AJA KONA X Ultra-Low Latency Video Capture Card

The AJA KONA X is a high-performance 4-lane PCIe 3.0 card designed for ultra-low latency video capture and playback. It is ideal for a wide range of applications including media and entertainment, live production, and OEM development. With its bi-directional dual, full-size BNC 12G-SDI and dual HDMI 2.0 connections, KONA X offers a comprehensive range of I/O capabilities to fulfill various demands.

KONA X is a versatile device that supports various color spaces such as 4K/UltraHD, 2K/HD, and SD, ensuring exceptional image quality. With its compatibility for 10-bit 4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 12-bit color spaces, KONA X delivers pristine visuals. Additionally, it provides the convenience of 12G-SDI and full-size HDMI 2.0 ports for seamless ingestion and output. The bidirectional 12G-SDI ports offer great flexibility for capture and simultaneous pass-through. With the right software, it also enables multi-channel capture and streaming.

KONA X is powered by AJA's Control Room and Control Panel software, offering compatibility with popular content creation applications like Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Apple® Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer®, FilmLight, OBS Studio, vMix, and many others. KONA X is compatible with AJA's multi-platform Developer SDK, enhancing its versatility.

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One of the standout features of KONA X is its built-in Streaming DMA. This feature allows users to achieve extremely low latency, even for important video I/O tasks. Whether it's for AI-assisted processes, gaming, AR graphics, overlays, or any other tasks that demand instant performance, KONA X delivers exceptional results. The KONA X backplane offers robust and full-size I/O, making installation easier and ensuring extended card longevity. With visible status LEDs, users can easily connect and receive status reports. The In-Firmware MicroController enables AJA Developer Partners to maximize the card's potential for various applications. Additionally, the KONA X can be easily programmed and configured using the AJA SDK on Windows, Linux, and macOS, utilizing a familiar toolset. If you are looking for applications that demand advanced audio, LTC, RS-422, and other features, consider opting for the KONA Xpand break-out board. This optional board can be easily installed in a nearby PCIe slot.

KONA X maximizes the benefits of AJA's Desktop Software, incorporating the latest v17 update. This update includes notable enhancements like enhanced closed caption support, optimized performance for Apple silicon systems, Rocky Linux compatibility, and additional features. AJA Desktop Software: The Ultimate Solution for macOS, Windows, and Linux Looking for a powerful and dependable software solution? Look no further than AJA Desktop Software. With its wide compatibility across macOS, Windows, and Linux, this software is designed to meet the needs of creative professionals. One of the standout features of AJA Desktop Software is its extensive range of application plug-ins. These plug-ins are specifically tailored to work seamlessly with the most popular creative tools on the market. Whether you're using Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Apple Final Cut Pro, among others, AJA Desktop Software has you covered. Don't settle for subpar software. Choose AJA Desktop Software for a robust and reliable experience. Download it today and unlock the full potential of your creative projects. The AJA Control Room, Control Panel, and System Test applications are included in the package.

The feature highlights of KONA X include:

• Experience Ultra-Low Latency and Stream Seamlessly with Built-In Streaming DMA: The DMA operation efficiently facilitates data transfer between the video I/O and KONA X user buffer, effectively bypassing the need for KONA X on-card memory. This feature enables users to achieve ultra-low latencies, making it ideal for eSports and live production settings. It ensures seamless synchronization of AR graphics and graphical overlays, as well as lightning-fast response times for viewer interactions. Virtual production is a cutting-edge technique that ensures seamless synchronization between camera tracking, LED wall, and game engine. This technology is particularly useful in broadcast applications, as it simplifies the management of dynamic video content.
• KONA X offers versatile connectivity with VESA HDMI I/O support, featuring dual full-size BNC and 12G-SDI bi-directional connections. Additionally, it includes dual full-size HDMI 2.0 connections, with one for input and one for output, further enhancing its connectivity options. Capture and playback of various HDMI formats is made possible with VESA HDMI I/O compatibility, as the video subsystem timing is flexible and adaptable.
• Firmware Microcontroller: Unlocking Ultra-Low Latency and Advanced Functionality for KONA X Users and OEM Developers With the Firmware Microcontroller feature, KONA X users and OEM developers can now execute code directly on the card, enabling them to achieve unparalleled ultra-low latency and access advanced functionality. This capability is particularly valuable as it allows for the execution of critical operations even before the complete booting of the system that houses the card.
• Introducing the Optional KONA Xpand Break-out-Board for Enhanced Performance Introducing the KONA X PCIe I/O Expansion Board for Enhanced Connectivity The main features of the KONA Xpand breakout board include two channels of balanced analog audio via a user-supplied DB15 to XLR cable, Bi-level/Tri-level Video Reference through BNC, eight channels of unbalanced AES/EBU audio via a Breakout Cable with BNC connectors, LTC In/Out through a Breakout Cable with BNC connectors, and RS-422 connectivity through a Breakout Cable with DB-9 connectors.