MACKIE MTEST-1 - Professional Cable Tester

MACKIE MTEST-1 – Professional Cable Tester

The Mackie MTEST-1 is a compact and rugged “Built-Like-A-Tank™” cable tester that allows you to quickly verify the continuity and condition of the most common connectors in professional audio. With a 6-position rotary switch, you can test every pin on TRS, TS, XLR, RCA, Speakon, MIDI, and Banana connectors, even when the ends don’t match. It also includes universal probes for manually testing any dead cable or circuit, and operates on a single 9V battery, making it ideal for carrying in your gig bag or studio.

Main features

• Connector types: 1/4″ TRS and TS, 1/8″ TRS and TS, XLR, RCA/Phono, Speakon, MIDI and Banana.
• Pin Selector: 6-position switch to verify continuity of each pin.
• Probes included: Universal probe set for manual testing of any cable or circuit point.
• Power supply: 9V battery (not included) with quick battery status test.
• Construction: Ultra-durable “Built-Like-A-Tank™” metal chassis.
• Dimensions: 165 mm × 69 mm × 122 mm (w × h × d).
• Weight: 0.6 kg.

User benefits

• Time-saving: Instantly identify faulty or miswired cables without disassembling connectors.
• Total versatility: Test all common connector types used on tours, in studios, and at events.
• Mobility: Its small size and battery power allow you to work anywhere.
• Durability: Built to withstand bumps and drops in live environments.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Universal probes for continuity on special cables or non-active circuits.

Use cases

• Quick cable check before a gig or recording session.
• Backline maintenance on tours and PA rental.
• Verification of fixed installations in studios and auditoriums.
• Detection of loose or broken pins in DMX, video or intercom cables.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What battery does it need? It works with a 9V PP3 battery (not included).
• Can I test a MIDI cable with different connector ends? Yes; the pin selector allows you to adapt the test to any combination of connectors.
• How do I know if the battery is low? When you turn the dial, a quick test indicates the battery status using the LED indicator.
• Can the probes be used on terminals or loose connections? Yes; the universal tips make testing easy at any point in a circuit.

Description for projects

Mackie MTEST-1 tester with 6-position selector for TRS, TS, XLR, RCA, Speakon, MIDI and Banana, universal probes, 9 V battery, metal chassis, 165 x 69 x 122 mm and 0.6 kg.