This video break-out box converts the RED One's mini-coax connectors to industry standard HD-SDI BNC connectors in a tough, securely mounted package. It is low-profile and routes video to the rear and gen-lock toward the bottom. The chromed knob at the center of the unit actuates the four push/pull locking connectors simultaneously for easy installation and removal. The camera-hugging tab at the bottom utilizes one of the camera body's mounting holes for added security.

As far as the functionality of the breakout box, the idea is to install it and leave it in place until you have a reason to access the original connectors. We did not conceive of it as a macro connector for the 4 signals. The stock connectors are high quality and high bandwidth commercial RF connectors. They are typically chosen when signal integrity and space are guiding requirements. Like most high quality RF connectors these were designed to survive at least 500 mating cycles just like most HD SDI BNC connectors break-out.

This unit makes it possible to eat up the available mating cycles on an easily (and inexpensively) repaired component rather than on the camera itself. Had RED selected PCB mounted BNC connectors in the same place and orientation as the minis, we likely would have still built the break-out box if for no other reason than to take the stress off of the camera's connectors and to re-route the cable toward the rear. The right side of the camera has a huge amount of Input/Output (I/O) going on. The current configuration makes the camera as slim as is physically possible while still offering the I/O options