Black Stainless Steel Wall Plate - One 1/4" TRS Stereo Jack

If you're building a studio, upgrading a venue's infrastructure, or just tired of cables snaking through walls, this wall plate is exactly what you need. The SA-PLATE44 gives you a clean, permanent 1/4" TRS connection that mounts flush in any standard electrical box. No more fishing cables through drywall every time you need to move something around.

The black stainless steel construction holds up to the kind of abuse audio gear takes — constant plugging and unplugging, bumps from equipment racks, and the general chaos of working spaces. That single 1/4" TRS jack handles whatever you throw at it: balanced stereo signals, headphone feeds, monitor outputs, or patch bay extensions. It's not fancy, but it works reliably.

This is the kind of infrastructure upgrade that makes your life easier in the long run. Studios use these for headphone distribution systems where you need fixed connection points around the room. Venues install them for permanent monitor feeds and backstage communication lines. Even home studios benefit when you want to hardwire connections between rooms without cables running under doors.

Installation is straightforward if you're comfortable with basic electrical work — standard electrical box, included mounting screws, and solder terminals on the back for your audio cable. The 4.5" x 2.75" plate fits the same opening as a standard duplex outlet.

Bottom line: If you need a permanent, professional-grade 1/4" connection in a wall or rack, this plate does the job without the premium price of boutique alternatives.

Technical Specifications

• Model: SA-PLATE44
• Connector Type: One 1/4" TRS Stereo Jack
• Construction: Black Stainless Steel
• Dimensions: 4.5" x 2.75"
• Mounting: Standard electrical box
• Hardware Included: Mounting screws
• Application: Cable installation
• Color: Black
• Condition: New
• Warranty: One year
• Recommended For: Studios, venues, permanent audio installations

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this handle both balanced and unbalanced signals?

Yes, the TRS jack works with both. For unbalanced (like most instrument cables), you'll use tip and sleeve. For balanced signals (like from your audio interface), you'll wire tip (hot), ring (cold), and sleeve (ground). The jack doesn't care what you plug into it.

How do I actually wire this thing?

You'll need to solder your audio cable to the terminals on the back of the TRS jack. Run your cable through the wall to the electrical box, then connect tip, ring, and sleeve according to your wiring needs. If you're not comfortable soldering, grab an electrician or tech who is — a cold solder joint will cause more headaches than this plate is worth.

Does this really fit standard electrical boxes?

Yes, it's designed for the same boxes you'd use for outlets or light switches. The 4.5" x 2.75" dimensions are standard. If you've got an existing box, this will probably fit. If you're installing new, any single-gang electrical box will work.

Can I use this for headphone outputs?

Absolutely. That's one of the most common uses — permanent headphone jacks for studio monitoring positions or practice rooms. Just remember you'll need appropriate amplification on the other end; this is just the connection point, not an amplified output.