Phantom-powered JFET circuitry allows for an extra jump in quiet output volume before the mic preamp. One thing about the Cloudlifter became clear in this situation; if the mic itself is inherently noisy, the Cloudlifter is going to amplify that noise along with the desired signal. The Cloudlifter CL-1 is an inline microphone preamp that sits in the signal chain between your dynamic or ribbon microphone and your recording device to boost the output of your microphone level, without adding unnecessary hiss and noise from cranking the gain on your interface. With 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. There's also a gain switch with two settings — standard (up to 25 dB boost, depending on the load presented by the downstream mic preamp, just like the CL-1) and more modest (up to 12 dB boost).

Thanks to its discrete JFET circuitry, the CL-1's neutral, flat sound will help to bring out the very best of the natural character of your microphones without imparting any of its own.

We're lucky when three experienced audio professionals come together with their perspectives and experience for a deep dive into a product that deserves close attention. I love how passive mics can change their tone based on which preamp I choose, and lot of that is due to the differing input impedances of the preamps. 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! Because the phantom power will not pass through the CL-1 (avoiding any potential damage to vintage ribbon mics, for instance), it can only be used with microphones that do not require phantom power, so using the CL-1 to get extra gain out of a phantom-powered condenser mic is not possible without an external phantom power supply between the Cloudlifter and the mic.

No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014. Main FeaturesStudio quality USB microphoneCompatible with Mac and Windows computers as well as iOS devices (with adaptor NOT included)Headphone monitoring outputComes with Tripod desk stand, custom. I just got my new CL-1 a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve been using it with a SHURE SM57 on some of my voiceover projects. The CL-1 is an easy-to-use, compact solution for common audio problems faced by engineers and performers while in the field or the studio.Rovito, I think both those condensers would be excellent for picking up mouth sounds, breath noise, and plosives. If your microphone has a low sensitivity, you need a gain booster like the CL-1 Cloudlifter to give it the amplification it needs. To my ears the finished tracks seem to have a bit more color than before, and looking at the waveform on my PC I’m amazed at just how clean that extra gain is too.

This means that once the product is delivered, you'll have 60 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. Brad Avenson is great at packing a lot of hi-fi functionality into the smallest possible, heavy-duty aluminum cases. Rodger Cloud suggested that the Cloudlifter could be used to improve the sound quality of long cable runs and noisy preamps. The Cloudlifter CL-1 provides up to +25dB of gain that partners with your preamp in amplifying your mics' signal for clean, transparent recordings.

I made sure that New MIDI Track was selected as well as Session Start, so that the MIDI track would line up perfectly with the original audio track. But here’s what’s really got me excited: Pretty soon I will be picking up my very own KSM313 (been borrowing one from a friend for long-form projects) and I can’t wait to see how it performs with the Cloud! 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. The CL-1 appears to be well-built, in a hefty little metal box a little smaller than an average passive DI box. I pulled the JS-2 and CL-1 out of the circuit and recorded ambient noise with a single mic, a single 122' cable run, and the Mackie.

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. Getting into the world of recording can seem daunting, but there’s never been a better time to do it. The Cloudlifter is a plug and "forget" device which does its job invisibly without any configuration in the background. This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade.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. I’ve heard enough lousy bands in enough lousy nightclubs to expect something dreadful from the pure Mackie channel. Another feature I really like in the paid version is the ability to add and delete triggers for drum beats.