AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture PCIe Card

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
• Supports Four-Channel Ingest 2K/HD 60p
• Supports 2K/HD 60p Streaming
• Embedded HDMI Audio up to 8 Ch/Input
• Windows, Mac, Linux Compatible

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Package Weight

• 0.7 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

• 9.7 x 6.4 x 3.2"

What's Included

• KONA-HDMI