Product Description
Professional 12G-SDI HD-BNC to DIN 1.0/2.3 Cable
The AV-Cables 12G UHD-SDI HD-BNC to DIN 1.0/2.3 Cable provides professional broadcast-video performance in a lightweight, flexible Mini RG59 construction. It is designed to connect compatible high-density HD-BNC equipment to devices equipped with DIN 1.0/2.3 video connections.
Each assembly uses genuine Belden 4855R 12 GHz, 75-ohm Mini RG59 coaxial cable with a precision 12G-rated HD-BNC male connector on one end and a DIN 1.0/2.3 male connector on the other. Every completed cable is hand assembled and individually tested in the USA before shipment.
Professional high-density broadcast connection: This cable provides a direct connection between compatible HD-BNC and DIN 1.0/2.3 interfaces without requiring an additional adapter. Its compact Belden 4855R construction is ideal for high-density racks, routers, converters, monitors and mobile production systems.
12G HD-BNC to DIN Cable Key Features
- Genuine Belden 4855R 12 GHz broadcast coaxial cable
- Professional 12G-rated HD-BNC male connector
- Professional DIN 1.0/2.3 male connector
- Precision 75-ohm cable and connector signal path
- Supports SD-SDI through 12G-SDI video formats
- Designed for uncompressed 4K UHD video transmission
- Compact 4.5 mm Mini RG59 construction
- 23 AWG solid silver-plated copper center conductor
- Foil shield with 95% tinned-copper braid coverage
- Lightweight and flexible for high-density installations
- Direct HD-BNC to DIN 1.0/2.3 connection
- Standard and custom lengths available
- Multiple jacket colors available
- Hand assembled and individually tested in the USA
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Designed for High-Density Broadcast Video Equipment
HD-BNC and DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors are both compact 75-ohm broadcast-video interfaces used where equipment manufacturers need more connections in a limited amount of panel space.
This cable allows compatible equipment using these two different high-density connector types to be connected directly. It eliminates the need for a separate BNC adapter while maintaining a professional 75-ohm SDI signal path.
Belden 4855R has an outside diameter of approximately 4.5 mm, making it substantially smaller and lighter than standard RG59 or RG6. Its compact construction is particularly useful behind densely populated routers, patch panels, converters and equipment racks.
Recommended Applications
- Broadcast television studios and control rooms
- 4K UHD production systems
- Video routers and matrix switchers
- High-density patch panels
- Broadcast converters and processors
- Production monitors and multiviewers
- Mobile production trucks
- Fly packs and portable production systems
- Professional cameras and recording equipment
- Post-production and editing systems
- Corporate AV installations
- Houses of worship
- Government and OEM systems
- Professional rack-to-rack video connections
Confirm the connector type before ordering: HD-BNC and DIN 1.0/2.3 are different compact connector systems. Verify that one device uses a male-cable-compatible HD-BNC port and the other uses a male-cable-compatible DIN 1.0/2.3 port.
Supported SDI Formats and SMPTE Standards
Video Formats
Supports compatible SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI video systems.
Video Resolution
Designed for professional HD, 2K and 4K UHD production workflows, including compatible 2160p applications.
SMPTE Compatibility
SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M, ST 2081-1 and ST 2082-1 applications.
| SDI Format | Typical Video Application | Applicable Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 12G-SDI | Single-link 4K UHD video | SMPTE ST 2082-1 |
| 6G-SDI | 4K UHD video | SMPTE ST 2081-1 |
| 3G-SDI | 1080p HD video | SMPTE 424M |
| HD-SDI | Professional HD video | SMPTE 292M |
| SD-SDI | Standard-definition serial digital video | SMPTE 259M |
Approximate SDI Transmission Distances
Belden 4855R provides strong performance for a miniature coaxial cable. Lower-data-rate SDI formats generally support longer cable runs than 12G-SDI.
| SDI Format | Typical Application | Approximate Maximum Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12G-SDI | 4K UHD video | Up to approximately 150 feet |
| 6G-SDI | 4K UHD video | Up to approximately 215 feet |
| 3G-SDI | 1080p HD video | Up to approximately 300 feet |
Transmission distances are approximate. Actual performance depends on the connected equipment, video format, connectors, patch points, installation conditions and total signal path. Contact AV-Cables before ordering for a critical or unusually long cable run.
HD-BNC vs. DIN 1.0/2.3 Connectors
Both connector types provide compact 75-ohm broadcast-video connections, but they use different mechanical designs and are not directly interchangeable.
| Feature | HD-BNC | DIN 1.0/2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal impedance | 75 ohms | 75 ohms |
| Primary advantage | High-density BNC-style interface | Compact push-pull broadcast connection |
| Common equipment | High-density routers, monitors and patch systems | Cameras, converters, recorders and compact broadcast equipment |
| Interchangeable? | No—requires a matching HD-BNC connection | No—requires a matching DIN 1.0/2.3 connection |
| This cable | HD-BNC male on one end | DIN 1.0/2.3 male on the other end |
Belden 4855R HD-BNC to DIN Cable Specifications
| Cable manufacturer | Belden |
| Cable model | 4855R |
| Cable construction | Mini RG59 precision broadcast coax |
| Rated bandwidth | 12 GHz |
| Nominal impedance | 75 ohms |
| Center conductor | 23 AWG solid silver-plated copper |
| Shielding | Foil shield with 95% tinned-copper braid |
| Outside diameter | Approximately 4.5 mm / 0.177 inches |
| Jacket | PVC, CMR rated |
| Connector configuration | HD-BNC male to DIN 1.0/2.3 male |
| Signal compatibility | SD, HD, 3G, 6G and 12G-SDI |
| Maximum video format | Up to 4K UHD |
| SMPTE standards | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M, ST 2081-1 and ST 2082-1 |
| Assembly | Hand assembled in the USA |
| Testing | Every completed cable is individually tested |
| Warranty | Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty |
Compatible Professional Video Equipment
This HD-BNC-to-DIN cable can be used with compatible professional equipment from manufacturers such as Blackmagic Design, AJA Video Systems, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Ross Video, Grass Valley, Evertz, Imagine Communications, FOR-A, TVLogic, Marshall Electronics, Decimator Design and other broadcast-equipment manufacturers.
Manufacturer names are used only to describe potential equipment compatibility. Confirm the connector type, supported SDI format and maximum cable distance specified for both connected devices before ordering.
Why Choose AV-Cables?
AV-Cables manufactures professional audio, video and broadcast cable assemblies using components from trusted professional brands. This assembly combines genuine Belden 4855R Mini RG59 coax with precision HD-BNC and DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors for dependable performance in professional SDI systems.
- Genuine Belden 4855R broadcast cable
- Precision 12G-rated 75-ohm connectors
- Direct HD-BNC to DIN 1.0/2.3 connection
- Hand assembled in the USA
- Every completed cable is individually tested
- Standard and custom lengths available
- Multiple jacket colors available
- Volume production for broadcasters, integrators and OEM customers
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Need a special length, jacket color, labeling option or multiple matching cables? Contact AV-Cables for a custom quote.
View additional products in our HD-BNC Cable category or our DIN 1.0/2.3 Broadcast Video Cable category.
12G HD-BNC to DIN Cable FAQs
What connectors are installed on this cable?
This cable has a male HD-BNC connector on one end and a male DIN 1.0/2.3 connector on the other end.
Is HD-BNC the same as a standard BNC connector?
No. HD-BNC is a smaller high-density connector. It is designed to provide BNC-style professional performance in equipment with limited panel space. A standard BNC connector will not connect directly to an HD-BNC port.
Is DIN 1.0/2.3 the same as HD-BNC?
No. DIN 1.0/2.3 and HD-BNC are different connector systems. This cable is specifically designed to connect equipment using these two different interfaces.
Does this cable support 12G-SDI and 4K UHD?
Yes. This assembly uses genuine Belden 4855R 12 GHz coax and 12G-rated 75-ohm connectors for compatible 12G-SDI and 4K UHD equipment.
Can this cable carry 3G-SDI or 6G-SDI?
Yes. It is backward compatible with compatible SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI equipment using the correct connector types.
How far can Belden 4855R carry a 12G-SDI signal?
Belden 4855R can typically support 12G-SDI distances up to approximately 150 feet. Actual performance depends on the connected equipment, connectors, patch points, video format and total signal path.
Is Belden 4855R flexible?
Yes. Its approximately 4.5 mm Mini RG59 construction is lighter and easier to route than standard RG59 or RG6, making it particularly useful in high-density racks and mobile production systems.
Are custom lengths and colors available?
Yes. AV-Cables can manufacture custom lengths, jacket colors, matching cable sets, rack packages and production quantities for broadcast facilities, integrators, production companies and OEM projects.
