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Normally, you can. To be clear, RCA connectors (known as phonos in Europe) are not 1/4" jacks. The two are different types of connector and for this answer, we will assume that the connector is in fact a 1/4" jack rather than RCAs.

There are several wiring configurations depending on how the 1/4" jack is wired.

If the jack socket carries a stereo audio signal (like a headphone output), this is the right configuration: The tip of the 1/4" jack is wired to pin 2 of the first XLR plug. The ring of the jack is wired to pin 2 of the second XLR plug Both of these should use the core of a screened cable. The screens of both cables should be connected to the sleeve of the jack. Each screen should them be connected to pins 1 and 3 of the appropriate XLR.

If the jack is carrying balanced, single channel audio, this is the configuration: The tip of the jack is connected to pin 2 of the XLR plug. The ring of the XLR connects to pin 3 of the XLR and the sleeve of the jack connects to pin 1 of the XLR. To connect 2 XLRs to the same jack output, simply wire two cables into the jack and put an XLR on the end of each cable.

These cover most of the common configurations but as with all things, there are exceptions to these guidelines. If there is any doubt about the way the connectors need to be wired, it's worth asking the right questions before proceeding.

It might be worth mentioning that the output levels of domestic equipment tend to be lower than for professional equipment. You may find that the audio level might be lower than expected when connecting to XLR inputs.

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