I'm was like you, I wanted to get into podcasting or up my game. I wanted to sound amazing like the radio DJ's, NPR, and all that. After spending money on a really good mic (EV RE20) and a great mixer (Rodecaster Pro), I thought I'd be set. Well, something was missing. I searched, I explored, and came upon mic preamps. Of course Cloudlifter was the industry standard but I was like there's no way I'm going to pay that much. Look, there are cheaper ones our there. Well I spent about half the price of a Cloudlifter on one of those cheaper ones. I kept getting AM interference and all sorts of things. High end, short run cables didn't help.
So I got a Cloudlifter and it was amazing! A night and day difference. Without having to crank up the mixer, my sound is so clean that my noise floor issue is 100% gone. What a difference! Save yourself some time and money and get this so you can focus on making your podcast awesome!
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Product Description
Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator
- Up to +25 dB of clean audio gain
- Make any home recording set-up sound more professional
- Compatible with dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones
- Uses +48v Phantom Power, but does not pass power to the mic, making it safe for ribbon mics
- Original Mic Activator - Made in the USA
Cloud Microphones
About Us
Cloud Microphones manufactures top-of-the-line microphones, activators, and more! Cloud’s Ribbon Microphones and patented Cloudlifter Mic Activators are used by artists, engineers, podcasters, creators, broadcasters, and venues all over the world. Cloud Mic's Cloudlifters are manufactured in the US and on the Navajo Reservation, supporting small businesses in the southwest.
Bring Your Mics to Life
Cloudlifters increase the sensitivity of your microphone and bring its natural tonal characteristics into focus. The single channel Cloudlifter CL-1, two channel Cloudlifter CL-2, and rack mountable four channel Cloudlifter CL-4 all provide up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain with fixed impedance loading at 3kΩ, optimized for a wide variety of microphones. Each one is designed to dramatically improve the sensitivity and performance of lower output microphones. Whether you’re using an expensive, professional grade microphone/preamp combination, or common microphones with a basic home setup, Cloudlifters provide way more signal from the microphone itself, allowing the preamp to operate in its optimal gain range by reducing the amount of gain needed. This reduces noise and distortion, bringing more of the microphone’s natural character into focus. For those recording professionally, at home, or performing on stage, Cloudlifters are valuable tools that produce high quality, professional audio.
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Up to +25 dB of GainHear more of your dynamic and ribbon microphone's natural character and increase the clarity with +25dB of ultra-clean gain. Cloudlifters provide ultra-clean gain in two distinct stages while optimizing impedance loading. The Cloudlifter uses +48v Phantom Power, but does not pass power to the mic. For this reason, the Cloudlifter is a great way to keep your ribbon and tube mics safe from exposure to Phantom Power, while providing the extra gain they need. |
Reduce Unwanted FeedbackAs a result of increased sensitivity and ultra-clean gain, the amount of gain required by the preamp is reduced significantly. This also reduces noise and improves the natural frequency response of the mic by allowing the preamp or interface to operate within its comfort zone! |
Perfect for Podcasts, Professional & Home Studios, AV, and Live SoundWhether you are a pro studio looking for more gain from your ribbon or tube mics, or narrating a podcast or video with a dynamic mic, it’s easy to create quality content with the Cloudlifter. |
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| Cloudlifter CL-1 | Cloudlifter CL-2 | Cloudlifter CL-4 | Cloudlifter CL-Z | Cloudlifter CL-Zi | |
| Channels | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Perfect For: | Podcasting, YouTubers, Home Recording, Studio Recording, & Stage Performance | Podcasting, YouTubers, Home Recording, Studio Recording, & Stage Performance | Podcasting, YouTubers, Home Recording, Studio Recording, & Stage Performance | Podcasting, YouTubers, Home Recording, Studio Recording, & Stage Performance | Guitar and bass players, Home Recording, Studio Recording, & Stage Performance |
| +25dB of Ultra Clean Gain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Made in USA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Variable Impedance Control | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Switchable Gain Control | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Adjustable High-Pass Filtering | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Customer Rating | (3356) | (23397) | (24007) | (23397) |
| Price | $149.00 | $159.00 | $169.00 | $159.00 |
| Shipping | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details |
| Sold By | Cellar_Door_Books (Zentra LLC) | Kaviso | Amazon.com | Focus Camera LLC |
| Item Dimensions | 1.93 x 1.93 x 4.72 inches | 10 x 8 x 5 inches | 11.4 x 10 x 4.1 inches | 7 x 4 x 8.5 inches |
Does exactly what it says it does, gives 25 db of clean gain on your microphone.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
I have this paired with a Shure SM7B and Focusrite Solo, every streamers dream. Provides 25db of audio gain, which is required with the mic. I had upgraded from a Shure SM58 which probably could have lived without this, but required added gain in post processing. Tested with both mics, this does exactly what is expected, gives 25 db of clean gain.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
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