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๐Ÿ”Œ Enhance Sound Performance with SoundTools XLR Sniffer/Sender Microphone Cable Remote End Cable Tester Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”Œ Enhance Sound Performance with SoundTools XLR Sniffer/Sender Microphone Cable Remote End Cable Tester

REMOTE END CABLE TESTER: Quickly troubleshoot faulty mic lines and cables. This two piece unit (Sniffer and Sender) allows you to test XLR cables without bringing the ends together making it the perfect tool for live and studio sound. INSTANT CABLE DIAGNOSTICS: Instantly test for every possible fault. The Sniffer will light up in either green or red LEDs to show whether the line is good (all green) or has errors (combination of red and green). Comes with an LED color code sticker sheet for reference. TEST AUDIO SNAKES RAPIDLY: Test 50+ channels from a snake system in seconds with the Sniffer when using phantom power from your console. DURABLE AND COMPACT: All-analog units housed in rugged aluminum with a matte finish. Every unit comes with an A23 battery that maintains a long battery life. Store them in your kit or keep them in your pocket! When units are plugged into each other you can easily turn off the unit by twisting the cap on the Sender. LIFETIME WARRANTY: The XLR Sniffer/Senders are part of our Happy Human Warranty where we will replace your unit anytime, anywhere for any reason for life. If youโ€™re not happy with it within the first year, you can return it for a full refund.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Must-have microphone cables

If you work with live production/sound engineering. You need it. We have a scene that involves a couple of extra snakes. So switching/connecting instruments elsewhere was random. Now we could map all the snakes and also determine if the line is bad or the cable connection is bad. The price is good and more than justified given the time saved. It's easy to use and the box it comes in is sturdy, so I keep it in the box between uses.

Pros
  • Large selection
Cons
  • Useless features

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does what it does BUT

Lazy design.1. There is no power switch. Of course you'll want to chain them together for storage etc. The only way to turn off the power is to unscrew the battery cover until it breaks contact with the battery. However, the Cleaver's three-light design is counterintuitive. Flashing can work better.3. You need to remember the color code, otherwise you need to carry this small piece of paper with you when using. or you need to print it on a pen. WHY NOT PRINT THIS DAMN THING TO THE DEVICEโ€ฆ

Pros
  • New to my collection
Cons
  • Bad instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A professional tool for those who care like a pro

I've been in show business for over 20 years. I've seen gadgets and tools come and go that aim to make the life of a sound technician or engineer "easier" or try to improve a stagehand's performance. Most of them are completely useless, they are developed by people who don't make a living from what we do. Not this one. As a stand-in for people who might not know: Rat Sound is a production company founded by the legendary Dave Rat, who knew that audio engineers and audio engineers had theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good but imperfect tool

The SoundTools "XLR Sniffer/Sender" is what you need if you deal a lot with microphone (or other) cables with 3-pin XLR connectors work on the ends. One of the most frustrating aspects of routing cables, setting up mics, testing and troubleshooting the entire setup is trying to figure out what is causing cable issues. Is it the cable, the phantom power from the preamp/mixer, or the mic itself? And if it's the cable, what's the problem? There are quite a few XLR cable testers on the market, butโ€ฆ

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  • Best
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  • All I can add