Pre-amplification of low-output dynamic and ribbon microphones can often be challenging due to really specific gain and impedance requirements, but the Cloud Cloudlifter solves this problem with an inline boost of up to +25dB. The gain provided is ultra-clean and transparent, retaining the original, natural tone of the source. It uses patent pending technology to keep the direct audio path clear of transformers, resistors and capacitors and JFET class-A circuitry to deliver unparalleled passive mic gain.

Cloudlifters are recommended to improve signal to noise ratio and sonic performance of passive microphone or preamp combinations with the following:

• Recording direct into a DAW interface
• Noisy or low gain preamps
• Mixers/preamps that negatively impact the sound at higher gain setting, for example passive ribbon microphones
• Low-output dynamic microphones
• Micing softer sound sources such as acoustic instruments and voice
• Long cable runs (output)