Universal Buffer
Fully differential buffer which provides a differential (balanced) and a single-ended (unbalanced) output with extremely low distortion. Great building block for a DIY preamp.
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Ultra-High Performance Stereo RCA to True Balanced XLR Converter
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Thanks for sharing. It's another very good option.Universal Buffer
Fully differential buffer which provides a differential (balanced) and a single-ended (unbalanced) output with extremely low distortion. Great building block for a DIY preamp.
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Stereo RCA to XLR Converter - RCA to XLR Converter
Stereo RCA to XLR Converter is an Ultra-high performance, transparent RCA to XLR truly balanced converter. Ready for use to go from RCA output to XLR input.
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Stereo RCA to XLR Converter Module - RCA To XLR Converter
Ultra-high performance, fully transparent RCA to XLR Converter Module. Ready to be integrated into your DIY audio project.
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That coupon expired a long time ago but I have re-enabled it for you through July 14th. Please note that I do not have stock of the bare boards only the fully assembled modules.
Ok so i can use this between my unbalanced out preamp and a balanced amp?
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That's exactly what it is for.
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There are three ways to get from RCA (unbalanced) to XLR (balanced)
(1) Use an RCA to XLR adapter (this is what you have linked to above)
With an RCA to XLR adapter, you break the balanced input on your amplifier or pre-amp because 1/2 of the XLR input is shorted to the RCA’s shield. Depending on the design of the balanced input this can have undesirable effects.
(2) Use a transformer-based RCA to XLR Converter
A transformer-based converter can work well as long as it is properly matched to both the RCA and XLR side impedances. However, even if it is properly matched the transformer creates AC coupling which causes bass phase shift.
(3) Use an active converter (this is the product)
With a DC-coupled active converter, all the issues associated with the first two approaches are eliminated.
Ok. And can I use it without the enclosure?
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You can (I do not recommend that) but will also need to supply your own 9V power supply. When you buy the finished product the 9V power supply is included.
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I don't know about that one but this one will work:
so will this one:
Ok thx. And I can just keep it plugged in forever?
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Yes
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No, as long as you use the paired RCA/XLR connectors.
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1A is enough.
Going forward please email me directly. This is the not right place to ask all these questions.
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