Connecting an XLR balanced (Low-Z) to 1/4" unbalanced (Hi-Z) device
This is the same video as before, but I removed the background music. (It was annoying. Live and learn.) There are problems associated with connecting a XLR (balanced) to a 1/4" (unbalanced) connection. This video shows you how to wire an XLR directly to a 1/4" (not recommended) and also shows you a basic direct box schematic and two types of "direct boxes". Using a line transformer is the PREFERRED method to match the impedance mismatch and provide cleaner and louder sound. This also shows you what a ground lift switch is.
