Dbx Ct-3 Advanced Cable Tester For Professional Audio Testing

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With the DBX's CT-3 Advanced Cable Tester, you can test up to 10 cable types with a maximum of 8 pins. The chassis can be split into two modules, a sender and a receiver, enabling convenient testing for longer and installed cables. Also, the CT-3 has a tone generator, a variable test speed control, and multiple LEDs that indicate pin continuity.

Tests 10 Cable Types DMX 5-pin, BNC, RCA, XLR, MIDI 5-pin 1/4" (6.3 mm) and 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS / TS Speaker twist, Banana, RJ45, RJ11 Split Chassis for Installations Tone Generator Optional Testing Speeds Accepts up to 8-Pin Cables

Parameters
Terminals	2x DMX 5-pin 2x BNC 2x RCA phono 2x XLR (1x male, 1 x female) 2x MIDI 5-pin DIN 2x Speaker twist 2x Banana type 2x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS / TS 2x 8P8C and 6P6C for RJ45 and RJ11 connectors 2x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS / TS
Power Requirements	2x 9 V batteries, one per side (batteries not included)
Dimensions	3.5 x 5.5 x 1.5" / 8.9 x 14 x 3.7 cm
Weight	1.5 lb / 0.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	3.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.2 x 7.7 x 3.35"

Split chassis for testing pre-installed and long cables
- Test tone generator with level control
  - Can connect a cable that has different connectors
    - LEDs indicate pin connection for up to 8 pins
      - Banana connector continuity tester with beeper and LED indicator
        
        Rugged Chassis
        
        Related Questions and Answers
        
        Q: 1. will this test 4 pole speakon connections?
        
        A: The MTC-7 from Whirlwind is capable of testing 4 pole Speakon connections.
        
        Q: 2. Can it be used on a 50 ohm BNC cable?
        
        A: The Hosa Technology CBT-500 Audio Cable Tester only specifies the ability to test 75 ohm BNC cables and appears incompatible with 50 ohm BNC.
        
        Q: 3. Does this product test combination wires ? example rca to 1/4, or xlr to 1/2 inch ?
        
        A: We have one of these at my work, it'll test any combination. Just yesterday I was checking a mixer for a blown xlr lead... Long story short I used an rca cable to feed to the mixer and an xlr on the receiving end and it tested each pin, actually two grounded to eachother because the Rca isn't a balanced cable... Long story short it will check combination cables. Thinking of getting one for myself because it's a wicked solid investment and built extremely well especially for the price. Cheers!
        
        Q: 4. Hoping to verify that the jack on the side is for accepting 1/4 (6.35 mm) . It doesn't actually say it in the specs.
        
        A: I can confirm the Kopul CBT-8 8-in-1 Cable Tester can accept 1/4" TRS/TS connections to test continuity.
        
        Q: 5. I am new to this and see that there might be a difference between BNC connectors. Will this test a BNC plug RG58 Coax Coaxial Cable Kable 50ohm RF?
        
        A: Yes, the Whirlwind MCT7 Multi Connector Cable Tester is capable of testing both 50 and 75 ohm BNC coaxial cables.
        
        Q: 6. Does this tester generate tone?
        
        A: Yes, the Hosa Technology CBT-500 Audio Cable Tester can generate a test tone.
        
        Q: 7. Some speaker cables have a banana plug on one end and a TS connector on the other. Are the banana connections on this tester able to accept this type of connector so you can test this type of speaker cable?
        
        A: The banana plug inputs on the unit are specifically made to connect the included probes, which can then be used to test continuity with any type of cable connector.
        
        Q: 8. Does dbx CT3 test shield of RJ45/CatX (STP, FTP, etc)?
        
        A: The manual does not specify if the unit tests the shield of an RJ45.
        
        Q: 9. Does this generate an a tone?
        
        A: According to Page 05 in the manual for the Kopul CBT-8 - 8-in-1 Cable Tester, it does generate a tone. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/307646.pdf
        
        Q: 10. Does it test sdi cables?
        
        A: Yes. SDI is just standard BNC cables, which this cable tester can check.

Peter	28/09/2024
[1.5 lb / 0.7 kg] Great! Seems to be pretty durable too. However, I wish there were an option to test HDMI cables - then it would cover all the cables I am likely to encounter (with current technologies). 5

Salvador	26/08/2024
[1.5 lb / 0.7 kg] Great Device 5

Mark	02/08/2024
[1.5 lb / 0.7 kg] Shipped to Ghana for more than a month, good gadget, will be very important for use in my church works well with our defects 5

Pete	07/07/2024
[3.4 lb] This is an outstanding unit in my opinion.� I do live sound.� Nice strong metal box and the unit comes apart into two pieces to test either very short cables like for a guitarist's pedal board or long cables.� I highly recommend this unit.� The battery leads are nice and long.� Easy to use. 5

Daniel	19/06/2024
[1.5 lb / 0.7 kg] This tester really covers everything I need. Both in the studio and on my live gigs. Easy to use, and really appreciate having the tone generator when I am setting up on my own. Batter compartments sees a little flimsy. 5

Bert	13/06/2024
[1.5 lb / 0.7 kg] These is a great piece of gear. We use this to test all of our cabling. 5

Kirby	25/05/2024
[3.4 lb] Small, light weight, in expensive audio testing tool. Detect audio feeds and avoid finding you had a bad cable out of phase. We did and paid the price. Never again. A must have for field production. 5

Kirby	24/05/2024
[1.5 lb / 0.7 kg] Essential when interfacing with a facilities audio output, not to mention testing your cables of all types. A must have. 5

DJAlan	01/05/2024
[1.5 lb / 0.7 kg] Using this to test out XLR cables and it works great! Very easy to use and understand right from the start. 5

Mark	06/04/2024
[3.4 lb] A solid built, metal cable tester. I've only used it to test BNC and RJ45 so far, but it's been an incredible product. Helps me double check patching in venues where the wiring isn't always labeled properly. Very clear LED's while testing. Will definitely buy this one again. 5