Detail 01
Stereo on both ends
Both left and right channels pass through. A mono adapter would sum or drop one side.
Product detailSKU #1274034478724
D'Addario3.5 mm Stereo Female 1/4" Stereo Male Adapter
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 3.5mm stereo female to 1/4" stereo male adapter. For plugging headphone-jack cables or small devices into gear that takes a 1/4" jack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Running phone or laptop audio into a 1/4" amp or interface input
- Using consumer earbuds with an amp's 1/4" headphone jack
- Keeping one in the gig bag for unexpected connector mismatches
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing the reverse direction: 1/4" female to 3.5mm male
- Balanced TRS signal runs, since this is stereo, not balanced
- Long cable runs, an adapter adds a joint, not length
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
3.5mm female
Accepts a standard headphone plug. The cable plugs into the adapter, not the other way around.
Detail 03
1/4" male
Plugs directly into amps, interfaces, and mixers with full-size jacks.
Detail 04
Rigid body adapter
Hangs off the jack. Weight sits on the connector, so avoid bumping it in a rack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included. This is the connector only.
- 02Check direction: female 3.5mm, male 1/4". Reversed setups need a different part.
- 03Stereo pin layout will not carry a balanced mono signal correctly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with headphones?
Yes. Plug 3.5mm headphones into the female end, then plug the 1/4" end into an amp or interface headphone output.
02Is it mono or stereo?
Stereo. Both channels pass through.
03Can I plug my phone into an amp with this?
Yes, with a 3.5mm cable from the phone into the adapter. It handles the connector change, not level matching.
04Does it work the other way around?
No. The 3.5mm side is female and the 1/4" side is male. Reversing that needs a different adapter.
Reference
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