Cloud microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator

General

With the CL-Z Mic Activator, Cloud Microphones present a considerably improved version of the popular Cloudlifter CL-1. Preamplifying mic signals can prove a difficult undertaking due to high impedance values and the fact that not all preamps are equally capable of handling these. Besides, long XLR cables are known to cause noise and interference that you'd probably prefer to keep out. The Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator solves these problems and converts the phantom power supplied by a mixer or amplifier into 25 dBs of gain boost.

The Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator: Variable Impedance

The CL-Z differs from the CL-1 in a number of feature-related ways. For starters, the new CL-Z offers variable impedance from 150 to 15,000 Ohms and in addition, is loaded with variable High-Pass Filtering (Proximity Effect Control) to set the cut-off range anywhere between below 20 to above 200 Hz. This is a great tone-shaping tool that helps reduce the proximity effect of your ribbon or dynamic microphone, making the Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator well suited for broadcasts, live use and studio projects.