Detail 01
Hi-Z
Built for high-impedance sources like guitars and keyboards rather than low-impedance mic signals.
Product detailSKU #1274034477438
Rapco HorizonHi-Z 1/4" Male-XLR Male Cable Black 6 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 6 ft cable with a 1/4" plug on one end and a male XLR on the other, for feeding a mic-input device from a 1/4" output.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar or keyboard output into a mixer's XLR input
- Feeding a stage box or snare input from an amp send
- Short hops between rack gear with mismatched connectors
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Connecting a microphone — the XLR end is male, not female
- Amp head to speaker cabinet duty
- Long stage runs where 6 ft will not reach
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
Male XLR end
Plugs into a female XLR input — a mixer channel, stage box or snake. It will not mate with a microphone.
Detail 03
6 ft length
Right for gear sitting side by side or in the same rack. Not enough to cross a stage.
Detail 04
1/4" male on the other end
Takes the output of a guitar, keyboard, or amp send and converts the connector, not the signal level.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This changes connectors, not impedance — a DI box does the level conversion
- 02Check whether your input needs male or female XLR before ordering
- 03Nothing included beyond the cable
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug my microphone into this?
No. Mics have male XLR outputs and this cable also ends in male XLR. You need a standard mic cable with a female XLR end.
02Does this work as a DI box?
No. It only adapts the connector. If you need a high-impedance instrument matched properly to a mic input, use a DI box.
03Will this plug into a mixer channel?
Yes. The male XLR end mates with the female XLR input on a mixer channel or stage box.
04What does Hi-Z mean here?
High impedance. It signals the cable is intended for instrument-level sources such as guitar and keyboard rather than microphone-level signals.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
