AJA KONA v6.5 Now Available and is the First to Offer Support for Final Cut Pro 7!

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AJA KONA v6.5 Now Available and is the First to Offer Support for Final Cut Pro 7!

The KONA v6.5 Software Release is now available for download on AJA's website. This release includes numerous new features, including support for Apple's newest Final Cut Studio and expanded LHi support.

New Features
Closed captioning support for Final Cut Pro 7, MacCaption, VTR Xchange, and AJA TV via QuickTime Closed Captioning Tracks - The QuickTime Closed Captioning Track is Apple's defined standard for closed captioning support (all supported KONAs). Full VANC data capture and playback support on a per-frame basis for all Apple ProRes formats Support for new Apple ProRes formats (requires Final Cut Pro 7):

All KONAs support new Apple ProRes 422 (LT), Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy), and Apple ProRes 4444

In addition, KONA 3 supports 10bit RGB/Dual Link capture and playback path using Apple ProRes 4444

Expanded KONA LHi support:

Display of timecode in the Control Panel (near the LTC input icon)

HDMI/DVI detection of colorspace/protocol

Downstream Keyer added (DSK)

LTC input implemented

Analog audio output monitoring selection implemented

HDMI audio input channel selection

HDMI input/output auto-detection

8 Channel HDMI audio output

Support for Avid DNxHD QuickTime file playback and video output (KONA 3, LHi and LHe)

Support for AVC-Intra QuickTime file playback and video output (KONA 3, LHi and LHe)

Support for Cineform 3D QuickTime file playback and video output (KONA 3)

Improvements and Fixes

Gamma range changes (all KONA models)

Download KONA v6.5 at http://www.aja.com/support/index.php

If you would like more information or would like to talk with a salesperson please contact the office nearest you or email sales@vmivideo.com with your request (please include the article name, and your contact information).