Detail 01
XLR female input
Accepts a standard mic cable end, so it sits at the amp end of the run.
Product detailSKU #1316478171140
HosaMIT435 XLR Female LO-Z to 1/4" TS Male HI-Z Microphone Input Impedance Transformer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An impedance transformer that lets a low-impedance XLR mic feed a high-impedance 1/4" input without losing level or high end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugging a dynamic mic into an amp or PA with 1/4" inputs
- Older mixers and karaoke units with no XLR mic jacks
- Running long mic cable to a 1/4" input without treble loss
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Mixers and interfaces that already have XLR mic preamps
- Condenser mics, which need phantom power this cannot pass
- Line-level sources — this is built for mic level
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" TS male output
Plugs straight into a guitar-amp-style jack; no extra adapter or patch cable needed.
Detail 03
Low-Z to Hi-Z conversion
Matches a mic's low output impedance to a high-impedance input so the signal stays full and loud.
Detail 04
Passive transformer design
No batteries or power. Nothing to fail mid-gig and nothing to switch on.
Detail 05
Barrel form factor
Hangs off the input jack rather than sitting on the floor, so keep the amp jack accessible.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mic cable included — you supply the XLR cable from the mic
- 02Cannot pass phantom power, so condenser mics will not work
- 03Direction matters: mic side XLR, gear side 1/4"
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I just use an XLR-to-1/4" cable instead?
A plain adapter cable connects the pins but does not match impedance. You lose level and high end, especially on long runs. The transformer fixes that.
02Will this let me plug a mic into my guitar amp?
Yes. It converts the mic's low-impedance output to the high-impedance level a guitar amp input expects.
03Does it work with a condenser mic?
No. Condensers need phantom power and this passes none. Use a dynamic mic.
04Which end goes where?
The XLR female end takes your mic cable. The 1/4" plug goes into the amp, mixer, or recorder input.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
