AJA KONA4 Specifications

KONA 4

KONA 4 is a powerful 8-lane PCIe 2.0 video and audio desktop I/O card with unparalleled features
for handling everything from SD to HD, 2K and 4K with full 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling for
fantastic image clarity and 12-bit support*. For HDR workflows, KONA 4 supports HDR 10 and HLG*
for rich color delivery over HDMI. KONA 4 has the power for the work you do today and into the
future.

*Application Dependent.

https://www.aja.com/products/kona-4

$1,995 US MSRP

KONA 4 - Spec Sheet

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Video Formats

(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 720p 23.98*, 24*, 25*, 29.97*, 30*, 50, 59.94, 60
(SD) 625i 50
(SD) 525i 23.98*, 59.94

*These formats are dependent on specific software functionality and are
not normal over the wire formats.

Video Input Digital

3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit*
4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 up to 50/60 fps
Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC)
Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
1D LUT support

*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software
manufacturer for compatibility.

Video Output Digital

3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit*
4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 up to 50/60 fps
Dual Link HD 4:4:4, (2x BNC)
Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
HDMI v1.4b

30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps
2K, HD, and SD, UltraHD with HFR support up to 60p 4:2:0
HDR10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with
HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
HLG Support - in accordance with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G**

*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software
manufacturer for compatibility.
**HLG support is application dependent. Check with your software
manufacturer for compatibility.

Video Output Analog

Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1x BNC/2 x BNC+adapter)
NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
Component (3x BNC)
HD: YPbPr, RGB
SD: YPbPr, RGB (component mode)
SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
+/- .2 dB to 5.0 MHz Y frequency response
+/- .2 dB to 1 MHz C frequency response
5% 2T pulse response
<1% Diff Phase
<1% Diff Gain
<1% ns Y/C delay inequity

Audio Input Digital

16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous
16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous (via 8x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate,

synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via
4x BNC on breakout cable)

Audio Output Digital

16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous
16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous (via 8x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous
8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via
4x BNC on breakout cable)

Downstream Keyer

Supports graphics up to 2K/HD with alpha channel over video, matte
or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte

SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion

Letterbox: This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed
image
H Crop: Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image;
transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
SD Pillarbox: Will produce an image in the center of the screen with
black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image
in the center
V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image

Timecode

LTC timecode input and output (via 1x BNC each)

Reference Input

Analog color black (1V) or composite sync (2 or 4V)
Looping
75 ohms on optional K3G-Box, terminated on supplied breakout cable

Electrical Interface

8-lane PCIe 2.0

Machine Control

RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via breakout cable or optional K3G-Box)
9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

1 GND

2 RX-

3 TX+

4 GND

5 No Connection

6 GND

7 RX+

8 TX-

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

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