KONA LHi for Mac support
Archived Software Downloads
KONA LHi Driver Version 10.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 11/18/2011, zip archive)
This release adds support for Avid Media Composer 6.0, Symphony 6.0, and NewsCutter 10.0, in addition to a graphically enhanced AJA Control Panel and other fixes and improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details. Note: for Avid use, AJA Open I/O plug-ins are required in conjunction with v10 software; all Avid-related downloads can be found on a single AJA Avid Support page for your convenience.
Lion and Snow Leopard OS compatible (Leopard is not supported). Note: this driver version is not designed to support Final Cut Pro X.
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 10.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 11/18/2011, zip archive)
This NDD version is identical to the standard version (listed above), but without the Macintosh Desktop feature.
(Release Date 11/18/2011, zip archive)
Note: to use with Avid, you must install both the AJA Open I/O plug-in and AJA Version 10.0.1 software. All Avid-related downloads can be found on a single AJA Avid Support page.
KONA LHi Driver Version 9.0.6, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 8/4/2011, zip archive)
This release improves the performance of on-board memory access. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 9.0.6 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 9.0.6 (Lion and Snow Leopard OS compatible)
Note: this driver version is not designed to support Final Cut Pro X.
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 9.0.6, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 8/4/2011, zip archive)
This NDD version is identical to the standard version (listed above), but without the Macintosh Desktop feature.
Note: this driver version is not designed to support Final Cut Pro X.
KONA X (Beta) for use with KONA LHi and Final Cut Pro X,with Driver Software and Documentation
(Release Date 6/30/2011, zip archive)
Final Cut Pro X is the latest update for Apple's popular non-linear editing software. The way editors interact with third party tools, like the AJA KONA cards, is different from previous versions of Final Cut Pro. AJA has prepared a document that explains how editors can use AJA products with the latest version of Final Cut Pro. Please click here to download the PDF document by itself. Users running Final Cut Pro 7 should use our KONA version 9.0.6 drivers. Before installing KONA X Beta software, ensure you thoroughly read the PDF.
In addition to KONA X Beta drivers, we have also released VTR Xchange 5 (included in the KONA X archive). This release is recommended for use with Final Cut Pro X and is also backward compatible with Final Cut Pro 7. New VTR Xchange features include batch capture and more advanced clip naming.
The KONA X (Beta) zip archive contains driver software, AJA Control Panel, VTR Xchange 5, and documentation. KONA X (Beta) is Snow Leopard OS compatible.
AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS5.5 Version 9.0.1
(Release Date 6/27/2011, zip archive)
This release updates AJA Mac Plug-ins to support Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, Adobe After Effects CS 5.5, and Adobe Photoshop 5.1. AJA's new KONA and Io Express Mac plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5 provide a 2x increase in real-time effects and video stream performance, taking full advantage of Adobe's powerful Mercury Engine architecture. This release is required for use with AJA Mac driver 9.0.1 and newer. Please read the included release notes for additional information.
AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS5 Version 8.5
(Released 12/27/2010)
This release is required for use with KONA drivers version 8.1 (and newer). This release provides CS5 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (release notes and user manual included in the download; the user manual covers both Mac and PC use of Plug-ins).
(Released 6/20/2011)
This release is recommended for use with Final Cut Pro X and is also backward compatible with Final Cut Pro 7. New features for this release include batch capture and more advanced clip naming. This .zip archive includes the software application and user manual.
AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 4.1.1—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC MacsThe application allows users to capture, playback and record video/audio to any deck that can be interfaced. The software provides RS-422 deck control via a user-supplied cable connecting the KONA or Io and VTR. New features for this release include "Grab"scripting command, closed captioning support, and other features and improvements. This .zip archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.
KONA LHi Driver Version 9.0.5, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 7/27/2011, zip archive)
This release provides support for OS X Lion and improved quality of 1080i to SD downconversion. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 9.0.5 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 9.0.5 (Lion and Snow Leopard OS compatible)
Note: this driver version is not designed to support Final Cut Pro X.
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 9.0.5, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 7/27/2011, zip archive)
This NDD version is identical to the standard version (listed above), but without the Macintosh Desktop feature.
Note: this driver version is not designed to support Final Cut Pro X.
KONA LHi Driver Version 9.0.3, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 6/30/2011, zip archive)
This release resolves a problem that could occur with OS X 10.6.8, in addition to other improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 9.0.3 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 9.0.3 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 9.0.3, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 6/30/2011, zip archive)
This NDD version is identical to the standard version (listed above), but without the Macintosh Desktop feature.
KONA LHi Driver Version 8.1.2, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 3/7/2011, zip archive)
This release fixes an issue where YUV output selections erroneously appeared in After Effects>Video Preview. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.1.2 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.1.2 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 8.1.2, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 3/7/2011, zip archive)
This NDD version is identical to the standard version above, but without the Macintosh Desktop feature.
KONA LHi Driver Version 8.1.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 1/14/2011, zip archive)
This release fixes an issue with on-board memory access, improving overall operation. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.1.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.1.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 8.1.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 1/14/2011, zip archive)
This release fixes an issue with on-board memory access, improving overall operation. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.1.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.1.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi Driver Version 8.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 1/4/2011, zip archive)
This release improves Adobe After Effects Pink/Blue display of Apple ProRes 422 material, scrubbing in Apple Final Cut Pro, RT playback in Apple Final Cut Pro, and other fixes. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.0.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 8.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 1/4/2011, zip archive)
This release improves Adobe After Effects Pink/Blue display of Apple ProRes 422 material, scrubbing in Apple Final Cut Pro, RT playback in Apple Final Cut Pro, and other fixes.. This NDD version is identical to the standard version, but without the Macintosh Desktop feature. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.0.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi Driver Version 8.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 7/15/2010, zip archive)
This release addresses a KONA LHi issue where some users experienced intermittent glitches in video & audio. Features and improvements are otherwise exactly the same as Version 8.0. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.0.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.0.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 8.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 7/15/2010, zip archive)
This release addresses a KONA LHi issue where some users experienced intermittent glitches in video & audio. Features and improvements are otherwise exactly the same as Version 8.0. This NDD version is identical to the standard version, but without the Macintosh Desktop feature. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.0.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.0.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi Driver Version 8.0, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 6/17/2010, zip archive)
This release adds 2Kx1080, 2Kx1080p25, and 2Kx1080PsF25 support, plus other improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.0 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.0 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 8.0, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 6/17/2010, zip archive)
This release adds 2Kx1080, 2Kx1080p25, and 2Kx1080PsF25 support, plus other improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details. This NDD version is identical to the standard version, but without the Macintosh Desktop feature.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 8.0 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 8.0 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi Driver Version 7.5.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 3/22/2010, zip archive)
This release improves operation with the optional breakout box, fixes a problem that caused the external reference setting to revert to freerun in some situations, and adds other improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.5.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.5 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 7.5.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 3/22/2010, zip archive)
This release improves operation with the optional breakout box, fixes a problem that caused the external reference setting to revert to freerun in some situations, and adds other improvements. Note: the 7.5.1 NDD version is the same as driver version 7.5.1, but without the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.5.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.5 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi Driver Version 7.5, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 2/9/2010, zip archive)
This release provides Macintosh Desktop Display enabled, time lapse capture, IMX30/IMX40 codec support,720p23.98 support, multiple AJA products in a system, plus additional features and improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.5 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.5 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 7.5, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 2/9/2010, zip archive)
This release provides time lapse capture, IMX30/IMX40 codec support,720p23.98 support, multiple AJA products in a system, plus additional features and improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details. Note: the 7.5 NDD version is the same as driver version 7.5, but without the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.5 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.5 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 7.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 11/5/2009, zip archive)
This release provides improved DMA performance and LTC accuracy. Please read the included release notes for complete details.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.1 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 7.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 9/4/2009, zip archive)
This release provides improved HDMI initialization at board startup, improved board startup timing, and 1080p60 improvements.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
KONA LHi NDD Driver Version 7.0, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 9/1/2009, zip archive)
This release includes support for Apple's new Snow Leopard OSX. Also included are a new 64-bit KONA driver and new graphical icons across all AJA applications and utilities. KONA LHi also now has 720p 23.98 to 1080PsF 23.98 crossconversion.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
(Release Date 8/26/2009, zip archive)
Note: The AJA KONA driver version 6.5.1 NDD is the same as driver version 6.5.1 below, but removes the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.
KONA LHi Driver Version 6.5.1, Control Panel, and Notes(Release Date 8/26/2009, zip archive)
This release offers improved KONA LHi compatibility with AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe and Adobe Creative Suite.
(Release Date 7/28/2009, zip archive)
This release includes support for Apple's new Final Cut Pro 7, along with closed captioning support for Final Cut Pro 7, MacCaption, VTR Xchange, and AJA TV
via QuickTime Closed Captioning Tracks (KONA 3, LHi, LHe, and LSe), full VANC data capture and playback support on a per-frame basis for all Apple ProRes formats, and support for new Apple ProRes formats (requires Final Cut Pro 7). Expanded KONA LHi features in this new software, include:
- 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
For the full list of new features and improvements, please read the release notes included in the archive.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.5 is as follows:
FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver versions 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS
compatible versions)
KONA LHi Version 6.5 NDD, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 7/28/2009, zip archive)
Note: The AJA KONA driver version 6.5 NDD is the same as driver version 6.5, but removes the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.
KONA LHi Driver Version 1.1.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 6/17/2009, zip archive)
This release improves the embedded audio output quality when operating with PAL formats.
KONA LHi Driver Version 1.1.1NDD, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 6/17/2009, zip archive)
This NDD version has the same features as the above, with the AJA "Macintosh Desktop" feature turned off.
KONA LHi Driver Version 1.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 5/21/2009, zip archive)
This release adds new features including four analog audio operating levels, HDMI auto detection of colorspace on external monitor, HDMI input detection of 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, HDMI RGB video output range selections of full or SMPTE, plus many other improvements (see included release notes).
KONA LHi Driver Version 1.1NDD, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 5/21/2009, zip archive)
This NDD version has the same features as the above, with the AJA "Macintosh Desktop" feature turned off.
KONA LHi Driver Version 1.0, Control Panel, and Notes(Release Date 5/21/2009, zip archive)
This is the initial release of the KONA LHi software and easy setup installer (easy setups are grouped; you can decide at installation exactly which ones you want installed). Note: when installing this 1.0 software over any previous AJA driver, you must first uninstall the AJA driver you are replacing (for example installing a KONA LHi on a system that previously had an LHe or LSe installed).
KONA LHi Driver Version 1.0NDD, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 5/5/2009, zip archive)
This is the initial release of the KONA LHi software and easy setup installer (easy setups are grouped; you can decide at installation exactly which ones you want installed). The NDD version has the AJA "Macintosh Desktop" feature turned off. Note: when installing this 1.0 software over any previous AJA driver, you must first uninstall the AJA driver you are replacing (for example installing a KONA LHi on a system that previously had an LHe or LSe installed).
Utilities and Optional
AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS5 Version 8.0
(Released 6/21/2010)
This release is required for use with KONA and Io Express drivers version 8.0. This release provides CS5 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (release notes and user manual included in the download).
AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4 Version 7.5.1
(Released 3/25/2010)
This release is required for use with KONA and Io Express drivers version 7.5.1. This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (release notes and user manual included in the download).
AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4 Version 7.1
(Released 11/5/2009)
This release is required for use with KONA and Io Express drivers version 7.1. This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). Click here for the related release notes.
AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4 Version 6.5
(Released 8/20/2009)
This release is required for KONA Driver version 6.5. This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). Click here for the related release notes.
AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 4—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs
The application allows users to capture, playback and record video/audio to any deck that can be interfaced with AJA’s KONA 3, KONA 2, LS/LSe, LH/LHe, and Io capture/playback products. The software provides RS-422 deck control via a user-supplied cable connecting the KONA or Io and VTR. New features for this release include Multi-channel discrete audio output via new Audio Routing feature, batch capture feature, and added support for the playback of 23.98fps movie files at 29.97fps or 59.94fps. This .tar archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.
AJA KONA System Test Version 6.0.1
A Macintosh utility for measuring system performance with AJA KONA Video Capture cards. The application includes disk drive speed tests and Macintosh video data copy (DMA) speeds. The disk speed tests differ from standard disk I/O performance applications in that they specifically test the system under conditions typically encountered with video capture, playback and editing. Note: most of the disk performance tests are generic and don't require an AJA KONA Video Capture card. The DMA performance tests do require a KONA card and AJA KONA Driver software to operate. The DMA tests are not compatible with AJA Io products.
AJA Data Rate Calculator Application Version 6.0.1
This OS X software application calculates data rates and storage requirements for a given video size, format, and frame rate. It's great for both KONA and Io users as a resource for configuring systems and determining storage requirements.
AJA TV Version 6.0.1
An application for playing KONA QuickTime movies directly to the KONA VideoOutput. It's a quickie way to put clips "on-air" without having to launch Final Cut Pro, make a sequence, etc.
AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator Version 6.0.1
takes a 10-bit RGB QuickTime movie (e.g. one that was captured via KONA 3 DualLink) and turns it into a series of DPX files (the DPX file format is a common interchange format for high-end film and graphics workstations).
AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator Version 6.0.1
does the opposite of the above: it turns a folder full of DPX files into a KONA 10-bit RGB QuickTime movie.
AJA Macintosh QuickTime™ Codec v4.0
If you do not have a KONA card in your Macintosh, but need to access AJA QuickTime media files, you can use this AJA QuickTime codec to work with the files.
AJA Windows QuickTime™ Codec v1.1.1
This codec allows media captured via KONA 3, KONA LS, or any of the Io's to be used on Windows machines, for graphics work, etc. The rendered files created on the PC can then be used back on your OSX system and output through your AJA Desktop unit (KONA LS, Io, etc.). The KONA PC Codec covers the following compression formats:
- '2vuy' (aka "Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2")
- '2Vuy' (aka "AJA Kona 2Vuy Codec")
- 'v210' (aka "Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2")
- 'R10k' (aka "AJA Kona 10-bit RGB Codec")
- 'R10g' (aka "AJA Kona 10-bit Log RGB Codec")