There's a lot of good functionality built into this unit. It has pretty much the widest variety of connectors that I've seen on any cable tester. There are two of each connector: for each pair one is an "output" and one is an "input" connector. Output connectors transmit a funny digital test signal, and the input connectors detect this signal and display the results (of which pins on one end of the cable are attached to which pins on the other) on the LED matrix. You attach one end of a cable to any output connector and the other end to any input connector -- so you can have different connectors on each end of the cord.
o You can test a cable with different connectors on the ends.
o There is a row of "intermittent" LEDs next to the matrix. You connect a cable, press the reset button, the wiggle the cable. If any of the wires are intermittent the corresponding LED will light. You can repeat this at will to track down a problem spot.
o There is a built-in tone generator. It generates a reasonably clean squarewave at either 440 or 1,000 Hz. There's a slide switch that selects one of three volume levels, but the output levels are not quite correct: The peak-to-peak output levels are: "-50MIC"=> 280mV (I think about 28mV would be more realistic), "-10dBV => 3.0V (should be 0.9V), +4dBu => 3.2V (this is about right).
o There is a way to test for shorts in a cable.
o There is a way to test cables where the far end can't be plugged into the tester: you short pins on the other end then test for shorts.
o The two pins on the side labeled "SPEAKON" are banana jacks, but are not the standard 3/4" apart so can't be used for testing dual banana plugs.
o The LED matrix can only test three pins at a time. So if you are testing a cable with a plug that has more than three pins (e.g a MIDI or an ethernet plug) then there's a workaround: The mysterious slide switch that is not described in the manual and whose positions are labeled "SW1", "SW2" and "SW3" is used for this. The first position lets you test the first three pins of a connector, the second position lets you test the second three pins, and the third position lets you test the third set of three pins.
o The LED matrix looks identical to the one on the Behringer CT100 cable tester. The two units look identical except this one has way more connectors. I can't believe but that they're the same design and made in the same factory, so I'd buy this one because it tests more connector types.
o The instructions (which are printed on the box) don't mention that you need to install two AA batteries.
o The box is painted steel, made with reasonable precision, with some scuff marks. The PC boards inside are clean and well-soldered. There are some mechanical hacks in the construction: for example some of the connectors have plastic parts crudely trimmed off to fit, and the sliders of the slide switches have been partly clipped off to make them fit through the narrow, short slots through which they protrude. I get the impression of these being built by a garage-type operation, but none of these things looks like they would affect reliability or longevity. I'm confident this will be a rugged and long-lasting tool.
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From the manufacturer
PYLE-PRO PCT60 13 in 1 Audio Cable Tester (1/4-Inch, 1/8-Inch, XLR, Speak on, RC
1/4-Inch, 1/8-Inch, XLR, Speak on, RCA, RJ45, USB-A/B, TT, Bantam, DIN
The PCT60 13-in-1 Audio Cable Tester from Pyle Pro enables quick and convenient continuity cable testing for all types of consumer and professional audio cables. It has a compact and rugged metal housing with a plethora of different audio connectors. LED indicators confirm each conductor's continuity and connection, while a built-in switch lets you choose which connections will be tested.
- Designed to quickly and easily check a variety of cable types
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Continuity check and intermittent contact detection
- Accepts all standard connectors: XLR, TRS (1/4", 1/8", TT), RCA
- Super-easy operation with intuitive LED display
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Enables Quick Convenient Continuity Cable Testing For All Type Of CablesThis product allows you to test all types of cable combinations and connections. PCT60 is your way to make sure your next performance goes off without a hitch with support of nearly every cable type in the sound recording industry. Clean house and throw out any cable that’s no longer working. |
Rugged and Durable DesignBuilt in strong, compact metal casing. The PCT60 is made to last, and is a great long-term solution to help keep your audio set-up running smoothly. |
Switch for Selecting Connections to Be TestedIncredibly versatile 13-in-1 cable tester that quickly delivers accurate continuity information for many different kind of cables. |
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This device is the answer of my problem concerning cables in my church !!!!
Works perfectly fine and help all bad cables immediately who was buzzing in my live streaming at my church !!!!
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