800-ZZOUNDS (800-996-8637)

Mention reference number L2T4VJ7 when you call.

Contact | Hours | FAQ | My Order

4 Payments No Interest

Free Shipping No Sales Tax

Lowest Price Guarantee

Cart

SM Pro Audio CT2 Cable Tester

6-position rotary selector with individual LED's for up to five pins plus internal battery life check, Rugged construction, multiple connections

enlarge

User Ratings

Overall

Sound

Features

Ease of Use

Quality

Value

Manufacturer Support

The Wow Factor

What do you think? Rate and Review This Product

"Quality product. Excellent value. Includes DMX (photo is older CT-1 model)." submitted March 8, 2007

By a customer from tritel.net

Overall

Features

Ease of Use

Quality

Value

Musical Background: hobbyist

Back to Product Information

SPOTLIGHT REVIEW

VERIFIED BUYER

zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

Feature: The CT-2 includes most of the connectors I commonly use for audio/video/lighting. It tests not only straight-thru cables but also adapters. Add 1/8" and 3/32" adapters to the kit and it's got quite a bit of the common stuff covered. Note that the photo is of the CT-1 unit (at least as of 2007/03/08). The CT-1 is silver; the CT-2 is black and adds the DMX connectors, necessitating relocation of some connectors: the banana jacks, phono, and BNC connectors are on the front of the CT-2. If you really study the photo at http://www.smproaudio.com/CT2.htm you will note that the left XLR connector is labeled "XLR/m". This label is incorrect (and actually appears on my unit) -- the left XLR connector is actually female. Ease of Use: Testing straight-thru connectors is intuitive. Adapters, however, require some thought. Either (1) document your results with known-good adapters before you have to diagnose a problem or (2) download my cheat sheet which covers some common adapters.(http://www.tritel.net/~eelliott/CSC/Confidential/Download/SM_Pro_Audio_CT-2_connector_wiring.pdf). I rate it highly because it includes a lot of connectors for $30. There are probably testers that test multiple connections simultaneously (rather than one wire at a time) with more automation that cost a lot more. When researching testers, I finally identified one Italian unit with a similar connector complement that looked more sophisticated, but fortunately couldn't find a USA retailer -- which forced me keep looking until I found the CT-2. Quality: Rugged. Metal case. Good connectors. Rubber feet. Fit/finish are good. Looks good. I just received it today, but I expect that it will accept some abuse. Value: A bargain at $30. It even includes a pair of red/black test leads for continuity testing. No case is included (but it fits nicely in an old Sonicare tooth brush zippered travel case). Overall: If you need DMX, this is the tester. Even if you don't need DMX, it's got the other connectors pretty well covered in a well built, competitively-priced unit.

13 of 13 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thanks for your opinion!

close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Great product @ an affordable price" submitted May 8, 2008

By a customer from yahoo.com

Overall

Sound

Features

Ease of Use

Quality

Value

Manufacturer Support

The Wow Factor

Musical Background: Producer / Mixer / Engineer / Composer / Musician

Music Style: Experimental

Back to Product Information

VERIFIED BUYER

zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

Feature: Has all the inputs you need.. for the ones it doesn't have, it includes leads for continuity testing. It even has a battery check, so you can tell if your battery is dead. Ease of Use: Extremely easy to use. The one page instructions don't really explain what you're looking for, and I've never used a cable tester before, so I wasn't sure what exactly I was doing. But I plugged the cords in, and turned the knob.. and it's pretty easy to figure out by yourself. Quality: Heavy, feels sturdy. Has rubber feet. No case though, but you probably don't really need one. The only problem I had with quality is where the batter goes. Kind of annoying to have to stuff the 9 volt battery and the wires in the hole, and then screw the plate on. They should have given it just an extra 1/16 of an inch of space. Not really a big deal though. Value: Having a cable tester is invaluable. Especially when you use a bunch of different cables from many different sources. Not to mention this cable tester is very affordable. Manufacturer Support: I didn't have to contact support. But I gave it a 9 because of the not-so-detailed instructions. But very easy to use, so the instructions aren't all that important. The Wow Factor: Looks nice, seems sturdy, has everything you need. Overall: Great piece of equipment. A cable tester is a must. I've had this tester for a few months, and have had no problems with it. This one is one of the cheapest ones available, and for all the features and the sturdy design.. I see no reason to buy anything else. Unless of course you need to test multiple cables at the same time, this cable tester, and no cable tester in this price range is capable of that.

7 of 7 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thanks for your opinion!

close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

Questions? Our gear experts can help!

800-zZounds (800-996-8637)

Mention Reference Number L2T4VJ7 When You Call. Toll Free En Español: 800-460-7976 m-f 1AM to 1AM EST Follow zZounds on:

Customize Search Results for Your Location

Sitemap View Our Sitemap Contact Us By Email Place a Purchase Order Return Request

Let Us Help You FAQs Product Condition Shipping Information Payment Options Order Verification Returns Affiliate Program Join Our Affiliate Program

[x] close

Send cool stuff to my old-fashioned mailbox, too

To get your cool stuff, we'll need your address:

Available on
orders $249+

learn more

Need it now but short of cash? All we need is the first payment up front and the rest in easy monthly payments!

Fast approval.: We approve everyone, with very few exceptions, as long as we can verify your identity.
No interest. Ever.: It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.: No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

We'll wait on your money so you don't have to wait for your gear!

When you checkout, just click the Play as you Pay checkbox to indicate which installment plan you wish to use.

on most orders $49+

Just $2.99 on
smaller orders

Really heavy stuff might cost you a
little more

learn more

Why fight traffic and pushy salesmen when we'll bring your gear straight to your home, free of charge?

zZounds free shipping is really free!: No hidden charges or hassles on returns.
Fast, reliable delivery: We have warehouses on both coasts, so most shipments arrive in 3 days or less.
We don't collect sales tax. Bonus!: Only NJ residents pay tax during checkout.

A guarantee so solid, you never have to worry about price when shopping at zZounds

We'll beat any price: Simply click the Seen it for less? link next to the gear you want or call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637)
Got a coupon from another site?: Use it with us - we'll beat those prices, too!
Find a better price after buying from us?: No problem. We'll refund you the difference for 30 days, so you'll never regret buying from zZounds.

You'll still get the trustworthy service you've come to expect from zZounds, without paying more for your gear!