AJA Introduces Kona 2
April 18, 2004
Las Vegas, NV - AJA Video Systems introduced Kona 2, the new dual rate HD/SD 133 MHz PCI-X capture card, at NAB 2004.
Kona 2 supports uncompressed 10 bit SDI, HD-SDI, and dual link 4:4:4 HD at both 10 and 12 bits. Kona 2 also features 8 channel AES audio, HD/SD component analog video output, and Broadcast Quality HD/SD hardware up/down-conversion. Offering features and capabilities at unprecedented prices, Kona 2 is the highest quality and most flexible HD/SD video capture solution available for editing on the Power Mac G5.
Kona 2 supports 8 and 10 bit uncompressed video for both HD and SD formats.
Additionally, various compressed formats offered in Apple Final Cut Pro are also supported. For audio, Kona 2 supports 8 channel AES via either XLR, BNC, or embedded SDI/HD-SDI. Kona 2 features 12 bit Broadcast quality component analog output for both HD and SD formats and a 10 bit Broadcast quality hardware HD/SD up/down-conversion. The down-converter features a separate SDI output that is always active.
The analog output can be switched to the down-converter allowing mastering or monitoring in SD component or composite video. If purchased separately, Kona 2's HD/SD video D/A converter and HD/SD up/down conversion would alone cost much more than Kona 2. Kona 2 also features AJA's new Qrez hardware codec, which provides excellent quality at a 4:1 compression ratio. Kona 2's extensive hardware support means these functions are always active and they significantly reduce the host CPU load -- allowing more RT Effects power.
Kona 2's I/O connections are supported with supplied breakout cables.
Also available as an option is the K Box, a rack mountable 1RU enclosure, which supports all of Kona 2's I/O connectors.
K Box has the added functions of both XLR and BNC AES connections and 2 channel RCA style analog audio monitoring. K Box easily fits in a studio facility rack or sits on top of a desktop editing setup.
Other features found in Kona 2 include:
-- RS-422 machine control - connect to any professional tape
deck
-- Kona desktop output for broadcast design and paint
-- Automatic HD/SD genlock
-- Input AES sample rate conversion - no audio source sync
required
-- Break out cables standard (including both BNC and XLR AES
cables)
-- Optional "K Box" 1RU breakout box with additional features
-- Kona 2 QuickTime drivers written and supported by AJA
Kona 2 is priced at US $2,490.00. K Box is priced at US $299.00. Both Kona 2 and K Box will be available in June 2004 and carry a three-year unconditional warranty.
For more information, visit
www.aja.com
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