MCT-10 : A tool no tech/engineer should be without

This makes testing cables much much faster. Previously I would have to use a Active DI box and my mini mixer to test all my XLR cables. Then again use other methods to test the other cables such as Jack cables, Speakon NL4/NL2 etc.

Why did I have to use an Active DI box? Well because to test all three connections on an XLR cable you need to use phantom power. If I tested with a passive DI or dynamic microphone then it may still pass audio but would be annoying to find that I can't use phantom power or that the signal isn't balanced anymore and thus allows noise to come down the cable.

Testing cables this way starting to wear the connectors on them too. They are a lot more expensive to replace than this mini tester! I also love the fact that if you use any cables that do not match the connectors on the unit you can use the test leads. They simply bleep when there is connection between both ends. It also includes a battery test to make sure it isn't dead before you go to use it and it doesn't use any power until a connection is made.