{"title":"Cloud Microphones For Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your signal chain with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eCloud Microphones\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered to provide ultra-clean JFET gain for low-output dynamic and ribbon mics, these industry-standard tools eliminate preamp noise and preserve your natural tone. Get the professional headroom your recordings deserve with the authorized experts at Pro Audio Reserve\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cloud-44-a-ribbon-mic","title":"Cloud 44-A Ribbon Mic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCloud Microphones 44 Midnight Passive Ribbon Microphone with Cloudlifter CL-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Video Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px auto 10px auto; text-align:center; max-width:800px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eCloud 44 Midnight Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7GLUI8CE-Hc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; height:450px; display:block; margin:0 auto; border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/44-A_Front_c616ee75-7f84-4649-ab8c-b2a299546978.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones 44 Midnight passive ribbon microphone in exclusive black finish with matching Midnight Edition Cloudlifter CL-1 on studio stand\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat Harry Olson Would Have Built Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn the 1930s, Harry Olson designed a ribbon microphone for RCA that became the most consequential transducer in the history of recorded sound. The RCA 44 spent decades on the greatest recordings ever made, in jazz clubs, film scoring stages, and broadcast booths, precisely because it captured the truth of acoustic instruments with a warmth, dimensionality, and natural high-frequency rolloff that no condenser could replicate. Vintage examples now trade for $10,000 and up, if you can find one in working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCloud Microphones built the 44 Midnight by asking a direct question: what would Harry Olson have produced if he had access to modern magnet alloys, precision manufacturing, and six decades of materials science that came after his time? The ribbon motor geometry stays true to the original 1930s RCA 44 design. Everything surrounding it, the magnets, the internal shock suspension, the output transformer, and the proprietary corrugation technique that allows a 1.8-micron foil to handle 138dB SPL without deforming, has been rebuilt from the ground up using the best available tools and knowledge of the present day. The result is a microphone that carries the RCA 44's sonic DNA and exceeds its reliability, consistency, and top-end extension by every measurable standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/44-A_Bottom_Angle_2_w__Stand_fcf56e9a-24a4-4642-9416-45810830bf3d.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud 44 Midnight ribbon microphone close-up showing 1.8-micron hand-tuned ribbon element and proprietary corrugation through mesh grille\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Ribbon Element: 1.8 Microns of Hand-Tuned Aluminum Foil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 44 Midnight's ribbon is 1.8 microns thick, 0.19\" wide, and 2.35\" long. Each one is cut, corrugated, and installed by hand, with Cloud's proprietary corrugation technique giving the foil the mechanical resilience to maintain its exact tension and geometry even at high SPLs. A ribbon this thin responds to air pressure with a physical fidelity that no other transducer type can match: it moves with the wave, not after it, which is why ribbon microphones capture the initial onset of a brass note or a plucked string with a naturalness that engineers describe as hearing the room, not the mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePolar pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure-8, -35 dB null at 90 degrees, excellent side null rejection\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRibbon element:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long x 1.8 microns thick, 1.8-micron aluminum, hand-cut and hand-corrugated\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOutput sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e -28 dBv\/Pa (passive)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kΩ or greater\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138+ dB at 1 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal shock-mounting system\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180-degree swivel\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/44-A_Side_d2749750-7855-4e35-bc0a-c61030c9423f.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud 44 Midnight figure-8 passive ribbon microphone positioned in front of grand piano in elite studio tracking environment\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePassive by Design. Active When You Need It.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 44 Midnight is passive, and that choice is deliberate. A passive ribbon's character changes perceptibly depending on the input impedance of the preamp it sees, which means the 44 Midnight responds differently through a vintage Neve 1073 than it does through a modern API, a Manley VOXBOX, or a transformer-less boutique pre. That range of tonal variation is only available to a passive ribbon. It is one of the reasons engineers and producers who care deeply about timbre reach for passive ribbons when they want a particular character from a particular preamp pairing, rather than a consistent, predictable result from an active design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor setups where that variability isn't the goal, or where a lower-gain interface makes passive operation impractical, the bundled Midnight Edition Cloudlifter CL-1 converts the 44 Midnight to effective active operation in seconds. The CL-1's 3kΩ fixed impedance isolates the ribbon from preamp loading, adds up to +25dB of patented Class-A JFET gain, and blocks phantom from reaching the ribbon element on either end. The Midnight Edition finish matches the microphone exactly, and both pieces arrive together in a single bundle so the full system is ready to use on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePassive ribbon microphone with motor geometry directly derived from the original 1930s RCA 44, with all surrounding components rebuilt using modern materials and manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.8-micron aluminum ribbon element, 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long, hand-cut, hand-corrugated using Cloud's proprietary technique for high-SPL durability and consistent tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFigure-8 polar pattern with -35 dB null at 90 degrees, ideal for Blumlein pairs, mid-side setups, and room-ambient recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput sensitivity: -28 dBv\/Pa; output impedance: 150 ohms; recommended load: 1kΩ or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 138+ dB at 1 kHz, capable of close-miking loud sources including brass, amplifiers, and drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePassive configuration provides preamp-impedance-dependent tonal variation: darker and heavier through low-impedance transformer-coupled preamps, more open and extended through higher-impedance designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal shock-mounting system isolates the ribbon motor from mechanical vibration and handling noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e180-degree swivel mount for precise angular positioning on stand or boom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBundled with Midnight Edition Cloudlifter CL-1: matching black finish, up to +25dB of patented Class-A JFET gain, fixed 3kΩ impedance, no phantom pass-through to ribbon element\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCL-1 can also be used independently with any other passive dynamic, ribbon, or tube microphone in the collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.75\" x 3\" x 1.75\" \/ Weight: 1.02 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandmade entirely in Tucson, Arizona, USA with US-sourced components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExclusive Midnight Edition black finish, available only on the 44 Midnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-year warranty on the ribbon element; limited lifetime warranty on all other parts (with registration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloud 44 Midnight Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Ribbon (Velocity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePolar Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFigure-8 (Bidirectional), -35 dB null at 90 degrees, excellent side rejection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.8-micron Aluminum, 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long (4.7mm x 59.7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHand-cut and hand-corrugated using Cloud's proprietary corrugation technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e-28 dBv\/Pa (passive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1kΩ or greater\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e138+ dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNot required; ribbon element is phantom-safe when bundled CL-1 is in circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInternal Suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInternal shock-mounting system\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMount Range of Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e180 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin Balanced XLR (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eExclusive Midnight Edition Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e7.75\" x 3\" x 1.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.02 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandmade entirely in Tucson, Arizona, USA with US-sourced components\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Element Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAll Other Parts Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloud 44 Midnight Passive Ribbon Microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Handmade passive ribbon mic, Midnight Edition black finish, with 180-degree swivel mount and internal shock suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-1 (Midnight Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Single-channel mic activator in matching black finish; provides up to +25dB JFET gain and phantom blocking for passive ribbon operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProtective Bag \/ Mic Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProtective storage bag or microfiber cover (verify specific accessory against current production)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty card and product registration information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446000283,"sku":"44-A","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/44-A_Side_d2749750-7855-4e35-bc0a-c61030c9423f.png?v=1778170202"},{"product_id":"get-lifted-studio-xlr-microphone-cable-blue","title":"Get Lifted Studio XLR Microphone Cable (Blue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLift your studio experience with our Ultra High Quality XLR Microphone Cable, featuring top-notch REAN connectors with gold-plated contacts, a high-performance spiral shield, and a distinctive blue PVC jacket. 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The RCA 44 spent decades on the greatest recordings ever made, in jazz clubs, film scoring stages, and broadcast booths, precisely because it captured the truth of acoustic instruments with a warmth, dimensionality, and natural high-frequency rolloff that no condenser could replicate. Vintage examples now trade for $10,000 and up, if you can find one in working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCloud Microphones built the 44 Midnight by asking a direct question: what would Harry Olson have produced if he had access to modern magnet alloys, precision manufacturing, and six decades of materials science that came after his time? The ribbon motor geometry stays true to the original 1930s RCA 44 design. Everything surrounding it, the magnets, the internal shock suspension, the output transformer, and the proprietary corrugation technique that allows a 1.8-micron foil to handle 138dB SPL without deforming, has been rebuilt from the ground up using the best available tools and knowledge of the present day. The result is a microphone that carries the RCA 44's sonic DNA and exceeds its reliability, consistency, and top-end extension by every measurable standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/44_Front.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud 44 Midnight ribbon microphone close-up showing 1.8-micron hand-tuned ribbon element and proprietary corrugation through mesh grille\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Ribbon Element: 1.8 Microns of Hand-Tuned Aluminum Foil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 44 Midnight's ribbon is 1.8 microns thick, 0.19\" wide, and 2.35\" long. Each one is cut, corrugated, and installed by hand, with Cloud's proprietary corrugation technique giving the foil the mechanical resilience to maintain its exact tension and geometry even at high SPLs. A ribbon this thin responds to air pressure with a physical fidelity that no other transducer type can match: it moves with the wave, not after it, which is why ribbon microphones capture the initial onset of a brass note or a plucked string with a naturalness that engineers describe as hearing the room, not the mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePolar pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure-8, -35 dB null at 90 degrees, excellent side null rejection\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRibbon element:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long x 1.8 microns thick, 1.8-micron aluminum, hand-cut and hand-corrugated\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOutput sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e -28 dBv\/Pa (passive)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kΩ or greater\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138+ dB at 1 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal shock-mounting system\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180-degree swivel\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-1MidnightRightFront_a6092ff8-d13e-4dfc-884c-9d0a01823222.png?v=1778170205\" alt=\"Cloud 44 Midnight figure-8 passive ribbon microphone positioned in front of grand piano in elite studio tracking environment\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePassive by Design. Active When You Need It.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 44 Midnight is passive, and that choice is deliberate. A passive ribbon's character changes perceptibly depending on the input impedance of the preamp it sees, which means the 44 Midnight responds differently through a vintage Neve 1073 than it does through a modern API, a Manley VOXBOX, or a transformer-less boutique pre. That range of tonal variation is only available to a passive ribbon. It is one of the reasons engineers and producers who care deeply about timbre reach for passive ribbons when they want a particular character from a particular preamp pairing, rather than a consistent, predictable result from an active design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor setups where that variability isn't the goal, or where a lower-gain interface makes passive operation impractical, the bundled Midnight Edition Cloudlifter CL-1 converts the 44 Midnight to effective active operation in seconds. The CL-1's 3kΩ fixed impedance isolates the ribbon from preamp loading, adds up to +25dB of patented Class-A JFET gain, and blocks phantom from reaching the ribbon element on either end. The Midnight Edition finish matches the microphone exactly, and both pieces arrive together in a single bundle so the full system is ready to use on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePassive ribbon microphone with motor geometry directly derived from the original 1930s RCA 44, with all surrounding components rebuilt using modern materials and manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.8-micron aluminum ribbon element, 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long, hand-cut, hand-corrugated using Cloud's proprietary technique for high-SPL durability and consistent tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFigure-8 polar pattern with -35 dB null at 90 degrees, ideal for Blumlein pairs, mid-side setups, and room-ambient recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput sensitivity: -28 dBv\/Pa; output impedance: 150 ohms; recommended load: 1kΩ or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 138+ dB at 1 kHz, capable of close-miking loud sources including brass, amplifiers, and drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePassive configuration provides preamp-impedance-dependent tonal variation: darker and heavier through low-impedance transformer-coupled preamps, more open and extended through higher-impedance designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal shock-mounting system isolates the ribbon motor from mechanical vibration and handling noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e180-degree swivel mount for precise angular positioning on stand or boom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBundled with Midnight Edition Cloudlifter CL-1: matching black finish, up to +25dB of patented Class-A JFET gain, fixed 3kΩ impedance, no phantom pass-through to ribbon element\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCL-1 can also be used independently with any other passive dynamic, ribbon, or tube microphone in the collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.75\" x 3\" x 1.75\" \/ Weight: 1.02 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandmade entirely in Tucson, Arizona, USA with US-sourced components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExclusive Midnight Edition black finish, available only on the 44 Midnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-year warranty on the ribbon element; limited lifetime warranty on all other parts (with registration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloud 44 Midnight Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Ribbon (Velocity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePolar Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFigure-8 (Bidirectional), -35 dB null at 90 degrees, excellent side rejection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.8-micron Aluminum, 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long (4.7mm x 59.7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHand-cut and hand-corrugated using Cloud's proprietary corrugation technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e-28 dBv\/Pa (passive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1kΩ or greater\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e138+ dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNot required; ribbon element is phantom-safe when bundled CL-1 is in circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInternal Suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInternal shock-mounting system\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMount Range of Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e180 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin Balanced XLR (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eExclusive Midnight Edition Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e7.75\" x 3\" x 1.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.02 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandmade entirely in Tucson, Arizona, USA with US-sourced components\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Element Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAll Other Parts Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloud 44 Midnight Passive Ribbon Microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Handmade passive ribbon mic, Midnight Edition black finish, with 180-degree swivel mount and internal shock suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-1 (Midnight Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Single-channel mic activator in matching black finish; provides up to +25dB JFET gain and phantom blocking for passive ribbon operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProtective Bag \/ Mic Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProtective storage bag or microfiber cover (verify specific accessory against current production)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty card and product registration information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446033051,"sku":"44","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/44_Left_Angle.png?v=1778170201"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-x2-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-X2 Mic Activator","description":"\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-X2RightAngleDown_531f6e63-709c-48f2-a984-00cd1dfb637f.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-X2 two-channel transformer mic activator showing dual gain switches and Neutrik Gold XLR inputs and outputs\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTwo Transformers. Two Channels. One Piece of Hardware That Changes the Character of Everything Going Through It.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere is a reason studio consoles built around transformer-coupled input stages became the reference for what recorded music is supposed to sound like. The transformer isn't just a component in the signal path. It's an active participant in shaping how transients behave, how low frequencies feel, and how much harmonic complexity the recording carries into the mix. The producers who understand this spend their careers hunting for the right hardware to put that character into their recordings at the source rather than trying to reconstruct it later with plugins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-X2 is two channels of that hardware, in a single enclosure designed for stereo use. Each channel runs its own nickel-core CineMag transformer, custom-wound for the X-Series, paired with the same patented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry that powers the entire Cloudlifter line. Both channels are circuit-identical and transformer-matched, so a stereo ribbon pair or a matched pair of dynamics sees the same gain, the same loading, and the same transformer character on both sides. That consistency is what makes the CL-X2 the right tool for stereo tracking applications where any deviation between channels shows up immediately in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-X2LeftAngleDown_87d6e607-b143-4bb0-bb2b-0ca4b8ca38c9.png?v=1778170201\" alt=\"CL-X2 Cloudlifter in stereo acoustic guitar tracking setup with matched ribbon microphone pair showing dual CineMag transformer signal chain\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eIndependent Gain Switching Per Channel. Two Different Tools in the Same Box.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach of the CL-X2's two channels has its own independent gain switch, which means you're not locked into matching gain positions across both inputs. A stereo drum room pair where one mic is closer to the kit than the other, a broadcast setup where two hosts are at different distances from their microphones, a mid-side recording where the mid and side signals need different gain staging: all of these can be handled without reaching for an additional device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePer-channel gain switch positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMAX (+36dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e Full gain for passive ribbon and dynamic microphones at normal recording distances. The nickel-core transformer is running conservatively, contributing warmth and low-mid density while the JFET gain stages deliver the headroom the mic needs. This is the default position for any passive source that requires substantial gain recovery\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMORE (+12dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e For louder sources, close-miked applications, and any situation where pushing more signal through the transformer is the goal. At +12dB the transformer saturates more progressively as level increases, adding harmonic complexity, transient softening, and the kind of compression behavior that makes a drum overhead or a loud ribbon on a guitar amp feel like it was tracked through a great console rather than a clean interface\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCircuit design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patented Class-A Discrete JFET, dual noise-canceling gain stages per channel\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eTransformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom CineMag (nickel-core, X-Series, one per channel)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3kΩ per channel\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greater than 5kΩ\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutrik Gold XLR input and output on both channels\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-X2Front_1bdc07a9-2ca0-49e0-a1f6-bca29fbfbd04.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-X2 More\/Max gain switches close-up showing independent +12dB and +36dB per-channel control for dual passive microphone sources\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Analog Character Is in the Recording. Not the Plugin Chain.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eConsider the practical difference between a vocal or acoustic guitar tracked through a clean interface preamp, then processed with a transformer emulation plugin afterward, versus that same source tracked through two nickel-core CineMag transformers with the JFET gain stage supplying the headroom. In the first scenario, the plugin is applying a static effect to a signal that was already committed to tape without that character. In the second, the transformer's response to the specific dynamics of that specific performance, its compression on the loudest consonants, its harmonic enrichment on sustained notes, is embedded in the recorded signal and will respond to all downstream processing exactly the way real analog hardware does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-X2 also carries both the phantom power protection that the entire Cloudlifter line is known for across both channels: +48V from the downstream preamp or interface powers the JFET circuits and the transformers on each channel without reaching the microphone elements. For producers running matched stereo ribbon pairs where a single phantom event could destroy both elements simultaneously, this dual-channel phantom isolation is not a secondary consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo fully independent channels of up to +36dB gain for any passive dynamic, ribbon, or tube microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne nickel-core CineMag transformer per channel, custom-wound for the X-Series, providing dynamically responsive harmonic saturation that increases with signal level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCircuit-identical and transformer-matched channels for stereo use with ribbon pairs, ORTF configurations, and matched dynamic setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndependent More\/Max gain switch per channel: +36dB MAX for low-output passive sources; +12dB MORE for louder sources and maximum transformer drive and saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry with dual noise-canceling gain stages per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3kΩ fixed input impedance per channel, optimal for dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphone loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: greater than 5kΩ per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeutrik Gold XLR connectors on both inputs and both outputs for reliable long-cycle connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires +48V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938); does not pass phantom to either microphone, safe for all passive ribbon and tube mics on both channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with passive dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery-powered, and power-supply-driven microphones on both channels independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged solid steel chassis, rubber feet, underside metal bridge for strap or velcro mounting in live environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\" (verify against unit) \/ Weight: approx. 17.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter CL-X2 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2, Fully Independent\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET, Dual Noise-Canceling Gain Stages (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTransformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCustom CineMag Nickel-Core, X-Series (one per channel); dynamically responsive harmonic saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +36 dB (MAX position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGain Switch Positions (per channel, independent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+36 dB (MAX) \/ +12 dB (MORE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Impedance (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3kΩ (fixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGreater than 5kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2x Neutrik Gold 3-pin Male XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2x Neutrik Gold 3-pin Female XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+48V (P48, IEC 61938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNo (both channels; safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Dynamic, Ribbon, Tube, Battery-Powered, and Power-Supply-Driven Microphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\" (verify against unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. 17.3 oz (verify against unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRugged Solid Steel Chassis, Rubber Feet, Underside Metal Bridge for Strap\/Velcro Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-X2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Two-Channel Transformer Mic Activator with dual CineMag transformers, independent gain switches per channel, and Neutrik Gold XLR connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty card and product registration information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446229659,"sku":"CL-X2","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-X2RightAngleUp_82d35228-15f9-4923-9f08-801abceb2e1a.png?v=1778170201"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-2-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-2 Mic Activator","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-2 Two-Channel Mic Activator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-2Front_80272c28-25ae-4a7d-be70-ad9cb7eeabe2.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-2 two-channel mic activator showing dual XLR inputs and outputs for stereo ribbon and dynamic microphone setups\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTwo Channels of Cloudlifter. One Clean Signal Chain.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePicture your stereo ribbon setup over a drum kit: two Royer 121s positioned in a blumlein pair, feeding a preamp that simply cannot deliver enough clean gain for both channels without the noise floor climbing into the room. Or your dual-host podcast with two SM7Bs, each fighting an interface pushed into its noisiest operating range. The fix in both cases is the same: more clean gain upstream, before any of those problems have a chance to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-2 puts two fully independent channels of the same patented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry that made the CL-1 the industry standard into a single compact enclosure. Both channels run identically, from the same circuit design to the same 3kΩ fixed impedance loading, which means a matched pair of microphones stays matched through the CL-2 with no introduced gain offset or tonal variance between channels. For stereo tracking, that consistency is not a nice-to-have. It's the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-2LeftAngleUp_2b942234-bcba-4df3-b148-55263d642cfd.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"CL-2 Cloudlifter front panel showing two independent channels with male XLR inputs for dual passive microphone activation\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat the Circuit Does, and Why Two Channels in One Box Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-2 is not two CL-1s stacked. It is two identical circuits sharing one chassis and one phantom power source, which has practical implications beyond convenience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, fully independent (no shared gain staging or crosstalk between channels)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGain per channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to +25dB ultra-clean (with 5kΩ load)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCircuit design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patented Class-A Discrete JFET, dual noise-canceling gain stages per channel\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3kΩ per channel, fixed (optimized for dynamic, ribbon, and tube mics)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greater than 5kΩ\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePhantom power:\u003c\/strong\u003e +48V required (P48, IEC 61938); phantom is not passed to either microphone\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCurrent consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1 mA\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x 3-pin Male XLR\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x 3-pin Female XLR\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRunning two separate CL-1s in a dual-mic setup means two power draws on two phantom supplies, two separate boxes to manage on a desk or stage, and the faint possibility of unit-to-unit variance. The CL-2 solves all three in a single connection point with one set of cables to manage and two channels that are circuit-identical by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-X2Front_1bdc07a9-2ca0-49e0-a1f6-bca29fbfbd04.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-2 in stereo acoustic guitar recording setup connected between matched ribbon microphone pair and preamp inputs\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePhantom Blocking for Both Channels, Every Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-2's phantom isolation works identically on both channels: +48V from the preamp powers the JFET circuit but never reaches either microphone. For engineers running a matched stereo pair of passive ribbon microphones, where one accidental phantom event can destroy both elements in a single moment, this is a non-negotiable feature. The CL-2 provides a permanent phantom firewall across both channels regardless of what happens on the preamp side of the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn house of worship installs, theater productions, and broadcast environments where two low-output microphones share a signal chain and get handed off between operators with varying experience levels, the CL-2 adds another layer of protection that a single-channel unit simply cannot provide for both inputs simultaneously. One device, both mics covered, both phantom-blocked, both running clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo fully independent channels of up to +25dB ultra-clean gain for passive dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry with dual noise-canceling gain stages per channel; circuit-identical channels for matched stereo performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFixed 3kΩ input impedance per channel, matched across both channels for stereo ribbon arrays, ORTF and blumlein pairs, and dual-host podcast setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo gain offset or tonal variance between channels by design, making the CL-2 the preferred choice over two separate CL-1 units for stereo tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhantom power (+48V) powers both JFET circuits simultaneously without passing phantom to either microphone, providing complete protection for passive ribbon and tube mics on both channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB) per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: greater than 5kΩ per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurrent consumption: 3.1 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo 3-pin male XLR inputs, two 3-pin female XLR outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with passive dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery-powered, and power-supply-driven microphones on both channels independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for house of worship, theater, broadcast, dual-host podcast, stereo acoustic tracking, and live two-mic stage setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrives stronger, cleaner signals over long XLR cable runs on both channels simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged solid steel chassis in a compact form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.7\" x 1.5\" x 3.7\" \/ Weight: 15.9 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted on the Navajo Nation and in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter CL-2 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2, Fully Independent\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET, Dual Noise-Canceling Gain Stages (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +25 dB (with 5kΩ load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Impedance (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3kΩ (fixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGreater than 5kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2x 3-pin Male XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2x 3-pin Female XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+48V (P48, IEC 61938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNo (both channels; safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3.1 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Dynamic, Ribbon, Tube, Battery-Powered, and Power-Supply-Driven Microphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e4.7\" x 1.5\" x 3.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e15.9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRugged Solid Steel Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted on the Navajo Nation and in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Two-Channel Mic Activator with dual independent JFET gain circuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty card and product registration information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446196891,"sku":"CL-2","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-2RightAngleUp_653e0e6c-b9ff-429e-a50f-d84b4d47365c.png?v=1778170201"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-x-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-X Mic Activator","description":"\u003c!-- Video Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px auto 10px auto; text-align:center; max-width:800px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-X Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mnhJVw5JHrI?si=X1cX17IQoTl6aD1f\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; height:450px; display:block; margin:0 auto; border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-XLeftAngleUp.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-X transformer mic activator showing custom CineMag transformer chassis with gain switch and Neutrik Gold XLR connectors\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eClean Gain Is One Thing. Transformer Gain Is Something Else Entirely.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery large-format recording console ever built around a transformer input stage has something in common: the signal getting onto tape, or into the converter, carried the transformer's character with it. That weight in the low mids. That compression on transient peaks. That subtle harmonic density that makes a recorded vocal feel like it's sitting inside the track rather than floating on top of it. That character isn't incidental. It's why engineers still pay five figures for vintage API and Neve channel strips when modern equivalents measure better on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-X puts a custom-wound CineMag transformer directly in the signal path between your microphone and preamp. Combined with the same patented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry that powers every Cloudlifter, it delivers up to +36dB of gain while letting the transformer itself respond dynamically to signal level: the harder you drive it, the more character it adds. At lower levels it stays composed and present. As the signal gets louder, harmonics develop, transients round just slightly, and the recording picks up a texture that no amount of plugin processing can fully replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-X_Front_29eebcd9-bc03-4f3d-9e8f-a6076914554e.png?v=1778170201\" alt=\"CL-X Cloudlifter in studio setup showing inline connection between dynamic microphone and preamp with transformer-driven analog character signal chain\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTwo Gain Positions. Two Different Tools.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-X's gain switch isn't just an attenuation control. Each position puts the transformer into a fundamentally different operating state:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMAX (+36dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e Full gain for low-output passive microphones. Whisper-quiet sources, distant room captures, delicate acoustic instruments, and ASMR content all benefit from the headroom here. The transformer is running conservatively relative to signal level, contributing subtle warmth and density without audible saturation. This is the default position for any passive dynamic or ribbon that needs the full gain recovery the CL-X offers\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMORE (+12dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for louder sources such as close-miked amplifiers, snare drums, brass, and any situation where the microphone is already seeing significant SPL. At +12dB the transformer is being hit harder relative to the circuit's output, which pulls more harmonic complexity into the signal. The compression behavior becomes more audible, transients take on a rounded character, and the recording develops the kind of density that producers refer to as \"console sound.\" This is where the CL-X stops behaving like a utility device and starts functioning as a genuine tone shaping tool\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-XRightSide.png?v=1778170201\" alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-X More\/Max gain switch close-up showing +12dB and +36dB positions for dynamic source control and passive mic activation\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOne Box Between Your Microphone and Everything That's Missing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eConsider what most independent producers and vocalists are actually working with: a capable interface, a quality microphone, and a DAW full of plugins trying to add back the analog character that was never in the signal chain to begin with. Plugins that emulate transformer saturation, tape compression, and console coloration are doing their best to reconstruct something that was never captured in the first place. The CL-X resolves this at the source. The transformer character is in the recording from the moment the signal leaves the microphone, which means it behaves like real analog hardware throughout the mix rather than like a static effect applied on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Neutrik Gold XLR connectors on both input and output handle the connection reliably across thousands of insertions. The solid steel chassis sits on a desktop or patches into a live rack with equal stability. And because the CL-X runs entirely on +48V phantom from the downstream preamp or interface, there are no batteries, no external power supplies, and no additional cables in the setup. Plug it in. Set the gain. Record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom CineMag mic input transformer, wound specifically for the CL-X, providing dynamically responsive harmonic saturation that increases with signal level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to +36dB of gain (MAX position) for passive dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones; +12dB (MORE position) for louder sources and maximum transformer drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry with dual noise-canceling gain stages; same core circuit as CL-1, with transformer character added upstream\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3kΩ optimal impedance loading, ideal for dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransformer character is dynamically responsive: subtle warmth and density at lower signal levels, progressive harmonic saturation and transient rounding as source level increases\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: greater than 5kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeutrik Gold XLR connectors on both input (male) and output (female) for reliable, long-cycle connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires +48V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938); does not pass phantom to the microphone, safe for all passive ribbon and tube mics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurrent consumption: 3.1 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with passive dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery-powered, and power-supply-driven microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged solid steel chassis, rubber feet, underside metal bridge for strap or velcro mounting in live environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\" \/ Weight: 17.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter CL-X Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET with Custom CineMag Mic Input Transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTransformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCustom CineMag (designed exclusively for the CL-X), dynamically responsive harmonic saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +36 dB (MAX position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGain Switch Positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+36 dB (MAX) \/ +12 dB (MORE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3kΩ (optimal for dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGreater than 5kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNeutrik Gold 3-pin Male XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNeutrik Gold 3-pin Female XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+48V (P48, IEC 61938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNo (safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3.1 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Dynamic, Ribbon, Tube, Battery-Powered, and Power-Supply-Driven Microphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1 (Single Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e17.3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRugged Solid Steel Chassis, Rubber Feet, Underside Metal Bridge for Strap\/Velcro Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Single-Channel Transformer Mic Activator with CineMag transformer and 2-position gain switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty card and product registration information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446164123,"sku":"CL-X","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-XRightAngleUp.png?v=1778170202"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-z-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator","description":"\u003c!-- Video Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px auto 10px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-Z Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: 450px; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DaJuJAnhNzI?si=pzBMbHsYOSmF-hfa\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z Vari-Z mic activator showing large Z impedance control knob, gain switch, and high-pass filter toggle\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-Z_Front.png?v=1778170201\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Microphone Has More Than One Voice. Now You Can Access All of Them.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery passive microphone responds differently depending on how the preamp loads its output transformer. At low impedance, the mic gets heavier, warmer, more present in the low mids. The proximity effect deepens. Transients soften. At high impedance, it opens up, loses some body, and gains clarity and air through the upper frequencies. Most engineers never hear this range because their preamp locks the mic into a single fixed impedance, and that's the only version of that microphone they ever know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CL-Z changes that. The large Vari-Z knob sweeps the input impedance continuously from 150Ω all the way to 15kΩ, and every position between those extremes is a different version of your microphone. Paired with up to +25dB of Class-A discrete JFET gain that keeps the preamp operating in its optimal range, the CL-Z gives vocal engineers and tracking engineers a level of tonal control that used to require owning multiple preamps with fundamentally different input topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"CL-Z Cloudlifter in studio voiceover setup connected between ribbon microphone and preamp showing variable impedance tone shaping signal chain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-ZLeftAngleDown_5ca7be06-d5b5-4ce8-ab30-f3997dcb7efd.png?v=1778170202\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Controls That Work Together, Not in Isolation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CL-Z's design is built around the interaction between its controls rather than the individual functions of each one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVari-Z knob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously variable input impedance, 150Ω to 15kΩ. Turning it down adds body, warmth, and proximity weight. Turning it up opens the top end and reduces transformer coloration. Every position is a valid creative choice depending on source and mic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pass filter (switchable):\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable -6 dB\/octave rolloff, sweepable from below 20 Hz to approximately 200 Hz, linked to the Z knob. As impedance increases, the filter cutoff frequency drops. As impedance decreases, the cutoff rises. In practice, the useful range for most mics lands between 60 and 100 Hz, which covers room rumble, HVAC, floor vibration, and proximity buildup without touching fundamental vocal or instrument body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain switch (2 positions):\u003c\/strong\u003e +25dB MAX for full headroom with low-output dynamic and ribbon mics; +12dB MORE for louder sources, loud guitar amplifiers, or when introducing more of the downstream preamp's own color is desirable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe linked filter and impedance behavior means a single knob controls both tonal shape and low-frequency character simultaneously. For voiceover talent working in rooms without proper low-frequency treatment, this is particularly useful: dialing in the impedance to taste also progressively addresses the room's contribution to the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-Z close-up of steel chassis with XLR male input and female output connectors and underside velcro bridge mount\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-ZRightAngleUp_d513630f-37d2-4bdc-a583-3b512dfc6f55.png?v=1778170202\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Gain Stage That Gets Out of the Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CL-Z's JFET circuit was specifically designed to have no resistors or capacitors in the direct signal path. Those components are where coloration, frequency degradation, and distortion enter a gain stage, and the CL-Z eliminates them before they can touch the audio. Two discrete noise-canceling gain stages handle amplification, and by the time the signal reaches whatever capacitors exist downstream in the preamp or interface, the signal-to-noise ratio is already high enough that their impact is dramatically reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you get at the output is more of the microphone itself: its actual frequency response at the impedance you've selected, its natural transient character, its real noise floor rather than the inflated noise floor of a preamp being pushed into its upper gain range. For elite voiceover work where every session is a close-mic vocal with a dynamic or ribbon, this matters in ways that become immediately audible when you pull the tracks into a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to +25dB of ultra-clean gain for any passive dynamic, ribbon, or tube microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry with dual noise-canceling gain stages; no resistors or capacitors in the direct signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously variable Vari-Z input impedance: 150Ω to 15kΩ, for tonal shaping from warm and thick to open and airy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3kΩ base input impedance circuit; Vari-Z knob modifies loading across the full sweep range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable variable high-pass filter: -6 dB\/octave, sweepable below 20 Hz to approximately 200 Hz, cutoff frequency linked to Vari-Z impedance setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-pass filter practical sweet spot for most mics: 60 to 100 Hz, covering room rumble, HVAC, floor vibration, and proximity buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-position gain switch: +25dB MAX for low-output passive mics; +12dB MORE for louder sources or adding downstream preamp color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: greater than 5kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires +48V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938); does not pass phantom to the microphone, safe for all passive ribbon and tube mics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent consumption: 3.1 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow output impedance for driving long XLR cable runs without signal loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery-powered, and power-supply-driven passive microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged solid steel chassis, rubber feet, underside metal bridge for strap or velcro mounting in live environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\" \/ Weight: 17.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter CL-Z Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; width: 35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET, Dual Noise-Canceling Gain Stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +25 dB (MAX position, with 5kΩ load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGain Switch Positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+25 dB (MAX) \/ +12 dB (MORE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVariable Impedance Range (Vari-Z)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150Ω to 15kΩ (continuously variable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBase Input Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGreater than 5kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHigh-Pass Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVariable, -6 dB\/octave, below 20 Hz to ~200 Hz (linked to Vari-Z knob; switchable on\/off)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHPF Practical Sweet Spot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e60 to 100 Hz (varies by mic output impedance and Z knob position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin Male XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin Female XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+48V (P48, IEC 61938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNo (safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3.1 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Dynamic, Ribbon, Tube, Battery-Powered, and Power-Supply-Driven Microphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1 (Single Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e17.3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRugged Solid Steel Chassis, Rubber Feet, Underside Metal Bridge for Strap\/Velcro Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; width: 35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Single-Channel Mic Activator with Vari-Z impedance control, switchable high-pass filter, and 2-position gain switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty card and product registration information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446426267,"sku":"CL-Z","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-ZRightAngleUp_d513630f-37d2-4bdc-a583-3b512dfc6f55.png?v=1778170202"},{"product_id":"cloud-jrs-34-ribbon-mic","title":"Cloud JRS-34 Ribbon Mic","description":"\u003c!-- Video Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px auto 10px auto; text-align:center; max-width:800px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eCloud JRS-34 Ribbon Microphone Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QBcNbX8c48U?si=uYRJc3fict84G7Bu\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; height:450px; display:block; margin:0 auto; border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/JRS34P_LAngle_d140c3b9-b5a0-4361-a326-b408daba0cbd.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones JRS-34 passive ribbon microphone showing full body and internal spring-mounted suspension system with custom wood case\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBorn from RCA's Most Celebrated Work. Built for Yours.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe name JRS-34 carries a specific weight. Jon R. Sank spent his career at RCA designing the ribbon microphones that shaped the sound of American recording: the 44, the BK-11A, the instruments that engineers spent the rest of the 20th century hunting for on the vintage market. His son, Stephen Sank, grew up inside that world. When Rodger Cloud set out to build a ribbon microphone in 2006 after years of refurbishing vintage units, Stephen Sank was the collaborator he needed. The JRS-34 is their shared answer to what a new ribbon microphone built on that foundation should actually sound like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe result is not a replica and not an homage. It is a working professional instrument that draws directly on RCA's engineering principles while improving on them in every measurable dimension. Each ribbon element is cut, corrugated, and installed by hand, exactly as prescribed by Harry Olson's original RCA method, and then refined with a custom CineMag transformer, patented rounded magnet geometry, and an internal spring-suspension system that protects the element from handling shock without anchoring it in ways that compromise its acoustic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/JRS34P_SFront_6ea4d089-542b-452e-b6a2-117857d04ed9.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud JRS-34 ribbon microphone figure-8 polar pattern close-up showing 1.8-micron hand-corrugated ribbon element and rounded magnet technology\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe 1.8-Micron Ribbon That Defines the Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt 1.8 microns thick and 0.19\" wide across a 2.35\" length, the JRS-34's ribbon element sits at the edge of what is physically achievable in ribbon fabrication. This is where the character comes from. A ribbon this thin responds to air pressure with a speed and delicacy that condenser capsules, with all their electrical precision, cannot replicate. Transients arrive naturally softened at the leading edge, not by EQ or limiting, but by the physics of a thin metal foil moving through a magnetic field. Brass loses its harshest bite. Strings gain body without losing articulation. Voices land with a presence and weight that feels analog in every sense of the word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePolar pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure-8, -35 dB null at 90 degrees\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRibbon element:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long x 1.8 microns thick, hand-cut and hand-corrugated\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOutput sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e -49 dBv\/Pa\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 ohms nominal\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kΩ or greater\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138 dB at 1 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eTransformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom CineMag\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMagnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patented rounded magnet technology\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/JRS34P_RAngle_60a5a9a3-2f10-499a-8363-eebb4797479a.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud JRS-34 passive ribbon mic positioned on studio stand in front of grand piano showing orchestral tracking application\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePassive Purity or Active Headroom: Choose Your Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe JRS-34 is offered in passive form, which is a deliberate choice for engineers who understand impedance loading and want full control over it. When a passive ribbon sees different preamp input impedances, the frequency response, transient character, and tonal weight of the mic shift perceptibly. That variation is a feature. Paired with a transformer-coupled preamp running at low-to-moderate gain, the JRS-34 passive responds with the kind of thick, unhurried low midrange that engineers spend thousands chasing in vintage units. Paired with a higher-impedance input, it opens up, breathes more freely, and loses some of that classic warmth in exchange for detail and extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor setups where that control isn't the goal, or where the preamp gain structure makes passive ribbon operation impractical, a Cloudlifter inline will restore full headroom and effectively replicate what the active circuit version delivers: an isolated 3kΩ input impedance that removes preamp variability from the equation and adds up to +25dB of clean gain before the signal ever reaches the interface. Either path produces the same fundamental character. The choice is about control versus convenience, not quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePassive ribbon microphone designed by Rodger Cloud in direct collaboration with Stephen Sank, son of RCA ribbon designer Jon R. Sank, combining principles of the RCA 44A and the Jon-Sank-designed RCA BK-11A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.8-micron ribbon element, 0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long, hand-cut and hand-corrugated in Tucson, Arizona using Harry Olson's original RCA installation method\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented rounded magnet technology for optimized magnetic field geometry across the ribbon element\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom CineMag transformer for optimal passive output performance and loading characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFigure-8 polar pattern with -35 dB null at 90 degrees, ideal for mid-side, room-ambient, and source-isolation applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput sensitivity: -49 dBv\/Pa; output impedance: 150 ohms nominal; recommended load: 1kΩ or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 138 dB at 1 kHz, suitable for brass, amplified guitar, and high-SPL acoustic sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal spring-suspension system with four springs (two of nickel-plated beryllium-copper alloy, also serving as signal conductors), isolating the entire ribbon motor from the body without compromising acoustic performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount offers 180-degree range of motion for precise off-axis positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires high-gain preamp with 1kΩ or greater input impedance; Cloudlifter CL-1 recommended for moderate preamp setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes not pass phantom power to the ribbon element; fully safe with standard phantom-equipped preamps and interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.75\" x 3\" x 1.75\" \/ Weight: 1.02 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandmade entirely in Tucson, Arizona, USA with US-sourced components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-year warranty on the ribbon element; limited lifetime warranty on all other parts (with registration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes custom handcrafted wood case and microfiber mic cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloud JRS-34 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Ribbon (Velocity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePolar Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFigure-8 (Bidirectional), -35 dB null at 90 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Element Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0.19\" wide x 2.35\" long x 1.8 microns thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHand-cut, hand-corrugated, and hand-installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTransformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCustom CineMag\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMagnet Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Rounded Magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e20 Hz to above 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e-49 dBv\/Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150 ohms nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1kΩ or greater\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e138 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNot required; does not pass phantom to ribbon element\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSuspension System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInternal 4-spring motor suspension; 2 springs nickel-plated beryllium-copper alloy (signal conductors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMount Range of Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e180 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eIntegrated 3-pin XLR (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e7.75\" x 3\" x 1.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.02 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandmade entirely in Tucson, Arizona, USA with US-sourced components\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRibbon Element Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAll Other Parts Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloud JRS-34 Passive Ribbon Microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Handmade ribbon microphone with integrated XLR connector and 180-degree swivel mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCustom Wood Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted storage and presentation case\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMicrofiber Mic Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProtective microfiber cloth for storage and cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty card and product registration information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446295195,"sku":"JRS-34P","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/JRS34P_RAngle_60a5a9a3-2f10-499a-8363-eebb4797479a.png?v=1778170202"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-1-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator","description":"\n                       \u003ch2\u003eCloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator\u003c\/h2\u003e                       \n\n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-1_Right_Angle_Down.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 mic activator connected inline between Shure SM7B microphone and XLR preamp cable\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eYour SM7B, RE20, or Ribbon Was Never the Problem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's a reason your recordings don't sound like the references, and it's not your room, your mic, or your technique. It's gain structure. The SM7B, the RE20, the Royer 121, some of the most respected microphones ever built, require more clean gain than most interfaces and budget preamps can deliver without straining into their noisiest, most degraded range. The result is a signal that sounds thin, hissy, and nothing like what the mic is actually capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-1 fixes this at the source. Placed inline between your microphone and preamp, it delivers up to +25dB of transparent gain before the signal ever reaches your preamp's input stage. Your preamp now operates comfortably in the middle of its range, where it performs best, and you hear what your microphone actually sounds like rather than what a strained preamp makes it sound like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-1Front.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"CL-1 Cloudlifter solid steel chassis showing male XLR input and female XLR output connectors with stand mounting provisions\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Circuit Behind the Industry Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe technology inside the CL-1 is patented for a reason. Where conventional gain circuits route audio through capacitors, resistors, and other components that introduce coloration and distortion, the CL-1's Class-A discrete JFET path eliminates those elements entirely from the signal chain. Two noise-canceling gain stages handle amplification before any capacitors or signal-altering components can touch the audio. By the time the signal reaches those components, it's already strong enough that their negative impact is drastically reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCircuit design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patented Class-A Discrete JFET, dual noise-canceling gain stages\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to +25 dB (with 5kΩ load)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3kΩ (optimized for dynamic, ribbon, and tube mics)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greater than 5kΩ\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePhantom power:\u003c\/strong\u003e +48V required (P48, IEC 61938); no phantom pass-through to mic\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCurrent consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1 mA\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-pin male XLR input \/ 3-pin female XLR output\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-1_Right_Side.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-1 in studio setting showing inline connection between ribbon microphone and preamp for ultra-clean gain boost\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Last Device Your Ribbon Mic Will Ever Need Protection From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePhantom power kills passive ribbon microphones. One accidental hot-plug, one interface with phantom stuck on, and a ribbon element worth hundreds or thousands of dollars is gone. The CL-1 sits between that risk and your microphone. Because it runs on phantom power internally without passing it through to the mic side, your ribbon is completely isolated from phantom at all times, no matter what's happening on the preamp side of the connection. You get the gain you need and the protection you can't afford not to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe same applies to passive tube mics, vintage dynamics, battery-powered condensers, and any passive DI output. The CL-1 is a single solution that works across your entire passive microphone collection, including the SM7B and RE20 that get asked the most of any setup. It's also the technology Shure licensed from Cloud Microphones to build the active SM7dB, which is itself a testament to what this circuit can do for a low-output dynamic microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to +25dB of ultra-clean gain for any passive dynamic, ribbon, or tube microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry with dual noise-canceling gain stages, free of capacitors and resistors in the audio path\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEliminates preamp strain by allowing your interface or preamp to operate in its optimal, low-noise gain range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3kΩ fixed input impedance, optimized for dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphone loading; flat response with preamp loads at or below 3kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires +48V phantom power (IEC 61938); does not pass phantom to the microphone, providing complete protection for passive ribbon and tube mics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurrent consumption: 3.1 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with passive dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery-powered, and power-supply-driven microphones; passive DI outputs; wireless mic receiver outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustry standard gain solution, with Cloud's patented technology licensed to Shure for use in the active SM7dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrives stronger, cleaner signals over long XLR cable runs, ideal for broadcast and live stage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged solid steel chassis with provisions for mic stand or stage mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 1.93\" x 1.93\" x 4.72\" \/ Weight: 11.3 oz (320.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in the USA (Navajo Nation and Tucson, Arizona)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter CL-1 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET, Dual Noise-Canceling Gain Stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +25 dB (with 5kΩ load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGreater than 5kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin Male XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin Female XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+48V (P48, IEC 61938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNo (safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3.1 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePassive Dynamic, Ribbon, Tube, Battery-Powered, and Power-Supply-Driven Microphones; Passive DI Outputs; Wireless Receiver Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1 (Single Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.93\" x 1.93\" x 4.72\" (49.02 x 49.02 x 119.9 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e11.3 oz (320.3 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRugged Solid Steel Chassis with Mic Stand Mounting Provisions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted in the USA (Navajo Nation and Tucson, AZ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Single-Channel Mic Activator\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUser manual with warranty card\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446459035,"sku":"CL-1","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-1_Left_Angle_Up_95bbd2a2-33c1-47bb-a2f8-52b74fc9153f.png?v=1778170202"},{"product_id":"cloud-u1-universal-microphone-shock-mount","title":"Cloud U1 Universal Microphone Shock Mount","description":"\u003csection class=\"Jgs2b9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WAZqE7 QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"Va_ZoC\" data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LvOu6J\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"vaI0UH undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cloud U1 restores the concept of elasticated mounted microphone shockmount for the 21st century. With the Cloud U1 will be no elastic objects, for example bands – The elastic surround takes place completely with the help of modern materials used to create a virtually indestructible microphone shock mount. It provides a practically double wall insulation compared to classic string game spiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-hook=\"slot-placeholder-TPAMultiSection_jhxtepqd.product-page-details-4\" id=\"TPAMultiSection_jhxtepqd.product-page-details-4\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446262427,"sku":"U1","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/U-1ShockMount_0f884bf0-b27a-4e68-a16b-d01ce0ecba72.png?v=1778170203"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-zi-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-Zi Mic Activator","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi Mic Activator \u0026amp; DI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-ZiFrontDown_91df4503-bc7a-4b32-b0ab-315bed7cec6f.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi mic activator and DI showing Vari-Z impedance knob, gain switch, and high-pass filter control\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eEvery Mic Has a Different Voice at Every Impedance Setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou've heard what your Royer 121 sounds like through your API. Now imagine hearing it through a dozen different versions of that same preamp, each one with a slightly different character, a different weight in the low mids, a different amount of air up top. That's what the Vari-Z control on the CL-Zi actually does. By sweeping the input impedance continuously from 150Ω all the way to 15kΩ, you're not just adding gain: you're changing how the preamp loads the mic's output transformer, which changes the frequency response, the transient shape, the presence, the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt low impedance settings you'll find more warmth, more proximity, more weight. As you open it up toward 15kΩ, the mic loosens, breathes more freely, gains clarity and air. There's no one correct setting. The correct setting is whatever makes this particular mic, in this particular room, on this particular source, sound right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-ZiLeftAngleUp_89c978a7-7bab-42be-8b3d-23e1834b4f02.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"CL-Zi Cloudlifter combo Neutrik XLR and 1\/4-inch instrument input close-up showing CineMag transformer DI connectivity\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThree Controls, Infinite Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-Zi gives you three interactive controls that compound on each other in ways that reward experimentation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eVari-Z knob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously variable input impedance, 150Ω to 15kΩ (mic mode); 15kΩ to over 1 MΩ (instrument\/DI mode via CineMag transformer)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pass filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable -6dB\/octave filter, sweepable from below 20 Hz to over 4 kHz, linked to the Z knob so the cutoff frequency changes as impedance changes. In practice, the sweet spot for most mics lands between 60 and 100 Hz, but the instrument setting can push it well above 1 kHz for dramatic tone shaping\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGain switch (3 positions):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          Mic: +25dB \/ +12dB \/ +6dB\u003cbr\u003e\n          Instrument: +12dB \/ +6dB \/ +3dB\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLower gain settings don't just reduce level. They let more of the preamp's own character into the signal, useful when you want the color of a transformer-coupled preamp to contribute to the sound rather than sitting cleanly out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-ZiRightAngleDown_dd2daf9f-e530-4267-96b0-09ab51f2efeb.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-Zi in studio setting connected between ribbon microphone and preamp showing variable impedance tone shaping workflow\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eA Real DI, Not an Afterthought\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-Zi's instrument input isn't just a passive tap. It runs through a premium CineMag Hi-Z to Lo-Z transformer, shielded in MU metal for optimal isolation, that converts the high-impedance signal from your guitar or bass into a balanced low-impedance source. From there, the Vari-Z circuit loads the transformer output just as it would a microphone, so the impedance shaping, the high-pass filter, and all three gain positions apply equally to your instrument signal. A Telecaster or a P-Bass going direct through the CL-Zi isn't going through a utility input. It's going through a tone-shaping system that was designed from the ground up to make that source sound its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePowered entirely by +48V phantom from your interface or preamp, with no phantom pass-through to the mic side, the CL-Zi protects every passive ribbon and tube mic you own while still delivering the gain and control they need. No batteries, no external power, no separate power supply required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to +25dB ultra-clean gain for XLR microphones; up to +15dB for 1\/4\" instrument sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry with patented Vari-Z variable impedance interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContinuously variable input impedance: 150Ω to 15kΩ (mic mode); 15kΩ to over 1 MΩ (instrument\/DI mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-position gain switch: mic mode +25dB \/ +12dB \/ +6dB; instrument mode +12dB \/ +6dB \/ +3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariable high-pass filter at -6dB\/octave, sweepable from below 20 Hz to over 4 kHz, linked to Vari-Z knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCineMag Hi-Z to Lo-Z instrument transformer with MU metal shielding, integrated into Neutrik combo XLR \/ 1\/4\" input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHi-Z input impedance: greater than 1 MΩ primary (prior to Vari-Z secondary loading)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 3kΩ (recommended load: greater than 5kΩ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires +48V phantom power (IEC 61938); does not pass phantom to microphone, safe for all passive ribbon and tube mics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurrent consumption: 3.1 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with dynamic, ribbon, tube, battery, and power-supply-driven passive microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged steel chassis with rubber feet and underside bridge for strap or velcro mounting in live environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\" \/ Weight: 17.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter CL-Zi Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET with Patented Vari-Z Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain (Mic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +25 dB (with 5kΩ load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGain Switch Positions (Mic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+25 dB \/ +12 dB \/ +6 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain (Instrument)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +15 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGain Switch Positions (Instrument)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+12 dB \/ +6 dB \/ +3 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVariable Impedance Range (Mic Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150Ω to 15kΩ (continuously variable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVariable Impedance Range (DI Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e~15kΩ to over 1 MΩ (continuously variable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHi-Z Input Impedance (DI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u0026gt;1 MΩ primary (prior to Vari-Z secondary loading)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Impedance (Mic Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGreater than 5kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHigh-Pass Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVariable, -6 dB\/octave, below 20 Hz to over 4 kHz (linked to Vari-Z knob)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInstrument Transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCineMag Hi-Z to Lo-Z, MU metal shielded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNeutrik Combo XLR \/ 1\/4\" (male input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eOutput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin female XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+48V (P48, IEC 61938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNo (safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3.1 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDynamic, Ribbon, Tube, Battery, and Power-Supply-Driven Passive Microphones; Guitar, Bass, Keyboards (1\/4\" Hi-Z)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5.35\" x 3.43\" x 2.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e17.3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Tucson, Arizona, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter CL-Zi\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Mic Activator \u0026amp; DI with Vari-Z impedance control, 3-position gain switch, variable high-pass filter, and CineMag instrument transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProduct registration card \/ warranty information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n ","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446557339,"sku":"CL-Zi","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-ZiRightAngleUp_ea23ff75-228f-4fd6-88d9-e3214a8e8346.png?v=1778170202"},{"product_id":"elevated-premium-performance-xlr-microphone-cable-black","title":"Elevated Premium Performance XLR Microphone Cable (Black)","description":"\u003csection class=\"Jgs2b9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WAZqE7 QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-hook=\"description-wrapper\" class=\"Va_ZoC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LvOu6J\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vaI0UH undefined\" data-hook=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the spotlight with our Premium Quality Performance Mic Cable from Cloud Microphones. Featuring Neutrik’s top of the line connectors with gold-plated contacts, extra durable braided shielding, and a sleek black PVC jacket make this cable an excellent choice for live applications as well as studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TPAMultiSection_jhxtepqd.product-page-details-4\" data-hook=\"slot-placeholder-TPAMultiSection_jhxtepqd.product-page-details-4\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"1.5ft","offer_id":48514446327963,"sku":"ELC-005","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ft","offer_id":48514446360731,"sku":"ELC-030","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25ft","offer_id":48514446393499,"sku":"ELC-080","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/PHOTO_2025_BlackCable_1.66ft_3KX3K_trans_png.png?v=1778170202"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-mini-cl-25-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 Mic Activator","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eCloud Microphones Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 Mic Activator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/DSC01829_copy_1.jpg?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 inline mic activator plugged directly into microphone XLR connector\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Legendary Cloudlifter Circuit, Now in Your Pocket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou already know what a Cloudlifter does to a low-output mic. The SM7B stops straining. The RE20 opens up. The ribbon breathes. The CL-25 Mini delivers every bit of that same transformation, but in a form factor so compact it disappears directly onto your microphone connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuilt around the same patented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry that made the CL-1 the go-to gain solution for thousands of engineers, the CL-25 provides up to +25dB of ultra-clean boost with zero tonal coloration. No batteries, no rack space, no cable runs between units. Just plug it onto the mic and the problem is solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/Mini25FrontTop4kx4k_c5fb3228-b32b-4e05-a5b1-cd6805a536ef.png?v=1778170205\" alt=\"CL-25 Cloudlifter Mini gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector close-up showing custom solid steel chassis construction\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Daily Abuse in the Real World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CL-25 was co-engineered with Neutrik specifically because the connector itself is the product. A custom gold-plated Neutrik XLR houses a wire-free, hard-soldered internal circuit designed to survive thousands of insertion cycles without a single point of failure. On a touring stage or in a broadcast rack that sees daily hot-swapping, that matters more than any spec sheet figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCircuit design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patented Class-A Discrete JFET, dual noise-canceling gain stages\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 kΩ (optimized for dynamic, ribbon, and tube mics)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePhantom power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires +48V from preamp or interface; does not pass phantom to the mic\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid steel chassis, wire-free hard-soldered circuit\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Neutrik gold-plated XLR (male input \/ female output)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-compact inline, 6 x 2 cm, 0.04 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eManufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in the USA (Navajo Nation and Tucson, AZ)\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/Mini25Back4kx4k_e48d257e-08bc-4be8-bbd7-c582523bcc20.png?v=1778170206\" alt=\"Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 size comparison with standard XLR cable showing ultra-compact inline form factor\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eInvisible on Stage, Invaluable in the Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThink about what happens when you push a preamp to its upper gain range to compensate for a low-output mic. Noise climbs. Frequency response suffers at the edges. The EQ becomes harder to control cleanly. The CL-25 solves this upstream, boosting the mic signal before it reaches the preamp so your gain stage operates where it was designed to work. The result is a quieter, more detailed signal that your preamp can handle comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor live engineers, the CL-25 adds one more practical advantage: its low-profile inline design won't pull or stress mic connectors on a stand, and its black finish maintains a low visual profile onstage. For mobile podcasters and location recorders, it means +25dB of professional gain that fits in a jacket pocket alongside the rest of the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to +25dB of ultra-clean gain for any passive dynamic, ribbon, or tube microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry with dual noise-canceling gain stages, same circuit as the Cloudlifter CL-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 kΩ input impedance, optimized for dynamic, tube, and ribbon microphone loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires +48V phantom power from preamp or interface; does not pass phantom to the microphone, protecting sensitive ribbon and tube mics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom Neutrik gold-plated XLR connector (male input \/ female output): no external cable needed between device and mic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire-free, hard-soldered internal circuit engineered for thousands of insertion cycles without failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces preamp noise floor and prevents frequency loss caused by operating preamps at extreme gain settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with mixers, preamps, stage boxes, and wall panels via direct connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid steel chassis, ultra-compact inline form factor (6 x 2 cm, 0.04 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack exterior finish for low visual profile in live sound environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in the USA on the Navajo Nation and in Tucson, AZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty (with registration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter Mini CL-25 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInline Microphone Signal Booster \/ Mic Activator\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +25 dB (clean, transparent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGain Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDual Noise-Canceling Gain Stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDynamic, Ribbon, and Tube Microphones (Passive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Power Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e+48V (from preamp or interface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNo (safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCustom Neutrik Gold-Plated XLR (Male Input \/ Female Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eInternal Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWire-Free, Hard-Soldered Circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSolid Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions (L x Diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e6 x 2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0.04 kg (40g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1 (Single Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHandcrafted in the USA (Navajo Nation and Tucson, AZ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLimited Lifetime (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCloudlifter Mini CL-25\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1x Inline Mic Activator with integrated Neutrik XLR connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProduct registration card \/ warranty information\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514446524571,"sku":"sku-47580704637066","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/Mini25Front4kx4k_769ce5c2-b58f-4a6b-a023-d84558d9e5a6.png?v=1778170204"},{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-4-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-4 Mic Activator","description":"    \u003ch2\u003eCloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-4 4-Channel Rackmount Mic Activator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-4_Front.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-4 rackmount front panel showing four-channel 1U steel enclosure\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFour Channels of Infrastructure, One Rack Space, No Noise Floor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe problem with low-output microphones is not the microphone. It is everything that happens after it. A preamp pushed to 60 or 70 dB of gain to get usable level from a dynamic or ribbon mic is a preamp working at the edge of its headroom, and its own noise floor starts riding into the signal long before you hit the level you actually need. The Cloudlifter CL-4 solves that problem before the signal ever reaches the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach of the four channels converts 48V phantom power into up to +25 dB of clean gain using two discrete gain stages and Class-A JFET circuitry. The direct audio path contains no transformers, no capacitors, and no resistors in the signal chain: just the transistor circuit operating at 3k ohm input impedance. Your preamp receives a strong, healthy signal and runs at a fraction of its gain setting. The noise floor drops. The dynamic character of the mic comes through. And the entire process happens passively, requiring nothing more than the phantom power your interface or console is already sending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-4_Back.png?v=1778170202\" alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-4 rear panel with four balanced XLR input and output pairs\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eRibbon-Safe by Design. Four Channels at Once. Installs in a Minute.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRibbon microphones are the other reason the CL-4 belongs in a professional rack. Most preamps send phantom power straight through to the microphone input. For ribbon mics, that 48V can damage or destroy the element permanently if the phantom power reaches the ribbon while the cable is connected or disconnected. The CL-4 terminates phantom power at its own circuitry and does not pass it through to the microphone side. Every passive ribbon in your locker is protected on every channel, all the time, without any switching or configuration required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor commercial studios running multiple ribbon mics on a drum recording, for broadcast facilities with a fixed SM7B or RE20 at every host position, or for integrators wiring a multi-room facility where ribbon and dynamic mics are permanently installed at long cable runs, the CL-4 is the cleanest infrastructure solution available. All eight XLR connections are rear-panel mounted for clean cable management. The 1U steel enclosure sits flush in a standard 19-inch rack. No power supply, no menu, no switches. Patch it in and it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/CL-4_fron_bottom_view.png?v=1778531629\" alt=\"Cloudlifter CL-4 installed in studio rack alongside preamps and patchbay\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eLong Cable Runs, Noisy Preamps, Cheap Consoles: Fixed.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThink about a house of worship with a 200-foot cable run from the stage to the FOH rack. Or a multi-studio broadcast facility where the preamps are shared infrastructure and the gain headroom is never quite enough for the talent mics. Or a podcast studio with four SM7Bs, four hosts, and a console that tops out at 50 dB of gain. In every one of those situations the CL-4 is the right answer, and it costs less than a single outboard preamp channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe frequency response runs from 5 Hz to 80 kHz at -0.3 dB, which is wider than any microphone in your locker. The gain it provides is genuinely transparent: Cloud Microphones designed the JFET circuit to preserve the natural tonal character of the source, not add warmth, coloration, or any character of its own. What you hear after a CL-4 is a louder, cleaner version of exactly what your microphone captures. Handcrafted on the Navajo Nation and in Tucson, Arizona. Backed by a lifetime limited warranty with registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-channel rackmount mic activator, 1U, 19\" rack format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to +25 dB of ultra-clean gain per channel via two discrete Class-A gain stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET circuitry: no transformers, capacitors, or resistors in the direct audio path\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 3k ohms for optimal impedance loading with passive microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 150 ohms, recommended load impedance greater than 5k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowered entirely by 48V phantom power (IEC 61938), current consumption 3.1 mA per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes not pass phantom power through to the microphone: safe for all passive ribbon and tube microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour rear-panel balanced XLR inputs and four rear-panel balanced XLR outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with dynamic, ribbon, tube, and battery-powered microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces noise from long cable runs and low-gain preamp stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllows preamp to operate at significantly lower gain settings, reducing self-noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged steel enclosure with EMI shielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 21\" x 4.5\" x 1.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.35 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in the USA (Navajo Nation and Tucson, Arizona)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited lifetime warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCloudlifter CL-4 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e4-channel passive mic activator, rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to +25 dB, two discrete gain stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePatented Class-A discrete JFET, no transformers, capacitors, or resistors in signal path\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3k ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGreater than 5k ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e48V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938), 3.1 mA per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Pass-Through\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNone: phantom power is terminated at the unit, not passed to microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; 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