Cloudlifter Cl-4
Lift Your Rig
Four rack-mountable channels of Cloudlifter for studio installations and touring racks.
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-4 Mic Activator
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Up to +25 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 +25 dB of Gain
Hear more of your dynamic and ribbon microphone's natural character and increase the clarity with +25dB 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.
Active Ultra-Clean Gain
Provides four channels of up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain and optimal impedance loading for dynamic, ribbon and tube
mics to perform their best.
Plug & Play
You can connect up to four dynamic or ribbon mics to the input and the output to a mixer or preamp.
Great for recording/broadcast studio installation or live rigs.
Premium Electronics
The Cloudlifter's patented discrete JFET circuitry preserves the source's natural sound while keeping the direct audio path clear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors.
Reduce Feedback
The Cloudlifter allows you to cut through the mix on stage with increased gain before feedback. Works great with
large-scale wireless mic rigs.
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-4 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
533.4 mm (21 in.)
Product height
44.45 mm (1.75 in.)
Product length
114.3 mm (4.5 in.)
Product weight
1,506 g (53.12 oz.)
Sound
Frequency range
5 Hz - 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)
Gain
Provides up to +25dB of Ultra-Clean Gain with 5k Load
Current consumption
3.1 mA
What's In The Box
CL-4
User manual with warranty card
Downloads
Manual
Troubleshooting
User Guide
Images
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The Cloudlifter CL-4 is made for installations.
Recording, podcast, and broadcast studios, live sound touring rigs, houses of worship, clubs, and music venues.
Videos
Customer Reviews
CL-4
CUSTOMER
REVIEWS
Amazon Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer - FABULOUS UNIT - GREAT WITH MY WIRELESS
I am part of a 4 part A-Capella singing group that uses 4 wireless microphones directly into our mixer. My group RARELY stands on a stage and prefer to go out and perform in the audience directly. Before the CL-4 we were constantly running into feedback issues, pops, hums, squeaks and so on. Then we found the CL-4! We were able to increase the volume as well as the clarity and all the annoyances were removed. Since we have 4 inputs, the CL-4 is incredibly practical and fit nicely in our rack. - Full disclosure though, I did not get this unit directly through Amazon, But, it is SO great a product I wanted to write a review here and say, "get it"
Professional Reviews
Performer Magazine
By: Coast Records & War Twins
After using the Cloudlifter CL-4 mic activator on my sessions for the past month, it’s clear the Cloudlifter has made a huge improvement in the quality of sound coming out of my microphones. The Cloudlifter CL-4 uses active circuitry to inject 25 decibels of pristine, transparent gain into your microphones. I’ve been primarily running...
Home Studios or Professional Recording
In the studio, boost the signal of quiet audio sources like vocals, percussion, or acoustic instruments while maintaining the natural sound of your microphone. The Cloudlifter is the perfect podcast equipment piece for creators who want to take their production to the next level! The Cloudlifter CL-4 mic activator uses Phantom power to give passive mics up to +25dB without passing Phantom power on to the mic. Reduce unwanted feedback, while increasing the clarity of your microphones.