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QTX 6.3mm Mono Jack to XLR Male Adapter

£199
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Description

The QTX 6.3mm mono jack to XLR male adapter converts a standard 6.3mm (¼-inch) mono jack plug into a 3-pin XLR male connector, allowing unbalanced mono audio signals to be carried over XLR cables. The adapter features a metal housing on both the jack and XLR ends, with the jack plug configured as a two-contact mono connection (tip and sleeve).

Designed for live sound, studio patching and installation work where equipment with 6.3mm jack outputs needs to connect to XLR inputs on mixing desks, amplifiers or signal processors. The adapter is passive, carrying the mono signal from the jack tip to XLR pin 2, with the sleeve and pin 1 both grounded to shield. This configuration works for unbalanced mono signals but does not provide the noise rejection of a balanced connection.

The metal construction on both connectors provides durability in regular use and maintains reliable contact points under repeated plugging and unplugging. The XLR male end fits standard XLR female sockets on audio equipment, while the 6.3mm jack end accepts any mono or stereo jack plug, though stereo signals will only pass the left channel when used with this mono adapter.

Frequently Asked

Does this adapter balance an unbalanced signal?

No. The adapter is passive and simply converts the physical connector type. It carries an unbalanced mono signal from the jack tip to XLR pin 2, with both grounds tied together. It does not add the phase-inverted signal required for true balanced operation.

Can it be used with stereo jack sources?

Yes, but only the left channel (tip contact) will be passed through to the XLR output. The right channel (ring contact) on a stereo jack is not connected in this mono adapter.

What equipment is this typically used with?

Common uses include connecting instrument outputs, DJ equipment, or consumer audio devices with 6.3mm jack outputs to professional mixing desks, amplifiers or processors with XLR inputs. Also used in installation work where signal routing requires conversion between jack and XLR connector types.

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.

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    Description

    The QTX 6.3mm mono jack to XLR male adapter converts a standard 6.3mm (¼-inch) mono jack plug into a 3-pin XLR male connector, allowing unbalanced mono audio signals to be carried over XLR cables. The adapter features a metal housing on both the jack and XLR ends, with the jack plug configured as a two-contact mono connection (tip and sleeve).

    Designed for live sound, studio patching and installation work where equipment with 6.3mm jack outputs needs to connect to XLR inputs on mixing desks, amplifiers or signal processors. The adapter is passive, carrying the mono signal from the jack tip to XLR pin 2, with the sleeve and pin 1 both grounded to shield. This configuration works for unbalanced mono signals but does not provide the noise rejection of a balanced connection.

    The metal construction on both connectors provides durability in regular use and maintains reliable contact points under repeated plugging and unplugging. The XLR male end fits standard XLR female sockets on audio equipment, while the 6.3mm jack end accepts any mono or stereo jack plug, though stereo signals will only pass the left channel when used with this mono adapter.

    Frequently Asked

    Does this adapter balance an unbalanced signal?

    No. The adapter is passive and simply converts the physical connector type. It carries an unbalanced mono signal from the jack tip to XLR pin 2, with both grounds tied together. It does not add the phase-inverted signal required for true balanced operation.

    Can it be used with stereo jack sources?

    Yes, but only the left channel (tip contact) will be passed through to the XLR output. The right channel (ring contact) on a stereo jack is not connected in this mono adapter.

    What equipment is this typically used with?

    Common uses include connecting instrument outputs, DJ equipment, or consumer audio devices with 6.3mm jack outputs to professional mixing desks, amplifiers or processors with XLR inputs. Also used in installation work where signal routing requires conversion between jack and XLR connector types.

    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.