Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-X Transformer Mic Activator Ultra-Clean Microphone Preamp Blue

The Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-X Transformer Mic Activator provides up to +36dB of ultra-clean gain and dynamic character for your microphones. Designed for both quiet and loud sources, the CL-X enhances the performance of low-output microphones while adding a rich, responsive tone.

Key Features:
* Provides up to +36dB of ultra-clean gain in Max mode, ideal for low-output microphones and quieter sources such as acoustic instruments, podcasting, ASMR, or Foley.
* Features a custom CineMag nickel transformer with wide bandwidth, adding dynamic character and harmonic content that responds to input signal level.
* Selectable output attenuator allows for up to 12dB gain reduction, enabling use with louder sources like snare drums or guitar amps while still leveraging transformer saturation.
* Compatible with dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones; safe for all passive ribbons and does not pass phantom power.
* Significantly reduces noise and unwanted artifacts, improving signal-to-noise ratio and microphone performance by allowing preamps to operate in a comfortable range.
* Rugged, portable, and road-ready design suitable for both studio and stage environments.
* Entirely designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA.