Cloudlifter Mic Activator - Unleash Your Microphones

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Full demo and review of the CL-2 Cloudlifter from Cloud Microphones.
The Cloudlifter adds 20-25db of clean gain, which is perfect for your low-output dynamic or ribbon microphones.
Many audio interfaces don't have the minimum 60db of gain that microphones like the Shure SM7b or Rode Procaster need to perform well. The Cloudlifter gets your mic up to a good level so you can use it with pretty much any audio interface.
But, even if your interface has the needed gain, sometimes when you drive a preamp really hard, you end up with a high-end hiss or distortion. By using the Cloudlifter, you can turn the gain down on the interface, get a good level, and avoid the preamp noise.
You could also use the Cloudlifter in conjunction with a standalone mic preamp to avoid driving the preamp as hard and thereby avoiding some 'color' that some preamps add to the signal, which you may not want in every case.
The Cloudlifter CL-1 and CL-2 are powered by Phantom Power, so no need to plug it into a wall. The Phantom Power is NOT passed on to the microphone! So you can NOT use the Cloudlifter with Condenser Microphones that require Phantom Power. This is not a big deal really though, since most condensers don't require near the amount of gain that dynamic mics require.
The Cloudlifter CL-2 is the same thing as the CL-1, except it has two ports. You can use them at the same time, or one at a time.
Of course you don't HAVE to use a Cloudlifter for mics like the SM7b. There are plenty of preamps that have the gain needed to drive low-output dynamic microphones. What makes the Cloudlifter special is that it's Phantom Powered, the gain is fixed, and it provides clean, uncolored gain. All of that makes it simple to use and quick to setup.
The Cloudlifter can unleash your microphones, make them more usable, and sound much better.
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@jerrynova93 4 года назад

I thought I broke it right out of the box but I just didn't activate my phantom power...HUGE FACEPALM. Thanks for the video, brother!

@JoshWearing 4 года назад

Thank you for the amazing video! Getting one now 🙏🏾

@Fezzler61 5 лет назад

Thanks! Just picked up an SE DM1 Dynamite myself to help with my ribbon and dynamic mics. One of these type of devices is a must have for home studios without pro-level preamps, IMHO.

@BenoniStudio 5 лет назад

I thought about picking up one of those too. They are less expensive than the cloudlifter and do the same thing. Always nice to have these around when using USB interfaces and Dynamic mics.

@Fezzler61 5 лет назад

Agree. (I watch all your videos!)

@BenoniStudio 5 лет назад

Thanks dude 🤘

@TheAlchemistDavid 4 года назад

I was hoping you had a link for the "short passive lxr cable" you used for the CL-1. It looks like a good one. I'm looking for one. I just ordered the famous SM7B and CL-1. But I've only purchased two long XLR cables. If you can help by posting that link, it'd be great. Thanks.

@TracyDavis904 4 года назад

Great video. I realized I needed to buy the Cloudlifter for the new Rode Podmic. No one is talking about how that mic needs a mic gain, I'm having to boost my Presonus Audiobox to the max which is introducing a lot of noise. Order the Cloudlifter on amazon, thinking this will solve my issue.

@pandurpz2506 4 года назад

No one is talking about it because most people who look at dynamic mics realize they're more quiet by nature. Any dynamic/ribbon mic would need something to boost gain. Whether it be a fethead, cloudlifter, klark teknik. Condenser mics don't need these things and usually tend to be more common.

@phoenixrising1576 2 года назад

Thanks for this. I just needed to see how it worked. So much easier to understand while seeing in practice. I had this in mind though..So u put the gain up to say an acceptable amount of gain on pre amp then the booster will add CLEAN gain from say 5-7 on the pre amps gain. Is this then the same process with a passive ribbon? I will need one to protect it from the Tascam model 12 ppower.

@temskee6792 2 года назад

can you use this to boost signal in between a mixer master output and audio interface input?

@johnnymiguel3337 4 года назад

Thanks!! Super helpful

@dragosandrei 2 года назад

Hello, if the Cloudlifter is s preamp, does that mean that it has to be connected to the line input of the audio interface? Thank you!

@highlandhillsbaptistchurch6297 3 года назад

is the Zoom SH6 considered a preamp?

@RAGNES7 4 года назад

Great stuff Sir

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

thanks for the view 👍

@Jamusictv 4 года назад

Very informative!🤟

@inSpyr 4 года назад

Great video nicely explained. Im looking to setup a budget podcast with the Zoom H6 interface. Which microphone would you recommend? cloudlifter easily adds up to the expense so will probably pass on it

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

The Rode Procaster works well and isn't that expensive. The new Rode Podmic is supposed to be pretty good but I haven't used one yet. The Shure SM7B is great, but it's $400 and you'll probably want the Cloudlifter even though the Zoom H6 has enough gain - it gets a bit fizzy above 7. You could also go for a condenser mic like the AT2020 or even any of the MXL mics that you can get for $50-100. Like the MXL 2008, V67, or 770. They will all sound good with the proper EQ and compression.

@vteconly 4 года назад

With a clouldlifter, is it possible to stay a foot from a dynamic mic with gain turned up properly and not raise your noise floor?

@calebhohneke8482 3 года назад

A foot back should be just fine without raising the noise floor.

@NyndeLOL 5 лет назад

Nice video, I have the exact same Audio card and Mic, I was wondering why it sounds so low and here is why. The price of the Cloudlifter is a bit too high for my budget, what do you think about TritonAudio FetHead for this setup? Thank-you in advance.

@BenoniStudio 5 лет назад

Yes, that would work fine and so would the Se DM1. If you are buying from Amazon you can use these links to support the channel and content (affiliate links) Fethead - amzn.to/2VbKCFi sE DM1 - amzn.to/2Xo903V Cloudlifter CL-1 amzn.to/2DhjhYa And check out this new mic called the Aston Stealth, it has a pre-amp (a Cloudlifter type device) built-in! Here's my review/demo if you are interested ASTON STEALTH - REVEALED ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MTApXqAum4A.html

@CreativeNotJustYet 4 года назад

I just bought a Cloudlifter CL-1 but it seems very prone to interference, I paired it with my sm7b and my dbx286s which I had for 4 years, I wanted to facilitate a little for my preamp. have you experienced interference in the cloudlifter cl-1?

@GameAbuseStudios 2 года назад

I have, and Your described setup is exactly the same as my old setup, I ended up replacing nearly the whole line not 3 months ago. going from my SM7b to the CL-1 through the dbx286s and then into my scarlett 2i2 I had done my research and found so many people saying this was the best sound quality they've ever produced... Well I did want the best! But I tried and I really tried to like this setup, though it had a lot of interference! so I was off to the races again spending hours trying to find an answer, first I tried replacing the XLR cables then after no change I thought maybe it's some kind of radio waves interfering, so I separated all the parts as far from each other as I could (15 feet each with my pointlessly expensive new cables) and changed the location of everything to no avail!... ok I thought, why is there still a deep hum like buzz? I noticed that the cloudlifter would amplify this sound when I touched it, so I opened it up and took a look. It's simply because the ground is soldered directly to the metal frame and is only an issue when I'm actively touching it. so I removed the CL-1 and cranked up the gain on the focusrite 2i2... ok but i still have a buzzing sound... why? I mean there is more buzzing now, however the buzz that's produced by the preamps in the 2i2 is at a higher frequency. and thus I ruled it out, now I was left with only one thing to check... the Shure SM7b, but how do you test something like that? it's just got one plug?... So I did a ton of searching and have probably been on every page about the SM7b and it's noise ever created on the internet. I found one thing by the youtuber Julian Krause. The answer lies in a little hack involving a 150 ohm resistor and an old XLR plug. So I did some soldering and with the CL-1 and the whole rest of the line and plugged that dummy plug in, to my surprise with that plug that's basically simulating the SM7b there was no more noise, dead silence. so I bought a Sennheiser mkh 416 and never looked back. after hearing the mkh 416 I am now contemplating burning the sm7b and posting a video of it melting in hell...

@TheGamingGalaxyTGG 4 года назад

Is this worth it for a tube microphone? I have a Sterling-ST169 microphone, and there is hiss at around 50+% gain on my focusrite audio interface. Is cloudlifter good for singing, or just for podcasts???

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

The Cloudlifter is only for DYNAMIC microphones. The ST169 is a Condenser mic and will NOT work with the Cloudlifter. Condenser mics usually don't need as much gain, so you are probably fine with your current interface/preamp

@MrSin287 4 года назад

i just got my procaster yesterday …...did you set the mic to your default on your pc

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

No. But it depends on what you are doing.

@piercemchugh4509 3 года назад

Will most audio interfaces have the same effect or are some worse? I'm personally looking at the PreSonus. Also do I need just two XLR cables for one mic because I see four wires connected in the picture.

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

All interfaces have different pre-amps and gain level, but in general the effect will be the same - more available clean gain. You only need two XLR per mic.

@LaloelLocOninja 2 года назад

I have a Warm Audio 87 condenser mic and Apollo twin x interface. I have to drive the gain up very high working with artist with very low vocals and I get a lot of background noise especially static, hiss, etc. I’ve been watching a few reviews and most of them show ribbon mics that mainly need this. Do you think the cloud lifter will help me with this issue?

@LaloelLocOninja 2 года назад

Nvm just saw 4:24 😩😞

@025Bar 3 года назад

I'm subscribed. this channel is very informative its great! I do have a question though- in the video you said condenser mics should not be used with a cloudlifter, but if I use a tube condenser microphone can I use a cloudlifter? i tend to need to use high gain that ends up clipping a lot when recording trough my interface.

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

You can't use condenser mics with the Cloudlifter because phantom power is not passed to the mic.

@025Bar 3 года назад

@@BenoniStudio i see... thank you for responding. i read online that it was possible but wasnt sure. If I were to use a condenser mic without running any phantom power would it work then? Or not recommend?

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

It won't work.

@025Bar 3 года назад

@@BenoniStudio thanks a bunch!

@souldissidence3581 4 года назад

Hello I just bought the cloudfilter but when I plug it to my personus Audio interface (Micro SHURE SM7B), it doesn't work. Could you please help me? Maybe it's because I use a MXR Cable with a Jack end plug in to the Personus 6/8 Audio interface (which is not a specific preamp for Mic, but I thought Cloudfilter was a substitute for that). I don't know if I'm clear. It's surprising because if I plug the Mic to the Audio interface it works perfectly. Thank you in advance for your help.

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

The Cloudlifter requires phantom power, you're not going to get that with a 1/4" cable. Both ends must be XLR. Follow everything in the video exactly, and it will work.

@souldissidence3581 4 года назад

@@BenoniStudio thanks

@jamesmalloch5801 4 года назад

I use a CL-1 with my SM7B mic and it works quite well to boost the level, while keeping good clean sound. When I used it betwteen my Rode NTK condenser mic and my preamp, however, the sound was quite muffled compared to just going straight to the preamp. That was a bit of a disappointment, I must say. Any idea why that might be?

@calebhohneke8482 3 года назад

I know this is an old comment and you probably figured it out by now, but you are not supposed to use a condenser mic with the Cloudlifter. Condenser mics need phantom power and though the Cloudlifter uses phantom power from your interface to power the Cloudlifter itself. It does not pass that phantom power through to the mic....It stops at the Cloudlifter. I'm honestly surprised your conderser mic got signal at all haha. The reason your condenser sounded better connected directly to the interface is because the phantom power was actually getting to the condenser mic. Hope that makes sense. In a nut shell, the Cloudlifter is designed to boost signal to only dynamic mics.

@jamesmalloch5801 3 года назад

You're quite right, Caleb. The reason I got signal is because I'm using a Rode NTK condenser, which has its own separate power supply, it doesn't use phantom power from the mic preamp.

@soraajin 2 года назад

@@calebhohneke8482 sm7b is a dynamic mic

@calebhohneke8482 2 года назад

@@soraajin For sure man, I was talking about his Rode NTK (which is a condenser) and why it didn't work with the CL. You can use the SM7B with a CL because it's a dynamic mic.

@theAlcapown 4 года назад

Would you recommend cloudlifter if Rode Procaster is going into Audient id14?

@MrWorldclassmusician 2 года назад

Try a warm audio preamp

@iwatchmoremoviesthanyou 2 года назад

@@MrWorldclassmusician I apologize for my ignorance, but what does 'warm' mean in reference to audio?

@Valente_39 4 года назад

I have the same microphone, but I have a goxlr mini should I get this because my microphone seems like it’s low and not picking up my voice well?

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

Depends on what mic you have. The GoXLR says it has plenty of gain for any microphone, but I can't find the actual specs anywhere. If you are using something like the Shure SM7B you need at least 60dB of gain.

@Valente_39 4 года назад

BenoniStudio I have the rode procaster but I either am to low or so high you can hear my fan and everything in my house

@carolynjania4533 3 года назад

Thank you for this! I am an audiobook narrator and recently upgraded to a similar set-up (Rode Procaster, Cloudlifter CL-1 and Zoom U-44 Interface into Mac laptop USB). No matter what I do, I cannot get rid of this constant electronic BUZZ. Does anyone have any guidance at all or trouble shooting tips? I've adjusted gain on interface and in Audacity. I'm using phantom power, I've upgraded my XLRs, turned off every plugged in thing in my home...thank you for any insight!

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

Do you have any equipment sitting on top of the cloudlifter or near it? I will get a high end buzz if I set a MIDI pad on top the CL. If it's low-end hum, you might have a ground loop. Check cables, try plugging into a different outlet (the computer and interface), try different XLR ports. Always the possibility of a faulty Cloudlifter or pre-amp. It will just take trouble-shooting. If you need to remove hum from something you've already recorded, check out iZotope RX 8. Here's our video on it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q2TOIz4Q11w.html I don't cover De-Hum in the video, but the module is included.

@carolynjania4533 3 года назад

@@BenoniStudio thank you so much!

@corbind8577 3 года назад

I’ve got a TLM 102 going into a mackie big knob and I have to slam the gain to get it to a decent level there’s a ton of noise. Can I use the cloud lifter here even though it’s a condenser microphone?

@corbind8577 3 года назад

Never mind the answer is no, @ 4:25

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

Right. The Cloudlifter and all other mic boosters (Fethead, Coda MB-1, etc...) are only for dynamic mics.

@qiuzimorp 5 лет назад

thank you with a very helpful video :) I have the same audio interface and mic rode NT1 A (condenser type), does that mean when I start recording I have to turn off phantom power? Why ?

@BenoniStudio 5 лет назад

No, phantom power would be on for the NT1 A. But you cannot use the cloudlifter with the NT1 A.

@qiuzimorp 5 лет назад

@@BenoniStudio My NT1-a works fine without using phantom power, is that normal? I am curious because even when phantom power is turned on there is no significant change in the output produced

@BenoniStudio 5 лет назад

No. The NT1a requires p24 or p48, it won't work without Phantom. The reason why the mic works with the Komplete Audio 6 is there is a "power leak" and phantom power is on even when its turned off. It's not full 48v, but it's enough to power many mics. I noticed the same thing with the KA6 and condensers.

@qiuzimorp 5 лет назад

@@BenoniStudio i feel so relieved to hear that, thanks :)

@giazaaa 4 года назад

Hay can we use this cloudlifter with condensor mic?

@yiqwaba3833 3 года назад

If you connect a phantom blocker to condenser mic with cloud lifter ?

@calebhohneke8482 3 года назад

You shouldn't use a condenser with a Cloudlifter. When you turn on phantom power for a cloudlifter, essentially all you are doing is supplying power to the cloudlifter itself....but that phantom power doesn't pass through the cloudlifter to the mic. That is why it is designed for dynamic mics that require a signal boost. If you have an okay interface, enabling phantom power on it should be more then enough to power your condenser mic and get a nice signal. DO NOT buy a cloudlifter for a condenser mic.... Only get one if you need a clean gain boost for a dynamic mic. Hope this helps!

@yiqwaba3833 3 года назад

@@calebhohneke8482 Thank you yes this really helps.

@N0rmi3__ 4 года назад

This might be a stupid question , but how do I know its actually on ?

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

Your mic will be much more sensitive.

@cosmicwavesrecords7152 3 года назад

do anyone know why cl-1's stop working suddenly for some reason it happens to others too

@bagadarasha4662 3 года назад

Mine cl-1 died too Shall i get cl-2 ? Idk ....

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

Maybe the Phantom Power going to it isn't constant, that depends on your interface. Or if you mean it COMPLETELY fails and no longer works at all, no idea... could be a component failure of several things. They have a warranty, so I would contact Cloud Microphones directly.

@bagadarasha4662 3 года назад

@@BenoniStudio thank you . well the point is that he used to work with my Scarlett 18i 20 the phantom power work for sure until one day it just died ..tried everything and i have no warranty Guess ill try to.fix.it some how from inside

@glennparker8247 4 года назад

is this worth it if you are running the procaster into a rodecaster pro?

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

The gain range is 0-55db and that should be enough for the Procaster. You would need a cloudlifter or other pre-amp for the SM7b though. You could use the cloudlifter if you want to give yourself more head room though and drive the integrated pre-amps lower. But if there isn't any noise in the signal, 55db should be just enough for the Procaster if you are sitting between 2-7 inches away.

@glennparker8247 4 года назад

BenoniStudio thank you

@lonelycake4114 3 года назад

Will this not work whatsoever with small diaphragm condenser mics?

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

No. Only for dynamic mics. You shouldn't need a boost for your condensers anyway though. They require much less gain than dynamics.

@lonelycake4114 3 года назад

@@BenoniStudio Im trying to record acoustic guitar with small diaphragm x/y but signal is very low for fingerpicking...

@calebhohneke8482 3 года назад

@@lonelycake4114 How far from the mic are you? How high do you have the input gain turned up? Get that mic right up there on the guitar...within a foot or so. Turn up the input gain on your interface if you need to.... If you have at least a decent signal, you can use some compression and EQ to get a better fingerpicking sound as well. You just want to have enough of a signal for the compressor to work with.

@matthewmorales3471 3 года назад

can a at2050 work with a cloudlifter cl-1?

@BenoniStudio 3 года назад

No. That's a condenser microphone. Cloudlifters are only for dynamic mics.

@matthewmorales3471 3 года назад

@@BenoniStudio thank you for the answer I need!!

@S3aCa1mRa1n 4 года назад

Will this or the fethead give me a more professional sounding podcast ?

@BenoniStudio 4 года назад

Neither is necessarily better than the other. They do the same thing. Raise the input level for your mic. For a more professional sound you'll have to use some post-production (or record the effects live) Compression, EQ, de-essing, Expander/Gate, maybe background noise reduction etc... Here's a couple videos about that Get That Joe Rogan Podcast Sound with the Shure SM7B ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G-_bmm_i_8k.html Get That Pro Sound - Shure SM7B & Nectar 3 (Podcast - RU-vid - Narration Voice) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aA9BX_1ye9w.html Get That Pro Sound - Audio-Technica AT2020 (Podcast, RU-vid, Voiceover) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g0MBLR4GkFM.html

@S3aCa1mRa1n 4 года назад

@@BenoniStudio Thanks! I didn't know that I thought people just had really good mics. But will fetheads make my podcasts sound better with little post production?