Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator microphone preamp

Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator

It’s all about gain and impedance. While some of the best sounding microphones out there are low-output dynamics and ribbons, pre-amplification can be challenging due to the gain and impedance requirements. Cloudlifters address this by giving passive microphone signals a major inline boost -up to +25db of ultra-clean gain- while properly loading the microphones’ transformer for optimal performance.
The Cloudlifter CL-1 is completely self contained, driven only by the phantom power from your mixer or preamp. Ideal for dynamics and ribbons alike, the CL-1 turns phantom power into the extra gain required for using passive microphones. The immediate dose of extra gain can make even a budget microphone/preamp combination sound clean and professional. For broadcasting and live sound, the active output signal of the CL-1 can prevent added noise over long cable runs. With endless uses, Cloudlifters are quickly becoming a standard workhorse solution for audio and broadcast professionals.

Features:

• Gives passive mics up to +25dB additional active output
• Provides 2 distinct stages of ultra-clean gain
• Easy to use self contained design requires only phantom power
• Recommended for use with all passive dynamic microphones
• Compatible with tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones
• Safe for all passive ribbons with no transfer of phantom
• Utilizes Patent Pending Class A, Discrete JFET circuitry
• Ideal impedance loading for optimal performance @3Kohms
• Rugged, road ready and portable, for studio, stage and broadcasting