Cloudlifter CL-X Microphone Activator

£175.00

This is the Cloudlifter CL-X Microphone Activator from Cloud Microphones, available now in Microphone Preamps category on MicPro. Read More below.

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Description

Cloud introduce their latest addition to the  Cloudlifter collection – the Cloudlifter X. Featuring  their signature ultra-clean gain combined with a  custom designed nickel-core CineMag transformer.  This delivers an incredible amount of bandwidth at  normal input levels, whilst also providing variable  amounts of harmonic and saturation as the input  signal increases. 

The CL-X offers 2 selectable output levels, expanding on the output gain range offered by the  CL-1. The default setting is ideal for signals such as  an SM57 mic on a snare, whereas the “Max” setting is better suited for quieter source material such as acoustic instruments, podcasting, ASMR, and foley.

For CL-1 owners the Cloudlifter X is a perfect companion piece, giving access to additional gain settings not offered by the CL-1, with the transformer offering sonic flavours that open up a world of possibilities!

Key Features

  • Custom designed nickel-core CineMag transformer
  • Reduce feedback – The Cloudlifter allows you to cut through the mix on stage with increased gain before feedback.
  • Premium electronics – the Cloudlifter’s patented discrete JFET circuitry preserves the source’s natural sound while keeping the  direct audio path clear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors.
  • Features Cloud’s signature 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.
  • Perfect for a wide range of mics from an SM57 on a snare through to acoustic instruments and even podcasting, ASMR and foley.
  • Phantom powered – turns phantom power into gain and clarity without passing it through to your delicate ribbon mic.
  • Made in the USA – rugged, road-ready, and portable. 
  • Manufactured responsibly in the USA. Free lifetime limited warranty.
  • 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.
     

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Cloud Microphones

Cloud Microphones is represented in the current MicPro catalogue by Cloudlifter CL-X, CL-1 and CL-2 activators plus 44 Midnight active ribbon microphone. The listed range is relevant to ribbon microphones and clean inline gain. When comparing these products, check active or passive ribbon design, phantom-power requirements, gain, output, channel count and preamp compatibility. It is relevant to engineers pairing low-output microphones with suitable front-end gain while preserving the exact product’s power requirements. This description is kept catalogue-led, so the individual model listing remains the source for exact specifications, compatibility and included accessories.

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Microphone Preamps

Microphone preamps raise a low-level microphone signal to a usable line or converter level while adding gain, headroom and the character of the input stage. Compare available gain, equivalent input noise, input impedance, phantom power, pad, polarity or phase, metering, transformer or valve stages and any built-in EQ or compression. The catalogue includes standalone, rack, 500-series and multi-channel designs, so confirm the format and connections before purchase. A preamp should match the microphone’s output and the rest of the recording chain without adding unnecessary noise or gain stages.

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Preamp

Preamp identifies equipment that raises a microphone signal to a stronger line or converter level. Compare gain, noise, headroom, impedance, phantom power and connections.