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Aja Video Systems KONA LHe Plus PCI-Express video capture card

Aja Video Systems

Aja Video Systems KONA LHe Plus Video Capturing Device

SKU CH-ER0T-1TS2F

PCI-Express video capture card with 10-bit uncompressed I/O and 12-bit analog component input for professional workflows

  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • TV standardsNTSC
  • Video systemNTSC
  • Product typeVideo Capturing Device
  • Affordable desktop I/O for professional video workflows
  • 10-bit or 8-bit uncompressed video capture quality
  • Independent HD or SD input and dual output configuration
  • Comprehensive analog and digital connectivity including Genlock
  • macOS Windows and Linux operating system support

What This Video I/O Card Does

The Aja Video Systems KONA LHe Plus is a PCI-Express video capturing device built for broadcast and post-production workflows. It provides professional 10-bit or 8-bit uncompressed video I/O with independent HD and SD configuration on one input and two outputs. The card supports NTSC video standards and includes comprehensive analog and digital connectivity for mixed-format environments.

Check Your Workstation Before Ordering

Verify your system has an available PCI-Express slot and runs macOS, Windows or Linux for driver compatibility. The card requires three BNC connections for analog video I/O plus separate connections for AES digital audio, SDI embedded audio and balanced analog audio. Genlock input is provided for multi-device synchronisation in studio environments.

How It Fits Into A Production Build

The KONA LHe Plus consolidates analog composite, S-video, SD and HD component video I/O into a single desktop card, freeing rack space compared to separate converters. Its 12-bit analog component HD input captures maximum colour detail for grading workflows. The flexible BNC configuration adapts to changing signal paths without additional hardware.

How it compares

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Price $1,043.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 274 comparable items (median $37.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAja
Product typeVideo Capturing Device
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
More details
TV standardsNTSC
Video systemNTSC

Questions about this item

What cables or breakout accessories are included with the KONA LHe Plus and what must be sourced separately?

The card ships with the PCI-Express board itself; analog component, composite, S-video, balanced audio, AES and Genlock connections all require a separate breakout cable or panel that matches the three on-board BNCs and the multi-pin I/O header.

Should I choose the 10-bit or 12-bit analog component input mode for my workflow?

Use 10-bit for standard uncompressed HD/SD capture; switch to 12-bit analog component input only when the source material and your grading pipeline can preserve the extra headroom.

What does 10-bit uncompressed video mean for actual editing performance on this card?

It delivers full 10-bit 4:2:2 frame accuracy over the PCI-Express bus, so timeline playback, colour grading and effects stay precise without the banding or generation loss seen with 8-bit codecs.

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