Pyle PCT40 12-Plug Professional Audio Cable Testing Device

Josh Campbell: Very Useful

United States on May 15, 2023

8Track: Has all the functions I need in a well crafted, sturdy package

United States on Nov 25, 2022

Rollyberkin: Easy to test pretty much any cable a Muso has in their bag, and really quickly. Far more robust than I thought it would be. Excellent piece of Kit.

United Kingdom on Feb 23, 2022

Paul: The actual function of this device is as you would expect. It's straight forward to use. Just as well really as the sender put the postage sticker over the instructions on the box. The only real problem with this, as stated in other feedback is the battery carrier!!!!!! It's terrible!!!!! You have to force the battery in, which is an unbelievable design fault. Most people would be scared to put in the required force. You can remove the carrier and heat the plastic and bend it back to solve this but you would probably lose your warrantee if the device failed. Other than that it's well worth buying at the price.

United Kingdom on Feb 20, 2022

Pete: good

Hard to get the 9v Battery in the case?

Canada on Oct 24, 2021

BobbyBobby: Wow 40 years in the industry, could I have use this 1000 times and more. I don’t know why there’s a few negative reviews about this product. Although I don’t have it very long, I couldn’t ask for quick a better product it’s like I’m looking and operating a totally different product than those other guys. Works flawlessly, build quality is strong, it’s user-friendly, smooth, and a nice bright color so you can find it quick. 👍🏼

United States on May 03, 2021

Christopher G: I'm an audio engineer who often needs to confirm cables in the field and the PCT-40 does just about everything that I need it to do on the modern stage or in a modern studio. The RJ-45 option is what sold me since so many situations I'm in these days have an Ethernet cable somewhere in the system. The only format that you might find missing is the 3.5mm (1/8 inch) connector but in my gig bag, I carry several 1/4" TRS to 1/8" adapters for headphones to exactly cover this so it's a super small thing to not have natively.

The LEDs are nice and bright, and the knob sits on a standard-sized split-shaft, so it's easy to replace the knob if you don't like the one provided. I added a vintage looking "chicken head" knob because I had one lying around the shop and it made it look cooler.

The unit feels totally solid, with a nice heft to it, without being too heavy. I don't worry about it banging around on anything because it's so rugged.

The 9v battery is a tight fit, which is good so that it's not slamming around inside the unit during transport, so be aware that some force is needed to get it into the slot.

I'm recommending this to my students as a great thing...

United States on Sep 07, 2020

Steve Boyd: For the price, this one is a no-brainer for any electronics shop. This makes checking cables of most kinds a breeze! Working on amps, guitar pick-ups, mics and related cables allows you to rule out cable issues quickly and certainly! Also the ethernet cable tester on this is great, here's why. Most ethernet cable testers go through an automated test of each of the 8 conductors, quickly. If you spot a fault, you need to time the pressing of the hold button to actually see which conductor(s) are showing fault. With the Pyle, you plug in the cable and manually rotate through all of the conductors checking each one and moving on. This is fantastic, and ultimately saves time. A really good unit, solid and heavy feeling, metal construction, easy to use and an absolute must for any bench!

Canada on Sep 18, 2019

Paul L: I just bought a second one, so we have 2 now. Good solid construction.
I had a previous model that lasted many years and finally died after alot of use.
This one has all the connections you need, and nice and solid, uncomplicated.
But the USB cable tester part needs a change in design, because
since it has 2 identical USB jacks, it will only test an uncommon turnaround USB,
not a regular extension cable, unless you buy a turnaround adapter for it.

Canada on Jun 26, 2019

SilverCore Labs: I have a few products from Pyle and I would not say they are top of the line, but they are decent. I bought this unit to test the many dozens of different type of audio cables I have and use often. My first impression was that the case was sturdy and built well. The metal structure is solid, and the label printing is clear. The unit did not ship with a battery which will require a 9V that is installed in the back side of the unit through a small door which was rather frustrating to open and close. The 9V battery does have a very tight fit so you want to make sure your wires are neatly tucked to the side of the battery when closing the door.

Another observation which was to be expected for the price of the unit was the connectors. Although, not the worst I have seen they are certainly not the best either. I feel that a couple good knocks or a drop could break or chip them if you were not careful. However, they are acceptable and do the job. I proceeded to test the unit by doing a battery check which is all the way to the far right of the dial. I personally would have liked to see it on the first click with maybe a different color LED so you would not have to turn the knob...

United States on Feb 01, 2014