What kind of quality would I lose if I use an adapter to convert the XLR to a 1/8" jack and plug it into my Tascam DR-07MkII ?
1395352
As long as the cable length is short - under 20 feet or so- you would not lose any quality.
1395353
Why would you bother? Impedance changes, XLR versus mini line level changes, more possibilities for bad mechanical connection. Consider borrowing a digital recorder with XLR input, if the microphone is important for the application. If this is your only available recorder (and it's a good one), then prepare to deal with noise or dropouts.
1395354
Maybe, but it's all about using cables that are made well. I use a GLS Audio 6ft Cable 1/8" TRS Stereo to XLR Female without any quality loss.
449903
You will need an adapter cable, 3.5mm stereo to XLR mono male, or 3.5mm stereo to 1/4" mono male
288417
I used the 1/4" inputs instead. Although I did run the xlr's from the outs of my board for awhile.
1484497
You could use an 8th to RCA adapter cable and it would work. Best use is to put a DAC in front and run from a computer though.
846153
You can get adaptors for converting XLR to phono or mini jacks, but phono/mini jacks are atypically for the 5 volt cheap microphones. XLR microphones atypically require more voltage, especially if you want good sounding amplification!Most people including myself would suggest purchasing a small preamplifier (ie. ART's StudioV3) and connecting to the line-in jack (and not the microphone jack) of a computer audio (ie. ASUS Xonar ST) sound card for adapting XLR type microphones for computer hardware.
554781
No this has just an XLR input and no 1/8th. It's not a multi jack like some inputs.I use a lab mic with 1/8th and knocked up my own cable adapter for it...male XLR to 1/8th female. Little bit of soldering time and say $3.00 you've got it sorted. The pre amp is so good!...it's worth doing I assure you. Or go buy an adapter lead if you don't want to do it yourselve.
2268944
There is a balanced XLR input, a balanced 6.5mm TRS input, and similar balanced outputs. Getting RCA out would require an adapter or two, but it's doable. I built my own, but if I hadn't, I would look at HOSA products for a balanced-to-unbalanced adapter.
1420149
Yes, this adapter will convert that Rode mic to XLR. It is a very simple adapter that uses brute-force connection instead of the more elegant approach of using a transformer. However, it does work for me -- and it's cheap and lightweight.
955100
No, it will fit correctly without an adapter. The adapter is just a very low resistance bit of conductor and will not affect audio quality at any rate. If it did, circuit boards and wire wouldn't be possible inside hi-fi equipment.
1812492
That will work well. Most wireless systems offer xlr or ¼" output. The Tascam DR680 offers 4 xlr/trs combo connectors and 2 trs connectors.As long as you can work with the two ¼" inputs at the end, you'll be fine. Even if your wireless system only has XLR output, you can still go from XLR to TRS, that's no problem. You'll just want to make sure you have the right cables.
554780
The iRig Pre only has an XLR input. You would need a step-down converter (pretty cheap) to use a 1/8" plug.
1617140
you will probably need another adapter to go from the 1/4" of this adapter to a 1/8", assuming your computer is like most other computers with headphone sized jacks.
1514523
You can use it with the Microkorg if you get an impedance matching transformer, which will also convert the XLR to 1/4in. It may work with a simple cable adapter, but not as well.
1670386
As its name suggests, it has an XLR plug. It's possible to convert it to a 1/4" jack if you buy a converter plug.
324410
No not really, i had the same problem with this, there might be a solution somewhere, but I haven't found any. I just use an external audio recorder with Xlr inputs, I don't use these adapters anymore
1525428
It should work just fine with the XLR inputs, although it only has 1/4" and RCA out, no XLR out.
938427
that is a 1/4" connector, not xlr, it can be removed and replaced with xlr if necessary, but it's better to buy the correct cable.