Hosa CBT-500 Audio Cable Tester

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.

This tool is fantastic to have around. It works well, but I had to put some tape over the LEDs so they weren't so blinding. Easy fix. I've used this a lot and it's holding up great. Made of good, solid metal.

Does as designed, didn't realize how large it was until I got it, it's pretty big for a small gig bag. I appreciate the continuity test probes for the possibility of testing rare or odd cables.

Great equipment sturdy not too heavy easy to use

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'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.

It may not be the heaviest duty, but it's solid, the price is amazing and it's working. Now an important part of my tool kit.

Originally would have given +5 stars. Built like a tank, got much street credits for fixing a band’s Speakon 4p cable during a performance. HOWEVER, now after 4 years of very polite usage, one of the “Ethernet” jacks has developed a problem. A contact has retreated making all network cables look bad. Hosa does not keep spare parts. If anybody out there can point me in the direction of a repair jack that is identical, it would be greatly appreciated.

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.