Detail 01
Single 24-gauge conductor
The run is unbalanced at the 1/4" end, so it can't cancel hum the way a two-conductor balanced cable does.
Product detailSKU #1274034477486
Rapco HorizonHZ Series Cable Female XLR to Male 1/4" Black 15 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 15-foot XLR-female to 1/4" cable for feeding a mic or balanced source into a 1/4" input. Single conductor with spiral shield.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Running a dynamic mic into an amp or mixer with 1/4" inputs
- Connecting a mic to a recorder that lacks XLR jacks
- Practice rigs where the only mic input is a 1/4" jack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Long stage runs — one conductor and 70% shield picks up noise
- Condenser mics needing phantom power through a 1/4" jack
- Anyone whose gear already has XLR inputs; use XLR-to-XLR
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
70% spiral copper shield
Blocks most interference but leaves gaps. Keep it clear of power cables and dimmer packs.
Detail 03
25 pF/ft capacitance
Low enough that 15 feet won't audibly roll off top end on a mic signal.
Detail 04
23 ohm per 1000 ft resistance
Signal loss over this length is negligible. Length isn't what limits this cable — noise rejection is.
Detail 05
Matte PVC jacket
Flexible and non-reflective under lights, but less abrasion-resistant than a braided or rubberized stage jacket.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Female XLR takes a mic; it won't plug into a mixer's XLR input
- 02No phantom power passes to a 1/4" input — dynamic mics only
- 0315 feet is a room-length run, not a stage-length one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this power a condenser mic?
No. The 1/4" end connects to an input that doesn't supply phantom power. Use a dynamic mic, or an interface with an XLR input.
02Is this cable balanced?
It has one conductor and a shield, so the run is unbalanced. It converts a mic output to a 1/4" input rather than preserving a balanced signal.
03Can I plug it into a guitar amp?
Physically yes, and it's a common way to get a dynamic mic into an amp's 1/4" input. Level and tone depend on the amp's input.
04Which end goes to the microphone?
The female XLR end. It mates with the male XLR pins on the microphone body.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Jacket
- Matte PVC
6 detailsOther
- Shield
- Pure copper spiral
- Capacitance
- 25 pf/ft. @ 1 kHz
- O D
- 0.242 inch
- Shield Coverage
- 70%
- Resistance
- 23ohm @ 20c/1000'
- Conductors
- (1) 24-gauge
