Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator

Owner's Notes

1x Mic Input
Improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Use with Passive Dynamic & Ribbon Mics
+25 dB of Clean, Transparent Gain
Requires Only Phantom Power to Operate
Ideal for Long Cable Runs
Use with Low-

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Brand
Cloud Microphones
Model
Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator
Condition
Like New

Reviews (71)

Average 5.0 Stars

Ara was easy to contact and flexible with pick-up/drop-off. The lens was in perfect condition and the rental worked out great for shooting a friend's wedding. I would definitely rent from Ara again!

January 2017

Lens was in near mint condition! What a great rental! Thank you!

Great rental experience! Lens was great!

Great rental experience

Worked great and transaction was smooth

Great experience! Good, quick communication, equipment was in excellent condition. Would definitely rent from him again!

Transaction was smooth and easy, lens was great and was perfect for the job.

Easy pickup and dropoff.

Amazing Len and really cool dude

Great gear! Very accommodating and accessible — would rent from again.

Smooth transaction and awesome lens!

Easy pick up/drop off. Will rent again.

Quick and easy and the tripod worked wonderfully.

Easy pickup but struggled with the drop off. Equipment was good.

Varantz Media was very easy to deal with and equipment was in good shape.

Initial lens had some techinical problems, but owner was very prompt with getting me something similar that worked perfectly

Great microphone and Varantz was very accommodating with the pick up time. Would definitely rent again.

Great microphone and Varantz was very accommodating with the pick up time. Would definitely rent again.

Super easy communication and smooth process. Lens as described.

Great item and convenient pickup and drop off. Thank you!

Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens

February 2019

Lights worked great, Varantz was super responsive and easy to communicate with.

Smooth transaction. Everything was on time and in order. Great doing business with him.

Great service! He was quite punctual with the exchange of the lens! Professional, and welcoming as well!

Excellent kit. Varantz really helped make our project happen. Super accommodating! Thank you

Great rental! Super clear communication and fast responses. 10/10 would definitely rent again.

Varantz was great! Will likely rent from him again.

exactly what I needed, easy pick up!

Varantz was very accomodating and easy to communicate with. His equipment worked extremely well for my project. Will definitely be renting again.

Great rental, super smooth

Thank you so much for an easy rental!

Smooth and easy across the board. No surprises, all went great. Kit was in very good condition. Very positive experience overall.

Great communication. Smooth rental experience.

Very responsive and accommodating.

Up to the literal last min, clutch and super friendly!

Flexible and communicative. Excellent rental experience - thanks!

Accommodating and flexible

Amazing lens in great condition. Varantz was very accommodating, quick to respond, and overall great to work with! Would definitely recommend!

Great renter! Very easy to coordinate with.

Super kind, helpful, and just easy to work with. Equipment exactly as described and made my production level a little bit higher!

easy to work with, prompt and communicative

Varantz was great and very easy to work with I will definitely be renting from him again when I am out west on business.

Awesome to work with! Very punctual & accommodating !

Responsive, flexible, and affordable. Thanks!

Flexible and responsive. Thanks again!

Very easy to work with and very accommodating on pick up. Would definitely rent again.

Everything went really well!! Pick up and drop off was great! Product worked perfectly fine !

Great rental, super easy and the gear worked great!

Smooth and easy process

Gear was in great shape and they were easy to work with and very accommodating in terms of pickup and drop off times.

Great communication, and awesome equipment. Will definitely use it again when I'm in town.

Easy to rent from and the gear was in great shape!

Second time renting and its always a breeze!

He has great communication and it really helps with the hectic scheduling that us photographers have. I really appreciate his understanding and flexibility

Great guy with well taken care of gear. 5/5

Great renter, easy to coordinate every time

Always a great renter!

Great quality! The owner is very responsive!

Great quality! The owner is very responsive!

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1x Mic Input
Improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Use with Passive Dynamic & Ribbon Mics
+25 dB of Clean, Transparent Gain
Requires Only Phantom Power to Operate
Ideal for Long Cable Runs
Use with Low-Output Mics
Use with Noisy or Low-Gain Preamps
Made in the USA

The Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator from Cloud Microphones is a compact, single-input solution for common audio problems in the field and in the studio involving low-output passive microphones, including ribbons. The CL-1 uses any standard phantom-powered mixer or microphone input device to provide up to +25 dB of clean, transparent gain. This improves signal-to-noise ratio and improves the performance of passive microphone signals by driving stronger, cleaner signals over longer XLR cable runs, making them ideal for broadcast, live, and studio applications. The CL-1 is housed in a rugged steel enclosure which offers shielding and durability. Additionally, the CL-1 has provisions for stage or stand mounting.

Useful for a Variety of Applications:

Use with noisy or low-gain preamps
Use with mixers/preamps that negatively impact the sound at higher gain setting
Use with low-output dynamic microphones and ribbons
Mic softer sound sources such as acoustic instruments and voice
Use for long cable runs

Features at a Glance:

Gives passive mics up to +25 dB additional active output
Provides 2 distinct stages of clean gain
Easy to use self-contained design requires only phantom power
Recommended for use with all passive dynamic microphones
Compatible with tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones
Safe for all passive ribbons with no transfer of phantom
Utilizes Patent Pending Class A, Discrete JFET circuitry
Ideal impedance loading for optimal performance @ 3 kOhms
Rugged, road ready, and portable, for studio, stage, and broadcasting

Brand
Cloud Microphones
Model
Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator
Condition
Like New

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