Detail 01
XLR female end
Accepts a male XLR plug, which is the end of a standard mic cable. It does not connect to a mic body.
Product detailSKU #1273887987121
American Recorder TechnologiesXLR Female to 1/4" Male Stereo Adapter Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Adapter that turns a female XLR into a 1/4" stereo plug. Used to feed an XLR cable into a TRS input on a mixer or interface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Running an XLR mic cable into a TRS line input on a mixer
- Patching stage boxes into gear that only has 1/4" jacks
- Keeping in a gig kit for connector mismatches at unfamiliar venues
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing phantom power to reach a condenser mic
- Mic-level into an unbalanced instrument input — the level will be far too low
- Situations where a proper XLR-to-TRS cable would be cleaner
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)
Three conductors, so the XLR's balanced pair stays balanced into a TRS input. Noise rejection survives the transition.
Detail 03
Balanced pass-through
Only works as balanced if the jack you plug into is TRS. A TS input collapses it to unbalanced.
Detail 04
Nickel contacts
Standard plating that survives repeated plugging. Wipe it occasionally if it starts getting scratchy.
Detail 05
Adapter body, not a cable
Hangs off the jack. Weight and leverage sit on the input, so support it on rack or console gear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — you supply the XLR cable
- 02Phantom power does not pass usefully through to a mic this way
- 03A mic-level signal into a line input needs a preamp, not just this adapter
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug my microphone into a 1/4" input with this?
Physically yes, but mic level is far below line level. Without a preamp the signal will be very quiet and noisy. Use a mic input where possible.
02Is the connection still balanced?
Yes, if the destination jack is TRS. The XLR's two signal conductors map to tip and ring. Plug into a TS jack and it becomes unbalanced.
03Will phantom power work through this?
Don't count on it. Phantom is supplied by an XLR mic input, and routing a mic through a 1/4" jack takes it off that path. Power a condenser from a proper mic pre.
04What's the difference between this and a mono version?
The stereo TRS version keeps the balanced pair intact into a TRS input. A mono TS version ties one leg to ground and gives you an unbalanced signal.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Color
- Gray
