SiYear ehthrew-140 3.5mm Female TRS to XLR Male Audio Adapter Cable
Product description
Connect a phone, computer, or other 3.5mm audio source to a speaker with an XLR input using the SiYear ehthrew-140 adapter cable. Its female 3.5mm TRS connector accepts a standard three-pole plug, while the male 3-pin XLR end connects to the speaker. The cable combines the source’s left and right stereo signals into a single mono XLR signal. It is an unbalanced connection for audio playback, not recording.
How to use it
Plug a device’s 3.5mm audio output into the cable’s female TRS end, then connect the male XLR end to a compatible speaker input. This setup can be useful when playing music from a phone, tablet, computer, MP3 player, TV, radio, CD player, or DVD player through a speaker with an XLR socket. For example, connect a phone with a three-pole 3.5mm jack to an XLR-equipped speaker to play music. The adapter carries left and right source audio into one mono XLR connection, so it provides a straightforward link between those connector types rather than a separate left-and-right XLR pair.
Technical overview
- Connectors: Female 3.5mm, three-pole TRS to male 3-pin XLR
- Signal: Unbalanced, combines left and right stereo signals into one mono XLR signal
- Length: 0.5 m (1.5 feet)
- Conductor: 24 AWG oxygen-free copper
- Shielding: Copper braid with copper and aluminum foil layers
- Construction: Braided cable with a PVC jacket
- Use: Indoor and outdoor
The 3.5mm connector is gold-plated, and the XLR connector has an aluminum-alloy housing. The shielding is designed to help reduce hum and noise and suppress EMI and RFI. Its flexible jacket supports practical handling and storage, while internal strain relief at the XLR connector supports the connection where the cable meets the plug.
Benefits
This cable is useful when an audio source offers a headphone-style 3.5mm output but the speaker accepts XLR. Instead of changing the source or relying on a different connector arrangement, connect the two devices with one short adapter cord. Its 0.5 m length suits setups where the source and speaker are close together, such as placing a phone beside a speaker during playback.
The stereo-to-mono signal routing is an important part of choosing this cable: it brings both left and right audio channels from the source into one XLR connection. That makes it suited to playback through a single compatible speaker input. The unbalanced design and stated connector types also help identify the intended connection before setting up, while the braided shielding and foil layers address noise and interference in the cable construction.
What to clarify
Which devices can connect to it? Any suitable device with a 3.5mm three-pole audio output can connect at the female TRS end. Listed examples include smartphones, computers, tablets, MP3 players, TVs, radios, CD players, and DVD players, the other end connects to a speaker with a compatible XLR socket.
Does it keep stereo audio on two separate channels? No. The cable combines the source’s left and right stereo signals into a single mono XLR signal. Choose it for that connection format, rather than for separate left and right XLR outputs.
Can it be used for recording? This cable is specified for audio playback and is not for recording. Its stated use is connecting a 3.5mm audio source to an XLR-equipped speaker.
Is it worth it?
For playback setups that need a female 3.5mm TRS input and a male 3-pin XLR connection, the SiYear ehthrew-140 offers a direct, clearly defined link. Its short 0.5 m cable, stereo-to-mono routing, and braided shielding make it a practical fit for connecting a nearby phone or other audio player to a compatible speaker. If that matches your equipment and playback use, it keeps the connection simple and easy to identify.