AJA KONA HDMI

Professional Multi-Channel HDMI Capture

The AJA KONA HDMI is a high-performance 8-lane PCIe 2.0 capture card designed for the most demanding video workflows. Whether you are managing live event switching, professional streaming, or complex post-production, this card provides the flexibility to capture multiple high-resolution signals simultaneously with the reliability professional broadcasters expect from AJA hardware.

Versatile 4K and HD Workflows

KONA HDMI supports dual-channel capture up to 4K/UltraHD 60p or four-channel capture up to 2K/HD 60p. This makes it an ideal solution for live streaming via Telestream Wirecast or vMix, allowing users to connect up to four HDMI sources such as cameras, game consoles, and presentation systems on a single card. It is also fully compatible with the Apple Mac Pro and optimized for the Apple M1 chip.

Advanced HDR and AR Integration

Experience true-to-life color with support for High Dynamic Range (HDR). The card captures HDR10 and HLG metadata over HDMI, ensuring your footage maintains its intended dynamic range. For broadcasters and digital filmmakers, KONA HDMI offers seamless integration with Unreal Engine, enabling real-time augmented reality (AR) and virtual production workflows that reduce the need for reshoots.

Broad Compatibility and Developer Support

KONA HDMI is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. Developers can leverage the AJA SDK and Video for Linux (V4L2) to create custom switching, monitoring, and ingest solutions. The card works seamlessly with industry-standard applications from Adobe, Avid, and OBS Project.

Technical Specifications

• Video Formats: 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, SD up to 60p
• Digital Input: 4x HDMI Type A ports (Ports 1 and 2 support HDMI 2.0)
• Audio Input: 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio per input
• Interface: 8-lane PCIe 2.0
• HDR Support: HDR10 (HDMI 2.0a) and HLG (HDMI 2.0b)
• Operating Systems: macOS 12.x, 11.0, 10.15, 10.14; Linux Ubuntu, Redhat/CentOS; Windows 11, 10