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product_id: 58965603
title: "Mackie Cable Tester, 5-Way Switch Battery-Powered Connector Test, Black, (MTest-1)"
brand: "mackie"
price: "¥14784"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/58965603-mackie-cable-tester-5-way-switch-battery-powered-connector-test
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region: Japan
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# Battery-powered with 9V alkaline 5-way switch for multi-pin testing Rugged metal tank-like build Mackie Cable Tester, 5-Way Switch Battery-Powered Connector Test, Black, (MTest-1)

**Brand:** mackie
**Price:** ¥14784
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mackie Cable Tester, 5-Way Switch Battery-Powered Connector Test, Black, (MTest-1) by mackie
- **How much does it cost?** ¥14784 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/58965603-mackie-cable-tester-5-way-switch-battery-powered-connector-test)

## 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

- • **Built to Endure:** Industrial-grade metal housing ensures this tester survives the rigors of live sound and studio environments.
- • **Portable Powerhouse:** Runs on a single 9V battery, making it ultra-portable and ready wherever your gigs take you.
- • **Manual Continuity Check:** Use the included probes to manually test continuity between any two points—total control in your hands.
- • **Pinpoint Precision Testing:** Easily verify each cable pin with a simple 5-way switch—no more guesswork on stage or in studio.
- • **Universal Connector Compatibility:** Supports TRS, TS, XLR, RCA, SpeakOn, 3.5mm TRS, MIDI, and Banana jacks for all your pro audio needs.

## Overview

The Mackie MTest-1 Cable Tester is a compact, battery-powered device designed for professional audio technicians and musicians. Featuring a 5-way switch, it tests multiple cable types including XLR, TRS, RCA, and more, ensuring quick and accurate pin verification. Its rugged metal construction and portability powered by a single 9V battery make it an indispensable tool for live sound and studio setups.

## 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: Fantastic and Quick Results - This saved so much trouble and work. We would arrive at gig's and hunt for good cords. Now we know exactly, which cords are good and which we need to pitch. FANTASTIC!!!
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 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Battery type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,876 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #440 in Instrument Cables |
| Brand | Mackie |
| Color | Black |
| Color Name | Black |
| Connector Type | Multiple Connector to Test Multiple Cable Types |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,103) |
| Date First Available | January 27, 2018 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00663961054026 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.5 x 4.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Item model number | CT-MACKIE |
| Manufacturer | Loud Technologies, Inc. |
| Measurement Type | Ohmmeter |
| Min. Operating Voltage | 9 Volts (DC) |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 4.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Size | 4.8 x 6.5 x 2.7 inches |
| Specification Met | CE, RoHS |
| Style | Industrial |
| UPC | 663961054026 |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Mackie Cable Tester, 5-Way Switch Battery-Powered Connector Test, Black, (MTest-1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sK7ZM6IhL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic and Quick Results
*by M***N on December 22, 2025*

This saved so much trouble and work. We would arrive at gig's and hunt for good cords. Now we know exactly, which cords are good and which we need to pitch. FANTASTIC!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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*Last updated: 2026-01-31*