XLR Cable tester recommendation?

[Tom]

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Short of manually using the Ohmmeter, how do you test XLR cables?

I have a quite a few broken or suspect cables that need some work, and I'm thinking about whipping up a simple tester, or buying something inexpensive.

You guys are a great source of experience and wisdom. Any ideas from the group are appreciated.
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I looked at [Behringer CT-100] - the price is right. Both ends need to be at the tester, unless I run a working mic cable from the tester.

I see some that look interesting:

http://ratsniffer.com/
http://www.markertek.com/Product.asp?ba ... rch=0&off=
http://www.markertek.com/Product.asp?ba ... rch=0&off=

I'm hoping that a well-known, widely used cable testing soution will surface from this post.

[Sydney]

Sounds like you want a trace device ( like fox and hound sort of thing )
B& H video has a bunch with different capabilities ( I can't make a recommendation )
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... &Q=*&bhs=t

[DAVID_L_PERRY]

I have the behringer cable tester and it works as advertised...



I used it extensively to test my 24/8 multicore after cutting it and fitting Edac Multipin connector for the desk end (cutting a brand new 30m 32 way multicore and hoping you can solder it all back up again takes some balls... )

It was worth every penny......and its not a lot of penny's..in fact it costs less than a single XLR lead..!!

Dave

[dbaldock]

If you're looking for a 2-piece cable tester (so both ends of the cable don't have to be together), you might check into a Test-Um unit. They use TDR to indicate cable length so you can identify how far along the cable a break might be (after you've configured it for the cable capacitance). You'll need to build a couple of XLR-to-RJ45 adapters to connect it.

Take Care,
David Baldock

[Tim A]

This one (even though it says 'Nady' on it) looks interesting. I like the fact that it does Speakon, XLR, and 1/4". Inexpensive and simple enough that I doubt even Nady could screw it up...


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=338003

[gzc_stageTech]

I have an ART cable cop.

I use it before every show to double check that the cables are OK. Plug the XLRs in ... wiggle the cable a touch ... and you get the green light(s) ...hopefully all THREE.

I paid about $42 on sale. Indespensible.

[Paul Norman]

The unit I use to check XLR cords is called The Rat. www.audiocontrolindustrial.com-ph425-775-8461. It has a send unit you plug in one end and a sniffer unit you plug into the other end. Three lights on the sniffer end to show continuity.

[James R]

I have the behringer cable tester and it works as advertised...



I used it extensively to test my 24/8 multicore after cutting it and fitting Edac Multipin connector for the desk end (cutting a brand new 30m 32 way multicore and hoping you can solder it all back up again takes some balls... )

It was worth every penny......and its not a lot of penny's..in fact it costs less than a single XLR lead..!!

Dave

I've been using the Behringer for a couple of years now,I like the tone generator that's built in also. Helps track down any line problem also

[mloretitsch]

My fav....

http://www.audiopile.net/products/Elect ... tsheet.asp