Behringer CT100

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Behringer CT100

Behringer

CT100

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 149962
Model: CT100
Category: Audiotools
Price: $25.30

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The Behringer CT100 is a neat little tool for anyone dealing with a lot of cables – studios, live sound engineers, even home recording enthusiasts. It's not going to replace a professional's gear, but for the price, it’s a remarkably useful way to quickly diagnose common cable problems and save yourself a lot of headaches. It’s a budget-friendly essential for keeping your signal chain healthy.

Product Description

Behringer CT100, Cable Tester

  • With the CT100 almost every cable can be tested: XLR
  • jack mono and stereo (6.3 mm
  • 3.5 mm
  • RCA connector and MIDI. Separate LEDs indicate
  • which input is connected to which output. LED indicators for shielding and phantom power are available as well. Next to the continuity test
  • the CT100 provides and intermittent test and a test tone generator.
  • Micro-Processor-Controlled cable tester
  • For XLR
  • mono- and stereo-jack (3.5 mm / 6.3 mm)
  • RCA and MIDI
  • Detection and indication of intermittent contacts
  • Test of phantom power and ground loops
  • Build in test tone generator
  • Battery operation with 2x 1
  • 5 v AA batteries (Not included)
PROS
  • • Tests a surprisingly wide range of connector types.
  • • Intermittent fault detection is genuinely useful.
  • • Built-in test tone simplifies troubleshooting audio signals.
  • • Compact size and battery operation offer excellent portability.
CONS
  • • Plastic construction feels noticeably cheap and fragile.
  • • LED display is dim and can be hard to read in bright light.
  • • Limited advanced diagnostics compared to higher-end testers.

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Key Features

Type Micro-Processor Controlled Cable Tester
Functions Continuity test, intermittent test, phantom power/ground loop detection, test tone generator
Display LED indicators for connection status, shielding, phantom power
Connections XLR, 6.3mm mono/stereo, 3.5mm, RCA, MIDI
Power 2 x 1.5V AA batteries (not included)
Weight Approximately 0.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The phantom power test is a basic check for voltage presence; it doesn’t diagnose phantom power issues, but it can confirm if a cable is shorting to ground.
Yes, it tests standard instrument cables (TS/TRS) and MIDI, but it’s primarily designed for audio cables rather than complex signal paths.
The test tone is relatively quiet; best suited for quieter rooms or when isolating the cable being tested.

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