Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator

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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator

Cloud Microphones

Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 320775
Model: Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator
Category: Preamps
Price: $272.80

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The Cloudlifter CL-Z is a clever device for boosting ribbon and dynamic mics, adding noticeable clarity and perceived loudness. It's a real boon for engineers working with mics that lack inherent gain, especially in tracking vocals or acoustic instruments. If you're constantly struggling with low output mics, this is a worthwhile investment.

Product Description

  • Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Cl-Z Mic Activator
  • Signal Optimiser for Microphones
  • Variable output level (+12 to + 24dB)
  • Variable high-pass filter 20 Hz to 250 Hz
  • Variable input impedance between 150 and 15k Ω
  • Requires 48 V phantom power
  • 1x XLR Input and output
  • Steel housing
PROS
  • • Robust steel housing provides excellent durability for studio use
  • • Variable impedance allows for tonal shaping with different microphones
  • • Adjustable high-pass filter cleans up low-frequency rumble effectively
  • • Variable output gain offers precise level matching for various preamps
CONS
  • • Requires 48V phantom power, limiting compatibility with some older interfaces
  • • Relatively heavy, which can be a factor in mobile setups
  • • The variable impedance range isn't as wide as a dedicated impedance-matching transformer

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Key Features

Channels 1
Preamp Type Mic Activator (Transformer-based)
Gain Range +12 to +24dB
Phantom Power Requires 48V
Connections 1x XLR Input, 1x XLR Output
Weight 2.4 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changing the impedance alters the microphone's loading, potentially revealing subtle tonal differences – a darker sound with lower impedance, more detail with higher.
It’s not a preamp; it’s a signal optimizer. It doesn't amplify the signal like a preamp, but rather strengthens and clarifies it before it hits your preamp.
No, it won't fix a noisy preamp. The Cloudlifter itself is powered by phantom power and any noise in your phantom power supply will be amplified.

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