Active Gain for Dynamics and Ribbons
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.

A Must-Have Tool for Dynamics and Ribbons!
Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator is an easy to use, compact solution for common audio problems faced in the field and in the studio. Designed for all passive microphones – including ribbons- the CL-1 safely uses any standard phantom powered microphone input device to provide up to +25db of ultraclean, transparent gain.

Cloudlifters dramatically improve 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. Enclosed in a rugged steel enclosure offering excellent shielding, the CL-1 additionally has provisions for stage or stand mounting with the included strap.

Using patent pending technology that keeps the direct audio path free-andclear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors, the CL-1 houses discrete JFET circuitry that delivers world class, ultra-clean gain while preserving the natural sonic characteristics of the source.

• Recording direct into a DAW interface

• Noisy or low gain preamps

• Mixers/preamps that negatively impact the sound at higher gain setting
• Passive ribbon microphones

• Low-output dynamic microphones
• Miking softer sound sources such as acoustic instruments and voice

• Long cable runs (output)

• 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
• Free lifetime limited warranty for parts and labor, with registration

• Handcrafted entirely in the USA

 
Like all Cloud® Microphones products, the Cloudlifter® Mic Activator® series is handcrafted using environmentally friendly methods, entirely in the USA.

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-2 is completely self contained, with two independent channels, driven only by the phantom power from your mixer or preamp. Ideal for dynamics and ribbons alike, the CL-2 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-2 can prevent added noise over long cable runs. With endless uses, Cloudlifters are quickly becoming a standard workhorse solution for audio and broadcast professionals.

A Must-Have Tool for Dynamics and Ribbons!
Cloudlifter CL-2 Mic Activator is a dual channel, easy to use, compact solution for common audio problems faced in the field and in the studio. Designed for all passive microphones – including ribbons- the CL-2 safely uses any standard phantom powered microphone input device to provide two independent channels of up to +25db of ultra-clean, transparent gain.
Cloudlifters dramatically improve 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-2 is enclosed in a rugged steel enclosure offering excellent shielding and durability.

Using patent pending technology that keeps the direct audio path free-and-clear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors, the CL-2 houses discrete JFET circuitry that delivers world class, ultra-clean gain while preserving the natural sonic characteristics of the source.

• Recording direct into a DAW interface

• Noisy or low gain preamps
– mixers/preamps that negatively impact the sound at higher gain setting
• Passive ribbon microphones
– low-output dynamic microphones
• Miking softer sound sources such as acoustic instruments and voice
• Long cable runs (output)

Features:

• Gives mics up to +25dB additional active output
• Two channel, dual mono version

• Provides 2 distinct stages of ultra-clean gain

• Easy to use self contained design requires only phantom power
• Recommended for use with all passive microphones

• Compatible with tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones
• Safe for all passive ribbons with no transfer of phantom

• Utilizes Patent Pending Discrete JFET circuitry

• Ideal impedance loading for optimal performance @3Kohms

• Rugged, road ready and portable, for studio, stage and broadcasting
• Free lifetime limited warranty for parts and labor, with registration
– Handcrafted entirely in the USA

Like all Cloud® Microphones products, the Cloudlifter® Mic Activator® series is handcrafted using environmentally friendly methods, entirely in the USA.

Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-4 Mic Activator
Cloudlifter CL-4 Mic Activator is based on Cloud’s award-winning Cloudlifter technology that converts phantom power into an additional +25 dB of ultra-clean gain for low output dynamic and ribbon mics. Cloudlifters solve problems posed by noisy preamps and can be used to drive stronger, cleaner signals over long XLR cable runs. The single rack space CL-4 is simple and compact, featuring four rear-mounted sets of balanced XLR inputs and outputs and is ideal for broadcast, live sound, public address, and professional studio applications.

A Must-Have Tool for Dynamics and Ribbons!
Cloudlifter CL-4 Mic Activator is based on Cloud’s award-winning Cloudlifter technology that converts phantom power into an additional +25 dB of ultra-clean gain for low output dynamic and ribbon mics. Cloudlifters solve problems posed by noisy preamps and can be used to drive stronger, cleaner signals over long XLR cable runs. The single rack space CL-4 is simple and compact, featuring four rear-mounted sets of balanced XLR inputs and outputs and is ideal for broadcast, live sound, public address, and professional studio applications.

Cloudlifters dramatically improve the performance of passive microphone signals by driving stronger, cleaner signals over long XLR cable runs and providing significant ultra-clean gain, before the mixer or preamp. This allows the microphone’s preamp to operate using much lower gain settings, resulting in significantly reduced noise and improved clarity. The CL-4 is enclosed in a rugged rack-mount enclosure offering excellent shielding and durability.
Using patent pending technology that keeps the direct audio path free-and- clear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors, the CL-4 houses Class A, Discrete JFET circuitry that delivers world class, ultra-clean gain while preserving the natural sonic characteristics of the source.

Features:

• Dramatically reduces noise caused by long cable runs and low-gain preamps

• Easy to use self contained design requires only phantom power

• Recommended for use with all passive 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

• Rack mount steel enclosure, for studio, stage and broadcasting

• Free lifetime limited warranty for parts and labor, with registration

• Handcrafted entirely in the USA

Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Z Mic Activator
The Cloud® Microphones Cloudlifter® Z Mic Activator® uses phantom power from your preamp to solve an array of common issues with dynamic and ribbon microphones while maximizing your audio quality, making it a must-have box for your studio or live toolset. It’s designed to be a middleman between your mic and preamp, maximizing the signal quality by providing an additional +25dB of ultra-clean gain. This can dramatically improve the sound quality when using preamps that are noisy in their upper gain range, and with long cable runs.

The Z provides a spectrum of new possibilities with its comprehensive feature set. Continuously variable input impedance from 150 ohms to 15k ohms allows for ultimate control over your microphones character, while the variable low-cut filter allows for custom tonal shaping and control over the microphone’s natural proximity effect. This is especially useful for voice and other sources where lower frequencies need a gentle or drastic reduction.

The Z, like all Cloudlifters, requires phantom power to operate, yet does not pass phantom to the input. For this reason, Cloudlifters are an ideal solution for ribbon, dynamic, and tube microphones alike!

Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Z Variable Impedance Mic Activator
Upgrade the Potential of Your Microphone and Preamp
Cloudlifter® Mic Activators® use phantom power from your preamp to solve an array of common issues with microphones. Cloudlifters provide up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain, maximizing the microphones’ signal strength and clarity, which lowers the noise floor and amount of gain required with any preamp. By allowing preamps to operate in a more comfortable gain range, the frequency response remains more intact and the self-noise of the preamp is reduced.

Character Control using Variable Input Impedance Loading
The Z provides up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain, variable input impedance and a variable high-pass filter. Having an input impedance control that is sweepable from 150 ohms to 15k ohms allows you to creatively load the microphones’ output transformer, with the result being a wide range of new tonal variations becoming available to each mic.
Variable High-Pass Filtering = Proximity Effect Control

The variable high-pass filtering works in conjunction with the impedance value, allowing for even more tonal shaping and control. When engaged, the frequency cutoff is affected by the impedance setting. This allows for a sweep-able frequency cutoff range from below 20hz to approximately 200hz, just by turning the “Z” knob. This can be especially useful for tonal shaping or reducing the proximity effect of a ribbon or dynamic microphone.
Variable Gain

The Z has a two-position gain switch allowing for more gain, or the maximum gain available. Most of the time the MAX (approx. +25db) position will be used, however, the reduced gain setting (approx. +12dB) may be useful in situations where the source does not require as much gain, or where more of the preamps’ color from additional gain is desired.

• High-Pass Filter frequency is variable from below 20hz to over 200hz
• Dual gain settings allow for a +12dB or +25dB increase

• Increases gain before feedback ratio in live & public address performances

• Easy to use self contained design requires only phantom power

• Compatible with tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones

• Protects any passive ribbon with no transfer of phantom
• Utilizes Patent Pending Class A ,Discrete JFET circuitry

• Rugged, road ready and portable, for studio, stage and broadcasting

• Free lifetime limited warranty for parts and labor, with product registration

• Handcrafted entirely in the USA

Responsibly Manufactured to Last a Lifetime

The Z, like all Cloudlifters and Cloud® Microphones, carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner, with product registration, and are completely made in the USA, using environmentally responsible methods

Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Zi Features:

• Variable impedance loading, sweepable from 150 ohms to 15k ohms
• Highpass filter, variable from 20Hz to over 4kHz
• 3 gain settings deliver up to +25dB, 12dB, or 6dB with mics and up to +12dB, 6dB, or 3dB with instruments
• Compatible with XLR mics and 1/4" instrument inputs
• Hi-Z input of greater than 1M ohm primary impedance (prior to secondary loading via Cloudlifter's Vari-Z interface)
• Improves mic gain-before-feedback ratio in live/PA applications
• Easy-to-use; requires only phantom power
• Compatible with dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery, or power-supply driven microphones
• Discrete, Class A JFET circuitry and Cloud's patented Vari-Z user interface
• Portable and roadworthy for studio, onstage, and broadcast use
• Free lifetime limited warranty for parts and labor with product registration
• Manufactured responsibly in Cloud Microphones' Tucson Arizona factory