Detail 01
XLR male end
Plugs into a female XLR jack, so it goes on the receiving side of an XLR cable.
Product detailSKU #1274034478371
D'AddarioXLR Male to 1/4" Female Adapter
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short adapter that turns an XLR male output into a 1/4" female input. Buy it when your gear ends in the wrong connector.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Feeding a mixer's XLR out into a 1/4" input
- Keeping one in a gig bag for unexpected connector mismatches
- Fixing a wiring problem at soundcheck without re-patching
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full cable run — this only converts a plug
- Converting mic level to instrument level for an amp input
- Setups where a proper XLR-to-1/4" cable is cleaner
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
1/4" female end
Accepts a 1/4" plug, so a standard instrument or line cable can hand off into it.
Detail 03
Rigid barrel adapter
Adds a few inches of leverage on the jack; unsupported gear can strain a panel-mount connector.
Detail 04
Black finish
Disappears on a dark stage and on black rack panels.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable is included — this converts a connector only
- 02Check whether you need male or female on each end
- 03An adapter does not change signal level or balance a signal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this convert a balanced signal to unbalanced?
It changes the connector, not the signal. What happens to balancing depends on how the 1/4" jack it feeds is wired.
02Can I plug a microphone into my guitar amp with this?
It will physically connect, but a mic signal is far quieter than an instrument signal, so expect very low volume.
03Is it male or female on the XLR side?
Male on the XLR side, female on the 1/4" side.
04Will it fit a tightly spaced patch panel?
It is a rigid barrel, so on crowded panels adjacent jacks may be blocked. Check your spacing first.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
