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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1

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ManufacturerCloud Microphones
TypeInline Preamp

Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, microphone levelinput
XLR 3-pin maleAnalog audio, microphone leveloutput
XLR 3-pin male48V phantom powerinput (required)

What the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Preamp 123
Audio Interface 86
Analog Mixer 46
Channel Strip 44
Digital Mixing Console 21
Stagebox / Expander 16
Recorder 13
Install Processor 11
PA Loudspeaker 11
Personal Monitoring 7
Microphone 4
Wireless System 3
Recording Console 3
500-Series Chassis 3
AD/DA Converter 3
DI / Reamp 2
Compressor / Limiter 2
Monitor Controller 2
Saturation / Character 1
Cable 1
Headphone Amp / Distribution 1
Summing Mixer 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Microphone 390
DI / Reamp 5
Preamp 4
Cable 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.