Detail 01
XLR female end
It accepts the male XLR plug on a standard mic cable. It will not plug into a mic body.
Product detailSKU #1273887987099
American Recorder TechnologiesXLR Female to 1/4" Male Mono Adapter Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Adapter that takes an XLR female connector and converts it to a 1/4" mono male plug, for feeding mic-style cables into 1/4" inputs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugging an XLR mic cable into a 1/4" line input
- Amps and mixers with only 1/4" jacks on the panel
- Backup in a gig bag when the wrong cable shows up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing the reverse direction, 1/4" into an XLR input
- Runs that must stay balanced end to end
- Condenser mics needing phantom power through the connection
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" male mono (TS)
Two conductors only, so the balanced XLR signal collapses to unbalanced at this point.
Detail 03
Unbalanced output
Past this adapter, long runs get more prone to hum and buzz from nearby power.
Detail 04
Nickel contacts
Standard plating. Keep the pins clean — most adapter noise traces to dirty contacts.
Detail 05
Rigid body, no cable
The mic cable hangs off the jack. Support it if the connection sits under tension.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — you supply the XLR cable.
- 02Phantom power does not pass usefully through a mono TS connection.
- 03Mic-level into a line input will be quiet; use a mic preamp instead.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a microphone into my guitar amp with this?
Physically yes, if the amp has a 1/4" input. Expect a low, thin signal — guitar amp inputs are not built for mic level.
02Does it work the other direction, 1/4" into an XLR jack?
No. This has an XLR female and a 1/4" male, so it only goes from a male XLR plug into a 1/4" jack.
03Will my balanced signal stay balanced?
No. The 1/4" end is mono TS, which is unbalanced. Keep the cable run after this adapter short.
04Can I use it with phantom power on?
Switch phantom off. A mono TS connection does not carry it properly and the short can cause pops.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
