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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-2 2-channel Mic Activator

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Must-have Tool for Dynamic and Ribbon Mics

Cloud Microphones' Cloudlifter CL-2 is a two-channel "mic activator" that boosts the clarity and strength of your microphone signal while lowering the noise floor. The Cloudlifter CL-2 is phantom-powered to sidestep many of the common problems that occur with mics and instruments. It delivers up to 25dB of clean gain for XLR mics; up to 12dB for 1/4" instruments and hi-Z sources. In typical Cloud fashion, build quality is outstanding. Incorporating top-shelf parts like a Neutrik combo connector and hi-Z to lo-Z Cinemag instrument transformer, the Cloudlifter CL-2 lives up to Cloud's usual outstanding quality standards.

Noise-free amplification

Many preamps sound great until you push them, when all of the hiss and crackle produced by the amplifier itself end up in the mix. The gain boost provided by your Cloudlifter lets your mic preamp work more efficiently, allowing you to get the levels you need, without the noise.

Totally transparent boost

Cloud Microphones designed their Cloudlifter series around direct-coupled, discrete JFET circuitry, engineered to preserve the natural sound of your mics. So, no matter how dramatic of an impact this transparent technology may have on your tone, you can be sure you're really just hearing your mic at its best.

Instant ribbon preamp mod

Ribbon mics are wonderful, but many microphone preamplifiers are simply too weak to get enough signal out of them. A Cloudlifter Mic Activator utilizes an active circuit powered by your console or preamp's phantom power to provide as much as +25dB of extra gain, turning even a budget console into a better ribbon preamp.

Essential for long cable runs

If you work in a large, multi-room studio or an auditorium like the Sweetwater Performance Theater, you won't believe what a difference a Cloudlifter will make. With its extra gain boost to drive your signal, even cable runs over hundreds of feet won't drain the life out of your sound.

Cloud Microphones CL-2 Cloudlifter Features:

  • Provides up to +25dB of noise-free amplification
  • 2-channel, dual-mono version
  • Provides 2 stages of ultra-clean gain
  • Boosts the signal at the source for long cable runs
  • Turns any microphone preamplifier into a ribbon pre
  • User-friendly, self-contained design requires only phantom power
  • Safe with all passive microphones
  • Ultra-transparent JFET circuitry protects your tone
  • Free lifetime limited warranty for parts and labor with product registration
  • Manufactured responsibly in Cloud Microphones' Tucson, Arizona factory

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Mic Level Booster
  • Channels: 2
  • Inputs: 2 x XLR
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR
  • Height: 2"
  • Width: 3.75"
  • Depth: 4.5"
  • Weight: 1.19 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CL-2

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Does the job and does it well!

Not to mention super solid!
Music background: Musician, composer, studio engineer.
Rated 5/5

Excellent complement to Rode Podmic

I purchased the Cloudlifter 2.0 to boost my Rode Podmic that I use with the Rodecaster Pro. I was not dissatisfied with the original set up. However, the Cloudlifter makes a significant difference in the strength of signal. Not only is my mic no longer maxed out for my typical session, there is no hiss on the line.

Beyond that, the Cloudlifter construction is rugged, the aesthetic clean and classic.

This device is as good as advertised. I am pleased and impressed.
Rated 5/5

Great bang for the buck

This little box does exactly what it's advertised to do, and does it very well. Dead quiet, with at least double the gain on my ribbon mics, judging by the knobs on my preamps. Makes it much easier to match my ribbons with my condenser mics.
Music background: Home recording hobbyist, guitar/bass for over 40 years
Rated 5/5

Perfect!

Needed some signal boost for a set of dynamic microphones we are using for a podcasting project, these did the trick marvelously!!! Thanks a million!!!
Music background: Church musician, budding podcaster
Rated 5/5

Holy Wow

Well the reviews are right on. I put this a couple short xlrs away from the ribbon mic and dynamic mic that I have on my Princeton amp. It was like hearing it all again for the first time. Dropped my preamp around 20 something DB and pulled away from the noise. I"m pretty sure I will put one on every dynamic and ribbon mic I have.
Music background: 26 years playing guit, 2 building a project studio
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