Cloudlifter Cl-X
Transform Your Mics
Experience the character and excitement of a
new kind of Cloudlifter.
We Are Compatible
Cloudlifters are compatible with any tube, dynamic, or ribbon mic on the market today, INCLUDING these popular microphones:
Dynamic Microphones
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AKG D12 VR, D112, P2, P3, P4, P5i, D5, D40
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EV RE20, RE27, RE320, 635A
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Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X, M88, M201, V70d
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Sennheiser MD-421 II, MD 441-U, MD 431 II, MD 435, MD 445
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Sennheiser e 609, e 825-S, e 835, e 906, e 945
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Shure SM7B, MV7, MV7X (XLR)
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Shure SM57, SM58, Beta 57A & 58A
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Shure Super 55 Deluxe, and 55SH
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Heil PR20, PR 22, 30, PR35, PR40, PR781
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Telefunken M80, M81, M82
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Rode PodMic, Procaster
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Audix OM2, OM5, OM7, D4, D6
Tube Microphones
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AKG P820, C12 VR
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Golden Age GA ELA M 251E
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Lewitt LCT 840, LCT 940, LCT 1040
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Manley Reference Cardioid, Silver, Gold
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Mojave MA-37, MA-200, MA-300, MA-1000
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Miktek CV3, CV4
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Neumann M49 V, M149, U47, U67
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Soyuz 013 Tube, 017 Tube V2
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Telefunken C12, TF51, ELA M 251E, TF29, TF39, TF47, TF51, U47
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Rode NTK, K2
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Roswell Pro Audio Aztec
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Universal Audio Bock 251
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Warm Audio WA-47, WA-251, WA-8000, WA-CX12
Ribbon Mics (passive or tube)
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AEA R84, R44, R88 MKII
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Beyer M130, M160, M260, M500
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Cloud 44 Midnight, JRS-34
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Extinct Audio BM2, BM9
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Royer R10, 121, 122V, SF2, SF-12, SF-24V
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Coles 4038, 4040, 4104B
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Shure KSM313, KSM353
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MXL R144, R77
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Nady RSM-5
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SE Voodoo VR1, X1 R
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Golden Age R2 MKII
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Shotgun Mics (battery powered)
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Rode VideoMic NTG
While Cloud Microphones' Cloudlifters are designed for compatibility with a wide range of microphones in the industry, variations in microphone specifications may exist. It is advisable to check with your microphone manufacturer to ensure compatibility or, feel free to contact us for further assistance. Your optimal audio experience is our priority, and we are here to help clarify any uncertainties.
Cloud Microphones
About Us
Cloud Microphones manufactures top-of-the-line microphones, activators, and more! Cloud’s Ribbon Microphones and patented Cloudlifter Mic Activators are used by artists, engineers, podcasters, creators, broadcasters, and venues all over the world. Cloud Mic's Cloudlifters are manufactured in the US and on the Navajo Reservation, supporting small businesses in the southwest.
Cloudlifter CL-X Mic Activator
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Up to +36 dB of clean audio gain
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Make any home recording set-up sound more professional
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Compatible with dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones
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Uses +48v Phantom Power, but does not pass power to the mic, making it safe for ribbon mics
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Original Mic Activator - Made in the USA
Bring Your Mics to Life
Cloudlifters increase the sensitivity of your microphone and bring its natural tonal characteristics into focus. The single-channel Cloudlifter CL-1, two-channel Cloudlifter CL-2, and rack-mountable four channel Cloudlifter CL-4 all provide up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain with fixed impedance loading at 3kΩ, optimized for a wide variety of microphones. Each one is designed to improve the sensitivity and performance of lower-output microphones dramatically. Whether you’re using an expensive, professional-grade microphone/preamp combination or common microphones with a basic home setup, Cloudlifters provide way more signal from the microphone itself, allowing the preamp to operate in its optimal gain range by reducing the amount of gain needed. This reduces noise and distortion, bringing more of the microphone’s natural character into focus. For those recording professionally, at home, or performing on stage, Cloudlifters are valuable tools that produce high-quality, professional audio.
Up to +36 dB of Gain
Hear more of your dynamic and ribbon microphone's natural character and increase the clarity with +36dB of ultra-clean gain. Cloudlifters provide ultra-clean gain in two distinct stages while optimizing impedance loading.
The Cloudlifter uses +48v Phantom Power but does not pass power to the mic. For this reason, the Cloudlifter is a great way to keep your ribbon and tube mics safe from exposure to Phantom Power while providing the extra gain they need.
Reduce Unwanted Feedback
As a result of increased sensitivity and ultra-clean gain, the amount of gain required by the preamp is reduced significantly. This also reduces noise and improves the natural frequency response of the mic by allowing the preamp or interface to operate within its comfort zone!
Perfect for Podcasts, Professional and home Studios, AV, and Live Sound
Whether you are a pro studio looking for more gain from your ribbon or tube mics or narrating a podcast or video with a dynamic mic, creating quality content with the Cloudlifter is easy.
Selectable Output Modes
Provides up to +36 dB of ultra-clean gain in MAX mode and up to +12 dB with the output attenuator engaged. Perfect for a variety of audio sources.
Reduce Noise
Many preamps, mixers, and audio interfaces become noisy when turned up high. The Cloudlifter X increases your microphone's signal strength for more headroom and less noise.
Premium Electronics
The Cloudlifter X’s innovative circuitry
dramatically increases your microphone’s
sensitivity while the custom-designed transformer
enhances dynamic character.
Custom CineMag Transformer
A custom-designed nickel-core Cinamag transformer dynamically responds to the signal, adding harmonic content and saturation. The more signal you give it, the more character
and excitement it will give back!
Phantom Powered
Turns Phantom Power into gain and clarity without passing it through to your delicate ribbon mic.
Made in the USA
Rugged, road-ready, and portable. Manufactured responsibly in the USA. Free lifetime limited warranty.
Patents: 9,167,327; 9,888,315; 10,356,507; 10,721,552
CL-X Specs
Power
Dimensions
Input Impedance
3k Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
>5K Ohms
Connectivity
3-pin male/female XLR connector
Powering
48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)
Product width
49.02 mm (1.93 in.)
Product height
49.02 mm (1.93 in.)
Product length
119.9 mm (4.72 in.)
Product weight
320.3 g (11.3 oz.)
Sound
Frequency range
5 Hz - 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)
Gain
Provides up to +36dB of Ultra-Clean Gain with 5k Load and 12dB when attenuated.
Current consumption
3.1 mA
What's In The Box
CL-X
User manual with warranty card
Downloads
Manual
Troubleshooting
User Guide
Images
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Our customers love the CL-1 for its ultra-clean, transparent gain.
With the addition of a custom transformer, the CL-X will respond to different sources and input levels with dynamic character, excitement, and musical saturation.
We like to say
"The hotter the signal you give it, the more love it will give back"
Videos
Customer Reviews
CL-X
CUSTOMER
REVIEWS
Amazon Verified Purchase
Neither my old-school Mackie analog board nor my Solid State Logic SSL2 digital interface had enough gain to get a decent level out of a Shure SM7B, so I knew I had to add a boost. The original Cloudlifter CL-1 helped, and was usable with some post-processing, but I was still turning up the gain higher than I'd like, so I switched to the CL-X, which has 36db of gain, versus 25db on the CL-1, and that did the trick. The SSL2 still needs to be turned up (the SM7B really lives up to its low-output reputation), but it doesn't need to be maxed out to get a usable level from the SM7B. As far as I can tell, both Cloudlifters added no color to the sound of the microphone, and no discernible noise. There are cheaper units out there, but the build quality of the made-in-the-USA Cloudlifter is worth the price.
Professional Reviews
Tape Op
By: Scott McDowell
Cloud took their collected experience with microphone activators, worked with Cinemag to design an ideal nickel-core transformer, and put all that into a new metal box. Physically, it’s a little bit larger than the CL-1, and sonically it’s noticeably larger as well. If you enjoy how transformers...
X = More Gain
The CL-X provides up to +36dB of ultra-clean gain in Max mode. It is perfectly suited for using low-output microphones to capture quieter source material such as acoustic instruments, podcasting, ASMR, or even Foley. We partnered with CineMag to develop a custom nickel transformer with a huge bandwidth, adding the element of dynamic character. Combined with the ultra-clean gain of the Cloudlifter core, the CL-X is responsive to the signal you give it.