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AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card for Multi-Channel HD or Dual-Channel UltraHD

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AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card for Multi-Channel HD or Dual-Channel UltraHD
Key Features
  • 8-Lane PCIe 2.0 Expansion Card
  • Supports 4K DCI, UHD, HD, and SD
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0, 3 x HDMI 1.4b Connectors
  • Supports Dual-Channel 4K 60p Capture
The AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card for Multi-Channel HD or Dual-Channel UltraHD is an 8-lane PCIe multi-channel HDMI capture card. Suitable for multiple workflows such as gaming, streaming, VJ-ing, live events switching, vlogging, VR, post, and broadcast, this powerful card boasts support for dual-channel capture up to 4K/UltraHD 60p or four-channel capture up to 2K/HD 60p.
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AJA KONA Overview

The AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card for Multi-Channel HD or Dual-Channel UltraHD is an 8-lane PCIe multi-channel HDMI capture card. Suitable for multiple workflows such as gaming, streaming, VJ-ing, live events switching, vlogging, VR, post, and broadcast, this powerful card boasts support for dual-channel capture up to 4K/UltraHD 60p or four-channel capture up to 2K/HD 60p.

KONA HDMI provides four full-size HDMI ports that can be used to switch, stream, or capture up to four channels of 2K/HD 60p via HDMI 1.4b with appropriate third-party software. It supports up to 8 channels of embedded audio per input for a total of 32 channels of audio, while supporting video from SD to DCI 4K (including HD and UHD) at up to 60p 4:2:2 10-bit. Capture requires available software (not included).

Multi-Channel HD Capture and Streaming
KONA HDMI is well suited to live streaming and switching with up to 4-channels of 1080p HDMI video capture. Connect up to four HDMI outputs from a mix of cameras, game stations, presentation systems, and more and switch between them seamlessly with optional software. The KONA HDMI can be utilized for live streaming and events production via Telestream Wirecast, vMix and other third-party software. It is also supported by both the AJA SDK as well as Video for Linux (V4L2), making it an excellent choice for developers of multichannel HDMI ingest, switching, monitoring, and communication solutions.
4K/UltraHD Capture up to 60p
KONA HDMI offers unique and powerful dual channel 4K/UltraHD capture all the way up to 60p over HDMI 2.0. For dual-channel capture, you can download for free the AJA Control Room software, which allows you to capture and create digital media for use in your editing or effects package of choice.
HDR
The KONA HDMI provides support for accepting HDR signals captured over HDMI from gaming stations like the PS4 Pro.
Extensive Software Support
AJA hardware is supported by an extensive list of professional software for editing, visual effects, graphics, streaming, and more, allowing the same AJA device to be used by many different applications on the same system. In addition, AJA provides several free applications that enable you to utilize the power of your AJA hardware even without having to run a particular software package.
OS Compatibility
KONA HDMI is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.
UPC: 812321031003

AJA KONA Specs

OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Linux
Expansion Slot
PCIe 2.0
Inputs
HDMI 2.0: 1 x Type A
HDMI 1.4b: 3 x Type A
Supported Video Formats
4K DCI
4096 x 2160: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98

UHD
3840 x 2160: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98

2K
2048 x 1080p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98

2048 x 2160PsF: 25, 24, 23.98

HD
1080p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
1080PsF: 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
1080i: 60, 59.94, 60
720: 60, 59.94, 50

SD
625i: 50
525i: 59.94
Video Sampling
Single Stream 4K/UltraHD with HFR Support up to 60p, 4:2:2, 10-bit
30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gb/s per color component

Quad Stream 2K/HD/SD with HFR Support up to 60p, 4:2:2, 10-bit
30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gb/s
Audio Sampling
8-Channel, 16- and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous per HDMI Input
Single stream input supports up to 8-Channels
Quad stream input supports up to 32-Channels
Environment
Operating
Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude: Up to 10,000' / 3000 m
Dimensions
0.75 x 8.25 x 5" / 1.91 x 20.96 x 12.7 cm
Weight
0.3 lb / 0.14 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.7 x 6.4 x 3.2"

AJA KONA Reviews

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Does this product work with Livestream studio?

Does this product work with Livestream studio?
Asked by: Gabriel
The livestream studio software work with black magic capture cards
Answered by: Sean
Date published: 2020-08-17

Hello all! Does this item have video output? It ...

Hello all! Does this item have video output? It says streaming in description. Thanks in advance!
Asked by: Anonymous
No the specifications only discuss the output it does not appear to have an HDMI output
Answered by: Sean
Date published: 2020-07-21

Does this card do 4K/60 4:4:4 capture without any ...

Does this card do 4K/60 4:4:4 capture without any degradation like converting it to 4K/60 4:2:2 to save PCIe bandwidth?
Asked by: GoMax
AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card for Multi-Channel HD or Dual-Channel UltraHD will work without degradation.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2024-01-04

Can anyone tell me which Thunderbolt 3 chasis are ...

Can anyone tell me which Thunderbolt 3 chasis are compatible?
Asked by: Pablo
The Akitio Node Thunderbolt 3 External PCIe Box for GPUs is a great option, BH #AKNODET3IATU.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-10-23

looking for a Vmix 4 Camera input for use with a ...

looking for a Vmix 4 Camera input for use with a laptop, can this be inserted into a housing that would connect to a laptop USB?
Asked by: Dave
Yes, that is possible with this card.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2021-02-23

What about the software to capture the video? Is ...

What about the software to capture the video? Is it included? Does the hdmi supports hdcp?
Asked by: Zeev
With this capture card you are able to download for free the AJA Control Room Software, This product will not be HDCP compliant though.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-05-01
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