Detail 01
Both ends are male
It bridges two female jacks. It will not plug into a cable end — check your connector genders first.
Product detailSKU #1273887987140
American Recorder TechnologiesXLR Male to 1/4" Male Mono Adapter Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An XLR male to 1/4" mono male adapter. Joins two female jacks — an XLR input and a 1/4" input — without a cable between them.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Patching a 1/4" output cable into an XLR mic input
- Bridging a mixer channel when you only have the wrong cable
- Spare in a live rack for last-minute connection mismatches
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a balanced connection — the 1/4" end is mono, unbalanced
- Running a mic into a 1/4" input; both ends here are male
- Long runs or anything needing strain relief
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)
Unbalanced. Collapses the XLR's balanced pair, so you lose noise rejection over any real distance.
Detail 03
XLR male
Goes into an XLR female input. Sends signal toward the mixer, not back out of it.
Detail 04
Nickel contacts
Standard plating. Fine for regular use; gold holds up better in humid or salt-air venues.
Detail 05
Rigid body, no cable
The full weight loads the jack directly. Fine in a rack, awkward on a floor pedal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — this only joins connectors already in place
- 02Check gender at both jacks; two males means you need female jacks
- 03Unbalanced 1/4" side picks up hum on long runs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a microphone into this?
Not directly. A mic cable ends in XLR female, and this adapter's XLR end is also male. You would need an XLR female to 1/4" adapter instead.
02Is the connection balanced?
No. The 1/4" end is mono TS, which is unbalanced. You lose the noise rejection a balanced XLR run gives you, so keep the distance short.
03Will this work for a guitar into a mixer's XLR input?
It will pass signal, but a guitar is instrument level and an XLR mic input expects mic level. Expect impedance mismatch and a thin tone. A DI box is the better path.
04What is the nickel finish for?
It is the plating on the contacts. Nickel conducts well and resists tarnish. Gold plating costs more and holds up better in damp environments.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
