Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL1 Single Channel Inline Mic Activator
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Break through the live mix!!!

By: Ricky Romines Jr      Submitted: 3/4/2024

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Product Rating Product Review This gadget gets it done. You can’t go wrong. Works with any dynamic mic. Definitely worth having in your arsenal.
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Amazing product

By: William      Submitted: 1/4/2024

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Product Review Bought this for my Shure SM7B and it works perfect for it. Now I get amazing quality without pushing my interface to the max and getting unwanted distortion and fuzz.
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SM7B best friend

By: Maurice      Submitted: 6/29/2023

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Product Review Looking for the perfect companion to the sm7b then look not further. Adds clean volume to an already great sounding mic. Highly recommend
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Great Product

By: Joel      Submitted: 5/28/2023

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Product Review I used this with my Shure Mx7 and it works great. recommended for podcasting
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GREAT LITTLE MIC BOOST

By: Colin J.      Submitted: 5/20/2023

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Product Review GREAT MIC BOOST FOR MY SHURE SM7B! Provides a nice boost. Next up would be a channel strip as my long term solution! Thanks AMS
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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL1 Single Channel Inline Mic Activator

By: Ada      Submitted: 3/4/2023

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Product Review I produce music, while recording the sound through the mic was muffled and not as clear as I’d like. After connecting the cloudlifter the sound is 100% more clear. The low noise gain allows the clean sound without having interference or distortion
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Easy to use

By: Terrance Moore      Submitted: 3/4/2023

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Product Review Easy to install to mic and audio interface. gets the job done.
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Clean and loud output

By: Rambro      Submitted: 1/5/2023

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Product Review My SM7b can now be heard above standard mixer mic pres or interface. Huge difference in truly hearing headroom and output.
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Great Product!

By: Anthony C.      Submitted: 11/5/2022

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Product Review The Cloudlifter was definitely a good purchase. It does exactly what it is supposed to do in order to give my Shure sm7b the gain push needed for voiceover work.
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A must have!

By: Nick      Submitted: 3/7/2022

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I got a bachelors degree in sound recording technology. An og SM7 was commonly used in class and paid sessions alike, but I’m so surprised we never had a cloudlifter on hand. I can honestly say I’ll never use an SM7 or similar mic again without one. Plain and simple the cloudlifter makes your mic louder without compromise. For years I’d seen these advertised and thought I could go withoutii one but now I just think it’s silly I waited so long. If you’re on the fence about dropping a pretty penny on something with only one simple function, let this be your sign…It’s well worth it.
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"The better maker" Simon Phillips

By: Clay      Submitted: 10/27/2021

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Product Review These units are great for clean gain boosting, removing phantom power for Ribbon mics, and as Simon Phillips (world class legendary drummer and studio operator) says they just make microphones sound better. 10/10 I have bought these many times, and will do so more.
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Sounds amazing

By: Dugard P Jenkins      Submitted: 9/6/2021

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get the most out of their dynamic or ribbon mics
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A good boost in DB

By: Greg in MN      Submitted: 7/28/2021

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Product Review Works as it should behind the scenes very quiet and compact
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Gave my vocals the LIFT!!

By: Curtis McCullough      Submitted: 3/5/2021

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This gave my vocals the EXACT lift it needed!!!! Being a podcaster I’m constantly liking fit the best sound and this has allowed me to get more out of my microphone without creating extra noise !! I love this product !!!!!!
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A necessary addition

By: BigB      Submitted: 2/27/2021

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Product Review If you have an SM7B this is the accessory. I love it! Gonna get another one soon,
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Where have you been Cloudlifter???

By: SpecialAgent99      Submitted: 2/19/2021

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review This product is an absolute must for any microphone that requires phantom power where you find you have to turn the gain almost all the way to the top on your interface. This device with no external power source will give you the headspace needed to be able to capture your audio with enough room to be able to play with its top end. It's like jet fuel for an engine in comparison to regular fuel. I never knew this device existed until I saw it on a youtube video. It has now given me such more headroom on my Shure SM7B mic. Absolutely love this product.
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Great companion piece

By: Clif      Submitted: 2/6/2021

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Product Review Great companion piece to go along with my Electro-Voice R20.Gives great depth and headroom that is needed to record this microphone properly.
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Podcast Activated!

By: N. Cruz      Submitted: 1/9/2021

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Product Review Couple things that really stood out to me. The construction of the product is very well made and solid. Also, love the easy way of plug and play is very simple straight to the point. Finally, SUPER clean sound. I have the Rodecaster Pro and a podmic connected.... this product really stepped up my sound. As an up and coming podcaster thank you for this. 2 months in and going strong. Worth the investment 100%.
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Cloud lifter Must have!

By: Keibway Greaves      Submitted: 1/9/2021

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review If you are thinking of purchasing the Shure SM7B make sure you have this.
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Powers my shure big time

By: MikeyJoeCT      Submitted: 12/29/2020

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Makes my shure sm7b sound absolutely incredible, you can’t have a mic like that without this, absolutely worth it
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Is it working?

By: Jay      Submitted: 11/7/2020

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Product Review I read reviews and decided to go ahead and get the Cloudlifter cl-1. It's supposed to bring out your voice more and stronger when used for recording and live performance. However every time I have used it and had the light on saying it's working, there has been no change whatsoever. So I'm wondering if it's not working at all or if I don't have it correctly plugged in. Either way so far it's an accessory for my mogami cable and nothing more. And yes phantom power was on. It works only with phantom power. And the indicator light was lit up. But who knows. If things change, I will let you know. Right now it's just an expensive decoration and would not really recommend
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This is the Shure SM7B’s best friend

By: Clint Robinson      Submitted: 9/26/2020

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Product Review If you own a Shure Sm7b then you need to just buy this. Don’t think it over. Don’t compare to another lifter of clouds. It boosts the level so high and I couldn’t ask for a more pure signal.
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Definitely needed for the home studio especially when your mic is the shure sm7b.

By: Tev      Submitted: 9/5/2020

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Product Review Definitely needed for the home studio especially when your mic is the shure sm7b.
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Easy set up.

By: Kimberly      Submitted: 9/4/2020

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Product Review Crystal clear and easy to set up and go for my podcast. Great price.
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Perfect for Managing Gain

By: Yourfriendalec      Submitted: 7/17/2020

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Product Review This is a really clean way to manage gain with the Shure SM7B. Works great with my UA Arrow for tracking vocals for podcasts & quick music demos. Very easy to use. Just make sure your cables are oxygen free.
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Digging it so far

By: Jonesy      Submitted: 5/26/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review The device does as advertised for me. Hard to say much more that is better than that. Purchased one to accompany my re320 and I am quite please so far.
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Works well- pretty expensive

By: Review name      Submitted: 5/23/2020

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Product Review Like many people, I bought this for my SM7B. It definitely gives it a boost, but it is awfully expensive for what it does. I didn’t want to mess around trying to save $50. I am not disappointed at all by the product. There was a mess up on AMS’ part on an open box one, and after I called 2 or 3 times it finally got worked out.
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The cloudlifter is brilliant

By: M      Submitted: 5/18/2020

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Brought my vocals to life - more full and resounding now.
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Works great with the sm7b

By: chris      Submitted: 5/14/2020

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Def does whats advertised +25 of clean gain for mic pre's that cant power demanding dynamic mics, gives them the boost they need to make certain mics audible
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Perfect for SM7b!

By: DJ Jude One Man Band      Submitted: 5/12/2020

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Product Review This preamp perfectly amplifies the shure sm7b signal when you do live podcast or vocal recording. Perfect combination!
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If you are buying an SM7B, the CloudLifter is a game changer!

By: Andrew James      Submitted: 4/28/2020

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Product Review I have owned 2 Sm7b Shure mics over the past few years. It wasn't until getting the gain boost out of the Cloudlifter that the mic really shined. This is the perfect addition to any home podcast or recording studio.
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got this with the shure sm7b

By: william goodband      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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Product Review I tested the shure sm7b with and without the cloudlifter and there is a clear difference in a great way.
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Awesome!

By: Nate      Submitted: 3/30/2020

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1 person found this review helpful.

Product Review This makes my sm7b sound so good! Definitely worth it!
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A Must with the sm7b

By: Johnny      Submitted: 3/30/2020

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Product Review Everyone using an SM7B will not regret this purchase. Gives the boost needed for the passive SM7B without coloring the signal.
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PUMP UP THE VOLUME !

By: Ricky the DJ !      Submitted: 2/26/2020

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Product Review Cloudlifter + SURE SM7B = Happy ?? Tracks ! if you are using computer audio interface with no Analog mic pre you will need this using the SM7B Microphone ..VERY RECOMMENDED!
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Does the trick.

By: Tyrone B.      Submitted: 12/24/2019

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Product Review The cloudlifter is just what I needed to achieve the proper gain for my. Shure sm7b microphone. It is a gamechanger.
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A must have when using an SM 7B

By: Jam 24/7 Sound      Submitted: 11/26/2019

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Product Review As advertised, this will give the needed gaisn when recording with the Shure SM 7B large diaphragm dynamic mic. A great combination.
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Gives A Good Lift

By: Paul Kmiec      Submitted: 11/26/2019

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Product Review The Cloud Cloudlifter CL1 single channel inline mic activator is what it is. Give gives a signal boost to low signal mics. So you don’t have to crank your preamp all the way to get a good level. If you have any low signal mics, you should try one of these. It’ll be a great investment for anyone’s studio.
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It Just Works.

By: Mitchell R Hunter      Submitted: 11/4/2019

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Product Review I am a musician / recording engineer and I have been seeing this product advertised and could not figure out how it could make a difference, I always had to use a noise gate to keep the noise (hiss) down on my vocals. I use a SM57 on my vocals because it's easy to set up and it just works and always sounds good in the final mix. Well I brought the Cloud Lifter and no longer am I using the gate, the Cloudlifter raised the the volume so I can turn down my mic pre and there is no audible noise. This was good money spent. Good product. I not only recommend but I am gong to bu a few more. I do mobile recording and will put these in line when doing so. You just plug it in and supply phantom power to it and that is all that is needed. It was just that easy.
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Doesn’t disappoint

By: Chris O      Submitted: 10/6/2019

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Product Review I bought one of these along with a Shure SM7b. It’s pretty much the standard mic activator so I bought it and it’s doing very well what it’s meant to do.
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Very happy

By: Clint      Submitted: 10/1/2019

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8 people found this review helpful.

Product Review Not sure how it works but its hooked up and evey thing seems to work with smb7
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A must have

By: Dee      Submitted: 8/30/2019

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3 people found this review helpful.

Product Review It speaks for itself. Of course it comes as a bundle with Shure SM7B... which is also a must have...
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Great for Ribbon mic’s

By: Huey Falls      Submitted: 7/5/2019

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Product Review The cloud lifter made recording with non-active Ribbon Mic’s so much cleaner, less gain = less floor noise and with more dynamics. Also on dynamic mics like an SM57 or Sennheiser E906, mic’ng Guitar and Bass cabs you still hear those crisp clear mids, but some low mids come through, not muddy lows mids really tight, warm low mids. So just using the SM57/E906 on the cabs I have less EQ’ng to do in the mix.
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Excellent addition to the studio

By: Todd      Submitted: 5/25/2019

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Product Review This has been an excellent addition to my studio for giving microphones the extra little oomph that you may not get out of your recording equipment...it has even improved the underperforming lesser expensive microphones that I own.
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This will act as a preamp signal boost for you mics

By: Dave Ballew      Submitted: 4/30/2019

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review These are very useful and they sound great. There are a few options on the market to boost your mic signal and this is a clean boost and makes my vocals really shine and I do mostly heavy metal gutteral stuff but its just great for all applications You really must have one in your studio, everyone I know in the industry in Nashville has one of these.
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Game changer for sm7b

By: Sean      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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Product Review A must have if you have a shure sm7b.easy to use, phantom power and you are up and running.
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Is it worth it

By: Ricardo S      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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5 people found this review helpful.

Product Review Don’t see a difference i feel like i wasted my money
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It’s a yes for me!

By: Emmanuel      Submitted: 1/25/2019

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Bought this for my SM7B and I love it. It boosts the signal with clarity and warmth. Just buy it!
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Great

By: JRA      Submitted: 11/7/2018

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Product Review Works as expected. Clean gain. Great with SM7b.
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Works as advertised

By: Tomas      Submitted: 11/7/2018

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Product Review Works as expected. Gave my shure sm7B the extra gain I needed.
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AMS making it possible!!

By: Rafael Escobedo      Submitted: 11/6/2018

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Product Review I needed this lifter for my SM7B! And AMS made it possible! Clean raw signal at its best! Thanks again AMS!
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Great pur

By: Gary Reed      Submitted: 5/4/2018

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Product Review I would encourage everyone to try it!
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You can definitely hear the difference.

By: Edgar      Submitted: 5/30/2017

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Product Review Does whats it's supposed to, but for my setup I still have issues with hissing and background noise. It definitely helps though and you can definitely hear the difference. I have had to tweak my setup around it, but I think it's way better than what I started out with. I will need to test again when I purchase a different (solid state) recorder or preamp/iterface. I am satisfied, but not blown away.