Detail 01
TS (tip-sleeve) wiring
Unbalanced, two-conductor. Fine for guitars and pedals; it collapses a balanced TRS signal to mono unbalanced.
Product detailSKU #1274034478685
D'AddarioPW-P047A 1/4" Male Mono Inline Cable Adapter
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Barrel adapter with a 1/4" TS plug on both ends. Joins two female 1/4" cables into one longer run, or bridges two patch points.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Extending an instrument cable when the run comes up short
- Linking two short patch cables on a crowded pedalboard
- Backup in a gig bag when a cable dies mid-set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Balanced TRS lines, since TS drops the ring conductor
- Permanent installs where a single proper-length cable is cleaner
- Anyone needing a female-to-female coupler instead
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
Male on both ends
It joins two female jacks or two cable ends with female connectors. It won't mate with two male cable plugs.
Detail 03
Inline barrel configuration
Straight-through, so the joint sticks out in a line rather than turning a corner. Plan for clearance behind gear.
Detail 04
Mono signal path
One signal, one ground. A stereo cable run through this comes out mono, with the right channel dropped.
Detail 05
Black finish
Disappears on a dark stage floor and behind a pedalboard. It also means it's easy to lose in a dim room.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included; this is the connector only
- 02Every joint is a possible failure point; check it if signal cuts out
- 03Two long cables joined here still make an unbalanced run prone to noise
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this join two guitar cables together?
Only if both cable ends are female. Standard instrument cables have male plugs on both ends, and those need a female-to-female coupler instead.
02Can I use it for headphones or stereo?
No. It's TS mono, so a stereo signal loses one channel. Stereo needs a TRS adapter with a ring conductor.
03Does it work with pedals?
Yes. Pedal ins and outs are 1/4" TS female jacks, so this can bridge two patch cables or connect gear sitting jack-to-jack.
04Will it degrade my tone?
A short adapter adds negligible loss on its own. What matters is total cable length after joining; long unbalanced runs roll off highs regardless of the adapter.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Connector 1
- 1/4 inch TS male
- Connector 2
- 1/4 inch TS male
3 detailsOther
- Product Type
- Audio adapter
- Configuration
- Inline
- Model
- PW-P047A
