Detail 01
XLR male end
Plugs into a female XLR input or mates with a cable's female end. It will not accept a microphone directly.
Product detailSKU #1274034477523
HosaGXP-246 XLR Male to 1/4" TRS Adapter
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Adapter that converts a male XLR connector to a 1/4" TRS plug. For patching a mic-style output into a TRS input without a new cable.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Feeding an XLR output into a 1/4" TRS input on a mixer
- Keeping one in a gig bag for unexpected connector mismatches
- Fixing a patch at soundcheck without rewiring the rack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a female XLR end for a microphone cable
- Runs where a single continuous cable would be more reliable
- Unbalanced TS inputs, where the TRS ring has no path
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" TRS end
Three-conductor tip-ring-sleeve, so it carries a balanced signal rather than collapsing it to unbalanced.
Detail 03
Balanced throughout
Noise rejection is preserved across the adapter as long as both the source and destination jacks are balanced.
Detail 04
Rigid barrel adapter, not a cable
It hangs off the jack. Weight and leverage sit on the connector, which matters on panel-mount jacks.
Detail 05
$15.95
Cheap enough to buy two and keep a spare, since adapters are the thing that goes missing first.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the gender you need. This is XLR male, not female
- 02No cable included. This is a connector body only
- 03Long adapter chains add strain. Support the jack on rack gear
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a microphone straight into this?
No. A microphone has a male XLR output, and so does this adapter. You would need a female XLR end to accept a mic or mic cable.
02Does it work with unbalanced 1/4" gear?
It will pass signal, but the balanced advantage is lost. A TS jack shorts the ring, so you get an unbalanced connection and normal noise pickup.
03Will it work with line level and instrument level?
It is a passive connector, so it passes whatever level is sent. It does not change gain, impedance, or convert mic level to line level.
04Can I use it to connect two cables together?
Yes, if one cable ends in female XLR and the other in a 1/4" TRS jack. It joins connector types, it does not extend a run on its own.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
