AJA KONA-5-R0-S01 Capture Card 12G-SDI HDMI

Description

The KONA 5 PCIe card is a high-bandwidth capture and playback solution engineered for multi-format video production. It provides bidirectional 12G-SDI I/O plus a full-size HDMI 2.0 monitor output. The card supports 10-bit video paths and application-dependent 12-bit color for accurate color workflows.

KONA 5 handles 4K/UltraHD up to 50/60 fps and supports 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 color arrangements. The board includes HDR10 and HLG metadata passthrough over HDMI, plus HFR support for high frame rate monitoring. It also supports embedded and AES/EBU audio channels for multi-channel workflows.

Performance specifications include single-link 12G/6G/3G-SDI capture and quad 3G-SDI configurations for 4K, dual-link and single-link HD operation, and 1D LUT support. Bit depth options are 8-bit, 10-bit and application-dependent 12-bit formats. KONA 5 offers low-latency PCIe connectivity suited to real-time compositing and live production.

Connectivity includes four bidirectional 12G-SDI ports, a full-size HDMI 2.0 output, reference input, RS-422 machine control on a 9-pin connector and an included breakout cable for AES, LTC and RS-422. Audio I/O supports up to 16 channels embedded SDI and 8 channels AES/EBU on the breakout. The board is supported on macOS, Windows and Linux platforms by compatible host applications.

KONA 5 is designed for post production, broadcast, live compositing, virtual sets and graphics workflows where synchronized multi-channel capture and monitoring are required. It supports locking to external reference and provides LTC in/out for timecode accuracy. The card’s HDR and Deep Color capabilities allow consistent delivery across HDR10 and HLG-enabled displays.

The card installs into a standard PCIe slot and is powered by the PCIe bus in this SKU. It measures approximately 0.75″ x 6.9″ x 5.0″ and consumes 22W typical, 24W maximum. KONA 5 is built for dependable studio use with controlled operating temperature and humidity ranges and robust connector options for integration into production racks.

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Specifications

4096 x 2160p (4K)	23.98, 24, 25, 50, 59.94, 60
3840 x 2160p (UltraHD)	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60
2048 x 1556p (2K)	15, 14.98
2048 x 1556PsF (2K)	15, 23.98, 24
2048 x 1080p (2K)	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
2048 x 1080PsF (2K)	23.98, 24, 25
1080i (HD)	50, 59.94, 60
1080PsF (HD)	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
1080p (HD)	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
720p (HD)	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30*, 50, 59.94, 60
625i (SD)	50
525i (SD)	23.98*, 59.94
3G-SDI SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425	8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit*
4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 and 4:4:4	up to 50/60 fps
2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4	2x BNC
Dual Link HD 4:4:4	2x BNC
Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4	1x BNC
1D LUT support	Supported
3G-SDI SMPTE-259/292/296/424	8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit*
HDMI v1.4b 30/36-bits/pixel RGB or YUV	2.25 Gbps
HDMI UltraHD HFR support	UltraHD up to 60p 4:2:0
HDR10 Support	HDR Infoframe metadata HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
HLG Support	HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G**
Composite/S-Video (Y/C)	1x BNC/2x BNC+adapter
Video standards	NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
Component	3x BNC
HD output modes	YPbPr, RGB
SD output modes	YPbPr, RGB
SMPTE/EBU modes	N10, Betacam 525, Betacam 525J, RGB
D/A	12-bit, 8x oversampling
Y frequency response	+/- .2 dB to 5.0 MHz
C frequency response	+/- .2 dB to 1 MHz
2T pulse response	5%
Diff Phase	<1%
Diff Gain	<1%
Y/C delay inequity	<1% ns
Audio Input SDI	16-Channel, 16-bit/24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous
Audio Input AES/EBU (optional)	16-Channel, 16-bit/24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous (via K3G-Box)
Audio Input AES/EBU (breakout)	8-Channel, 16-bit/24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal SRC
Audio Output SDI	16-Channel, 16-bit/24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous
Audio Output AES/EBU (optional)	16-Channel, 16-bit/24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous (via K3G-Box)
Audio Output HDMI embedded	8-Channel, 16-bit/24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous
Audio Output AES/EBU (breakout)	8-Channel, 16-bit/24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal SRC
Downstream Keyer	Graphics with alpha, matte, framebuffer over video or matte
Letterbox	SD anamorphic to letterbox
H Crop	Anamorphic SD to full frame
SD Pillarbox	Center image with left/right black borders
V Crop	Transforms SD letterbox to anamorphic
Timecode	LTC input and output via 1x BNC each
Reference Input	Analog color black 1V or composite sync 2V/4V
Reference Looping	Looping
Reference Impedance	75 ohms on optional K3G-Box terminated on breakout cable
Electrical Interface	8-lane PCIe 2.0
Machine Control	RS-422 Sony 9-pin protocol via breakout cable or K3G-Box
Pin 1	GND
Pin 2	RX-
Pin 3	TX+
Pin 4	GND
Pin 5	No Connection
Pin 6	GND
Pin 7	RX+
Pin 8	TX-
Pin 9	GND
Shell	GND
Size (w x d x h)	0.75" x 6.9" x 5.0" (19.05 x 175.26 x 127.00 mm)
Weight	0.7 lb (0.4 kg)
Power	22W typical, 24W maximum
Safe Operating Temperature	0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF)	-40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
Operating Relative Humidity	10-90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude	<3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

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AJA KONA-5-R0-S01 12G-SDI I/O / 10-bit / PCIe 3.0 x8 / HDMI 2.0 Output / HFR Support / PCIe Power