{"product_id":"aja-kona-5-multi-i-o-cable","title":"AJA KONA 5 Multi I\/O Breakout Cable AES\/EBU RS-422 LTC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-vendor-aja\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STAT BAR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003e8-Ch\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eAES\/EBU Input\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003e8-Ch\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eAES\/EBU Output\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003e9-Pin\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eRS-422 Control\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003eLTC I\/O\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eTimecode\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003eKONA 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aja\"\u003eAJA\u003c\/a\u003e KONA 5 Multi I\/O Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/0860\/0738\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_14_2026_09_18_44_PM.jpg?v=1789395635\u0026amp;width=1400\u0026amp;format=webp\" alt=\"AJA KONA 5 Multi I\/O Cable with AES EBU, RS-422 and LTC for broadcast post-production\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eKONA 5 Breakout Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-grid\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003eAES\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e8-Channel AES\/EBU Input for KONA 5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003eKONA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003eI\/O\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e8-Channel AES\/EBU Output Breakout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003eAES\/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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003e422\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003eRS-422 Machine Control for KONA 5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003eRS-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003eLTC\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003eDedicated LTC Timecode Input and Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003eLTC 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003eK5\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003eDedicated KONA 5 Multi I\/O Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003eBNC\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003eBreakout Cable Separate from KONA 5 SDI Pigtails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WORKFLOW FIT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eKONA 5 Workflow Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-grid\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eBroadcast Facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003eAdd accessible AES\/EBU, machine control, and LTC connections to KONA 5 ingest and playback workstations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003ePost-Production\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003eConnect professional digital audio, decks, and timecode equipment around an AJA KONA 5 editing or finishing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eArchive Ingest\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003eUse RS-422 control and LTC alongside KONA 5 when integrating compatible decks into controlled capture workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eGraphics Workstations\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003eKeep external digital audio and synchronization connections available around KONA 5 graphics and playback systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eVirtual Sets\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003eSupport KONA 5 workstation integration where external audio, control, and synchronized production devices are part of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eLive Compositing\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003eMaintain dedicated AES\/EBU and LTC connectivity for KONA 5 systems deployed in professional live production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAJA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eKONA-5-MULTICBL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAJA KONA 5 Multi I\/O connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8 channels via 4 BNC connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8 channels via 4 BNC connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e16-bit and 24-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous or nonsynchronous with internal sample-rate conversion through KONA 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eRS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Control Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e9-pin D-sub\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimecode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eLTC input and output via dedicated BNC connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSDI Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNot provided by this breakout cable; KONA 5 SDI uses separate HD-BNC connections and pigtail cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eLocated on the KONA 5 PCIe card bracket rather than this breakout cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eKONA 5 Breakout Cable FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the KONA 5 breakout cable connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many AES\/EBU channels does the KONA 5 breakout cable provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the KONA 5 breakout cable provide RS-422 machine control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the KONA 5 breakout cable provide LTC timecode I\/O?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Dedicated LTC input and output connections are available through the breakout cable for exchanging timecode with compatible production and post-production equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the KONA 5 breakout cable carry SDI or reference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What does the KONA 5 breakout cable connect?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The KONA 5 breakout cable connects to the Multi I\/O connector on the KONA 5 card and provides AES\/EBU digital audio, RS-422 machine control, and LTC timecode connections.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many AES\/EBU channels does the KONA 5 breakout cable provide?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The cable supports eight channels of AES\/EBU input and eight channels of AES\/EBU output. 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