[forkstriker4]

I plan to transfer some cassette tape and VHS tape audio to my computer. However, as most may know, both cassette decks and VCRs typically only supply unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs. I plan to transfer this cassette and VHS tape audio using my PreSonus Firepod, and I would like to take advantage of its low noise XLR inputs.

I need to convert these unbalanced RCA outputs to match the balanced XLR inputs of my Firepod. How should I do this? There are several products that can do this, such as the ART Cleanbox RCA to XLR, the Rolls Matchbox II, and several high quality passive and very expensive Jensen transformers. Should I bother with making sure that the impedances and levels match between the connectors?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.