Cloud Microphones – Cloudlifter CL-2 Mic Activator – Extremely-Blank Microphone Preamp Achieve – USA Made
$ 249.00
| Item Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
|---|---|
| Microphone Form Factor | Handheld |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.7 x 4.72 x 1.61 inches |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Noise Level | 25 dB |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094922484215 |
| Manufacturer | Cloud Microphones |
| UPC | 094922484215 700613725924 |
| Item Weight | 15.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.7 x 4.72 x 1.61 inches |
| ASIN | B002WZK3BC |
| Item model number | Cloudlifter CL-2 |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #474 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Microphone Preamps |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 14, 2009 |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Musical Style | Acapella, Ambient, Classical, Blues, Folk, Jazz, New-Age, Metal, Rap, Rock, Voiceover |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 2 |
| Size | CL-2 |
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Product Description
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Capture Every Detail
Enhance your audio with industry-standard Cloudlifters for superior gain, clarity, and sensitivity. Capture the essence of your microphone’s sound while minimizing signal alteration due to preamp gain. Boost microphone sensitivity for detailed, nuanced recordings, even in quiet settings. Let Cloudlifters handle the heavy lifting, lightening the load on your preamp for optimal performance.
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What microphones do Cloudlifters work with?
Cloudlifters are designed for use with any dynamic or passive ribbon microphone to turn +48v of phantom power into up to +25dB of ultra clean gain. They also work with tube condensers. With an auxiliary power source, you can
How do I use a Cloudlifter?
Place the Cloudlifter between the microphone and preamp/interface using XLR cables. Enable +48v of phantom power and turn down the gain before dialing it back up to find the sweet spot.
Why the Cloudlifter and not a cheap booster?
Our competitors add color or noise with their boost in gain while our circuits are transparent and clean.
Shure licensed technology from Cloud for their new SM7dB’s active circuit because it’s the best!
Where is the Cloudlifter made?
Made in the USA, hand-built to last out of Arizona steel with circuit boards made on the Navajo Reservation in AZ.
Who needs a Cloudlifter?
Studio/Home engineers, podcasters, musicians, VO + voice actors, ASMR artists, live sound engineers, worship services
A Message from founder and CEO Rodger Cloud
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A whole family of Cloudlifters exists for all recording needs!
Cloud Microphones has expanded upon the classic CL-1 by creating units with multiple channels, variable impedance and select-able gain stages.
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Which Cloudlifter is right for you?
Our flagship product
The Mic Activator that started it all
More Vibe
The Custom Cinemag transformer adds more harmonic content with more signal
The Ultimate Cloudlifter
Known as our Geeklifter, for those who crave extra control over gain and tone
Multiple Channels Available
There’s the 2-channel CL-2 and only Cloud has a 4-channel rack mount CL-4 option
More Gain Options
Choose +36dB of gain for extra soft sources or an output attenuated +12dB.
Own Your Tone
The Vari-Z knob allows you to shape your tone at a sonic level on the way in
Made in Arizona, USA
Hand built out of exceptional American materials
Coming Soon!
A 2-channel version is coming out soon!
Not Just for Mics
Check out the Cloudlifter Zi with combination jack for instruments!
FOR HOME STUDIOS & PROFESSIONAL RECORDING: In the studio, boost the signal of quiet audio sources like vocals, percussion, or acoustic instruments while maintaining the natural sound of your microphone. The Cloudlifter is the perfect podcast equipment piece for creators who want to take their production to the next level!
REDUCE FEEDBACK WHILE ADDING MICROPHONE CLARITY: The Cloudlifter CL-2 dual channel mic activator uses Phantom power to give passive mics up to +25dB without passing Phantom power on to mic. Reduce unwanted feedback, while increasing the clarity of your microphones.
DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS: Our home studio equipment is perfect for podcasts, live streaming, radio broadcasts, live sound, and studio recording. It’s designed to seamlessly integrate with your preamp, maintaining ease-of-use for any professional.
EXCELLENT COMPATIBILITY: This microphone activator is compatible with tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones – safe for all passive ribbons with no transfer of Phantom power.
TRANSFORM ANY BASIC MIC: Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-2 2-channel mic activator does not power the mics themselves. Instead, place the Cloudlifter at the front of your dynamic or ribbon mic, turn on Phantom Power and hear the sounds from your mic like never before.
Ryan –
Whether you have a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen Or a Apollo Twin X. WORTH THE MONEY!!!
I was hesitant buying this for my Shure SM7B. as you probably know this is a very gain hungry mic. But I wasn’t very found of spending another $150 on top of me purchasing a $400 microphone. But man am I glad I bought this. I was using a Focusrite Scarlett Solo as my interface when I purchase the cloudlifter and it worked like a charm. 25db of clean gain just like everyone said. EVEN now I use this with my Apollo Twin x. even though the Apollo has more then enough gain to power this mic. I would have to push my Apollo interface to at least 90% which I wasn’t very found of doing over time. now with this cloudlifter I can have the gain on my interface to around 60%. All around, it has great sound, easy to use and great build quality. you wont regret this purchase.
Guru Rider –
I CANNOT BELIEVE I WAITED SO LONG!
Not sure why I hesitated on buying this… I spent $400 on a Shure SM7B, and $100 on a mixer and I thought that would be enough.. Nope! Sound quality still had issues, well thank god I decided to give this a try because WOW! It made a MAJOR improvement to my sound quality! And it was so easy to use! Literally just plug it in and you’re done.This little device basically just boosts the volume for your mic so you can turn all your presets down to avoid static in the background. And it did that perfectly!Build Quality: Amazing, has great weight to it and is smooth to touch. It’s made in America and it shows, I love supporting American companies too.Value: It’s expensive, but if you dump $400 on a mic then you’re doing yourself a disservice for not having this! I upgraded my Shure Sm7B from an SM58 and the jump wasn’t as substantial as just adding on this cloud lifter.Verdict: This thing is a game changer and gives NIGHT AND DAY difference when using it vs not using it. Excellent quality and craftsmanship. I’m so happy I bought it, it’s worth it and if you’re on the fence then just BUY IT! You won’t regret it!Also I paid for this in full with my own money, this review is my actual thoughts and opinions. I hope it helps you. 🙂
leslie Bumgarner –
Great product
Great product
Robinson –
Boosts Mic Performance with a Minor Concern
I purchased the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator for my audio setup, pairing it with my Shure microphone and the Roland VR-1HD for phantom power. After some thorough testing, I’m ready to share my experience, which has been largely positive with a slight concern.The Good:Powerful Mic Boost: The Cloudlifter CL-1 does an excellent job of amplifying the microphone signal. It’s particularly noticeable with my Shure mic, providing a significant and clean boost in gain. This enhancement is crucial for achieving professional-quality sound in recordings and live streaming. I use it for my YouTube channel. I was thinking about starting a podcast by the way.Build Quality and Ease of Use: The build quality is solid, and it’s evident that it’s made to last. The simplicity of the Cloudlifter is also a plus and it’s pretty much plug-and-play, requiring no additional power source, which is a huge convenience. I dont even think you need a additional power such as the phantom although i do hear a difference.The Concern:Interference with my cell phone: My primary concern, and I’m still trying to pinpoint the exact cause, is that having my phone close to the setup and receiving texts or calls causes audio distortion. I suspect this interference might be related to the Cloudlifter, but it’s also possible that the Shure mic is picking up these signals. This issue is something to be aware of, especially in a setup where your phone is an essential part of your workflow. I can assure you that once i move my away from the cludlift , the distorsions stop.Overall Impression:Aside from the interference issue, which I’m still investigating, the Cloudlifter CL-1 has been a great addition to my audio equipment. It delivers on its promise of providing clean, amplified sound, which is a game-changer for mics that need that extra boost. The build quality is great, and its ease of use makes it a valuable tool for both amateurs and professionals. Plug and play .Given the significant improvement in sound quality, I would recommend the Cloudlifter CL-1, but with the caveat of being mindful of potential interference from mobile devices. This might be a minor issue or something more specific to my setup, but it’s worth mentioning. Overall, I’m pleased with the performance.
John Cone –
) Cloud Lifters are particularly useful for situations where you need to place a ribbon …
Use this and turn your SF12 into an SF24 for only $250! :)Cloud Lifters are particularly useful for situations where you need to place a ribbon mic some distance from your preamp(s), and equally useful if the recording conditions require that ribbon mics be placed a little farther from the musician(s) than you’d like them to be, and even more so if the source is fairly quiet to begin with.Ribbon mics produce extremely low level outputs, and even less in many real-life recording situations. That makes the signal somewhat vulnerable to noise pickup over long cable runs. The Cloud Lifter series raise ribbon mic outputs to condenser mic levels, as well as reducing the impedance of the line driver. Both help to minimize extraneous noise pickup.They also MAY improve the gain structure of your signal chain. Some mic pres are substantially noisier when you try to get the last 10dB of gain out of them – as you certainly will, sooner or later, with a ribbon. Splitting the gain between what is essentially a line driver and the mic pre can result in a noticeably quieter path. Not always, but often enough to make these valuable tools.As a note: The CL2 is bigger and heavier than you might think from the picture. Unlike the CL1, it does not have a strap, or other intrinsic way to attach it to a mic stand. You will want to place this on the floor, or velcro it to the base of your mic stand, rather than placing it as close as possible to the mic (where it actually belongs).
Ericman967 –
Great for Shure SM7B!
I use this with my Shure SM7B and Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th gen – it works great to provide you that little bit of extra gain! Just plug this in-line between the microphone and audio interface and hit the 48v button on the interface. Then adjust the volume so that it’s not too loud. Perfect.Also, be sure that you have another audio cable when you buy this. Otherwise, great!
Omar Eduardo Bautista García –
Estaba utilizando el Shure SM7B conectado directamente al GoXLR mini y tenía que aumentar demasiado la ganancia al grado de que se escuchaba “ruido” por tanta ganancia, con este nuevo aditamento la ganancia añadida es mucho menos y el sonido es excelente, lo recomiendo 100%
Valbert Wendel –
Não vou nem comentar detalhes técnicos, não precisa. Eu queria +25db limpos no meu sm7b, ele cumpre à risca. Perfeito.
Kevin Samper –
gör sitt jobb, jag är nöjd.
Christian –
me encantó todo perfecto
Abdulazizz –
ممتاز جدا