The NL-4 Sniffer/Sender from SoundTools is a remote end cable tester with a Sniffer unit that reads the status of the cable and a Sender unit as the power source. It can be used to test speaker lines and cables when the ends are at a distance in live and rehearsal applications. Utilizing phantom power, the Sniffer end tests speaker lines in minutes and displays a readout of 3 simple LEDs with the diagnosis of your cable. The NL-4 Sniffer/Sender tests for every possible short-circuit, open, or cross wire in NL-4 cables. If the LEDs read all green, your cable will work.

Test Cables Remotely    Uses 3 LED Lights    Advanced Cable Diagnostics    Tests Snakes in Seconds    Rugged Aluminum Housing    Includes Sniffer and Sender Unit

Test cables remotely without bringing ends together

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Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this test 4 pole speakon connections?

A: The MTC-7 from Whirlwind is capable of testing 4 pole Speakon connections.

Q: 2. Does it test sdi cables?

A: Yes. SDI is just standard BNC cables, which this cable tester can check.

Q: 3. Is there a version of this for 3pin dmx?

A: The SoundTools DMX Sniffer/Sender Remote End Cable Tester comes only in a 5 pin version.

Q: 4. Can you test a cable with different connectors in the same cable for example: XLR to 1/8, XLR to 1/4?

A: Yes. The Mackie MTest-1 detects which inputs you are using and matches the pins to be able to test cables with different connectors on each end.

Q: 5. How does this indicate when two pins on a connector are shorted? How indicate when cable is wired to wrong pin on connector? Thanks

A: It would show, according to the LED lights, which wire is connected to which pin.

Q: 6. What is the range of this tester?

A: Maybe up to 150' but the manufacturer has not published this specification. Contact them at: support@soundtools.com

Q: 7. Does it test minijack 1/8 3.5mm cables?

A: It does not test 1/8 mini (3.5mm) male connectors:Connectors:Speakon 4-pinSpeakon 8-pinXLR M/F 3-pinXLR M/F 5-pinRCA (phono)DIN - 3-pin/5-pin/7-pin/8-pinTS/TRSUSB - Type A to Type BRJ45Banana plugs

Q: 8. Does this generate an a tone?

A: According to Page 05 in the manual for the Kopul CBT-8 - 8-in-1 Cable Tester, it does generate a tone. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/307646.pdf

Q: 9. is there a way to test USB3 reliably or if not is there a model w usb3?

A: This cable tester can be used for USB 3 cables which are type-A to type-B. It will only test the cables ability to send signal from A-B, not data rates or speeds.

Q: 10. Some speaker cables have a banana plug on one end and a TS connector on the other. Are the banana connections on this tester able to accept this type of connector so you can test this type of speaker cable?

A: The banana plug inputs on the unit are specifically made to connect the included probes, which can then be used to test continuity with any type of cable connector.