The KONA 5 is a professional PCIe capture and playback card designed to handle modern high bandwidth video and audio workflows. It provides bidirectional 12G-SDI I/O and a full-size HDMI 2.0 output capable of high frame rate 4K/UltraHD up to 60p. The card supports 10-bit color depths and application-dependent 12-bit color for demanding image fidelity. KONA 5 supports 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 color workflows and can ingest or output 4K/UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD formats. HDR delivery is supported via HDR10 and HLG on HDMI 2.0, including HDR InfoFrame metadata per HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 where application support exists. Audio I/O includes embedded SDI channels, HDMI embedded audio and AES/EBU via the supplied breakout cable. The card uses an 8-lane PCIe interface to deliver the throughput required for HFR 4K/UltraHD and multi-channel streaming or capture when paired with compatible host software. Supported digital inputs and outputs include 12G/6G/3G-SDI and quad-link 3G-SDI configurations for flexible signal routing. Timecode and reference input are provided to keep sources and devices synchronized within a production environment. Physical connectivity is extended via the included breakout cable which provides 8-channel AES/EBU inputs and outputs, RS-422 machine control, and LTC in/out. On-board RS-422 control allows integration with deck control systems using Sony 9-pin protocol. The HDMI 2.0 port enables monitoring on consumer and professional displays while maintaining HDR and high frame rate support. KONA 5 is suited to post production, broadcast, live compositing, virtual sets and graphics workflows where accurate color, HDR compatibility and high frame rate video are required. The card can be locked to external reference signals and passes SDI while capturing to enable simultaneous monitoring and ingest. Compatibility spans macOS, Windows and Linux platforms with vendor software support for advanced features. Installation is straightforward in workstations with an available 8-lane PCIe slot and ATX power connection. The card is compact and built for continuous operation within professional studio environments, offering robust electrical and mechanical design. Firmware and driver updates from the vendor further facilitate integration and ongoing feature support. Specifications: | (4K) 4096 x 2160p | 23.98 24 25 50 59.94 60 | | (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p | 23.98 24 25 29.97 50 59.94 60 | | (2K) 2048 x 1556p | 15 14.98 | | (2K) 2048 x 1556PsF | 15 23.98 24 | | (2K) 2048 x 1080p | 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 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 | | Video Input Digital | 3G-SDI SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425 8-bit 10-bit 12-bit* | | 4K/UltraHD Input | 4:2:2 4:4:4 up to 50/60 fps | | 2K HSDL Input | 4:4:4 2x BNC | | Dual Link HD Input | 4:4:4 2x BNC | | Single Link Input | 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 1x BNC | | 1D LUT Support | Yes | | Video Output Digital | 3G-SDI SMPTE-259/292/296/424 8-bit 10-bit 12-bit* | | 4K/UltraHD Output | 4:2:2 4:4:4 up to 50/60 fps | | 2K HSDL Output | 4:4:4 2x BNC | | Dual Link HD Output | 4:4:4 2x BNC | | Single Link Output | 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 1x BNC | | HDMI v1.4b | 30/36-bits per pixel RGB or YUV 2.25 Gbps | | HDMI Output Formats | 2K HD SD UltraHD HFR 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** | | Video Output Analog | Composite S-Video 1x BNC 2x BNC+adapter | | Analog Standards | NTSC NTSCJ PAL | | Component Outputs | 3x BNC YPbPr RGB | | Analog Performance | 12-bit D/A 8x oversampling | | Audio Input Digital | 16-channel SDI embedded 16/24-bit 48 kHz synchronous | | AES/EBU Input (optional) | 16-channel 16/24-bit 48 kHz via optional K3G-Box | | AES/EBU Input (breakout) | 8-channel 16/24-bit 48 kHz synchronous nonsynchronous | | Audio Output Digital | 16-channel SDI embedded 16/24-bit 48 kHz synchronous | | AES/EBU Output (optional) | 16-channel 16/24-bit 48 kHz via optional K3G-Box | | HDMI Embedded Audio | 8-channel 16/24-bit 48 kHz | | AES/EBU Output (breakout) | 8-channel 16/24-bit 48 kHz | | Downstream Keyer | Graphics alpha matte framebuffer over video | | SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion - Letterbox | Transforms anamorphic to letterboxed | | SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion - H Crop | Anamorphic to full frame horizontal stretch | | SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion - Pillarbox | Center image with black side borders | | SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion - V Crop | Letterbox to anamorphic | | Timecode | LTC in/out via 1x BNC each | | Reference Input | Analog color black 1V or composite sync 2V 4V | | Reference Looping | Looping | | Reference Impedance | 75 ohms optional K3G-Box terminated breakout | | Electrical Interface | 8-lane PCIe 2.0 | | Machine Control | RS-422 Sony 9-pin protocol via breakout or K3G-Box | | 9-pin D-connector pin 1 | GND | | 9-pin D-connector pin 2 | RX- | | 9-pin D-connector pin 3 | TX+ | | 9-pin D-connector pin 4 | GND | | 9-pin D-connector pin 5 | No Connection | | 9-pin D-connector pin 6 | GND | | 9-pin D-connector pin 7 | RX+ | | 9-pin D-connector pin 8 | TX- | | 9-pin D-connector pin 9 | GND | | 9-pin D-connector shell | GND | | Size (w x d x h) | 0.75 in x 6.9 in x 5.0 in 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 | -40 to 60 C -40 to 140 F | | Operating Relative Humidity | 10-90% noncondensing | | Operating Altitude | <3,000 meters <10,000 feet | | 
