Detail 01
Mono, not stereo
Only tip and sleeve are wired. A TRS plug's ring contact is not carried through.
Product detailSKU #1273887987142
American Recorder Technologies1/4" Male Mono to Two 1/4" Female Adapter Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A gold-plated 1/4" mono Y adapter: one male plug branches into two female jacks. For splitting or merging one signal path at the jack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sending one guitar or line output to two amps
- Feeding a tuner and an amp from one jack
- Combining two pedals into a single amp input
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Stereo or TRS balanced signals — this is mono only
- Long-term rack use where a short Y cable is safer
- Splitting a speaker output from an amp head
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
One male, two female
The male end plugs into your gear; two cables branch out from it. It does not join two cables.
Detail 03
Passive split, no buffer
The two destinations load each other. Expect some level drop and dulled highs with high-impedance sources like passive pickups.
Detail 04
Gold-plated contacts
Resists tarnish on connections left plugged in for months. No audible difference on a fresh, clean nickel jack.
Detail 05
Rigid one-piece body
Two cables hang off a jack-mounted adapter. That leverage is on the jack, not on a cable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Adapter only — no cables included
- 02Do not use to split a speaker output; that risks the amp
- 03Support the body if two heavy cables hang from it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this to split my guitar into two amps?
Yes, though a passive split means both amps load the pickup. You may lose a little level and top end. A buffer or ABY box avoids that.
02Will this work with stereo headphones?
No. It is wired mono, so only one channel passes. A stereo signal loses the ring conductor.
03Can I run two guitars into one amp input with it?
Electrically it works, but the two instruments load each other and there is no isolation. Volume interaction and hum are common.
04Is the gold plating worth it over nickel?
For sound, no. It matters for corrosion resistance in humid rooms or on connections you rarely unplug.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Gold
