Detail 01
Y-cable, not an adapter
Left and right ride on separate 1/4" plugs, so each side lands on its own mixer channel or speaker.
Product detailSKU #1274034477543
HosaCMP-153 Stereo Y-Cable Mini Male - Two 1/4" Mono Males 3 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-foot breakout cable that splits a stereo 3.5mm output into two mono 1/4" plugs. For connecting a phone, laptop or MP3 player to a mixer or DI.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Running a phone or laptop into two mixer channels for backing tracks
- Feeding a stereo headphone output into a pair of powered speakers
- Short cable runs where a rack or console sits right next to the source
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing to reach across a stage — three feet is short
- Connecting two mono sources into one stereo input — wrong direction
- Guitar or bass signal runs; this is a line-level splitter
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 end is male
Plugs directly into a headphone or line-out jack. Won't mate with another male cable end.
Detail 03
1/4" ends are mono (TS)
Each carries one channel unbalanced. Long runs into a noisy stage can pick up hum.
Detail 04
3 ft length
Enough to reach a mixer on the same table or a rack slot below. Not a stage-crossing cable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your destination has two open 1/4" inputs, not a single stereo jack
- 02Nothing is included beyond the cable — no adapters or 1/8" couplers
- 03Phone headphone jacks vary; some newer phones need a USB-C dongle first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with my iPhone?
Only if the phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack. Newer models need a USB-C or Lightning to 3.5mm adapter first, then this cable plugs into that.
02Can I use it backwards to combine two sources?
No. Y-cables are built to split one stereo source into two channels. Running signal the other way sums two outputs together and can load them down.
03Are the 1/4" ends balanced?
No, they're mono TS plugs carrying unbalanced signal. Fine for short runs into a mixer; use a DI box if you need to go long distances.
04Does it work with a laptop headphone output?
Yes. Plug the 3.5mm end into the headphone jack and the two 1/4" ends into separate mixer or speaker inputs.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Color
- Black
