This is the ¼ inch mono male to XLR male adapter. It features a ¼ inch mono male connector on one side. And a 3 pin XLR male connector on the other side. Let’s take a brief moment to look at some audio connectors that can be hard to identify. There are 3 styles that look very similar. 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and ¼ inch. 2.5mm is the smallest and the least common. It is typically found on older android phones and GPS equipment. 3.5mm is slightly larger than 2.5mm and is the most common for day to day use. It is found on many smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers. ¼ inch is noticeably larger and is also quite common. It is typically found on higher end headphones and music equipment. The adapter will allow you to change an XLR to ¼ inch cable. The adapter is great for connecting a variety of music equipment into a sound board or mixer. The ¼ inch mono male to XLR male adapter is a quick and easy solution for your audio projects.