{"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%; 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