{"product_id":"cloudlifter-cl-4-four-channel-rack-mount-mic-activator","title":"Cloudlifter CL-4 Four Channel Rack Mount Mic Activator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the transparent performance of Cloud’s patented active circuitry into a \u003c\/span\u003e1U 19-inch rackmount enclosure\u003cspan\u003e. Engineered for multi-channel tracking, podcast panels, live sound rigs, and broadcast suites, the CL-4 provides up to \u003c\/span\u003e+25 dB of ultra-clean gain across four independent channels\u003cspan\u003e, allowing passive dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones to capture full detail without pushing preamp gain stages into noise and distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by standard +48V phantom power (supplied individually per channel from your console or interface), the CL-4 drives its internal JFET gain stages while\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eblocking DC voltage from passing downstream to connected microphones. This guarantees full protection for passive ribbon microphones, vintage dynamic capsules, and tube microphone power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Independent Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e Elevates four microphones simultaneously with up to +25dB of clean, uncolored gain per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRackmount Convenience:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 1U 19-inch steel chassis design integrates seamlessly into studio racks, road cases, and live sound setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatented Class-A Discrete JFET Circuitry:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct-coupled signal path ensures low noise, maximum transient detail, and zero frequency coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhantom Power Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates via standard +48V phantom power per channel without passing DC current to microphones, safeguarding sensitive ribbon transducers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimal Impedance Load:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e k\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003eΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e input impedance optimized to extract natural frequency response and dynamic depth from passive dynamic and ribbon mics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold-Pin XLR Connectors:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium Neutrik gold-pin XLR inputs and outputs maintain clean conductivity across thousands of patch cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted American Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Built in Tucson, Arizona, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty upon product registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e 1U 19-Inch Rackmount Enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Independent Channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGain Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e per channel (load-dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircuit Topology:\u003c\/b\u003e Patented Class-A Discrete JFET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e k\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003eΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003eV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Phantom Power per channel (Blocks phantom power from reaching microphones)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x XLR Female (Gold Pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x XLR Male (Gold Pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Transducers:\u003c\/b\u003e Passive Dynamics, Passive Ribbons, Tube Mics (via PSU output), Battery-Powered Condensers, Passive DIs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnclosure Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-Duty 1U Steel Chassis (Handcrafted in Tucson, AZ, USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cloud Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56888505565570,"sku":"CLOUD-CL-4","price":369.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/1648\/8370\/files\/CL-4Front.png?v=1788519801","url":"https:\/\/makenoiseproaudio.com\/products\/cloudlifter-cl-4-four-channel-rack-mount-mic-activator","provider":"Make Noise Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}