Detail 01
1/4" female to RCA male
Takes the plug end of a 1/4" cable and turns it into an RCA pin that plugs into an RCA jack.
Product detailSKU #1273887987116
American Recorder Technologies1/4" Female to RCA Male Adapter Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A nickel adapter converting a 1/4" plug into an RCA male connector. For tying instrument-style outputs into RCA inputs on mixers or consumer gear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sending a 1/4" output into an RCA input on a receiver or DJ mixer
- Connecting keyboard or interface outs to consumer playback gear
- Keeping a pair in the accessory pouch for mismatched studio inputs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a finished cable rather than a connector end
- Balanced TRS runs — RCA is unbalanced and drops a conductor
- Stereo in one piece; you need two for a left/right pair
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
RCA is unbalanced
Only signal and ground carry through. Long runs off this connector pick up more noise than a balanced line.
Detail 03
Nickel plating
Corrosion resistance at the contact surface, which matters for adapters that live loose in a bag.
Detail 04
Single channel
Handles one signal path. A stereo pair needs two of these, one for left and one for right.
Detail 05
Black finish
Blends into dark racks and backline; easy to lose on a dark stage floor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — this is the connector only
- 02Buy two for stereo; one adapter carries one channel
- 03Instrument and line levels differ; consumer RCA inputs expect line level
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need one or two?
One per channel. A stereo connection to left and right RCA jacks needs two adapters.
02Will a TRS plug work in the 1/4" side?
It will fit, but RCA is unbalanced and carries two conductors, so the ring will not pass through as a separate signal.
03Can I plug my guitar into an RCA input with this?
It will connect, but a guitar's output is well below the line level RCA inputs expect, so the result is thin and quiet.
04Is it a solid adapter or does it need soldering?
Solid, one piece. Push the 1/4" plug in and the RCA end into the jack.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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