Rolls CS1000 Cable Scanner and Speaker Tester
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Test banana, Speakon, RCA, 1/4", 1/8", XLR female and male, MIDI, telephone, and Ethernet cables with this tester. It even has a 1 kHz test tone generator.
Overview
The CS1000 is a price/performance breakthrough in the cable maintenance, signal testing market. It tests ten different types of cable ends. Each cable being tested has its pinout scanned for continuity as well as proper polarity.
Plus, the unit features a 1 kHz Test Tone oscillator with a calibrated variable level control. The balanced test signal is sent out each of the jacks on one side of the unit providing a convenient way to verify proper operation of audio equipment. It can be heard through headphones and has enough level to hear through a speaker. The RJ jacks allow ringing out phone lines and other installed wiring.
The CS1000 also features Phantom Power Voltage and polarity (both signals present) testing as well.
Tests ten different cable ends including:
- Banana
- Speak-on (Neutrik)
- RCA
- 1/4"
- 1/8"
- XLR female
- XLR male
- MIDI
- RJ11 (Telephone)
- RJ45 (Ethernet and CAT5)
Plus, the unit features a 1 kHz Test Tone oscillator with a calibrated variable level control. The balanced test signal is sent out each of the jacks on one side of the unit providing a convenient way to verify proper operation of audio equipment. It can be heard through headphones and has enough level to hear through a speaker. The RJ jacks allow ringing out phone lines and other installed wiring.
The CS1000 also features Phantom Power Voltage and polarity (both signals present) testing as well.
Tests ten different cable ends including:
- Banana
- Speak-on (Neutrik)
- RCA
- 1/4"
- 1/8"
- XLR female
- XLR male
- MIDI
- RJ11 (Telephone)
- RJ45 (Ethernet and CAT5)
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(12 ratings)
Submitted December 2, 2010 by a customer from gmx.com
"The Ultimate Audio Cable Test Unit - Made in the USA!"
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I can foresee my grand-kids saying, "let's use grandpas' tester".
It should last a lifetime. Now whether the cable protocols do is another question. If it's stolen I'll go straight back to Rolls and get the upgrade if one is available.
Sound
What can I say here; it emits a 1KHz test tone to banana plugs with the aid of a attenuation pot -30 to =7 dB. Sweet! Now I'll go around teh shop and pick up all these "dead" speakers...
Features
Check the list, midi, RJ11, RJ45, XLR-M/F, 1/4 TRS, 1/8 mini, RCA, Speakon, Banana Plug, binding post, LEDs and a test tone. What's left to check?
Ease of Use
Put the battery in the very slick retractable battery carrier close it, plug in and watch the blinking lights!
Quality
When I opened the ZZounds container and saw a beefy Rolls package with: MADE IN THE USA" across I simply grinned, BFG! OK to nit pick (I am a US citizen , that's what we do!) The close tolerance fit between the formed channel case to the opposing formed channel body left little room for error on assembly. There are signs of the awesome black powder coating "chaffing" on assembly. I ain't opening this puppy up just to inspect the soldering! Beautiful!
Value
Worth every dime. I am building a small home studio so the item is virtually indispensable.
Manufacturer Support
I had a suspicious… read more that if I called the factory not only would a human answer the from, speaking proper english, but that they would actually be of assistance. Correct assumption Mr. Watson! These people know their business and understand who pays the bills!
The Wow Factor
It's a black box cable / speaker test unit. Now that's sexy!
Musical Background:
Muscian / Engineer
Musical Style:
Bluegrass read less
Sound
What can I say here; it emits a 1KHz test tone to banana plugs with the aid of a attenuation pot -30 to =7 dB. Sweet! Now I'll go around teh shop and pick up all these "dead" speakers...
Features
Check the list, midi, RJ11, RJ45, XLR-M/F, 1/4 TRS, 1/8 mini, RCA, Speakon, Banana Plug, binding post, LEDs and a test tone. What's left to check?
Ease of Use
Put the battery in the very slick retractable battery carrier close it, plug in and watch the blinking lights!
Quality
When I opened the ZZounds container and saw a beefy Rolls package with: MADE IN THE USA" across I simply grinned, BFG! OK to nit pick (I am a US citizen , that's what we do!) The close tolerance fit between the formed channel case to the opposing formed channel body left little room for error on assembly. There are signs of the awesome black powder coating "chaffing" on assembly. I ain't opening this puppy up just to inspect the soldering! Beautiful!
Value
Worth every dime. I am building a small home studio so the item is virtually indispensable.
Manufacturer Support
I had a suspicious… read more that if I called the factory not only would a human answer the from, speaking proper english, but that they would actually be of assistance. Correct assumption Mr. Watson! These people know their business and understand who pays the bills!
The Wow Factor
It's a black box cable / speaker test unit. Now that's sexy!
Musical Background:
Muscian / Engineer
Musical Style:
Bluegrass read less
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