Hosa CBT-500 Audio Cable Tester

These cables are an outstanding purchase for the price.

I've bought a lot of cable testers like this one over the years but this is the best. Tests about any cable you would have on location. Built like a rock. Have 2 I like them so much. Use it in the field and studio to test all cables before we run them. Never leave for a gig without it.

Works as advertised. Solid construction. I wish someone would make one of these that can test all combinations of USB connectors though. Still, it works with the most common standard but you will have to test male to male A and micros some other way. Yes you have to turn the knob to check each pin but I actually prefer this as it's easier to understand what's happening when something isn't right.

Great equipment sturdy not too heavy easy to use

I am a Audio Engineer and this cable tester works great for me. One concern though, the package says it will test 75 ohm bnc (video) but nothing about 50 ohm which is what RF audio antennas use. I haven't tried that connector yet. But it's great. I also like that it has USB A and B ports unlike others with only A ports. For me the only missing ports are 1/8, but that's easily rectified with the device's test cables. One other note: the device is a bit large for persons with small hands so if you wish to take it around, get a case.

I read the reviews and saw some people mention an issue with the battery holder. It appears as though they may have fixed that issue as a large spring is holding the battery in place inside the holder. As far as testing, this works very well. Individual pin tests for all connection types and separate leads for continuity so I don't need to take out one of my other meters. I'm very happy with this purchase so far.

I can't believe it took me so long to find this. I have spent so many hours trying to figure out why something won't work only to find out it was the cable. So now the first thing I do is test the cable before I plug it into anything.

I'm not sure if I was sent an open box, of b stock but the battery compartment won't stay locked in place. I used some gaff tape to do the job, but it was still a bummer. Other than that it's great. Works as it should.

This unit seems to work extremely well. Helped find two cables that needed slight repair. The only disadvantage is the lack of a 1/8" TRS tester. Worth the money!

Recomendable

Material de buena calidad, el color no asusta como lo hace el amarillo de otras marcas, trae lo mas que se utiliza en Audio> BNC, Speakon, XLR, TRS y RJ45

The product overall function exactly as you’d expect, and already found a fault in one of my DMX cables. It lost one star because on my unit you have to push exceptionally hard on the battery holder to get it to click back into place. It did come with a battery.

The door that holds the Battery sits very loose and will only activate the device if it is pushed in with your hand. And sometimes just falls out.