Ever Wonder…  Why BNC connections are preferred over RCA plugs in professional video applications?

There are a couple of strong reasons.  First, BNC connectors allow for much tighter control over impedance than RCA connectors.  This results in a more stable picture image.  Second, the twist & lock mechanism of a BNC makes it very difficult to be jarred loose accidentally.  This is especially important in patching applications where A/V engineers and technicians may be working in close quarters with several “hot” video feeds.

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