{"title":"Cable Testers","description":"\u003cp\u003eCable testers find a bad cable fast. Plug both ends in, read the lights, and see whether a pin is open, shorted or miswired, instead of swapping gear until the show works. Hollywood DJ stocks testers from Hosa, Mackie and Blizzard Lighting for XLR, TRS, RCA, BNC, HDMI, powerCON and RJ45 lines. Pick a single-unit checker for loose cables at the bench, or a multi-format unit like the Blizzard Cable Guy for audio, lighting and network runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#afterlist\"\u003eNot sure which tester you need? Read our cable tester guide ↓\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cable-management\"\u003eCable Management\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audio-cables-adapters\"\u003eAudio Cables and Adapters\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dmx-lighting-cables\"\u003eDMX Lighting Cables\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/xlr-microphone-cables\"\u003eXLR Microphone Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hosa-cbt-500-audio-cable-tester","title":"Hosa CBT-500 Audio Cable Tester","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hosa CBT-500 Cable Tester by Hosa Technology diagnoses signal failure in cables terminated with any combination of XLR, Phone, Phono, and speakON connectors, as well as DIN, Ethernet, 75-ohm BNC, and USB Type A to Type B cables. It is also equipped with removable leads to verify continuity of additional connectors and jacks. Operation requires one 9-volt battery (included).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42255311438077,"sku":"H-HOSA-CBT500","price":97.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2308\/3005\/products\/393961e5-fb90-4f3f-b0b3-db4b521166df.jpg?v=1762199546"},{"product_id":"mackie-mtest-1-cable-tester","title":"Mackie MTest-1 Cable Tester","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you have a few or a mountain of cables, it pays to know which ones are good and which ones need to be tossed into the not so good pile. The MTEST-1 is an incredibly handy tool that can weed out the cables that may have seen too much action.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Connect All Your Favorites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMale and female connectors for all the most commonly used types.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Any Combo of Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eXLR to TRS 1\/8\" to RCA No problem! The MTEST-1 intelligently knows what you're plugging in and matches pins accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Signal Probes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDon't see the connector you need? Just plug in the included probes and you can test continuity on virtually any cable or non-active circuit. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Visual Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBright and easy-to-read LED readout tells you exactly which pins are working properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Battery Powered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you have some testing to do on the fly, you don't have time for an AC adapter. Just pop in a 9v battery and the MTEST-1 is good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Built-Like-A-Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTEST-1 is built to last and withstand years of use thanks to its road-worthy, steel construction, and long-wearing components.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eMIDI, 1\/4\", 1\/8\", RCA, XLR, SpeakOn, Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eContinuity, Pin Matching, Grounding\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 x 9V battery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mackie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290969006333,"sku":"H-MACK-MTEST1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2308\/3005\/files\/a5761479-ad56-4712-a50d-bad080f5ebbe.jpg?v=1762279343"},{"product_id":"blizzard-lighting-cable-guy-multi-format-cable-tester","title":"Blizzard Lighting Cable Guy Multi-Format Cable Tester with Steel Housing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blizzard Cable Guy is a multi-format cable tester built for lighting designers and stage technicians. Plug a cable into each side, and the tester loops through the connections and shows the result on LEDs: matching LEDs on both sides mean continuity, while mismatched or unlit LEDs point to a problem. It supports 10 connector types, including 3-pin and 5-pin XLR, 1\/4\" and 1\/8\" TRS, HDMI, RJ45 (EtherCON), BNC, RCA, and powerCON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cvideo controls width=\"100%\"\u003e\n  \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/d7f063b84b12477c950e19a9f65e27eb.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-in-and-read testing: LEDs show continuity at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 1\/4\" TRS, 1\/8\" TRS, 3-pin XLR, 5-pin XLR, BNC, HDMI, powerCON, powerCON TRUE1, RCA, and RJ45 (EtherCON)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate sender and receiver units for testing wires run through walls or across a venue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio signal indicator and tone tester switch (-50 dB, 10 dB, 0 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI switch with slow, medium, and fast settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire tracker with status LEDs and a ground (GND) indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual power switches and status LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable steel housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by two 9V batteries (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2308\/3005\/files\/cableguy_hero_2_0001_1920x1920_d8d88747-d95e-42a6-a20e-11eb85604b4e.webp?v=1792183292\" alt=\"Blizzard Cable Guy cable tester sender and receiver units with XLR cables plugged in\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Blizzard Cable Guy Ideal For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting designers and stage technicians checking DMX and power cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio crews testing XLR, TRS, and RCA runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallers verifying RJ45, EtherCON, and HDMI runs before load-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental houses and venues that need to check cable stock between events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlizzard Cable Guy cable tester (sender and receiver units)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich cables can the Blizzard Cable Guy test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/4\" TRS, 1\/8\" TRS, 3-pin XLR, 5-pin XLR, BNC, HDMI, powerCON, powerCON TRUE1, RCA, and RJ45 (EtherCON).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlug one end of the cable into each side of the tester. It loops through the possible connections and lights LEDs for the result. Matching LEDs on both sides mean the connection is good. Mismatched or unlit LEDs mean there is a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I test a cable that is already installed in a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The sender and receiver are separate units, so you can test wires through walls or between rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it test DMX cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It supports both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors, the two most common DMX connector types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat batteries does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 9V batteries. These are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.3 × 7.5 × 5 in (33 × 191 × 127 mm) and 2.35 lb (1.07 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2308\/3005\/files\/cableguy_h3_1920x1920_ef73ecd2-8b6e-491b-bde2-b45bb7f43f8a.webp?v=1792183292\" alt=\"Back panels of the Blizzard Cable Guy cable testers with printed instructions, connection chart, and QR code\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFull Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupported connectors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" TRS, 1\/8\" TRS, 3-pin XLR, 5-pin XLR, BNC, HDMI, powerCON, powerCON TRUE1, RCA, RJ45 (EtherCON)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTone tester switch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-50 dB \/ 10 dB \/ 0 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI switch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow \/ medium \/ fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransmission\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLossless up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft), per Blizzard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndicators\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus LEDs, audio signal indicator, 1-10 (x2) wire tracker LEDs, ground (GND)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 9V batteries (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower switches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 × 7.5 × 5 in (33 × 191 × 127 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.35 lb (1.07 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BLIZZARD LIGHTING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71583417106685,"sku":"H-BLIZ-CABLEGUY","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2308\/3005\/files\/2122206.jpg?v=1792183544"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2308\/3005\/collections\/cable-testers-collection-banner_2160x420_582411d1-519b-4574-a0bb-150e785bd351.png?v=1792511237","url":"https:\/\/hollywooddj.com\/collections\/cable-testers.oembed","provider":"Hollywood DJ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}