dbx by HARMAN and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd are pleased to announce immediate availability of the new CT series accessories. Ideal for even the most demanding live sound and studio applications, the new CT3 and CT2 cable testing accessories are essential tools in producing a perfect performance.
Photo above: dbx CT3 Advanced Cable Tester (click for hi-res version)
The dbx CT3 is an advanced cable testing unit allowing you to evaluate a large variety of cables with ease. The CT3 offers many common connectors such as RJ45, RJ11, MIDI, Speaker Twist, XLR, RCA Phono, BNC, DIN, TRS, TS, DMX, & Banana. It can be split into 2 parts, a SENDER and RECEIVER so preinstalled and long cables can be tested.
Features
- Tests up to 8-pin cables
- 2 piece chassis for testing installed cables
- Test Tone Generator
- Allows connection between different format connectors with ease
- ‘Banana’ connector continuity tester with beeper and LED indicator
- Super-rugged construction for durability and longer life
- (2) DMX (5-pin) connectors for testing of 5 pin->to pin connections
- (2) BNC connectors for testing of 2 pin->to pin connections
- (2) RCA Phono connectors for testing of 2 pin->to pin connections
- (2) XLR connectors (1 x Male, 1 x Female) for testing of 3 pin->to pin connections
- (2) MIDI (5-pin DIN) connectors for testing of 5 pin->to pin connections
- (2) Speaker Twist connectors for testing of 4 pin->to pin connections
- (2) Banana connectors for testing of 1 pin->to pin connections
- (2) 1/4” (6.3mm) TRS/TS connectors for testing of 3 pin->to pin connections
- (2) RJ45 connectors for testing of 8P8C modular connections
- (2) 1/8” (3.5mm) TRS/TS connectors for testing of 3 pin->to pin connections
Photo above: dbx CT2 Cable Tester (click for hi-res version)
The dbx CT2 offers many common connectors such as Speaker Twist, XLR, Phono, BNC, DIN, TRS, TS, DMX, & Banana. The CT2 allows for testing cables even with different connectors at each end. For example, it is simple to test a TRS to XLR cable. With well illuminated LED indicators and a simple rotary dial, users can quickly establish whether a cable is wired and functioning correctly, or if it is dead and in need of repair.
Features
- 6-position rotary selector with inpidual LED’s for up to five pins plus internal battery life check
- ‘Banana’ connector continuity tester with beeper and LED indicator
- Super-rugged construction for durability and longer life
- (2) Speaker Twist connectors for testing of 4 pin->to pin connections
- (2) XLR connectors (1 x Male, 1 x Female) for testing of 3 pin->to pin connections
- (2) RCA Phono connectors for testing of 2 pin->to pin connections
- (2) BNC connectors for testing of 2 pin->to pin connections
- (2) MIDI (5-pin DIN) connectors for testing of 5 pin->to pin connections
- (2) DMX (5-pin) connectors for testing of 5 pin->to pin connections
- (2) 1/4” TRS connectors for testing of 3 pin->to pin connections
- (2) Banana connectors for testing of 1 pin->to pin connections
Pricing and Availability
- dbx CT3 Advanced Cable Tester - £99 RRP ex VAT
- dbx CT2 Cable Tester - £29.99 RRP ex VAT
Both models are available now.
dbx is distributed in the UK and ROI by Sound Technology Ltd. For more information please call 01462 480000 and visit www.soundtech.co.uk/dbx
