Can you use XLR to 3.5 mm?
Unbalanced 3.5mm Mini Jack to XLR Cable
Ideal cable for interconnecting most devices with 3.5mm mini jack to a mixing console or powered speakers with XLR input. ... The step-down design of the 3.5mm connector provides connection to recessed ports.
Is XLR input male or female?
The standard signal flow for audio in XLR connectors is that the output is a male connector and the input is female. In other words, the pins on the plug point in the direction of signal flow.
Can you convert 3.5 mm to balanced?
If the headphone cable comes with a standard 3-pole TRS stereo connector, it must be unbalanced, regardless if it is a larger 6.35 (ΒΌβ) or smaller 3.5mm (β β) connector. ... It is not possible to convert an unbalanced headphone cable to a balanced connection with an adapter as there is no way to untie these grounds.