Detail 01
XLR male end
Plugs into a female XLR jack or the female end of an existing XLR cable.
Product detailSKU #1273887987113
American Recorder TechnologiesXLR Male to 1/4" Female Stereo Adapter Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A nickel adapter that turns an XLR male connector into a 1/4" stereo (TRS) female jack. For patching between mic-style and TRS gear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adapting an XLR cable end to a TRS input without rewiring
- Keeping one in a gig bag for unexpected connector mismatches
- Studio patch bays where connector types change between racks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full cable run — this is only a connector end
- Balanced-to-unbalanced conversion with a transformer inside
- Long-term installs where a properly terminated cable is 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" female stereo (TRS)
Accepts a three-conductor TRS plug, so tip/ring/sleeve stay separate rather than shorting.
Detail 03
Nickel contacts
Nickel resists corrosion better than bare brass and holds up to repeated plugging in gig bags.
Detail 04
Adapter, not a cable
Adds a rigid connector at the end of a cable; it lengthens the run by only a couple of inches.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships as the adapter alone — no cable, no case
- 02Check whether your gear expects XLR male or female before ordering
- 03Rigid adapters put leverage on jacks; support the weight on stage
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this convert balanced to unbalanced?
No. It changes the connector shape and passes the three conductors through. There is no transformer or active circuitry, so the signal is passed as-is.
02Will a mono 1/4" plug work in it?
A mono TS plug will physically fit, but it shorts the ring and sleeve together. Use a TRS plug to keep all three conductors separate.
03Can I use this to plug a mic into a guitar amp?
Physically yes, but a guitar amp input expects an instrument-level unbalanced signal. Mic level is much lower and the result will be quiet.
04Is it one piece or does it need assembly?
One piece. Plug it onto the XLR end and it is ready.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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