Detail 01
Single 24-gauge conductor
One conductor plus shield means the run is unbalanced at the 1/4" end, so it can pick up hum near power gear.
Product detailSKU #1274034477476
Rapco HorizonHZ Series Cable Female XLR to Male 1/4" Black 30 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 30-foot female XLR to male 1/4" cable for running a mic or balanced source into an unbalanced quarter-inch input. Utility interconnect, not a studio-grade patch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Feeding a dynamic mic into a keyboard amp or combo with 1/4" input
- Long stage runs where the amp end takes 1/4" only
- Backup cable for gear with mismatched connector types
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Balanced XLR-to-XLR runs into a mixer or interface
- Speaker duty between an amp head and cabinet
- Anyone needing the lowest possible noise on long condenser mic runs
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
25 pF/ft capacitance
Over 30 feet that totals roughly 750 pF, enough to soften the top end on high-impedance sources.
Detail 03
70% spiral copper shield
Spiral shields stay flexible and coil easily but block less interference than a braid or foil wrap.
Detail 04
23 ohms per 1000 feet
Under an ohm over this length, so signal loss from resistance is not a factor here.
Detail 05
0.242" outer diameter
Thin enough to coil tight and tape down flat, but easier to stress at the connector than thick cable.
Detail 06
Matte PVC jacket
Non-reflective under stage lighting and slides across other cables without grabbing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your input jack accepts 1/4"; XLR-only inputs need a different cable
- 02The 1/4" end is unbalanced, so keep it away from power cables and dimmers
- 03Not a speaker cable; do not run amplifier output through it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this to plug a microphone into a guitar amp?
Yes, the female XLR takes the mic and the 1/4" plug goes into the amp input. Expect lower volume than a proper mic preamp, since guitar amps are not built for mic-level signal.
02Is this cable balanced?
The XLR end is three-conductor, but with one conductor and a shield, the connection runs unbalanced at the 1/4" end. You lose the noise rejection a balanced XLR-to-XLR run gives you.
03Will 30 feet be too long?
Length is fine for the run itself; resistance is negligible. The tradeoff is more antenna for hum on an unbalanced connection, so route it away from power lines.
04Can I use this between an amp head and a speaker cabinet?
No. This is a shielded instrument-type cable with a thin single conductor. Amplifier output needs unshielded heavy-gauge speaker cable, or you risk damaging the amp.
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
