Passive audio adapters are convenient, versatile, and almost required for any gigging professional. They allow you to convert any cable with a certain connection type to another, meaning you don’t have to just rely on cables with two correct ends. Having one of every cable you could possibly need just isn’t practical, and if you’re a performer, chances are you are going to rely on a venue for some of your cabling. Maybe the venue only has XLR cables available, but you need a ¼ in connection. Having an XLRM or XLRF to ¼ in adapter can be a life-saver and solve that issue before it ever becomes a problem. Audio adapters are also inexpensive, making it easy to carry a full arsenal of solutions.