🎙️🔗 XLR • XLR Adapter

These adapters convert XLR connector gender—either joining two cables or flipping a device’s port orientation. They’re used in studio, stage, and broadcast environments to solve last-minute routing challenges or extend cable runs.
 
🔧 Adapter Forms
Male → Male (3-pin)
Joins two female XLR cables
Used to extend signal path or adapt gear with female-only outputs
Female → Female (3-pin)
Joins two male XLR cables
Used to adapt gear with male-only outputs or reconfigure signal flow
Compact barrel-style design with locking latches
Passive—no signal conversion or amplification
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🎤 Microphones (especially dynamic types)
🎚️ Mixers, audio interfaces, and patch bays
📡 Wireless mic receivers and transmitters
📼 Field recorders and broadcast gear
🎛️ PA systems and monitor desks
 
✅ Common Uses
🔄 Extend XLR cable runs without replacing cables
🎙️ Flip connector gender to match device ports
🎚️ Reconfigure signal flow in racks or patch panels
📼 Solve last-minute routing issues in live setups
🧪 Prototype balanced audio chains with modular flexibility
 
🧠 Signal Format
🔊 Balanced 3-pin XLR
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Hot (positive)
Pin 3 = Cold (negative)
🔁 No change to signal type—pure passthrough
⚡ Supports mic-level and line-level signals
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🚫 Not suitable for phantom power pass-through in all cases
🔌 May introduce mechanical stress if used inline without support
📉 Avoid stacking multiple adapters—can degrade signal integrity
🔄 Gender flipping doesn’t change signal direction—just connector type
🧯 Always test signal path after inserting adapter
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Use male/male to join two female cables
🔍 Use female/female to join two male cables
🎚️ Label adapters clearly—especially in dense racks
📼 Keep a few in your gig bag for emergency fixes
🧪 Confirm locking latches engage fully to avoid dropouts