Detail 01
TRS on the single end
Three conductors carry two signals. On an insert jack that's send and return through one plug.
Product detailSKU #1316478168360
HosaSTP204 BLM 1/4" TRS Male to Dual 1/4" TS Y-Cable - 4 Meters 4 m
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four-meter Y-cable, one 1/4-inch TRS end splitting to two 1/4-inch TS ends. The standard insert cable for a mixer channel, or a stereo-to-dual-mono breakout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Patching a compressor or EQ into a mixer insert
- Splitting a stereo 1/4-inch output to two channels
- Reaching outboard gear a few meters from the desk
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Combining two sources into one input — it loads both
- Balanced runs; the two TS legs are unbalanced
- Desks with separate send and return jacks, which need two cables
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
Two TS legs
Each leg is unbalanced mono — send and return on an insert, or left and right on a stereo breakout.
Detail 03
4 meters, about 13 feet
Reaches a rack beside or behind the desk without a coupler, with slack for dressing the run.
Detail 04
Passive Y, not a splitter box
It parallels connections with no buffering or isolation, so splitting one output into two inputs loads the source.
Detail 05
Unbalanced legs
No hum rejection. Keep it away from dimmers, power runs and lighting cable, especially at full length.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your mixer's insert is one TRS jack or separate send and return
- 02Insert wiring varies — if the loop is silent, swap the two TS legs
- 03All three ends are 1/4-inch; no adapters are included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this an insert cable?
Yes, that's the common use. The TRS plug goes into the mixer's insert jack and the two TS legs go to the outboard unit's input and output.
02Which TS leg is send?
It depends on how your desk wires the insert jack, usually tip. If nothing comes back through the loop, swap the two legs and try again.
03Can I plug two instruments into one amp input with it?
Not a good idea. It ties both outputs together with no isolation, which loads them down and can change the tone and level. Use a mixer or a proper splitter.
04Is it balanced?
No. The TRS end carries two separate unbalanced signals rather than one balanced signal, and each TS leg is unbalanced mono.
Reference
Full specifications
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