Detail 01
XLR female end
Accepts a male XLR plug — the end of a standard mic cable. It does not plug into a mic directly.
Product detailSKU #1273887987129
American Recorder TechnologiesXLR Female to 1/4" Female Stereo Adapter Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel adapter taking an XLR female to a 1/4" stereo female jack. For patching mic cables into 1/4" inputs without rewiring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugging an XLR mic cable into a 1/4" input on a mixer
- Adapting an XLR cable to a 1/4" balanced TRS jack
- Studio patch cases where the cable on hand is the wrong end
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who can just use the correct cable end to end
- Heavy touring use where a fixed XLR-to-TRS cable is sturdier
- Anyone expecting it to change signal level or impedance
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
1/4" stereo (TRS) end
Three conductors, so the balanced XLR signal stays balanced through the adapter into a TRS input.
Detail 03
Both ends female
You need cables on both sides. This joins two cables; it doesn't connect a cable to gear.
Detail 04
Nickel plating
Standard contact finish. Reliable connection, slightly more tarnish over years than gold in damp rooms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — a connector body only
- 02Confirm your gear's 1/4" jack is TRS, not TS, to keep it balanced
- 03Two female ends means it won't plug straight into a mixer panel
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work as a mic-to-1/4-inch input adapter?
Yes, for the connector shape. The mic cable's male XLR seats here and you run a 1/4" cable onward. Level stays mic level.
02Will my signal stay balanced?
Yes, if the 1/4" input is TRS. The stereo jack carries all three conductors. A TS input will unbalance it.
03Can I plug a microphone directly into this?
No. A mic body has a male XLR output but this end is female by shape only — you still need a cable and something to plug the other end into.
04Why is it more expensive than the RCA version?
The 1/4" stereo jack has three contacts rather than two, and a larger housing to fit them.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
