Detail 01
XLR male to 1/4" stereo male
Both ends are male, so it goes between a female XLR jack and a female TRS jack.
Product detailSKU #1273887987148
American Recorder TechnologiesXLR Male to 1/4" Male Stereo Adapter Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A nickel adapter that turns an XLR male output into a 1/4" stereo (TRS) male plug. For patching between gear with mismatched connectors.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adapting an XLR output into a TRS input without rewiring a cable
- Keeping one in a gig bag for unexpected connector mismatches on stage
- Studio patching where you need a short-term connector fix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a proper balanced signal path — check pin wiring first
- Long runs; an adapter plus cable strains the jack
- Plugging a mic straight into a guitar amp input
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
Stereo (TRS) 1/4" end
Tip-ring-sleeve, not the two-conductor plug on a guitar cable. It can carry balanced or two-channel signal.
Detail 03
Nickel plating
Standard contact finish. Fine for regular use, less corrosion-resistant than gold in humid or salty conditions.
Detail 04
Rigid one-piece body
Hangs off the jack with no strain relief. Weight sits on the connector, so support it on permanent installs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — this is a connector adapter only
- 02Confirm your gear's XLR jack is female before ordering
- 03Adapters add a connection point; more places for noise and intermittents
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this let me plug a microphone into my guitar amp?
Physically yes, but a mic's output level is far below what an instrument input expects. You'll get a very quiet, thin signal. Use a preamp or mixer instead.
02Is the 1/4" end mono or stereo?
Stereo — a three-conductor TRS plug. It will still seat in a mono TS jack, but the ring contact gets shorted to sleeve.
03Does this convert the signal from balanced to unbalanced?
No. An adapter only changes the connector shape. Whether the signal stays balanced depends on the jacks and circuitry at both ends.
04Can I use this with a mixer's XLR output?
Only if that output is a female jack. This adapter's XLR end is male, so it mates with female XLR connectors.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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