraHD, depending on the signal configuration and software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full-size HDMI 2.0 output supports monitoring with HDR, deep color, and high-frame-rate capabilities. These connections make KONA 5 suitable for broadcast, video post-production, live compositing, graphics, and virtual production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced HDR and Deep Color Workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA 5 supports HDR workflows using HDR10, HLG, PQ, and Dolby Vision, depending on the application and configuration. Its support for 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 helps professionals maintain image quality throughout capture, monitoring, and output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAJA Control Room and AJA Control Panel provide additional tools for supported HDR workflows, including metadata capture, output signaling, and HDR playback detection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8K Capture, Playback, and Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for high-resolution production, KONA 5 enables 8K capture and playback on compatible computer systems. It supports 8K workflows in applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer, subject to current software and system compatibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic FPGA firmware reconfiguration enables fast switching between supported 8K and 4K-and-below operating modes, helping streamline workflows that move between different video formats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftware and Operating System Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA 5 works with AJA Desktop Software, including AJA Control Room and AJA Control Panel, and supports a broad range of professional video applications for editing, capture, playback, streaming, and live production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports macOS, Windows, and Linux. Check AJA's current software release notes and compatibility resources to confirm support for your operating system, application version, and intended workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCIe Power Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version of the AJA KONA 5 is identified as the \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe power model\u003c\/strong\u003e. It differs from the ATX-powered KONA 5 versions, so confirm host-system compatibility before purchasing. AJA identifies the PCIe-powered OEM model as KONA-5-R0-S01 when cables are included, and KONA-5-R0-S02 when cables are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KONA 5 configuration with cables includes a breakout cable for supported auxiliary connections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-channel AES\/EBU audio input and output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-422 machine control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLTC input and output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe card also includes a reference input for external synchronization using analog black burst or tri-level sync.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the AJA KONA 5 PCIe power card for professional 8K, 4K, HDR, and high-frame-rate video workflows requiring flexible SDI and HDMI connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AJA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67964896575732,"sku":"KONA5R0S01","price":4574.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0128\/7847\/9460\/files\/KONA5R0S01_001.png?v=1793127179","url":"https:\/\/videoguys.com\/products\/aja-kona-5-8k-4k-pcie-video-i-o-card-pcie-power","provider":"Videoguys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}