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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Single Channel Mic Activator

SKU: CL1 MFR: CL-1
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Key Features

  • Unleash your dynamic and ribbon mics with the Cloudlifter CL-1's +25dB clean gain.
  • Achieve pristine sound quality; this mic activator dramatically lowers your noise floor.
  • Perfect for podcasting, recording studios, or live sound, enhance your audio signal!
  • Enjoy active circuitry for consistent, reliable performance with any XLR microphone.
  • Rugged build quality ensures your Cloudlifter CL-1 stands up to studio and stage use.
  • Get the best from your low-output mics; experience a richer, fuller sound today!
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ZACHARY P : Do I need to plug this into a pre amp to use it?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?David B : everyone says you need it with the Shure SMB7SCOTT H : My mixer on it's own does not have a strong enough prreamp for this particuar microphone.ALBERTO S : need it for shure smb7 micTAMER T : For my shure dynamic micJEFF S : Reviews by several people suggested this with use with the Rodecaster Pro and Shure 7M7B microphone. I heard the difference and thought it was worth purchasing.ANGEL M : Review with demo "What does the Cloudlifter CL1 microphone activator do": to be used for recording gaming vocals. Adds significant gain to microphoneLUIS F : quality sound!CLINTON M : The Rode Mic Pro needed a clean boost so I don't have to turn up the gain so much.IVAN F : I have a ZOOM Livetrack 8 (l-8) and I did not want to push it to the limit to avoid amplification noise.SHAWN A : I purchased a Rode Podmic and Focusrite Scarlett solo and need this in order to get reasonably high sound levelsL-BRYCE R : StreamingBridgett B : I own a Shure FM7B mic and I need boost

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Review Summary

2023-07-18T08:54:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Product

It does exactly what it says it does. No complaints, allows me to use my Shure MB7 Mic easily.

RONALD D.

2021-04-08T08:32:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Works like a charm

My RE320 had decent signal but even so I was still at 100% gain. This left me no headroom and wasn't the best for signal clarity. Using this gave me a large boost and I was actually able to back off from 100% gain to 28%. The signal is super clean and clear. I also tried boosting the volume in Audition and with the cloudlifter there was no noticeable noise added. Very satisfied with this.

Colton M.

2021-03-15T08:38:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Works perfectly with no fuss

I've been using the CL-1 with a SM58 and an SM7B. It works perfectly with both. I cannot imagine a simpler product.

MICHAEL R.

2020-09-28T08:50:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for microphones that need a boost

I have a Rode Podmic and a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Before getting this, my gain was turned up almost fully to get a good signal out of the microphone. Once I added the Cloudlifter, I was able to turn the gain way down and still get clear vocals from it. If you have a similar setup (like a Shure SM7B), this is a great product to add to your setup.

Jon B.

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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Specifications

  • I/O

    1x XLR input
    1x XLR output

  • Input Impedance

    3k Ohms

  • Gain

    +25 dB

  • UPC Code

    094922059796

About Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1

FEATURED REVIEWS

Good Product

By RONALD D.

It does exactly what it says it does. No complaints, allows me to use my Shure MB7 Mic easily.

Works like a charm

By Colton M.

My RE320 had decent signal but even so I was still at 100% gain. This left me no headroom and wasn't the best for signal clarity. Using this gave me a large boost and I was actually able to back off from 100% gain to 28%. The signal is super clean and clear. I also tried boosting the volume in Audition and with the cloudlifter there was no noticeable noise added. Very satisfied with this.

Cloudlifters are an essential tool for any audio scenario. Recording into a DAW interface, performing live on stage, producing a podcast, using long cable runs in the studio, miking soft sound sources and using noisy or low gain preamps are just a few of its many uses.

Elevate Your Sound

The original Cloudlifter. Hear more of your dynamic & ribbon microphone's character and clarity with active ultra-clean gain.

Active Ultra-Clean Gain
Provides up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain in two distinct stages and optimal impedance loading for dynamic and ribbon mics to perform their best.

Plug & Play
Simply connect your dynamic or ribbon mic to the input and connect a mixer or preamp to the output. The Cloudlifter does the rest.

Phantom Powered
Turns Phantom Power into gain and clarity without passing it through to your delicate ribbon mic.

Reduce Feedback
The Cloudlifter allows you to cut through the mix on stage with increased gain before feedback.

Premium Electronics
The Cloudlifter's discrete JFET circuitry preserves the source's natural sound while keeping the direct audio path clear of transformers, capacitors and resistors.

Key Features

  • Unleash your dynamic and ribbon mics with the Cloudlifter CL-1's +25dB clean gain.
  • Achieve pristine sound quality; this mic activator dramatically lowers your noise floor.
  • Perfect for podcasting, recording studios, or live sound, enhance your audio signal!
  • Enjoy active circuitry for consistent, reliable performance with any XLR microphone.
  • Rugged build quality ensures your Cloudlifter CL-1 stands up to studio and stage use.
  • Get the best from your low-output mics; experience a richer, fuller sound today!

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  • Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Single Channel Mic Activator
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