PROEL AT290 - Professional Metal Audio Adapter XLR Female to 6.3mm Mono Jack
The PROEL AT290 is a high-performance audio adapter designed for musicians, sound engineers, and recording studios that require a robust and reliable connection conversion solution. This adapter allows you to connect a male XLR cable to a 6.3 mm (1/4") mono jack input, facilitating the integration of professional equipment into standard or vintage setups.
Unlike conventional plastic adapters that tend to crack with continuous use, the AT290 is constructed with an all-metal housing . This not only ensures exceptional durability capable of withstanding the demands of touring and daily stage use, but also provides superior shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring that the audio signal remains clean and free of unwanted noise during transmission.
Its compact, cable-free design makes it an essential "rescue" tool in any gear bag, allowing you to instantly resolve connector incompatibility issues without the need for additional patch cables that can degrade the signal.
Main features
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Integral metal construction: Durable alloy casing that protects internal welds and withstands accidental steps or drops.
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Precision connectors:
- End A: Standard 3-pole female XLR, compatible with any microphone cable or balanced line.
- End B: 6.3 mm mono male jack (TS), machined for a firm fit on amplifiers, mixing consoles and processors.
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Signal conversion: Performs the necessary internal bridging to adapt balanced signals (XLR) to unbalanced inputs (Mono Jack), safely unifying the signal.
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One-piece design: Eliminates the weak points of short adapter cables, offering a rigid and direct connection.
Benefits for the user
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Long-term reliability: Thanks to its metal body, this adapter is a durable investment that will outlast multiple plastic adapters.
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Instant versatility: Allows you to connect professional microphones to equipment that only has Jack inputs, such as guitar amplifiers, keyboards, or older portable speakers.
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Signal protection: The metal chassis acts as a Faraday cage, reducing hum and static noise common in electrically charged environments.
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Professional ergonomics: Its textured surface makes it easy to grip for quick connection and disconnection, even with sweaty hands in the middle of a performance.
Typical use cases
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Dynamic microphone connection: Ideal for connecting a standard vocal microphone to an instrument amplifier or a line input of a basic mixer.
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Home Studio and Podcasting: Useful for older audio interfaces or recorders that require jack inputs for external sources.
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DJ configurations: Adaptation of XLR master outputs to monitors or PA systems with Jack inputs.
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Rehearsal rooms: Quick solution when specific cables are missing and existing wiring needs to be adapted.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this adapter convert a stereo signal to mono?
No, this adapter is designed to work with mono signals. If you connect a balanced XLR signal, it converts it to an unbalanced mono jack (TS).
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Can I use it with Phantom power (48V)?
Not recommended. When converting to a mono jack (TS), the adapter bridges the ground and negative pins, which would disable phantom power and might not work with condenser microphones that require it. It is ideal for dynamic microphones.
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Is the body really made of metal?
Yes, the entire external structure is metallic, which gives it a weight and solidity far superior to the economical plastic models.
Project description
Proel AT290 professional audio adapter. Features a 3-pole female XLR connector to a 6.3 mm mono (TS) male jack. Robust construction with an all-metal outer housing for high durability and electromagnetic shielding. Designed for the physical and electrical adaptation of signals in live sound reinforcement environments and fixed installations. Nickel/silver finish.
