Detail 01
1/4 inch to male XLR
One-directional by design. The male XLR goes into a female input jack on a mixer, preamp, or powered speaker.
Product detailSKU #1275776902250
MogamiGold Studio 1/4" to XLR Male Cable - 3 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short 3-foot cable with a 1/4 inch plug on one end and a male XLR on the other. For connecting line-level gear into a mixer or preamp input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Feeding a keyboard or DI output into a nearby mixer channel
- Short rack runs between line-level gear with mismatched jacks
- Studio patching where a full-length cable just coils up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing to plug a microphone into something
- Runs longer than a few feet between rooms or across a stage
- Guitar-to-amp use — the XLR end won't fit an amp 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
3 feet
Short. Meant for gear sitting side by side or in the same rack, not for reaching across a room.
Detail 03
Male XLR end
Only mates with a female XLR input. It will not connect to a microphone, which also has a male output.
Detail 04
Line level, not mic level
Best used from keyboards, interfaces, and DI outputs. A mic plugged into the other end would need a preamp anyway.
Detail 05
Adapter cable, not a straight run
Replaces a separate cable plus a barrel adapter. One connection point instead of two means fewer places to fail.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your 1/4 inch source is TS or TRS — it changes whether the run is balanced
- 02Three feet is short; measure before ordering
- 03The male XLR end cannot plug into a microphone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a microphone into this?
No. Microphones have male XLR outputs, and so does this cable. You'd need a female XLR end to accept a mic.
02Is this balanced or unbalanced?
That depends on your 1/4 inch source. A TRS jack keeps the run balanced through to the XLR. A TS jack sends an unbalanced signal down a balanced connector.
03Will this work for my keyboard into a PA?
Yes. That's the common use — 1/4 inch out of the keyboard, XLR into a powered speaker or mixer channel. Watch levels, since keyboard output is hotter than mic level.
04Why only 3 feet?
It's built for gear that sits close together — a rack, a desk, or a pedalboard next to a mixer. Longer versions exist for runs that need the distance.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Color
- Black
