Detail 01
XLR male to 1/4" female
Mates with a female XLR cable end and accepts a 1/4" plug. Direction is fixed — check both ends before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1273887987155
American Recorder TechnologiesXLR Male to 1/4" Female Mono Adapter Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Adapter that converts a male XLR connector to a 1/4" female mono jack. Nickel-plated. For patching mic-style cables into 1/4" gear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugging an XLR cable into a 1/4" input on a mixer or amp
- Keeping one in a gig bag for unexpected connector mismatches
- Studio patch bays where cable types don't match jacks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing the opposite direction — female XLR to male 1/4"
- Converting a mic signal to line level; this changes connectors only
- Stereo or TRS signals — the 1/4" side is mono
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
Mono 1/4" (TS)
Two conductors only. A TRS plug will still fit, but the ring connection is not carried through.
Detail 03
Nickel plating
Harder and cheaper than gold, holds up to repeated plugging. Can tarnish over years in humid storage.
Detail 04
Passive adapter
No impedance conversion or level change. A mic plugged into a line input stays far too quiet.
Detail 05
Rigid body, no cable
Hangs off the jack under its own weight. On a live rig, support it rather than letting a heavy cable pull on it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — connector only.
- 02Balanced XLR to unbalanced 1/4" loses noise rejection over long runs.
- 03Check whether you need this direction or the reverse before ordering.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a microphone into a guitar amp with this?
It will connect physically, but a guitar amp has no mic preamp. The signal will be very quiet and thin. Use a mixer or preamp with an XLR input.
02Does this convert balanced to unbalanced?
Connecting a balanced XLR to an unbalanced 1/4" input effectively unbalances the signal. That's fine for short runs, but you lose noise rejection on long cables.
03Will it work with a TRS plug?
A TRS plug fits, but the jack is wired mono. Only the tip and sleeve connections are carried.
04Is nickel worse than gold?
For most use, no. Nickel is harder and stands up better to frequent plugging. Gold resists corrosion better on connections left in place long-term.
Reference
Full specifications
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