Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 Mic Activator

The Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 takes the award-winning circuitry of the iconic CL-1 and packages it into a compact, hard-soldered inline chassis. Built in collaboration with Neutrik using gold-plated connectors, the Mini CL-25 plugs directly into microphones, preamps, mixers, or stage boxes to deliver up to +25 dB of clean, transparent gain without adding noise or altering the natural tone of your source.

Designed to eliminate extra cable runs, the Mini CL-25 mounts straight onto the back of your microphone or preamp input. Powered entirely by standard +48V phantom power, its patented Class-A discrete JFET circuit block converts phantom power into clean gain while preventing phantom power from reaching the microphone.

Key Features

• Up to +25dB of Clean Gain: Dramatically increases microphone output sensitivity without adding THD, coloration, or self-noise.

• Ultra-Compact In-Line Design: Custom Neutrik gold-plated XLR hardware plugs directly into microphones, stage boxes, or wall panels.

• Patented Class-A Discrete JFET Circuitry: Directly coupled noise-canceling JFET architecture preserves the natural transient detail and frequency response of the mic.

• Phantom Power Safe: Runs on standard +48V phantom power but blocks DC voltage pass-through, protecting sensitive ribbon and tube microphones.

• High-Impedance Load Matching: Presents a ideal $3\text{ k}\Omega$ load impedance to passive dynamic and ribbon microphones.

• Built for Heavy Road Use: Wire-free internal hard-soldered construction housed in a rugged steel chassis, handcrafted in the USA.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: Ultra-Compact In-Line Adapter / Mic Activator

• Gain Range: Up to $+25\text{ dB}$ (depending on microphone impedance and load)

• Circuit Topology: Patented Class-A Discrete JFET

• Input Impedance: $3\text{ k}\Omega$

• Power Requirements: $+48\text{V}$ Phantom Power (Unit consumes phantom power; does not pass phantom power to the mic)

• Audio Inputs: 1x XLR Female (Neutrik Gold-Plated Direct Connect)

• Audio Outputs: 1x XLR Male (Neutrik Gold-Plated Direct Connect)

• Compatible Microphone Types: Passive Dynamic, Passive Ribbon, Tube Microphones (via PSU output), Battery-Powered Condensers, Passive DIs

• Enclosure: Heavy-Duty Steel Chassis (Made in the USA)