Detail 01
XLR female to 1/4 inch
One-directional. The female XLR takes the mic's output; the quarter-inch end goes to the amp or mixer.
Product detailSKU #1274034478580
D'AddarioClassic Series XLR Female to 1/4" Mic Cable 25 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
25-foot XLR female to 1/4-inch cable for running a mic into an input that only takes a quarter-inch jack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugging an XLR mic into a guitar amp or 1/4-inch input
- Small PA mixers with quarter-inch-only channel inputs
- Reaching a stage-front mic position from a back-line amp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing phantom power, which will not pass to the mic
- Studio runs into a proper XLR preamp input
- Short patch runs where 25 feet becomes cable clutter
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
25 ft length
Enough to stand well forward of an amp or reach across a small stage without an extension.
Detail 03
XLR-to-TS conversion
Drops the balanced signal to unbalanced at the jack end, so long runs can pick up more hum near lighting or power.
Detail 04
Black jacket
Disappears against stage floors and dark carpet. Harder to spot when coiling up in low light.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No phantom power passes through to a condenser mic. Use dynamic mics only.
- 02Confirm your input is quarter-inch, not XLR, before buying the converting version.
- 03Mic cable, not a speaker cable. Do not run amp output through it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this with a condenser mic?
Not on its own. Condensers need phantom power, and a quarter-inch input will not supply it. Pair it with a dynamic mic or add an external power source.
02Will this work with my guitar amp?
Yes, if the amp has a quarter-inch input. It is a common way to run a vocal mic through a practice or combo amp in a pinch.
03Is the quarter-inch end balanced?
It terminates in a standard instrument-style jack, so the run is unbalanced at that end. Keep it away from dimmer packs and power runs to limit hum.
04Which end plugs into the microphone?
The female XLR. Microphones have male XLR outputs, so the female connector mates with the mic and the quarter-inch goes to your input.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
