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Impedance matching transformer. Adapts XLR mic output to 1/4" TS, and boosts the impedance to match high impedance input devices.
Livewire Essential High Impedance Transformer Adapter 1/4" TS to XLR Female
Livewire Essential High Impedance Transformer Adapter 1/4" TS to XLR Female

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  • Type: Adapter
  • Gauge: Not applicable
  • Connector 1: XLR-F
  • Connector 2: 1/4" TS-M
  • Facet: Straight/Straight
  • Configuration: Adapter
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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4.62

13 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Mic to 1/4" without volume drop

I use this to run a mic thru the 1/4" IN on a Boss RC3 looper pedal. It works great. I had used an XLR to 1/4" that didn't convert impedance before and lost almost all the volume. This one does the job and i can run a mic alongside my acoustic (the RC3 looper has 2 inputs) without volume level issue :)

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

For some reason it would not work ??

Picked one up today to use a TS 1/4 input to put a mic into it - have used many of these over the years including these and the ones that transform the other way like 1/4 to XLR. It just would not work for some reason and then I found the end where the 1/4 stem is loose - maybe it was previously returned. It just cut the volume down to almost nothing - even after turning the channel way up you could tell something was wrong - we be heading back to GC to return it soon.

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  4. Improves Sound3

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • Yes, I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byANDREW

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #sweepstakes. For live performance to support the speaker I also bought with it at Guitar Center. I will use it for when I play a keyboard on small private gigs as well as for my own personal recreational use to listen to music at home.

  • Solid!

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byEthan

    fromPortland, OR

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Putting live mic into effects pedals

  • Necessary piece for gigging with band

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRoger

    fromCharleston SC

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love this. It is very helpful when your board runs out of xlr inputs

  • This is a lifesaver - just buy 2 and thank yourself later

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoe

    fromWestern NY

    I use this all the time in the studio and on stage. easiest way of getting your impedance correct. Wanna use effects pedals on your microphone? grab this and a DI box and you're good to go! Perfect for anytime you need to make a long, unbalanced cable run.

  • Professional grade piece of equipment.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBill A

    fromWilmington NC

    I highly recommend this higher end unit. It is much more durable than the basic model.

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBill

    fromTennessee

    concert use

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byChaseMic

    fromLafayette, La.

    Would this work, using it on my solo interface for a secondary xlr microphone and if so condendser or dynamic or both will work? Just wondering Thanks

    Would this work, using it on my solo interface for a secondary xlr microphone and if so condendser or dynamic or both will work? Just wondering Thanks

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Livewire Essential High Impedance Transformer will convert you condenser (XLR) to hi impedence - dynamic (1/4"). It works in only one direction - low to hi.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byPeterOC

    fromIreland

    Hi, can this product ship to Ireland please? thanks, Peter

    Hi, can this product ship to Ireland please? thanks, Peter

    Open Reply - Ronald
    If you go to our website and click the flag on the bottom of the webpage, you will be able to select your country. From there you can also select your currency and any other options you think you might need. After that is done, all items that show up are eligible for shipping to your location and will also give you a total with duties and taxes. We unfortunately can't discuss pricing over this means of communication, but once you are on your country's version of the website, you will be able to view pricing yourself. If you should run into any further issues or if there is anything else we can do for you, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for contacting us!
    Open Reply - Thomas
    I'm sorry, we cannot ship to Ireland.