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Hi-Z
Built for high-impedance sources like pickups, so it is not a mic cable in disguise.
Product detailSKU #1274034477464
Rapco HorizonHi-Z 1/4" Male-XLR Male Cable Black 15 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 15-foot high-impedance cable with a 1/4" plug on one end and a male XLR on the other, for feeding an instrument-level signal to an XLR input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sending a high-impedance source into a board or preamp XLR input
- Short stage runs where a 1/4" output has to meet an XLR jack
- Keeping a spare in the gig bag for odd connector mismatches
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Long cable runs — high impedance loses top end over distance
- Connecting two XLR devices; the 1/4" end will not mate
- Anyone wanting balanced, low-noise operation from a line source
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.
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XLR male end
Plugs into a female XLR input on a mixer, preamp or snare of stage boxes.
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1/4" male end
Takes the output of an instrument or pedal with a standard phone jack.
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15 feet
Practical for one player's footprint; short enough that high-impedance loss stays small.
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Black jacket
Low visibility on stage; label both ends if you run several at once.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the destination XLR input is happy with an instrument-level signal
- 02Sold on its own — no adapter, transformer or pouch included
- 03Longer runs from a high-impedance source dull the treble; keep it short
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug my guitar straight into a mixer with this?
It makes the physical connection, but a mixer mic input expects a much lower level. Check your input's gain range or use an impedance-matching box instead.
02Is this a balanced cable?
No. It is a high-impedance cable, so treat it like an instrument cable and keep the run short to avoid noise and treble loss.
03Which end goes where?
The 1/4" plug goes into the instrument or pedal output, and the male XLR goes into a female XLR input downstream.
04Will this work with a microphone?
No. Mics have a male XLR output that needs a female XLR, and this cable's XLR end is also male.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
