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Compact XLR male to 3.5mm TRS female adapter, metal and plastic body, silver and black finish

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Ruth's sister XLR 3 Pin Male to 3.5mm TRS Female Audio Adapter

SKU CH-Y46K-MFBDZ

Connects a 3.5 mm TRS microphone to a 3-pin XLR input, built from plastic and metal in a 20.5 mm by 57 mm housing

  • Connects XLR microphones to 3.5mm inputs via 3-pin male to TRS female adapter
  • Durable plastic-and-metal construction withstands regular studio or stage use
  • Compact 20.5mm x 57mm body fits easily in gear bags
  • Simple plug-and-play design requires no drivers or external power
  • Stereo wiring preserves balanced audio signals through the conversion

XLR to 3.5mm TRS Adapter

This adapter connects a 3-pin XLR male plug to a 3.5mm TRS female jack. It allows microphones with XLR outputs to plug into devices with a standard 3.5mm stereo input. The compact design suits field recording, podcasting or mobile journalism kits. Build quality combines plastic and metal for everyday durability.

Thermals Noise and Power

Passive construction means no fan noise, no power draw and no heat generation during use. Signal passes through metal contacts housed in a plastic shell without active circuitry. The adapter adds negligible resistance to the audio path. It operates silently in any environment.

3-Pin XLR Male to 3.5mm TRS Female

The single specification that decides fit is the connector pairing: a 3-pin XLR male on one end and a 3.5mm TRS female on the other. It accepts balanced XLR sources but outputs an unbalanced stereo signal to the 3.5mm port. Buyers needing XLR female input, 3.5mm TRRS headset wiring or digital conversion cannot use this adapter.

Highlights

  • Connects XLR microphones to 3.5mm inputs via 3-pin male to TRS female adapter
  • Durable plastic-and-metal construction withstands regular studio or stage use
  • Compact 20.5mm x 57mm body fits easily in gear bags
  • Simple plug-and-play design requires no drivers or external power
  • Stereo wiring preserves balanced audio signals through the conversion

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the XLR 3-pin male to 3.5mm TRS female adapter, and what step do people get wrong?

Plug the XLR male end into the microphone or mixer input until it locks, then insert the 3.5mm TRS plug into the adapter's female jack; the common mistake is using a TS mono plug instead of a TRS stereo plug, which shorts the ring contact.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; if the 3.5mm jack grip loosens or the XLR latch fails to click after heavy use, replace the whole adapter.

What limit shows up first under sustained use?

The plastic housing and metal contacts are rated for typical audio signal levels; continuous high-current or phantom-power misuse can overheat the small 20.5 mm by 57 mm body before the connectors wear out.

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