Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z
is a portable mic activator with direct-coupled discrete JFET circuitry that delivers an ultra-clean and transparent performance to preserve the natural sonic characteristics of the source without coloration.
Maximize Your Mic Signal for Stage or Studio
The Cloud Microphones CL-Z mic activator uses phantom power from your preamp to solve an array of common issues with dynamic and ribbon microphones while maximizing your signals quality, making it a must-have box for your studio or live toolset. It is designed to be a middleman between your mic and preamp, maximizing signal quality while driving long cable runs. The direct-coupled, discrete JFET circuitry preserves your signals integrity while the CL-Z goes to work. You get control over the input impedance to get the best out of any mic, and a variable output level (+12 to +24dB) so you can drive even the longest cable runs with ease. You even get a variable low-cut filter to clean up your signal before it ever graces your preamp. Whether you run live sound or just use a variety mics on a daily basis in your studio, you will love working with the CL-Z mic activator!
Cloud Microphones CL-Z Mic Activator at a Glance:
Variable input impedance
Hot but clean output
Pre-preamp control and flexibility
Variable input impedance
The Cloud Microphones CL-Z mic activators input features variable impedance from 150 to 15k ohms. Since every microphone is different, and typically sound best at a specific input impedance, you can tailor the CL-Z to any mic to get the best performance. And even if your preamp features variable impedance, the CL-Z lets you control this near your mic; great if your mic pres are across the room, let alone across a crowded venue!
Hot but clean output
Sometimes you need a little extra juice to get a quality mic signal to your preamp, especially with long cable runs. The Cloud Microphones CL-Z mic activator makes it easy, adding 12 to 24dB of gain to your signal, while the premium circuitry passes your audio un-colored. It is great for low-output ribbon and dynamic mics in your studio, and it is awesome at driving long cable runs from the stage to the board in live sound settings.
Pre-preamp control and flexibility
The CL-Z from Cloud Microphones is placed between your mic and preamp, giving you access to the additional gain and variable low-cut filter on the CL-Z. In your studio, that makes it easy to optimize your signal before it hits your preamp. Sure, your preamp may have a filter, and maybe even variable impedance; but it is across the room, maybe even in another room. The CL-Z lets you dial the filter in and maximize your signal for a long cable run, meaning you will be hitting your favorite preamp with the best signal possible.
Cloud Microphones CL-Z Mic Activator at a Glance:
-Excellent way to maximize your microphones signal quality, with problem-solving features and impeccable sonic quality
-Get the best sound possible out of any mic with the variable input impedance
-Low-cut filter is variable from 20Hz-250Hz to cut out unwanted low end, optimizing your signal before it ever hits your preamp
-Great way to transparently increase the output of ribbon and dynamic mics
-Rugged steel enclosure for excellent shielding and rock-solid reliability
-Requires +48V phantom power from your preamp
Optimize any dynamic or ribbon microphone in your locker with the Cloud Microphones CL-Z mic activator!
Specification Detail
Type Mic Activator
Channels 1
Inputs 1 x XLR
Outputs 1 x XLR
