Detail 01
XLR female to 1/4-inch male
Accepts the end of a standard mic cable and presents a 1/4-inch plug to the gear.
Product detailSKU #1274034477592
HosaGXP-143 XLR(F)-Balanced 1/4(M) Nottrans Adapter
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short adapter that converts a female XLR connector to a balanced male 1/4-inch plug. Solves a connector mismatch, nothing more.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugging an XLR cable into a mixer channel that only has 1/4-inch inputs
- Keeping one adapter in a gig bag for unexpected patching
- Fixing a connector mismatch without rewiring a whole run
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full-length cable; this is an adapter only
- Condenser mics requiring phantom power through the 1/4-inch input
- Situations where the device expects a mic-level XLR input
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
Balanced 1/4-inch (TRS)
Keeps the balanced signal intact through the adapter rather than collapsing it to unbalanced.
Detail 03
Non-transformer design
A straight wiring pass-through. It changes the connector shape, not the signal level or impedance.
Detail 04
Adapter format
Adds length and weight hanging off the jack. Support it if the gear is in a rack or on a stand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included; you supply the XLR cable it plugs into
- 02Does not convert mic level to line level
- 03Phantom power will not pass through a 1/4-inch jack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this let me plug a microphone into a 1/4-inch input?
Physically yes. Whether it sounds usable depends on the input. A line-level 1/4-inch jack won't give a passive mic enough gain, and it won't supply phantom power.
02Is the 1/4-inch end balanced?
Yes, it's a balanced TRS plug. Plugged into a balanced input, the signal stays balanced through the run.
03What does 'non-transformer' mean here?
There's no transformer inside converting impedance or level. Wiring passes straight through, so it only changes the connector type.
04Can I use this in reverse, from 1/4-inch out to XLR in?
The connectors won't mate that way. This takes a female XLR and gives a male 1/4-inch. For the opposite direction you need the opposite adapter.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Color
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