exist adapter from 1/4 plug to XLR plug mic?

I own a Tascam US-2000 and an XLR cord that I own is stuck in the frong XLR/Instrument combo jack. I've had several people look at it, I also took the top off and there seems to be no way to get it unstuck. The cable still works but I want it out, at this point, I don't care if I break it. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!

I'm new to recording so, aside from lacking experience, I lack swappable hardware for troubleshooting my problem, thought maybe somebody here could help.

Hey guys,

The XLR connector is an electrical connector design. XLR plugs and sockets are used mostly in professional audio and video electronics cabling applications, for microphones and line level signals. Home audio and video electronics normally use RCA connectors for line level signals generated by a preamplifier.

A Switchcraft Tini-QG connector, frequently called a mini-XLR, is available in several configurations. The connector is often used on small boundary microphones, and for the microphone connections on some wireless body-pack transmitters. The pins are numbered in the opposite direction from a standard XLR but the wiring scheme is not standardized within the microphone industry.

I'm looking for a 25 pin to 25 pin patchbay that connects the 1 to 8 and 9 to 16 analog send and returns of the MixDream.
I want it have the options to patch my analog gear to either XLR or TRS for each channel. This way it saves me from buying double snakes or extra adapters. What are some really good options?

Here is an image of the rear panel of the MixDream.

I am going to be wiring an in wall snake system pretty soon for a small sized freestanding home studio. Since I live in a fairly populated city neighborhood I've been planning, plus have had recommendations to do so, on running Mogami Neglex Quad cable through grounded conduit with metal boxes to a metal face plate. That's the easy part...

1) going from "Realistic" Stereo Audio Selector - RCA Outs (not sure if balanced or unbalanced outs, cheapo from radioshack)

2) to BEHRH(*&$&($ Truth B2031A monitors - can accept XLR balanced or 1/4TRS unbalanced

What kind of cable would I want to buy?

Thanks!

Hi, I'm redoing the connectors for some cables that will be used with the Shure 58A microphone. When I opened up the XLR connectors, pin 1 and pin 3 are shorted with a copper wire. Is this really needed?

I thought normally the XLR convention is:
1- ground
2- positive
3- negative

Thanks.