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  • Kona 3 as a stand alone converter

    Posted by David Issko on October 28, 2006 at 10:59 pm

    Hi all,

    From what I have read on the AJA site, can I please confirm that if required, the Kona 3 can offer me the ability to say upconvert from Digital Betacam to HDCAM if I just configure the K3 input & output correctly via the software setup.

    I may just need to do a machine to machine “dub” (conversion) without any editing.

    I have a Digital Betacam DVW-M2000P and if I can use the K3 to do my upconverts (yes, I know I would need to have the computer on and dedicated to the transfer), I can then save many $$$$$ on not having to purchase an upconverter for the 2000P.

    Thanks very much.

    David Issko replied 19 years, 9 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Bob Zelin

    October 28, 2006 at 11:44 pm

    yes, if you are willing to dedicate a G5 to this application, the Kona 3 (and all the AJA products) make wonderful stand alone converters. Guess what – this is what AJA really does for a living – the FCP stuff is just the “add on” that many of us use, but you can’t beat AJA converters – and the Kona 3 does just that. Of course, you can purchase an AJA SD to HD upconverter from their broadcast converter line as well (as many TV stations do).

    Bob Zelin

  • David Issko

    October 29, 2006 at 3:11 am

    yes, yes yes, thanks very much Bob for your prompt reply. Of course, the stand alone converter is another option.

    I enjoy reading your posts.
    Take care.

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