Calrad 35-454 Xlr Female to Rca Male Adapter

Product Description

The CALRAD 35-454 is a single-piece passive adapter that converts a 3-pin XLR female jack to an RCA male plug. It provides a direct, no-cable connection between balanced XLR output sources and unbalanced RCA inputs. Installers use this adapter when interfacing professional or semi-professional audio equipment with consumer-grade components. No external power is required. The compact barrel-style form factor keeps signal runs clean and eliminates the need for a separate adapter cable in tight rack or panel installations.

This adapter is suited for audio system integration in residential home theater setups, commercial AV installations, recording studio patchbays, and live sound environments where balanced-to-unbalanced signal conversion is needed at a connector level. It is typically installed by AV technicians, low-voltage integrators, or experienced audio professionals during system build-out or troubleshooting.

Key Features

• 3-pin XLR female jack accepts standard balanced XLR male connectors
• RCA male plug output connects directly to unbalanced RCA female inputs
• Passive design requires no external power source
• Compact form factor eliminates need for an adapter cable
• Suitable for balanced-to-unbalanced signal conversion at the connector level

Compatibility

Designed as a connector-level adapter for use with any standard 3-pin XLR male output and any standard RCA female input jack in audio signal chain applications.

Installation Notes

Power down or mute the audio source and destination equipment before connecting or disconnecting this adapter to prevent signal pops or equipment damage. Ensure the XLR male connector is fully seated and the locking collar is engaged before energizing the signal path. Low-voltage AV installers should verify that the source equipment supports passive balancing conversion, as some professional gear may require an active direct box or impedance-matching transformer for optimal signal integrity.

Technical Specifications

• Input Connector: 3-pin XLR female jack
• Output Connector: RCA male plug
• Adapter Type: Passive, no external power required

Standard Information

• Brand: CALRAD
• Manufacturer Part Number: 35-454