Product Highlights
- 8-channel AES/EBU audio I/O
- RS-422 machine control connectivity
- LTC timecode input and output
- Designed for AJA KONA 5
AJA KONA 5 Multi I/O Breakout Cable AES/EBU RS-422 LTC
- SKU:
- KONA-5-MULTICBL
- MPN:
- KONA-5-MULTICBL
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AJA KONA 5 Multi I/O Cable gives KONA 5 workstations the breakout connections needed for professional digital audio, machine control, and timecode. It brings AES/EBU audio, RS-422 control, and LTC I/O into an accessible cable assembly for broadcast facilities, post-production suites, graphics workstations, and live compositing systems. It is also a practical replacement or spare for facilities built around KONA 5. One cable keeps essential control-room connections at the workstation.
8-Channel AES/EBU Input for KONA 5
KONA 5 AES/EBU input provides eight digital audio channels through four BNC connections on the breakout cable. The KONA 5 supports 16-bit and 24-bit AES/EBU audio at 48 kHz. This gives post-production and broadcast workstations dedicated professional audio connectivity without relying only on embedded video audio.
8-Channel AES/EBU Output Breakout
AES/EBU output adds eight channels of digital audio through four BNC connections. The connection supports 16-bit and 24-bit audio at 48 kHz through KONA 5. It is useful when routing digital audio between the workstation and professional mixers, recorders, monitoring systems, or facility infrastructure.
RS-422 Machine Control for KONA 5
RS-422 machine control is provided through a 9-pin D-sub connection using the Sony 9-pin protocol. It enables KONA 5 systems to control compatible external decks and devices during frame-accurate capture and layoff workflows. That remains especially useful in broadcast archives, tape ingest, and post-production environments.
Dedicated LTC Timecode Input and Output
LTC timecode connectivity provides dedicated input and output through the breakout cable. It lets KONA 5 exchange timecode with compatible production and post-production equipment. Facilities working with synchronized capture, deck ingest, graphics, or finishing can keep timecode integrated into the workstation signal chain.
Dedicated KONA 5 Multi I/O Connection
The breakout cable connects to the Multi I/O connector on the KONA 5 PCIe card bracket. It is purpose-built for the KONA 5 connection architecture rather than serving as a generic BNC harness. That makes it a straightforward spare or replacement cable for installed KONA 5 systems.
Breakout Cable Separate from KONA 5 SDI Pigtails
This breakout accessory should not be confused with the KONA 5 HD-BNC-to-BNC SDI pigtails. AJA documents the Multi I/O breakout for AES/EBU, RS-422, and LTC, while the SDI connections use separate HD-BNC cabling. This distinction helps when replacing only the multi-I/O portion of an existing workstation installation.
Broadcast Facilities
Add accessible AES/EBU, machine control, and LTC connections to KONA 5 ingest and playback workstations.
Post-Production
Connect professional digital audio, decks, and timecode equipment around an AJA KONA 5 editing or finishing system.
Archive Ingest
Use RS-422 control and LTC alongside KONA 5 when integrating compatible decks into controlled capture workflows.
Graphics Workstations
Keep external digital audio and synchronization connections available around KONA 5 graphics and playback systems.
Virtual Sets
Support KONA 5 workstation integration where external audio, control, and synchronized production devices are part of the system.
Live Compositing
Maintain dedicated AES/EBU and LTC connectivity for KONA 5 systems deployed in professional live production environments.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AJA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KONA-5-MULTICBL |
| Compatibility | AJA KONA 5 Multi I/O connector |
| AES/EBU Input | 8 channels via 4 BNC connections |
| AES/EBU Output | 8 channels via 4 BNC connections |
| AES/EBU Audio | 16-bit and 24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous or nonsynchronous with internal sample-rate conversion through KONA 5 |
| Machine Control | RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol |
| Machine Control Connector | 9-pin D-sub |
| Timecode | LTC input and output via dedicated BNC connections |
| SDI Connectivity | Not provided by this breakout cable; KONA 5 SDI uses separate HD-BNC connections and pigtail cables |
| Reference Input | Located on the KONA 5 PCIe card bracket rather than this breakout cable |
What does the KONA 5 breakout cable connect?
The KONA 5 breakout cable connects to the Multi I/O connector on the KONA 5 card. It provides AES/EBU digital audio, RS-422 machine control, and LTC timecode connections.
How many AES/EBU channels does the KONA 5 breakout cable provide?
The cable supports eight channels of AES/EBU input and eight channels of AES/EBU output. Each direction uses four BNC connections because each AES/EBU connection carries two audio channels.
Does the KONA 5 breakout cable provide RS-422 machine control?
Yes. The cable provides a 9-pin RS-422 connection using the Sony 9-pin protocol for control of compatible external equipment during capture and layoff workflows.
Does the KONA 5 breakout cable provide LTC timecode I/O?
Yes. Dedicated LTC input and output connections are available through the breakout cable for exchanging timecode with compatible production and post-production equipment.
Does the KONA 5 breakout cable carry SDI or reference?
The Multi I/O breakout cable is used for AES/EBU, RS-422, and LTC. AJA documents the KONA 5 reference input on the PCIe card bracket, while SDI uses the card's separate HD-BNC connections and associated SDI cables.
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