| AJA-quality standard definition video capture and playback isn't just for the big guys. The affordably priced KONA LSe is the perfect engine for a professional Final Cut Pro 6 editing system. AJA has made a significant investment in the development of exceptional KONA hardware, making KONA cards the preferred choice for performance and stability in the broadcast industry. Now, with KONA LSe, everyone can enjoy the rich features, rock-solid video/audio and factory support that exemplify AJA products. KONA LSe does away with the need to spend serious money on a nonlinear editing suite. This affordable card, when configured with a PCIe Apple Mac Pro or G5, RAID storage, computer display and video monitor - along with Final Cut Pro 6 - achieves the same editing quality as an expensive turnkey suite. The KONA LSe supports 10-bit resolution SMPTE SDI, using a QuickTime compatible format. KONA LSe also has great audio I/O support: balanced analog, AES and embedded SDI audio. KONA LSe includes hardware sample-rate conversion on AES inputs - eliminating source synchronizing requirements. And the optional KL-Box for KONA LSe provides all the standard features of the cable in an easy-to-use rackmount panel. Features
- SDI, Analog SD
- 12-bit component/composite/S-video analog I/O
- SDI input, 2 independent SDI outputs
- AES I/O; sample rate conversion on input (2 ch, XLR)
- Balanced analog audio I/O (2 ch, XLR)
- 8-ch SDI embedded audio support
- Broadcast-quality TBC with VHS support
- Genlock and RS-422 machine control
- AJA QuickTime drivers
- Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 HQ supported (standard definition)
- Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects, Combustion and more
- Supports all popular standard definition formats: 8/10-bit uncompressed, JPEG, DV25/50 and 3:2 pulldown for 24Hz support
- Cables standard, KL-Box breakout optional
- 3-year warranty
- Available in PCIe as KONA LSe
- Available in PCI/PCI-X compatible as KONA LS
KONA LS can be used with an Apple Power MacTM G5 (or 800MHz or better G4), RAID storage, computer display, and video monitor, along with Apple Final Cut ProTM, to achieve the same editing quality as an expensive turnkey suite. Supporting native 10-bit uncompressed resolution, KONA LS provides the highest quality available within SMPTE SDI standards. KONA LS’s analog interfaces are the best in the industry. Using superb quality 12 bit video A/D and D/A converters, analog formats like BetaCam SP have never looked better. KONA LS supports 8 and 10 bit uncompressed video, DV25 and DV50 using the DVCPRO codec, and JPEG, all on an Apple Power Mac G5. In addition to the highest quality in video, KONA LS supports balanced analog, AES/EBU,and embedded audio I/O, all at 24 bits and 48Khz. For simplified system integration, KONA LS also includes hardware sample-rate conversion for AES inputs (eliminating annoying synchronization hassles)-and RS-422 machine control. Flexible I/O Options
KONA LS offers unsurpassed cable connectivity for a video/audio capture card. Simply plug in the supplied breakout cable. The breakout cable supports: - SDI input (BNC)
- 2 SDI outputs (2x BNC, independent outputs)
- Reference Input (BNC)
- Component/Composite/S Video Input (3x BNC)
- Component/Composite/S Video Output (3x BNC)
- AES In (1x XLR)
- AES Out (1x XLR)
- Balanced Audio In (2x XLR)
- Balanced Audio Out (2x XLR)
- RS-422 Machine Control (9 pin D)
- Also available is the optional KL-Box. KL-Box is a rugged 1 RU enclosure which mounts all KONA LS I/O connections in a convenient "break-out" styled box. Both reliable and convenient, KL-Box can be rackmounted or used on a desktop. KL-Box also supports an additional 2 Channel "RCA" style audio monitoring output.
Software Support
You probably already know about AJA’s reputation for broadcast quality hardware excellence. Well, the new KONA family of cards also offers incredible software inside: QuickTime drivers optimized for AJA’s hardware, written and supported by AJA. Additionally, the new KONA control panel simplifies A/V control and also supports a stand-alone mode. KONA Desktop - Beyond Final Cut Pro
Most Mac-based systems these days run multiple applications to create their video projects. So in addition to Final Cut Pro support, the KONA LS Desktop feature allows broadcast design elements to be viewed in a proper aspect ratio and color depth on a broadcast monitor via the KONA LS card. KONA Desktop supports Apple MotionTM, Adobe After EffectsTM, Adobe PhotoshopTM, Apple ShakeTM, and Discreet CombustionTM. The KONA LS - A Powerful SD Card That Delivers
AJA’s broadcast quality equipment has been in use 24/7 by all major TV networks for over 10 years. We have used every bit of our experience, and the latest technology available, to create the KONA LS. AJA is fully committed to providing the best products, along with the best support. Specifications: - Video Input
- Digital: 8 or 10-bit SDI, SMPTE-259
- Analog:
- Composite/S-Video (Y/C): NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
- 12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling
- 5 line adaptive comb filter decoding
- +/.25 db to 5.0 MHz Y Frequency Response
- +/.25 db to 1 MHz C Frequency Response
- .5% 2T pulse response
- 1.5% Diff Phase
- 1.5% Diff Gain
- Component: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
- 12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling
- +/.25 db to 5.5 MHz Y Frequency Response
- +/.25 db to 2.5 MHz C Frequency Response
- .5% 2T pulse response
- <2 ns Y/C delay inequity
- Video Output
- Digital: 8 or 10-bit SDI, SMPTE-259
- Analog:
- Composite/S Video: NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
- 12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
- +/.2 db to 5 MHz Y Frequency Response
- +/.2 db to 1 MHz C Frequency Response
- .5% 2T pulse response
- 1% Diff Phase
- 1% Diff Gain
- Component: SMPTE/EBU N10,
- Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
- 12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
- +/.2 db to 5.5 MHz Y Frequency Response
- +/.2 db to 2.5 MHz C Frequency Response
- .5% 2T pulse response
- <1 ns Y/C delay inequity
- Audio Input
- Digital:
- 2-channel 24-bit AES/EBU, 48KHz sample rate
- Synchronous or Non-synchronous
- (Internal sample rate conversion)
- 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio,
- 6 ch, 48kHz synchronous
- Analog:
- 2-channel balanced input
- +24dbu Full Scale Digital
- 24-bit A/D, 48 KHz sample rate
- +/0.2db 20 to 20 KHz Frequency Response
- Audio Output
- Digital:
- 24-bit AES/EBU, 48 KHz sample rate
- 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 6 ch,
- 48 KHz synchronous
- Analog:
- 2-channel Balanced output (XLR)
- +24dbu Full Scale Digital (0dbFS)
- 24-bit D/A, 48 KHz sample rate
- +/0.2db 20 to 20 KHz Frequency Response
- 2-channel unbalanced output (RCA-jack): requires KL-Box option
- Reference Input
- Analog Color Black
- 1 BNC on standard breakout cable (75 ohm terminating);
- KL-Box (optional): 2 BNCs, passive loop
- Machine Control
- RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol Connector provided on KONA LS card endplate and on optional KL-Box
System Requirements
- Recommended KONA LSe System
- Apple Mac Pro with Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors (2 GHz or better)
- minimum of 2GB of RAM
- Fibre Channel or SCSI external RAID for uncompressed SD storage
- Recommended KONA LS System
- Macintosh dual processor G5
- minimum of 2GB RAM
- Fibre Channel or SCSI external RAID for uncompressed SD storage
- Minimum KONA LSe System
- Power Mac G5 (dual) PCI-Express, 2GHz
- minimum of 2GB RAM
- PCI-Express slot
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