Bridge the Gap: The BNC Male To BNC Male Cable for Your CCTV Setup

Anyone who has set up a security camera knows the problem. The camera’s video cable is almost long enough, or the recorder’s input and your cable have the same type of connector, so the two won’t plug together. A small, simple cable can fix that. That’s the BNC Male To BNC Male Adapter from Range Technology Co, priced at $12.99.

What Is It? According to our listing, this is a 0.5 meter (about 20 inch) BNC male to BNC male connect cable from the brand OULAIDA. It is listed as an extension cord for CCTV cameras and audio/video equipment, made from PVC and metal, in black. BNC is the twist-and-lock connector found across analog security systems. A male-to-male cable has a BNC plug on each end, so it joins two female BNC ports or connects two cables that both end in female jacks.
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Where It Helps

1. Connecting camera to cable. When a camera’s BNC pigtail meets a cable run that also ends in a female connector, this cable links them. 2. Hooking up your recorder. Use it for a clean, short connection between a DVR and a camera, monitor, or testing equipment. 3. Bench testing. Before you mount a camera on a wall or ceiling, a short cable lets you test it at your workbench and confirm it works. 4. Tidying up. A short, purpose-made cable is neater than a long loop of excess wire behind your equipment. 5. Audio and video use. The listing notes use with audio and video equipment too, so it’s handy beyond CCTV.

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Quick Tips

Check your connectors. You need two female BNC ports to join. If one side is male, you’ll need a different adapter. Twist until it locks. BNC connectors use a bayonet lock. Push, then give a quarter turn until it clicks, since a loose connection can cause flickering or lost video. Keep the run short. At 0.5 m, this cable is meant for short links. For longer distances, use proper coaxial cable, and check the cable’s impedance matches your equipment. Protect the connection outdoors. If a connection sits outside, keep it dry and shielded from the weather.

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Complete Your Setup

These Range Technology Co accessories pair well with it: QeaRim 12V 2A Power Adapter ($12.99): power for your cameras DC5521 Extension Cable With Switch ($14.99): an on/off switch for 12V devices Browse more in our CCTV accessories section

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The Bottom Line

For $12.99, the BNC Male To BNC Male Adapter is a small piece that keeps a security system working. Find it at rangetechnologyco.com in our CCTV accessories.