Reddit reviews Antlion Audio XLR Power Converter with Built-in Proximity Sensor - Converts 48V Phantom Power to 5V Plug-in Power for Portable XLR Mics
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SAFE POWER - Don’t burn out your mic! The converter allows you to use 48V phantom power with 3.5mm inputs for instant plug-in power. Safely add a mic, record on a laptop or smartphone.COMPATIBILITY - The XLR Power Converter works with all 48 volt 3-pin XLR interfaces. Connect to field recorders, XLR cameras, mixers, audio consoles, amps, preamps, and more.SUPERB QUALITY - Featuring a -115db dynamic range, the Antlion Audio XLR Power Converter maintains quality audio fidelity.PROXIMITY COMPENSATOR - The built-in proximity compensator delivers more natural vocals for boom microphones. Reduces extra bass from getting too close to your mic and minimize ‘plosives.PLUG & PLAY - Plug into any XLR phantom power source and you can begin podcasting or live-streaming to services like Twitch and YouTube Gaming. Start your next vlog or streaming channel with confidence in your audio.
The CS-10em, and other plug in power microphones, operate on plug in power voltages. Plug in power is 2-9V, though typically 5V. This requires devices that output that specific power via 1/8" connections. Things like the Zoom H6 and PCM D100/M10 all have "plug-in power" that outputs on the 1/8" inputs to power such microphones.
If you want to use a device like the Marantz, which has no plug in power options, you have to somehow convert the 48V phantom power down to the correct voltages. This device does it, but they are out of stock.
https://store.lom.audio/collections/microphones-accessories/products/usi-phantom-adapter?variant=4542168629280
Another option is buy one of Naiants adapters, but it's around $130...
https://naiant.com/studio-electronics-products/inline-devices/ipa-flexible-power-inline-amplifier/
This could work.
http://darren-nemeth.squarespace.com/stereo-and-mono-microphone-9-volt-battery-power-supply
There are other adapters for 5V like this,
https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Converter-Built-Proximity/dp/B07CSBWN1J , but that's mono so it wouldn't work for you.
Finally, if you are electronically inclined you could build your own adapter like the ones above.
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All that is to say, it's easiest and best to use devices with on board plug-in power when possible, but there are options :)
Heya - For stepdown from 48v we make a Power Converter for XLR to 3.5mm. Rode also makes one (as far as I know we're the only two) - just to show I am not 100% shilling here :)
https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-Converter-Built-Proximity/dp/B07CSBWN1J
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VXLR-Female-Transforming-Adapter/dp/B071LNDKBJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rode+vxlr%2B&qid=1572716204&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-1