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Black 18in cable with 3.5mm male TRS plug to female XLR connector

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Cables To Go C2G41468 18in 3.5mm Male TRS to Female XLR Cable

SKU CH-5SZ2-3D6HE MPN C2G41468

Connects a 3.5mm TRS stereo source to a female XLR input on mixers, amplifiers or powered speakers in a 18in unbalanced cable

  • Connector count1
  • Connector details3.5 mm Male 3 Position TRS to Female XLR Cable
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeOthers
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length18 in (0.5m)
  • Connects portable stereo sources to pro XLR inputs
  • Three-pole TRS plug carries balanced microphone or stereo signals
  • Left and right channels soldered together for mono summing
  • Half-metre length keeps rack and stage setups tidy
  • Black jacket suits studio and live environments

18-inch TRS-to-XLR adapter cable

This 18-inch (0.5 m) cable connects a 3.5 mm male TRS plug to a female XLR socket. Three conductors carry the tip, ring and sleeve signals. The left and right channels are soldered together, so the output is an unbalanced mono feed.

Suits mono microphone or line feeds; not for stereo

Use it to plug a lavalier microphone, portable recorder or stereo line output into a mixing console, amplifier or powered speaker with XLR input. Buyers who need a balanced signal path or separate left and right channels should look at a different cable type.

Unbalanced wiring merges both channels into one

Because the tip and ring are joined internally, the cable delivers a single combined signal rather than discrete left and right audio. This design choice determines whether the adapter matches your source and destination equipment.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model nameC2G41468
Product typeOthers
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Connector details3.5 mm Male 3 Position TRS to Female XLR Cable
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length18 in (0.5m)
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What is the exact length of the cable so I know if it reaches my desk mixer?

The cable measures 18in (0.5m) from the 3.5mm TRS plug to the female XLR connector.

How do I connect this unbalanced cable correctly so the stereo signal sums to mono?

Plug the 3.5mm TRS end into the stereo source; the tip and ring are already soldered together inside the plug, so both channels feed the single XLR pin 2.

Will the female XLR jack wear out if I plug and unplug microphones daily?

The XLR connector uses a standard latch design rated for repeated mating cycles; keep the contacts clean and avoid side strain on the 3.5mm plug to maximise life.

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