PROEL AT295 - Professional Metal Adapter [XLR Female 3 Pole] to [6.3 mm Stereo Jack]
Optimize your audio chain with the Proel AT295 , a high-performance adapter designed for demanding live sound and recording studio environments. This essential component instantly solves connectivity problems, reliably transforming a standard XLR cable output into a 6.3 mm (1/4") jack connection. Manufactured by Proel, a leader in professional audio accessories, this adapter features a robust metal construction , ensuring significantly greater durability than conventional plastic alternatives.
Signal integrity is the AT295's top priority. Thanks to its metal chassis, it offers excellent shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring that the sound travels from the 3-pole female XLR connector to the 6.3 mm stereo male jack without added noise or loss of quality. Its compact, one-piece design eliminates the need for intermediate cables, providing a direct, solid, and slack-free connection—ideal for sound engineers, musicians, and technicians who require quick and effective solutions on stage.
Main features
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100% metal construction: High-strength cast housing that withstands intensive use on tours and daily setups, protecting internal contacts.
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Versatile Connectivity: Standard 3-pin female XLR input compatible with microphones and balanced lines, converted to 6.3mm TRS (Stereo) jack output.
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Balanced Transmission: Designed to maintain the integrity of balanced signals when connected to compatible (TRS) equipment, reducing background noise.
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Compact and Ergonomic Design: Its "all-in-one" format makes it easy to store in any accessory case and allows for quick insertion into dense connection panels.
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High Conductivity Contacts: Ensure efficient signal transfer and minimize electrical resistance at the point of contact.
Product benefits
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Maximum Durability: Forget about plastic adapters that crack or break when stepped on; the AT295's metal body is made to last for years.
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Signal Protection: The metal acts as a natural Faraday cage, protecting your critical audio signals from external noise.
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Immediate Versatility: Allows the use of standard XLR microphone cables on line inputs, mixing consoles, audio interfaces, or patchbays that only have 1/4" jack inputs.
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Space Saving: By eliminating the need for long adapter cables, you keep your setup tidier and tangle-free.
Use cases
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Recording Studios: Connecting preamps or effects processors with XLR output to patchbays with balanced TRS jack inputs.
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Live Sound: Quick adaptation of return cables or auxiliary sends on mixing consoles that use Jack connectors for line outputs or inputs.
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Musicians and Instrumentalists: Useful for connecting direct outputs (DI) or rack equipment to amplifiers or mixers with line jack inputs.
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Fixed Installations: Permanent solution to adapt stage boxes or connection panels without the need to solder new connectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this adapter convert the signal from balanced to unbalanced?
It depends on the equipment you connect it to. The jack connector is TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve), which allows it to carry a balanced signal (physical stereo) if the input of the receiving equipment is also balanced. If connected to a TS (mono) input, the signal will automatically become unbalanced by grounding the ring.
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Can it be used to connect a microphone to a guitar input?
Physically, yes, but you need to consider impedance. Guitar inputs are high impedance (Hi-Z) and microphones are low impedance (Lo-Z). Although it will work, for optimal results an impedance transformer is recommended, unless you're using this adapter with a "Line/Mic" input on an interface that accepts both levels.
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Does the XLR connector have a locking mechanism?
Being a compact one-piece adapter, the female XLR side features the standard retention mechanism that secures the incoming male connector, providing an audible click and firmness to prevent accidental disconnections.
Project description
The Proel AT295 professional audio adapter features a solid metal body for high mechanical strength and shielding. It has a 3-pole female XLR input and a 6.3 mm stereo male TRS output. Designed for direct conversion of interfaces without intermediate cabling, it is suitable for balanced audio signals and professional sound applications in studios and fixed installations. It has a silver metallic finish.
