Product Description
A BNC female to RCA male adapter lets you join RCA-terminated leads to BNC-based CCTV equipment without re-terminating cable. It's a common requirement on retrofit and mixed-kit jobs where DVRs, cameras or test monitors don't share the same connector type.
Where it fits on a job
- Retail and office installs — connecting a BNC-fitted camera run to RCA test monitors or legacy AV gear.
- Warehouse and residential block upgrades — bridging older RCA-based equipment into a BNC-terminated coaxial infrastructure.
- Fault-finding and signal testing — installers use it inline to check video output during commissioning.
What it supports
The adapter passes analogue composite video signals, including HD-TVI, AHD and CVI formats, when the rest of the coaxial run — cable, other connectors, DVR — supports that format. It's built for RG59 and RG6 coaxial cable, the two cable types most CCTV installers will already have on site.
Build
Metal construction gives secure electrical contact for stable signal transmission, and the compact inline body sits neatly in racks, junction boxes or structured cabling without adding bulk to the run.
Selection note
Confirm the rest of your signal chain — cable grade, other connectors, recording equipment — supports the video format you're running before relying on this adapter as the only conversion point.
Specifications
- Product Type
- BNC Female to RCA Male Adapter
- Connector A
- BNC Female
- Connector B
- RCA Male (Phono)
- Connection
- BNC bayonet socket to RCA plug
- Function
- Adapts a BNC male cable connection to an RCA female socket
- Typical Use
- Compatible analogue CCTV and composite video connections
- Power Required
- No
- Signal Conversion
- Connector adaptation only; does not convert video formats
- Pack Quantity
- 1 adapter
Frequently Asked Questions
What signal formats does this adapter support?
It supports analogue composite video, including HD-TVI, AHD and CVI, provided the rest of your coaxial cable and connected equipment support the same format.
What coaxial cable types is it suitable for?
It's suitable for use with RG59 and RG6 coaxial cable, both common in CCTV surveillance installations.
What equipment can this adapter connect?
It's designed to connect CCTV cameras, DVRs, monitors and other AV equipment that use RCA or BNC interfaces.
Is it suitable for use inside equipment racks or junction boxes?
Yes, its compact inline design is suited to installation in CCTV racks, junction boxes and structured cabling systems.
