AJA Video announces powerful new features for KONA 2

AJA Video has announced the immediate availability of new software (version 1.1) for KONA 2.
New features include 10-bit hardware upconversion to convert SD video to HD, providing complete capture-to-disk-to-playback workflows, as well as Dual Link 10-bit RGB capture and playback of full-bandwidth 10-bit 4:4:4 RGB video from/to equipment with Dual Link capability.
These new abilities will be demonstrated in AJA's booth at NAB, SL2514.This update is recommended for all KONA 2 users, and is ready for immediate download at AJA's website in the Support section, at no cost to existing users. Additionally, three new free utilities are also available for immediate download, supporting DPX to 10-bit QuickTime RGB files transfers, as well as KONA TV, that allows immediate playback from the Desktop of any compatible file.
“I think it's clear that with this release, 1.1, KONA 2 screams ahead of any card available. It includes many powerful and unique features that fully exploit the awesome capabilities of the KONA 2,” said Nick Rashby, Director of Sales and Marketing, AJA Video. “Users will be blown away by features that are only available from AJA. Known for products that are dependable under the most challenging conditions, AJA's are the highest quality cards available for editing on the Apple Mac with Final Cut Pro.”
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