Detail 01
Both ends female
Accepts a male XLR plug on one side and a male 1/4 inch plug on the other. It joins two cables rather than terminating one.
Product detailSKU #1274034478395
D'AddarioXLR Female to 1/4" Female Adapter
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Adapter converting an XLR female connection to a 1/4 inch female jack. For patching a mic-style cable into a jack input without rewiring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adapting an XLR cable to a 1/4 inch input at a mixer or amp
- Keeping one in a gig bag for venue cable mismatches
- Studio patching when the cable on hand has the wrong end
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a proper impedance-matching transformer for a mic
- Long unbalanced runs where noise pickup becomes an issue
- Users who need the opposite direction, male to male
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
XLR to 1/4 inch conversion
XLR carries a balanced signal on three pins; 1/4 inch here is two-conductor, so the connection ends up unbalanced.
Detail 03
Passive adapter
No transformer or electronics inside. It changes the connector shape only, not signal level or impedance.
Detail 04
Metal barrel construction
Survives being stepped on and tossed in a bag, unlike molded plastic adapters that crack at the joint.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included; this is only the connector between two cables you own
- 02Unbalanced conversion can raise hum on long runs
- 03Its weight hangs on the jack, so support it rather than leaving it dangling
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a microphone into my guitar amp with this?
Physically yes, but a guitar amp input expects instrument level and impedance. It will work at low volume and thin tone. A mixer or preamp input is the right destination.
02Does it convert balanced to unbalanced?
Effectively yes. The 1/4 inch side here is two-conductor, so the balanced XLR signal collapses to unbalanced through the adapter.
03Will it add noise?
On short runs, minimal. Once the signal is unbalanced, longer cable lengths pick up more hum and interference than a balanced XLR run would.
04What is the difference from a male XLR adapter?
This one accepts a male XLR plug. If your cable ends in a female XLR, you need the male version instead. Check the end of the cable you are adapting.
Reference
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