Yellow Cable ECOAD18 - RCA Male to XLR Female Adapter (2-pack)
The Yellow Cable ECOAD18 is a set of two adapters that convert a male RCA connection to a 3-pin female XLR . It's the quick solution for connecting home or DJ equipment with RCA outputs to wired or professional equipment with XLR inputs, without soldering or using active interfaces. Each adapter adapts one channel (mono); the set covers both left and right channels when both are used. As it's a passive adapter, the signal remains unbalanced ; for long runs or true balanced conversion, a DI box or isolation transformer is recommended.
Main features
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Pack of 2 units : two individual adapters to cover a stereo pair (L/R) or have a spare.
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Connectivity : RCA male → XLR female (3 pins) , typical orientation of equipment with RCA output towards XLR inputs/cables.
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Ready to use : ideal for connecting players, consumer interfaces or DJ mixers with RCA to consoles, stages or speakers with XLR.
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Passive format : without electronics; maintains the signal as unbalanced.
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Universal compatibility : RCA and XLR3 standard widely used in audio.
Product benefits
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Time saving : Quickly adapt RCA outputs to XLR inputs/cables without custom cables.
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Versatility : each adapter works for one channel; using both covers stereo.
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Easy integration : allows reuse of existing XLR cabling for sources with RCA.
Use cases
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DJ and playback : RCA output from controllers/players to XLR inputs of mixers or active speakers (short distances).
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Events and installations : quick connection of sources with RCA (computers, players, decoders) to XLR patch.
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Study : specific adaptation of consumer equipment to XLR inputs of interfaces or preamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it a "1 to 2" splitter? No. Each piece adapts an RCA to an XLR. The pack includes 2 adapters (one per channel).
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Does it convert the signal to balanced? No. It's a passive adapter; the signal remains unbalanced . For long runs or noise reduction, use DI boxes/transformers.
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How is it wired internally? In the usual RCA→XLR adaptation: the tip of the RCA goes to pin 2 of the XLR (signal), and the ground of the RCA goes to pins 1 and 3 of the XLR (ground/cold).
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Can I use it with active phantom power? Not recommended. Disable phantom power on the XLR input to avoid sending 48V to an RCA source.
Project description
Passive RCA male to XLR female 3-pin adapter in a pack of 2 units ; typical connection: RCA tip → XLR pin 2 (signal), RCA ground → XLR pins 1 and 3 (ground); use for unbalanced analog audio; not suitable for phantom power.
