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AJA KONA LHi PCIe card with HDMI and BNC connectors, silver bracket

Aja Video Systems

AJA KONA LHi Multi-Format I/O Card

SKU CH-Z1M6-SG6QV

Multi-format analog and digital I/O card for SD and HD workflows with HDMI 1.3a, 10-bit uncompressed video and balanced audio

  • Multi-format analog and digital workflows supported by versatile connectivity options
  • 10-bit uncompressed video quality preserves gradients and colour accuracy
  • HDMI 1.3a deep-colour monitoring eliminates banding on compatible displays
  • Broadcast-quality motion-adaptive SD to HD conversion built into the hardware
  • Eight-channel SDI embedded audio plus balanced analog I/O for professional sound

Purpose-built I/O card

The AJA KONA LHi is a professional video interface card designed for editors and facilities that need to connect analog and digital sources within standard and high-definition workflows. It delivers 10-bit uncompressed video capture and playback through a mix of SDI, HDMI, component, composite and S-Video connections. Balanced analog audio and AES digital audio inputs and outputs round out the connectivity for complete monitoring and mastering chains.

Ideal for mixed-format studios; not for 4K pipelines

This card suits post houses, broadcasters and streaming operators that still work with legacy analog decks, HD-SDI VTRs and HDMI cameras while needing a single slot to ingest and output multiple formats. It handles motion-adaptive standard-definition to high-definition conversion in hardware. Buyers who require 4K resolution support, higher bandwidth serial digital interfaces or multi-channel 4K playback should evaluate other solutions.

HDMI 1.3a deep-colour monitoring

The on-board HDMI 1.3a port supports 10-bit deep-colour output, allowing a compatible monitor to display smooth gradients without banding. Incoming HDMI signals can be routed directly to the SDI output for integration into professional SDI environments. This HDMI-to-SDI pathway is the key spec that determines whether the card fits a facility's monitoring and signal-conversion needs.

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Price $1,580.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 509 comparable items (median $80.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which connectivity options should I prioritise when choosing the KONA LHi for my workflow?

Prioritise the HDMI 1.3a input for deep-colour monitoring and the 3G-SDI connections for professional broadcast chains; the card also provides analogue composite, S-video, component and balanced audio I/O for legacy gear.

How does the 10-bit uncompressed video capability affect real-time editing and monitoring?

It delivers broadcast-quality 10-bit or 8-bit uncompressed video with motion-adaptive scaling, so gradients stay smooth and colour fidelity is preserved during ingest, editing and mastering.

What does HDMI 1.3a support actually limit in a live production chain?

HDMI 1.3a caps the card to 10-bit deep-colour output and allows incoming HDMI signals to be routed to the SDI output, but it does not carry newer HDMI 2.0 bandwidth or HDR metadata.

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