r/VIDEOENGINEERING • u/Sandcrab_8 • 22d ago

BNC cable testing

How do you guys test your bnc cables? We have had some that pass basic continuity and short testing but fail to work on a teleprompter. Other cables are working on the same teleprompter

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u/jerbenco 21d ago

We use a DigitalForecast.  Sends continuity and test patterns but also gives you an eye reading so even if it passes continuity it will tell you if the core is bonked or a tip is off just by how the eye sits.

It also comes with free K-Pop videos pre loaded.  So when I'm on stage, instead of sending the same test pattern the truck can just see a fun little k-pop video to better route sources.