Cloud Microphones - Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator - Ultra-Clean Microphone Preamp Gain - USA Made
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Size: CL-1
Features
- 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.
- 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.
- FOR PODCASTING: The Cloudlifter is the perfect podcast accessory for creators who want to instantly hear a dramatic improvement in the sound of their production.
Recommended Uses For Product: Singing, Recording, Voiceover, Music
Brand: Cloud Microphones
Model Name: Cloudlifter CL-1
Connectivity Technology: XLR
Connector Type: XLR
Special Feature: Noise Reduction
Compatible Devices: Standard Microphone Inputs with Phantom Power
Color: Blue
Included Components: CL-1
Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
Audio Sensitivity: 25 Decibels
Item Weight: 0.32 Kilograms
Microphone Form Factor: Boundary
Item dimensions L x W x H: 1.93 x 1.93 x 4.72 inches
Power Source: Standard Microphone Phantom Power +48v
Material: Stainless Steel
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 35 dB
Number of Channels: 1
Manufacturer: Cloud Microphones
UPC: 094922059796
Item Weight: 11.3 ounces
Product Dimensions: 1.93 x 1.93 x 4.72 inches
Item model number: CL-1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: February 8, 2011
Color Name: Blue
Material Type: Stainless Steel
Size: CL-1
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Size: CL-1
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024 by Robinson Robinson
Size: CL-1
Love the clarity.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026 by Eric
Size: CL-1
Literally a must-have if you're using your SM7B for anything professional; voiceovers, work, whatever it may be, you WILL NOT have enough gain without this / without sounding compressed and distant by trying to emulate the effect in software. Feels premium, works great, no issues out of the box, and super easy to set up - literally just plug and play.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025 by Hunter Pecoraro
Size: CL-1
I wasn’t sure I needed a Cloudlifter at first—after all, the Samson Q2U is a budget mic, and I’m running it into a Behringer UMC404HD, which already has decent preamps. But I was having to crank the gain up to almost max just to get a usable signal, and that’s when the noise crept in. Enter the Cloudlifter. Hooked it up with a proper XLR cable, turned on phantom power, and boom—instant difference. I can now keep the interface gain much lower while still getting a clean, strong signal. No hiss, no weird background fuzz, just way better clarity and headroom. It doesn’t "change" the sound of the Q2U, but it definitely helps it shine. If you're using a dynamic mic like the Q2U and find yourself maxing out your interface’s gain, this little box is a lifesaver. It’s not cheap, but for me, the cleaner audio is worth every penny.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025 by Clay789
Size: CL-1
So far, it works as intended.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026 by Love to Read
Size: CL-1
It wasn't obvious from the sales page that I need a second XLR cable. A short, recommended quality one between the microphone (Shure SM-58) and the CL-1 then the existing one between the CL1 and my Presonus Studio 24c. So, dropped a * for lack of information that meant I got the CL-1 a week before I could use it (while I ordered and waited for a XLR cable). It runs off the 48V phantom power from my Studio 24c. On balance, from a Shure SM-58 I get 15dB more powerful (still require normalization), lower noise (5dB lower) recordings where the noise is still audible hiss but isn't plainly audible under a voice (as it is with the mic. alone), can be removed with digital noise reduction and due to the noise being concentrated at lower frequencies doing so does less damage overall to the sound of a voice but there is a slight sense of room solid surface reflection (a hint of echo) on a voice. Before the CL-1 my signal level was extremely low unless I had the mic. at my lips which resulted in bad popping even with a pop filter. There was also a near 19kHz, inaudible to me but constant "birdie" on my recordings before the CL-1. After, putting the CL-1 in-line, I was able to drop the mic gain and output levels to 50% on my Studio 24c and the 19kHz birdie was gone. There are a couple of inaudible (to me) birdies around 3kHz with the CL-1. It allowed me to drop the Studio 24c mic gain and the output level both to about 50% and observe about 15dB of gain even at about 12 inches from the mic. Without the CL1 I was recording peak levels of about -55dB. With the CL-1 I was recording peak levels a little over -40dB. With or without the CL-1 I require signal normalization to be truly useful (I used -1.0dB peak). Without the CL-1 normalizing the raw signal from the microphone the background noise rose from effectively none to just over -40dB which can be heard as hiss through the voice audio. With the CL-1, normalizing the CL-1 amplified signal increased the noise also from effectively zero to about -45dB (5dB lower than the mic. alone) which cannot be heard under my recorded voice. The raw noise from the microphone alone and the microphone with the CL-1 is present across the whole spectrum but is obviously concentrated below 3kHz with the CL-1, it may be "shaped" by the CL-1. From the mic alone, there is the barest evidence of some low frequency concentration below 3kHz but also a 19kHz birdie (that is not present using the CL-1). That concentration of noise with the CL-1 below 3kHz may seem bad, e.g. voice is concentrated between about 160Hz and perhaps 4kHz, and my own voice is concentrated below 2kHz, the concentration of noise below 3kHz with the CL-1 is actually quite a good thing. Digital noise reduction will be applied where there is more voice energy using the CL-1 and pretty much across the whole spectrum without the CL-1. There's a lot of energy present at low frequencies so digital noise reduction doesn't damage the voice signal much with the CL-1. Without the CL-1 and applying digital noise reduction in a relatively balanced way across the whole spectrum, the overtones/harmonics in the voice which have lower energy present see a much higher loss leaving the results sounding rather tinny from the microphone alone, normalized and with digital noise reduction. Whereas using the CL-1 and with normalization and digital noise reduction the sound is much closer to normal. If I had a real criticism it's that with a microphone, the CL-1 and normalized, noise reduced then there's a slight sense of reflection from common room surfaces like walls, the sound is as-if there's a very short period echo on a voice but with the voice having a much more powerful sound it's not a big deal and I suppose I could always buy audio reflecting material for my walls since that's entirely my own responsibility based on where I choose to use my microphone.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026 by DAVID A MAIR
Size: CL-1
I have tested this on both my dynamic mics and this cloud lifter has given a great clean gain boost without no static or white noise! This is especially helpful since I have a shure sm7b which is super gain hungry, so if you have a similar setup to mine (focusrite + shure sm7b or similar) this is a great investment!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025 by James Rice