The Pearstone 1/4" TRS to XLR Female Cable - 10'is ideal for audio applications in which a device with an XLR output needs to be connected to a device with a balanced 1/4" input. Typical scenarios include connecting a microphone preamp to a line input on a mixer or connecting an outboard effects processor to an aux return.

The cable is equipped with 24-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and spiral shielding to protect against EMI and RFI noise. The professional-grade cast-zinc Rean XLR connector is field serviceable and features silver-plated contacts, while the Rean 1/4" TRS connector features a molded design for maximum strain relief. The twin conductive PVC shield reduces electrostatic noise and distinguishes the PM series as the best value in its class.

1/4" TRS Male to XLR Female Cable    24-Gauge OFC    Twin Conductive PVC Shield    Spiral Shielding    Rean XLR Connector    Rean 1/4" TRS Connector    Cast-Zinc Black Shells    Silver-Plated Contacts

Professional quality, field-serviceable, cast-zinc Rean connectors with silver-plated contacts

Twin conductive PVC shield reduces electrostatic noise

24-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors

Spiral shielding to protect against EMI and RFI noise

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I'm getting a buzz with this cable connected directly from a microphone to an amp-- anyone else?

A: That is a balanced connector cable for LINE level signals, if you are using that cable to connect a microphone, it is not the correct cable. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/828155-REG/Hosa_Technology_HMIC_010HZ_HMIC_010HZ_Pro_Mic_Cable.html This is the correct cable for microphones.

Q: 2. will this cable work with a MAC laptop?

A: It sure will. As long as your computer has a USB 2.0 or greater port, this will work fine on a Mac or a PC.

Q: 3. Can this be used to extend the power from a Core SWX SPU-4 Compact Power Supply?

A: NO you can Not extend it, you will need to obtain a longer cable

Q: 4. Are all 4 pins wired?

A: Pinout of 4-pin XLR connector used for 12V powerThe 4 pin male XLR connector is found on nearly all professional location video equipment. It is used for an external 12 volt DC input. Pinout: pin 1 = negative pin 4 = positiveNo connections are made to either pin 2 or 3. NOTE: Check and double check that the wiring is correct to your equipment before connecting this to any expensive video gear. Mistakes can be costly to you.

Q: 5. Can this transfer phantom power to a microphone without reducing the quality of the sound?

A: No, phantom power (48V) is typically transferred through an XLR input on a camera, mixer or recorder, often for shotgun style condenser mics, and large and small diaphragm condenser mics. Perhaps you may be thinking of plug-in power, which is a very low voltage (such as 3 to 5V) supplied through the 3.5mm mic input on devices like cameras or recorders for lavalier style condenser mics. The Pearstone cable can transfer plug-in power, but not phantom power.

Q: 6. Can this be used with blue snowball

A: I would expect it to work. I got mine to use with a different USB microphone and it's fine.

Q: 7. Can I use this cable with a Deity V-Mic D3 Pro to split the outgoing signal to use the XLR inputs on a Tascam DR40? Or do you recommend another option?

A: The Mogami Gold 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR Female Y-Cable is not going to work to connect the Deity V-Mic D3 Pro because you need the XLR connectors to be male in order to connect to the inputs on the Tascam DR40 Recorder. The Mogami Gold 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR Male Y-Cable - 10' (B&H # MOG352XLRM10) is the version that you need.

Q: 8. Hi. I'm assuming from the TRS reference that this is a stereo cable? I don't actually see the word 'stereo' used anywhere in the overview or specs. Thanks.

A: This Hosa Technology REAN 1/8" TRS Female to 1/4" TRS Male Headphone Adapter Cable (10') has TRS wiring, which could be used for a balanced mono signal. In most cases though, it would be used for unbalanced stereo, as an extension/adapter for a headphone connector.

Q: 9. Can this adapter carry Phantom Power from an Audio Recorder?

A: No. You can convert phantom power from the recorder to mic plug-in power, using the Saramonic C-XLR+ version (BH #SACXLRPLUS).

Q: 10. Is this cable compatible with Apple earphones?

A: This will work fine with Apple earbuds and most headphones for audio listening, but will not carry the signal for the control or microphone features.