can this be used to check to see if a cable is balanced or unbalanced?

Most microphone (XLR) cables are balanced and you can test for that with this cable tester. When you plug both ends of a properly wired, balanced mic cable into the tester, you should see three pairs of lights come on as you move the knob from position 1 to 2 and to 3. Unfortunately, it is not that easy for 1/4" instrument cables. Some have two conductors (tip & sleeve) and some have three (ring, tip, & sleeve). The three conductor 1/4" cables are usually balanced, but with this tester it is not easy to verify that because it uses the same jacks for testing all 1/4" cables. The best way to tell how a ring, tip, sleeve 1/4" cable is wired is to simply unscrew the strain relief on each end and look at the wiring. If you're not sure what to look for, you can search for a YouTube video that explains it.

ASIN	B079C7K7TD
Brand	Mackie
Brand Name	Mackie
Color	Original Version
Colour	Original Version
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,067 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00663961054026
Included Components	MTest-1
Item Dimensions	16.5 x 12.2 x 6.9 centimeters
Item Type Name	Cable Tester
Item Weight	635 g
Item dimensions L x W x H	16.5 x 12.2 x 6.9 centimeters
Item height	2.7 inches
Item weight	635 g
Manufacturer	Mackie
Measurement Type	Ohmmeter
Minimum Operating Voltage	9 Volts (DC)
Model	CT-MACKIE
Power Source	Battery Powered
Power source	Battery Powered
Specification Met	IEC 61010-1
Style	Industrial
Style Name	Industrial
UPC	663961054026
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 year manufacturer

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