Free Delivery on all orders over £99*

QTX 6.3mm Jack Plug to 3.5mm Stereo Socket Adaptor

£149
The RRP is the manufacturer's recommended retail price of the item.
Limited Stock
We are an Independent UK Company
Price match. Found it cheaper? Contact us
Trade Discount Available
Description

The QTX 6.3mm to 3.5mm stereo adaptor converts a standard quarter-inch jack plug (6.3mm) down to a 3.5mm stereo socket, allowing consumer audio devices with 3.5mm outputs to connect into professional equipment with 6.3mm inputs. The metal-bodied construction provides mechanical strength at the connection point, where cheaper plastic adaptors tend to fail under repeated insertion and removal.

Common uses include adapting 3.5mm headphone outputs from laptops, phones or tablets into 6.3mm headphone sockets on mixing consoles, studio monitors, DJ controllers and guitar amplifiers. The adaptor also works in reverse, allowing 6.3mm headphone plugs to connect into 3.5mm sockets on portable recorders, computers or audio interfaces that only provide mini-jack outputs. The stereo configuration passes both left and right channels through the adaptor without signal loss.

The compact 25mm length means the adaptor sits flush against equipment panels without protruding significantly, reducing the risk of lever damage if a cable is knocked or pulled. The nickel-plated metal barrel resists corrosion and maintains conductivity over time, while the knurled grip section allows the adaptor to be removed by hand without needing pliers. At approximately 8g, it adds minimal weight to a cable run or equipment bag.

Frequently Asked

Does this adaptor work with balanced signals?

No. This is a stereo adaptor designed for unbalanced stereo connections (tip-ring-sleeve carrying left, right and ground). It will physically connect to balanced equipment using TRS jacks, but the signal will not be balanced and may pick up noise over longer cable runs.

Can I use this to connect a microphone?

You can physically connect a 3.5mm microphone plug into the adaptor and then into a 6.3mm input, but the adaptor does not provide phantom power or impedance matching. It works for line-level signals and passive dynamic microphones, but condenser microphones needing phantom power require a dedicated mic preamp.

Will this reduce audio quality?

The adaptor itself introduces negligible signal loss when the connections are clean and tight. Audio quality depends more on the quality of the cables and equipment being connected. A well-made adaptor like this QTX model maintains the signal integrity of the source.

Is it durable enough for live use?

The metal construction and nickel plating make it suitable for regular studio and live use. The main wear point is the internal spring contact in the socket, which can loosen over hundreds of insertions, but for typical DJ, musician and home studio use the adaptor should last several years of regular handling.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

See it lit, in person

Lighting looks different in a real room. Come and see our range at our showrooms in Birmingham, Hong Kong and Dubai, or talk to our design team wherever you are.

Niori lighting showroom trailer video with closeups of alabaster lighting

Why Niori

Over 20 years lighting homes worldwide

We are a specialist lighting and mirror retailer with showrooms in Birmingham, Hong Kong and Dubai, shipping to customers around the world. Our own design team is here to help, from first idea to final fitting.

Genuine products

An authorised stockist

Every product arrives brand new with the full manufacturer warranty. Found it cheaper elsewhere? Ask us about a price match.

Ordering with us

Free delivery over £99

Free delivery on orders over £99, in the UK and worldwide. Easy returns within 14 days, subject to our returns policy. Full manufacturer warranty included.

Design help

Not sure what you need?

Our design team can help you plan your lighting, share photos and videos of stock, and send samples worldwide. Book a showroom visit in Birmingham, Hong Kong or Dubai, or ask about our lighting design service.

You Might Also Like

Recommended For You

    Our Reviews

    From first click to final installation, our customers share how Niori lights up their spaces. Read their words and envision what’s possible for yours.

    Featured Projects

    Step into our portfolio and see how we transform homes, restaurants, and commercial spaces and more, worldwide. Click here for a closer look at our latest projects.

    Description

    The QTX 6.3mm to 3.5mm stereo adaptor converts a standard quarter-inch jack plug (6.3mm) down to a 3.5mm stereo socket, allowing consumer audio devices with 3.5mm outputs to connect into professional equipment with 6.3mm inputs. The metal-bodied construction provides mechanical strength at the connection point, where cheaper plastic adaptors tend to fail under repeated insertion and removal.

    Common uses include adapting 3.5mm headphone outputs from laptops, phones or tablets into 6.3mm headphone sockets on mixing consoles, studio monitors, DJ controllers and guitar amplifiers. The adaptor also works in reverse, allowing 6.3mm headphone plugs to connect into 3.5mm sockets on portable recorders, computers or audio interfaces that only provide mini-jack outputs. The stereo configuration passes both left and right channels through the adaptor without signal loss.

    The compact 25mm length means the adaptor sits flush against equipment panels without protruding significantly, reducing the risk of lever damage if a cable is knocked or pulled. The nickel-plated metal barrel resists corrosion and maintains conductivity over time, while the knurled grip section allows the adaptor to be removed by hand without needing pliers. At approximately 8g, it adds minimal weight to a cable run or equipment bag.

    Frequently Asked

    Does this adaptor work with balanced signals?

    No. This is a stereo adaptor designed for unbalanced stereo connections (tip-ring-sleeve carrying left, right and ground). It will physically connect to balanced equipment using TRS jacks, but the signal will not be balanced and may pick up noise over longer cable runs.

    Can I use this to connect a microphone?

    You can physically connect a 3.5mm microphone plug into the adaptor and then into a 6.3mm input, but the adaptor does not provide phantom power or impedance matching. It works for line-level signals and passive dynamic microphones, but condenser microphones needing phantom power require a dedicated mic preamp.

    Will this reduce audio quality?

    The adaptor itself introduces negligible signal loss when the connections are clean and tight. Audio quality depends more on the quality of the cables and equipment being connected. A well-made adaptor like this QTX model maintains the signal integrity of the source.

    Is it durable enough for live use?

    The metal construction and nickel plating make it suitable for regular studio and live use. The main wear point is the internal spring contact in the socket, which can loosen over hundreds of insertions, but for typical DJ, musician and home studio use the adaptor should last several years of regular handling.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.