The Mackie MTest-1 is a cable tester designed to provide pin-to-pin troubleshooting of multiple connection types for musicians, stage crews, and audio engineers in live stage applications and home, project, and mobile-recording studios. It features XLR 3-pin, speakON, RCA/phono, MIDI, banana/continuity, 3.5mm TRS, and 1/4" TRS/TS jacks and includes probes for testing other connectors and bare wire.

Its 6-way switch offers a straightforward way to check battery status and the continuity of each pin. The MTest-1 is sturdily constructed with heavy-gauge steel for dependable use on tour or in the studio. Being powered by a single 9V battery, it requires no additional power supply.

Tests 7 Connector Types    XLR, speakON, RCA, MIDI & Banana Jacks    3.5mm TRS & 1/4" TRS/TS Jacks    6-Way Switch    Includes Testing Probes    Battery Check Mode    Ground Indicator    Powered via 9V Battery    Sturdy Steel Construction

Test common connector types for efficient troubleshooting

XLR 3-pin, speakON, RCA/phono, MIDI, banana/continuity, 3.5mm TRS, and 1/4" TRS/TS jacks

6-way switch allows testing of each pin, ground connection, and battery status

Dedicated LED indicator for ground check

Powered via 9V battery

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this be fully compatible with Linux as well? if not, what would be missing?

A: The Mackie DLZ Creator XS Adaptive Digital Streaming Mixer is currently not compatible with Linux computers.

Q: 2. Will this work for button cell batteries like A76 and other film camera batteries - 28L, Wein cell 625... ?

A: I dont think that your A76 camera battery can be successfully tested on the ZTS Mini Multi-Battery Tester MFR # MINI-MBT. The specifications are: 1.2V NiMH / NiCd rechargeable (AA, AAA, C, D) 1.5V alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, N)3V photo lithium (CR123, CR2) 9V alkaline and carbon zinc3.6 V lithium-ion (18500, 17650, 18650, RCR123A)And according to this website, your A76 is 1.55 volts, so maybe you could use the 1.5 alkaline post? But the 28L is a 6 volt Manganese Dioxide Battery.medicbatteries battery-cross-reference-guideBut take a look at another ZTS product; MBT-1 battery tester That will test the A76.

Q: 3. Trying to figure out how output #1 through #8 are different than the L & R output?

A: They actually function the same as the rest. Main L/R is routed there by default and the silkscreen is just to help users that keep it set to that remember where to plug in.

Q: 4. The manual says no less than 3 meters between transmitter and receiver. I want to use a smaller distances sometimes. Will it work? What will I get at 2 meters? I am not concerned about the maximum distance of 70 meters. I am concerned about going below the minimum distance of 3 meters. Please answer with regard to effect of using at 2 meters. Thanks.

A: The Mackie EleMent Wave LAV will work at less than 3 meters between the transmitter and the receiver.

Q: 5. Can the interface record to an external hard drive via the usb-c connection in the back?

A: No, the Mackie MainStream Live Streaming and Video Capture Interface would need a computer between an external hard drive and the mixer.

Q: 6. Is this made in usa?

A: Yes, this is made in the USA.

Q: 7. is it compitable with mac?

A: The mixer will connect to most computers with the proper analog cable connections. There is no direct communication with the computers OS that will require compatibility.

Q: 8. What are the specific color temperatures that this light has? 5600K, etc?

A: The following unit offers a range of 3200-5200 Kelvin.

Q: 9. Does this device help me determine the life of my Powerex Pro Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries? Will it tell me the total rechargeable life of the batteries and not only how much current charge is in them?

A: No, this tester only tells you battery charge and how it reacts to a load, it does not tell you the longevity of the battery.

Q: 10. Built-in effects?

A: No