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Key Features
- Connects XLR Mic to USB
- Selectable 48V Phantom Power
- Plug and Play with No Drivers Needed
- 3.5mm Headphone Out with Level Control
The Polsen XLR-USB-48 is a compact and easy-to-use XLR to USB interface that allows users to connect an XLR microphone directly to a computer via the USB port. It’s an ideal tool for singer/songwriters, podcasters, or musicians who need a simple yet high-quality solution for recording with an XLR microphone directly to a laptop or desktop computer.
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Does this work directly with macs?
Does this work directly with macs?
This is Mac OS compatible.
Date published: 2020-09-22
Can you use this to connect a Rode Procaster ...
Can you use this to connect a Rode Procaster (XLR) to a MabBook (USB)? Does it work properly?
This is an affordable audio interface, that would allow the Rode Procaster microphone to be connected to a PC or MAC computer via USB. This unit offers plug-and-plyt operation and a headphone jack for monitoring from the microphone, and would work well with any microphone. .
Date published: 2020-08-06
can I plug this to a mixer output instead of a ...
can I plug this to a mixer output instead of a mic?
Unfortunately not, the Polsen XLR-USB-48 XLR to USB Audio Interface does not work with line-level signals from devices like a mixer.
Date published: 2025-11-04
should the plastic cover half way down the silver ...
should the plastic cover half way down the silver top be removed?
no
Date published: 2022-06-25
Will this work if I have an xlr extension cable ...
Will this work if I have an xlr extension cable running from the mic to the device itself? Or does it need to be plugged direct
Yes, the Polsen XLR-USB-48 XLR to USB Audio Interface does not need to be plugged into the microphone. You can use an XLR just like any other audio interface.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Is this compatible with the MPC LIVE 2?
Is this compatible with the MPC LIVE 2?
The Polsen XLR-USB-48 XLR to USB Audio Interface would not be directly compatible with the AKAI MPC Live II; however, it could be connected to one of the outputs via a 3-pin XLR male to 1/4" TRS cable like the Pearstone PM Series 1/4" TRS Male to XLR Male Professional Interconnect Cable (1.5'), B&H # PEPMTRSXM1.5.
Date published: 2025-12-15
Will this work with an Android or iPhone ...
Will this work with an Android or iPhone recording program?
The Polsen XLR-USB-48 XLR to USB Audio Interface is intended for use with computers running Mac OS or Windows. It is not intended for use with mobile devices like Android smartphones or iPhones.
Date published: 2023-02-26
Why is the headphone output of the mic so low but ...
Why is the headphone output of the mic so low but the system audio normal?
The headphones you are using with the XLR-USB-48 may require more power which can be achieved by using a headphone amplifier such as the Polsen HPA-4X2 (B&H # POHPA4X2) to provide more volume. You can find additional options for headphone amps listed under the "Accessories" tab.
Date published: 2020-10-21