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

Hosa Technology

Hosa Technology MIT-156 18 in XLR3F to 3.5mm TRS instrument cable

SKU CH-SQ3P-Y47FX MPN MIT-156

An 18 in impedance transformer cable with XLR female to 3.5 mm TRS male connectors that maximises signal fidelity and eliminates noise from impedance mismatches

  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsXLR Female to 3.5 mm TRS Male
  • Connector genderFemale to Male
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length18 in (45.7 cm)
  • Key featuresMaximizes signal fidelity when using impedance mismatched ge
  • Preserves signal fidelity with impedance-mismatched gear
  • Reduces high-frequency loss from signal reflections
  • Cuts noise and hum caused by impedance mismatch
  • 18 in cable with XLR3F to 3.5 mm TRS connectors
  • Female-to-male design for direct instrument connection

Purpose and Audience

The Hosa MIT-156 is an 18 inch impedance‑matching cable that converts a 3.5 mm TRS male source to an XLR3 female input. It is built for musicians, engineers and content creators who need clean signal transfer between unbalanced and balanced professional audio gear.

Setup Check

Verify that your source device outputs an unbalanced 3.5 mm TRS signal and that the destination accepts a balanced XLR female connection. Ensure the cable length of 18 inches suits the spacing of your rack, interface or pedalboard before ordering.

What the Transformer Changes

The built‑in transformer maximizes signal fidelity when connecting impedance‑mismatched equipment. It minimizes high‑frequency and level loss caused by signal reflections and eliminates noise and hum that typically arise from an impedance mismatch.

How it compares

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Price $16.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 119 comparable items (median $19.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHosa
Model nameMIT-156
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsXLR Female to 3.5 mm TRS Male
Connector genderFemale to Male
Size & build
Overall length18 in (45.7 cm)
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size102 × 76 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 18 in cable come with any adapters or do I need to buy them separately?

The box contains the single MIT-156 cable with an XLR3F connector on one end and a 3.5 mm TRS male plug on the other; no extra adapters are included.

Should I choose the MIT-156 or a straight XLR-to-TRS cable for my setup?

Pick the MIT-156 when you need to match a high-impedance instrument output to a low-impedance XLR input; a straight cable will not correct the impedance mismatch.

What does the impedance-transformer function do to the signal in a real recording chain?

It converts the high-impedance instrument signal to low impedance, preserving high-frequency detail and level while removing hum caused by the mismatch.

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