{"product_id":"aja-kona-x-12g-sdi-and-hdmi-2-0-ultra-low-latency-pcie-card-fanless","title":"AJA KONA X 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Ultra-Low-Latency PCIe Card – Fanless","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAJA KONA X Fanless 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Ultra-Low-Latency PCIe Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAJA KONA X fanless PCIe video I\/O card\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for demanding live production, virtual production, augmented reality (AR), sports broadcasting, and real-time video processing workflows. With ultra-low-latency GPUDirect RDMA support, dual bidirectional 12G-SDI connections, and HDMI 2.0 input and output, KONA X enables high-quality 4K video capture and playback for professional production systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fanless version is designed for system configurations that use passive cooling. It supports a wide range of video formats, advanced HDR workflows, and professional editing applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.\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\u003eFanless design for compatible system configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-low-latency video I\/O with GPUDirect RDMA support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo bidirectional 12G-SDI BNC connections with up to 16 channels of embedded audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-size HDMI 2.0 input and output with up to 8 channels of embedded audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD video up to 50\/60p, depending on format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-bit RGB 4:4:4 and 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDR support for HDR10, HLG, PQ, and Dolby Vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in hardware downstream keyer for real-time graphics overlays up to 4K\/UltraHD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4K closed-captioning support and SDI VPID signaling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, and other professional applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAJA Developer SDK support for custom OEM applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with macOS, Windows, and supported Linux distributions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Low-Latency Video with GPUDirect RDMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA X supports NVIDIA GPUDirect RDMA technology, enabling direct data transfers between video I\/O and compatible system memory or accelerators in supported applications. By bypassing the card's onboard memory for these transfers, developers can build responsive video workflows with minimal delay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis capability is valuable for applications where timing and synchronization are critical, including live sports production, eSports, virtual production, and real-time AR graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Bidirectional 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA X features two full-size bidirectional 12G-SDI BNC connections, allowing each connection to be configured for input or output as supported by the workflow. This flexibility supports video capture, pass-through, and compatible multi-channel capture and streaming applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-size HDMI 2.0 input and output connections provide additional options for working with HDMI video sources and displays. KONA X supports a wide range of SD, HD, 2K, UltraHD, and 4K formats, along with high-quality 10-bit and 12-bit color workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanless Design for System Integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis KONA X version has no integrated fan and is intended for compatible system designs that use passive cooling. Ensure the host system provides the cooling and airflow required by AJA's specifications before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirtual Production and Augmented Reality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA X's high-bandwidth connectivity and low-latency architecture support virtual production workflows that combine live camera feeds with computer-generated environments. Developers can capture camera video, composite it with virtual scenes created in Unreal Engine, and output the combined result in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sports and eSports, KONA X can help synchronize live video with AR graphics, overlays, and interactive elements when used with compatible software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal-Time Hardware Keying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe built-in hardware downstream keyer allows graphics and images to be overlaid on incoming video in real time, with support for resolutions up to 4K\/UltraHD. This capability is useful for broadcast graphics, live production overlays, and other workflows that require compositing with minimal delay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDR Workflows and Metadata Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA X supports HDR10, HLG, PQ, and Dolby Vision workflows over supported SDI and HDMI connections. AJA Control Room and AJA Control Panel provide tools for managing HDR output, signaling, and compatible metadata workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported features include SDI VPID signaling for transfer characteristics, colorimetry, and luminance; HDR metadata capture; and automatic HDR playback detection for compatible media and applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Editing and Developer Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKONA X works with leading professional video applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer. AJA Desktop Software provides video I\/O and workflow support, including support for the latest Apple silicon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor custom applications, the AJA Developer SDK is available for macOS, Windows, and supported Linux platforms. 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