DIN / Klein Tuchel to XLR Adapter Cable
High-quality adapter cable featuring a precision-made metal Klein Tuchel connector with hard-plated silver contacts for optimal signal transfer.
This professional-grade cable allows you to connect unpowered or T-powered* vintage microphones fitted with DIN small/Klein Tuchel connectors directly to mixers, mic preamps, or audio interfaces with standard XLR inputs.
Perfect for vintage models such as:
Sennheiser: MKH416T, MKH405T, MKH406T, MD421-N, MD441-N, MD21-N, MD211-N, MD214-N, MD408-N, MD409-N, MD413-N, MD416-N
Beyer: M69N, M88N, M160N, M260N, M300N, M500N, M610N, M640N
Neumann: KM83, KM84
AKG: D19, D190C, D202CS, C415, D1000C
…and many more (see full list below).
⚠ Note: Not compatible with microphones using the larger “Grosstuchel” connector with blade-shaped pins (e.g., MD421-2, MD441-2).
Specifications:
Connector A: 3-pole German-made Klein Tuchel female (DIN 41524) – metal housing, hard-plated silver contacts
Connector B: 3-pole XLR male
Use: Connect vintage mics with small/Klein Tuchel connector to modern XLR inputs
T-Power Compatibility:
This adapter is also suitable for 12V T-powered microphones* when used with a 48V-to-12V T-power converter. T-powered mics require 12V supply and must not be connected directly to 48V phantom power.
Examples of 12V T-Powered Mics:
Sennheiser MKH series: MKH105, MKH106, MKH405T, MKH406T, MKH415, MKH416T, MKH435T, MKH805, MKH815, MKH816 (Klein Tuchel)
Neumann: U77, KM74, KM75, KM76
Schoeps: CMT series / certain CMC models