Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator

A Must-Have Addition to Dynamic and Ribbon Microphones!

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 Mic Activator from Cloud Microphones is a compact, single-input solution for common audio problems in the field and in the studio involving low-output passive microphones, including ribbons. The CL-1 uses any standard phantom-powered mixer or microphone input device to provide up to +25 dB of clean, transparent gain. This improves signal-to-noise ratio and improves the performance of passive microphone signals by driving stronger, cleaner signals over longer XLR cable runs, making them ideal for broadcast, live, and studio applications. The CL-1 is housed in a rugged steel enclosure which offers shielding and durability. Additionally, the CL-1 has provisions for stage or stand mounting.

Transparent Gain
Gives passive mics up to +25 dB additional active output and keeps the direct audio path free-and- clear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors. The CL-1 houses discrete JFET circuitry that delivers clean gain while preserving the natural sonic characteristics of the source

Useful for a Variety of Applications

• Use with noisy or low-gain preamps
• Use with mixers/preamps that negatively impact the sound at higher gain setting
• Use with low-output dynamic microphones and ribbons
• Mic softer sound sources such as acoustic instruments and voice
• Use for long cable runs

Features at a Glance

• Gives passive mics up to +25 dB additional active output
• Provides 2 distinct stages of 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 @ 3 kOhms
• Rugged, road ready, and portable, for studio, stage, and broadcasting

In the Box Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator

Product Highlights

• 1x Mic Input
• Improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• Use with Passive Dynamic & Ribbon Mics
• +25 dB of Clean, Transparent Gain
• Requires Only Phantom Power to Operate
• Ideal for Long Cable Runs
• Use with Low-Output Mics
• Use with Noisy or Low-Gain Preamps
• Made in the USA

I/O 1x XLR input
1x XLR output Input Impedance 3 kOhms Gain +25 dB Package Weight 0.75 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 6.772 x 4.331 x 2.205"