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product_id: 58965603
title: "Cable Tester, 5-Way Switch Battery-Powered Connector Test, Black, (MTest-1)"
brand: "mackie"
price: "€ 97.36"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Mackie"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/58965603-cable-tester-5-way-switch-battery-powered-connector-test-black
store_origin: BE
region: Belgium
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# 5-way switch for all pins 9V battery powered portability rugged tank-like metal build Cable Tester, 5-Way Switch Battery-Powered Connector Test, Black, (MTest-1)

**Brand:** mackie
**Price:** € 97.36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Never miss a beat—test like a pro, gig after gig!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cable Tester, 5-Way Switch Battery-Powered Connector Test, Black, (MTest-1) by mackie
- **How much does it cost?** € 97.36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/58965603-cable-tester-5-way-switch-battery-powered-connector-test-black)

## Best For

- mackie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mackie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Portable Power:** Runs on a standard 9V battery for ultimate convenience—test cables anywhere, anytime.
- • **Rugged Durability:** Built-like-a-tank metal housing stands up to the rigors of touring and daily studio use.
- • **Manual Continuity Check:** Use included probes to test any two points manually, ensuring flawless signal paths.
- • **Pinpoint Precision Testing:** Easily verify each cable pin with a simple 5-way switch—no guesswork, just confidence.
- • **Universal Connector Compatibility:** Supports TRS, TS, XLR, RCA, Speakon, 3.5mm TRS, MIDI, and Banana jacks—one tool for every gig.

## Overview

The Mackie MTest-1 Cable Tester is a compact, battery-powered tool designed for professional audio technicians and musicians. Featuring a 5-way switch to test all pins across multiple connector types, it ensures quick and reliable cable diagnostics. Its rugged metal construction and manual probe testing capability make it an indispensable companion for live sound and studio environments.

## Description

Never play the guessing game with cables again. Featuring a simple 5-way switch to test every pin, even with mismatched connectors, the battery-powered MTEST-1 is an essential tool to have in your bag for every gig. You can even manually test continuity between any two points with the included probes. Equipped with the most commonly used connector types including TRS, TS, XLR, RCA, Speak on, 3.5mm TRS, MIDI, and Banana jacks.

Review: Cable tester - This product was essential for testing plugs and jacks. Surprisingly the number of bad musical jacks whether for amps, instruments, or microphones is no longer an issue with this tester. The price is competitive and worth every penny. Great job, thank you.
Review: Great value for a very handy tool - Metal housing for durability. Easy to use. A very handy tool for people using audio cords. Just plug each end of the cord into unit and turn the dial to check each wire in the cords. Uses a standard 9 volt battery, which makes it portable and easy to install.

## Features

- Test the most commonly used connector types in live sound and studio applications
- Quickly verify each pin via the 5-way switch
- Manually check continuity with the supplied probesPowered by a single 9v battery
- Built-like-a-tank construction

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079C7K7TD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,795 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #76 in Instrument Cables |
| Brand | Mackie |
| Brand Name | Mackie |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Various devices with compatible connector types (TRS, TS, XLR, RCA, Speakon, 3.5mm TRS, MIDI, Banana jacks) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,127 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00663961054026 |
| Included Components | MTest-1 |
| Item Dimensions | 6.5 x 4.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Item Type Name | Mixer Accessory |
| Item Weight | 1.4 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.5 x 4.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Manufacturer | Loud Technologies, Inc. |
| Measurement Type | Ohmmeter |
| Minimum Operating Voltage | 9 Volts (DC) |
| Model | CT-MACKIE |
| Part Number | MTest-1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Specification Met | CE, RoHS |
| Style | Industrial |
| Style Name | Industrial |
| UPC | 663961054026 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1-year all inclusive, nontransferable |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mackie
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 1.4 Pounds
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Style:** Industrial

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it have a tone generator like the Behringer CT 100?**
A: No tone generator

**Q: can this be used to check to see if a cable is balanced or unbalanced?**
A: Most microphone (XLR) cables are balanced and you can test for that with this cable tester.  When you plug both ends of a properly wired, balanced mic cable into the tester, you should see three pairs of lights come on as you move the knob from position 1 to 2 and to 3.  Unfortunately, it is not that easy for 1/4" instrument cables.  Some have two conductors (tip & sleeve) and some have three (ring, tip, & sleeve).  The three conductor 1/4" cables are usually balanced, but with this tester it is not easy to verify that because it uses the same jacks for testing all 1/4" cables.  The best way to tell how a ring, tip, sleeve 1/4" cable is wired is to simply unscrew the strain relief on each end and look at the wiring.  If you're not sure what to look for, you can search for a YouTube video that explains it.

**Q: Will this check 4 and 5 pin xlr male/female for com systems specifically clear com?**
A: This will test 3-pin XLR, but not 4- or 5-pin.

**Q: In which country is this unit made.**
A: This unit is manufactured in China.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cable tester
*by R***. on May 15, 2026*

This product was essential for testing plugs and jacks. Surprisingly the number of bad musical jacks whether for amps, instruments, or microphones is no longer an issue with this tester. The price is competitive and worth every penny. Great job, thank you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for a very handy tool
*by W***N on November 21, 2025*

Metal housing for durability. Easy to use. A very handy tool for people using audio cords. Just plug each end of the cord into unit and turn the dial to check each wire in the cords. Uses a standard 9 volt battery, which makes it portable and easy to install.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Great! Thoughts About Improving
*by P***L on February 6, 2025*

This is a great and portable wire tester for anyone into AV! Also, the company has quite a righteous sense of humor right! While this item is made with tuff metals and well constructed and it does test cables I was hoping for something else, which I don’t even know exists? I was hoping to use this cable tester to see if my speaker wire run had any damage to it or bad connections within the 7.2.4 network. Unfortunately, to test that using this meter you have to have the beginning and end of the speaker wire terminals. It sure would be nice to know if my speaker wire runs were damaged or not and if so which ones as my AVR output transistors just blew up🙂

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*Store origin: BE*
*Last updated: 2026-07-09*