Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z Variable Impedance Mic Activator

Cloudlifter 1-channel mic activator with variable input impedance variable low-cut filter and adjustable output level. Cloudlifter Mic Activators use phantom power from your preamp to solve an array of common issues with microphones. Cloudlifters provide up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain maximizing the microphones’ signal strength and clarity which lowers the noise floor and amount of gain required with any preamp. By allowing preamps to operate in a more comfortable gain range the frequency response remains more intact and the self- noise of the preamp is reduced. Character Control using Variable Input Impedance Loading The CL-Z provides up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain variable input impedance and a variable high-pass filter. Having an input impedance control that is sweepable from 150 ohms to 15k ohms allows you to creatively load the microphones’ output transformer with the result being a wide range of new tonal variations becoming available to each mic. Variable High-Pass Filtering = Proximity Effect Control The variable high-pass filtering works in conjunction with the impedance value allowing for even more tonal shaping and control. When engaged the frequency cutoff is affected by the impedance setting. This allows for a sweep-able frequency cutoff range from below 20hz to approximately 200hz just by turning the “Z” knob. This can be especially useful for tonal shaping or reducing the proximity effect of a ribbon or dynamic microphone. Variable Gain The CL-Z has a two-position gain switch allowing for more gain or the maximum gain available. Most of the time the MAX approx. +25db position will be used however the reduced gain setting approx. +12dB may be useful in situations where the source does not require as much gain or where more of the preamps’ color from additional gain is desired.

• XLR connector allows you to connect compatible microphone conveniently
• Engineered with 2 switches to adjust the audio gain settings
• The low-cut filter helps reduce the ambient noise for a clear sound