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Must-have Tool for Dynamic and Ribbon Mics!

From stage to studio, the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Mic Activator lets you get the best possible audio output from your low-output dynamic and ribbon microphones. The Cloudlifter CL-1 provides up to +25dB of gain that partners with your preamp in amplifying your mics' signal for clean, transparent recordings. With a Cloudlifter in your rig, you need not hesitate to take full advantage of your favorite ribbon mics and other go-to low-output dynamic mics.

Noise-free amplification

Many preamps sound great until you push them, resulting in all the hiss and crackle produced by the amplifier itself ending up in the mix. The gain boost provided by your Cloudlifter lets your mic pre work more efficiently, giving you the levels you need, without the noise.

Instant ribbon pre mod

Ribbon mics are wonderful, but many microphone preamplifiers are simply too weak to get enough signal out of them. A Cloudlifter Mic Activator utilizes an active circuit powered by your console or preamp's phantom power to provide as much as +25dB of extra gain, turning even a budget console into a better ribbon preamp.

Totally transparent boost

Cloud Microphones designed their Cloudlifter series around direct-coupled, Class A discrete JFET circuitry, engineered to preserve the natural sound of your mics. So, no matter how dramatic of an impact this transparent technology may have on your recordings, you can be sure you're really just hearing your mic at its best.

Essential for long cable runs

If you work in a large, multi-room studio or an auditorium like the Sweetwater Performance Theatre, then you won't believe what a difference a Cloudlifter will make. With its extra gain boost to drive your signal, even cable runs over hundreds of feet won't drain the life out of your sound. The result is nothing short of remarkable.

Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-channel Mic Activator Features:

  • Provides up to 25dB of noise-free amplification; your low-output mics will come to life
  • Turns any microphone preamplifier into a studio-quality ribbon pre
  • Boosts the signal at the source, so long cable runs won't sap the signal's vitality
  • Ultra-transparent Class A JFET circuitry protects your tone
  • Free lifetime limited warranty for parts and labor with product registration
  • Manufactured responsibly in Cloud Microphones' Tucson, Arizona factory

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Mic Level Booster
  • Channels: 1
  • Inputs: 1 x XLR
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR
  • Height: 2"
  • Width: 2"
  • Depth: 4.5"
  • Weight: 0.85 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CL-1

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Rated 5/5

Amazing!

I purchased my Shure SM7B from sweetwater thinking I wouldn't need this cloud lifter and oh boy i was wrong, if you purchase the SM7B like i did go ahead and add this little bad boy to your list cause your going to need it.
Music background: Worship
Rated 5/5

Cloudlifter CL-1

25 db gain is a lot. CL-1 solid little tool. beautiful blue finish! make sure one has short run xlr to come off microphone to CL-1. very good purchase.
Music background: amateur recordist
Rated 5/5

Completely Satisfied

As I was listening to other podcasters, I've always want their "sound." 2 Things I thought I needed. One, a good mic (industry standard), and two, a good mixer board (industry standard). Great. Then that sound was definitely missing. Then on YouTube, you see "Cloudlifter" that boosts the signal of your mic, in which you need "phantom" power.

With this third piece to the puzzle, my search ended.
Music background: novice
Rated 5/5

I have to say

This thing makes my RE320 sound like an RE3200 it adds much more needed voltage with +48v phantom power. With this your mic doesn't require as much gain with your audio interface and thus less noise in the background with higher level of detail with volume boost. Great product I also use this in conjunction on my mixer as a fail safe when I use phantom power with my condenser mics so I don't have to remove all my dynamic mics when powering on +48v since my phantom power once enabled powers every XLR input on my board. Thanks for the great service and stay creative friends!
Music background: Self Taught
Rated 5/5

Give your Dynamic or ribbon a boost

I absolutely love the extra headroom I can get from this little gem. This permanently lives between my SM7b and BAE 73ML preamp. Definitely one of those "must have" items that you'll want in your studio and money well spent.
Music background: Producer / Engineer

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