No. Just use adapters like these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153198570704
XLR male AND female.
I did for years into a pro tape deck.
You only should add transformers if your signal is too weak.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153198570704
XLR male AND female.
I did for years into a pro tape deck.
You only should add transformers if your signal is too weak.