Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1

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Using Beyer M-260 or Royer SF-1 ribbon mics followed by 10′ to 25′ of cable to the CL-2 and then 100′ of cable to a John Hardy M-1 mic pre results in exactly zero radio interference. Further, the non-Cloudlifter track had an edgy, gritty quality to it that wasn’t there when I used the CL-1. With a Cloudlifter in your rig, you need not hesitate to take full advantage of your favorite ribbon mics and other go-to low-output dynamic mics.

Explore options like active or passive models, switchable for music or voice and equipped with built-in Cloudlifter technology.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. Considering the megawatt electromagnetic assault coming from across the street the CL-2 performs very well indeed. Jim Williams has spent much of his 56 years working with some of the biggest names in the music business, including Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin and Stevie Wonder. This product is purpose-built for people who want to record themselves, but are using the wrong microphones for their equipment.

This is in reference to your comment that “the new Cloudlifters have updated circuitry”, If so how can we tell?

Step into the world of Cloud Ribbon Microphones, delivering a vintage RCA lineage for a rich and detailed classic ribbon mic sound tailored to contemporary music's demands. The Cloudlifter CL-1 is only necessary when you can’t get your microphone loud enough on your recording when the gain knob is turned up.