PROEL AT160 - Y-Splitter Adapter (6.3mm Mono Jack)
Optimize your audio connections and expand the possibilities of your sound setup with the PROEL AT160 . This compact professional adapter is an essential tool in the kit of any musician, sound engineer, or studio technician. Designed to offer a practical and reliable solution, the AT160 efficiently duplicates a mono audio signal, converting a single output into two independent inputs without compromising the mechanical integrity of the connection.
Manufactured to the strict quality standards of Proel , a leading brand in the professional audio sector, this adapter stands out for its robust construction. Its body is made of high-strength ABS , a thermoplastic material known for its durability and ability to withstand intensive use on stages and in studios. Unlike fragile generic adapters, the AT160 is designed to resist bumps, drops, and the usual stress of daily connections, guaranteeing a long lifespan.
The adapter's architecture features a 6.3 mm (1/4") mono male jack connector on one end and splits into two 6.3 mm (1/4") mono female jack connectors on the other. This rigid block configuration eliminates the need for additional short cables that can become tangled or broken, providing a clean, direct connection. The internal contacts are optimized to ensure smooth signal transmission, minimizing stray noise or interruptions, which is crucial when working with electrical instruments or amplification equipment.
Main features
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Reinforced ABS construction: The main body is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), offering excellent impact protection and electrical insulation.
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Professional standard connectivity: Compatible with the vast majority of musical instruments, amplifiers, mixing consoles and effects processors that use the 6.3 mm standard.
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Compact and lightweight design: Its small form factor allows it to be used in limited spaces, such as pedalboards or rear connection panels, without adding excessive weight to the equipment.
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Precision contacts: The connectors are designed to offer a firm grip, preventing accidental disconnections during performance.
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Mono Configuration (TS): Specifically designed for unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve) signals, ideal for guitars, basses, and analog synthesizers.
Benefits for the user
The main benefit of the PROEL AT160 is its ability to instantly solve signal routing problems. By using this adapter, you eliminate the need to purchase complex electronic equipment, such as active splitters, for simple duplication tasks. Its plug-and-play design means it requires no external power or configuration; simply connect it and it's ready to use.
Furthermore, the reliability of the Proel brand ensures you won't have to worry about sudden failures in the middle of a recording or concert. It's an economical yet professional solution that enhances the versatility of your current equipment, allowing you to experiment with new sound configurations safely and effectively.
Use cases
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Guitar and Bass: Connect your instrument to two amplifiers simultaneously to create richer sound textures or mix different tones (Wet/Dry).
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Monitoring: Sends the same mono signal to two different headphones (using additional cables) or to two active stage monitors.
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Recording and PA: Duplicates the output of a synthesizer or drum machine to send it simultaneously to a mixing console and a sound card or recorder.
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Effects pedalboards: Divide the signal within a pedal chain to process audio in parallel through different effects.
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Music education: Allows two students to listen to the same mono audio source through their own amplification systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this adapter convert one stereo signal into two mono signals?
No, this adapter is strictly Mono (TS) . If you connect a stereo signal, you will likely lose one of the channels or they will be mixed incorrectly. It is designed to duplicate an existing mono signal.
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Does it affect the signal volume?
Being a passive divider, there may be a slight attenuation of the signal depending on the impedance of the connected equipment, but in most modern audio applications (such as guitars or line outputs), this loss is imperceptible.
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Can it be used to connect two instruments to a single amplifier?
It technically allows for a physical connection, but it's not recommended to use it as a passive mixer (2 inputs to 1 output) without summing resistors, as this can cause impedance problems and affect the tone of the instruments. Its correct use is 1 output to 2 inputs.
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Is it compatible with balanced TRS connectors?
You can physically insert a TRS jack, but the adapter will function as a TS (unbalanced) connection, shorting the ring to the sleeve. It is recommended to use only with standard mono TS cables.
Project description
Professional passive Y-type audio adapter in a rigid block format. Constructed with a high-density black ABS body for maximum durability and insulation. The connector configuration consists of one (1) 6.3 mm mono (TS) male jack on the input end and two (2) 6.3 mm mono (TS) female jacks on the output ends. Metal contacts ensure low contact resistance and stable signal transmission. Designed for duplicating unbalanced audio signals in live sound, studio, and fixed installation applications. RoHS compliant.
