TRS to XLR Adapters - VXLR vs VXLR+ vs VXLR Pro from Røde

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Adapting TRS microphones to an XLR audio interface, recorder, or mixer is easy. But you have to know about the differences between an adapter that only switches connectors around and those that actually do a voltage transformation as well as using balanced vs. unbalanced signals. This video will clear all that up for you so you make the right choice for you.
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XLR Cable: crsp.li/xlrcable3m
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🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
00:30 This might break your mic - IF DONE WRONG!
01:53 The VXLR - Rewiring TRS to XLR
02:56 Need Stereo?
03:28 Mics with Power - VXLR vs. the Others?
04:22 The VXLR Solution - Transforming Phantom Power to Plug-In Power
05:19 VXLR+ vs. VXLR Pro?
06:27 Explanation of Balanced vs. Unbalanced XLR Signals
07:24 Where to place the adapter (recorder or mic)?
09:16 Which one should you buy?
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