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Cloud Microphones CL-Z Mic Activator

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Cloud Microphones CL-Z Mic ActivatorThe Cloudlifter CL Z Variable Impedance Mic Activator from Cloud Microphones is a compact, single input solution for common audio problems in the field and in the studio involving low output passive microphones, including ribbons. The CL Z uses any standard phantom powered mixer or microphone input device to provide up to +25 dB of clean gain, variable input impedance, and a variable high pass filter. Having an input impedance control that is

The Cloudlifter CL-Z Variable Impedance Mic Activator from Cloud Microphones is a compact, single-input solution for common audio problems in the field and in the studio involving low-output passive microphones, including ribbons. The CL-Z uses any standard phantom-powered mixer or microphone input device to provide up to +25 dB of clean gain, variable input impedance, and a variable high-pass filter. Having an input impedance control that is sweepable from 150 Ohms to 15 kOhms allows you to creatively load the microphone's output transformer, with the result being a wide range of new tonal variations becoming available to each mic.

The CL-Z improves signal-to-noise ratio and improves the performance of passive microphone signals by driving stronger, cleaner signals over longer XLR cable runs, making them ideal for broadcast, live, and studio applications. It is housed in a rugged steel enclosure which offers shielding and durability.

Variable High-Pass Filtering for Proximity Effect Control

The variable high-pass filtering works in conjunction with the impedance value, allowing for even more tonal shaping and control. When engaged, the frequency cutoff is affected by the impedance setting. This allows for a sweepable frequency cutoff range from below 20 Hz to approximately 200 Hz, just by turning the "Z" knob. This can be especially useful for tonal shaping or reducing the proximity effect of a ribbon or dynamic microphone

Variable Gain

The CL-Z has a two-position gain switch allowing for more gain, or the maximum gain available. Most of the time the MAX (approx. +25 dB) position will be used, however, the reduced gain setting (approx. +12 dB) may be useful in situations where the source does not require as much gain, or where more of the preamp's color from additional gain is desired

Features at a Glance

  • Fully sweepable variable impedance loading from 150 ohms to 15 kOhms
  • High-Pass Filter frequency is variable from below 20 Hz to over 200 Hz
  • Dual gain settings allow for a +12 dB or +25 dB increase
  • Increases gain before feedback ratio in live & public address performances
  • Self-contained design requires only phantom power
  • Compatible with tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones
  • Protects any passive ribbon with no transfer of phantom
  • Utilizes Patent Pending Class A, Discrete JFET circuitry
  • Rugged, road ready and portable, for studio, stage and broadcasting
  • Handcrafted entirely in the USA
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Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Great product
Color: Navy Blue
Awesome product. It does everything I need it to. Very smooth and stylish as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026
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★★★★★ 4
keyboard and case is phenomenal, trackpad is borderline unfunctional
Color: Black
I bought this case, because of the keyboard and trackpad, i wanted to use my ipad more like a laptop. the keyboard is phenomenal and certaintly better than other cheap ipad keyboards i have tried, I can actually use this one without having to repeatedly slam or hard press certain keys and can actually have a flow of typing. additionally, everything else regarding the case itself is amazing. it isnt cumbersome or bulky and it is very easy to swap between ipad and laptop mode on the fly. the trackpad however is genuinely unusable. the sensitivity on the trackpad is horrid and I cannot figure out how to change it, and additionally, clicking using the trackpad is outright impossible. you try to left click, it registers as a right click, or you try to click and it instead snaps your cursor to the bottom of the screen instead. it is also impossible to use any gesture functions with the trackpad, even something as simple as scrolling up and down or left to right is impossible. it is outright impossible to have any kind of workflow using the trackpad. it is unfortunately just a lot easier to use the keyboard and touch screen! its a shame that the keyboard and case itself is very nice too, so I will now have to spend more money on a separate mouse, which is additionally ANOTHER item i will have to carry around, just to make what I already bought work the way I expected.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
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Jessie A.
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Great quality at a great price range!
Color: Navy Blue
Works very well for the day to day. Great quality at a great price range. Would definitely buy again if needed.
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Allana W
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Solid case.
Color: Sky-Blue
Love this case. Fits great and the color is great! The keyboard is nice and it even has a little spot for a stylist.
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Nosiest
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 4
Cheap and good
Color: Black, Color: Black
I chose the color black and it gives a really nice look, especially with the multicolor led lights around the keys. It is very easy to clean and you can shut off the keyboard to prevent any mess with the iPad. The magnet is very nice and keeps the keyboard in place. The keyboard doesn’t easily slip or anything so it holds the iPad very well. Only bad thing is that over time the iPad begins to scrape off the pain and it leaves your keyboard with some white spots all over :/ but if looks isn’t something that you care about, this is the keyboard for you. Don’t use it for gaming because there is a delay in functionality when you press a key and then try to use the pad. Also, you have to press the keys a bit harder than the usual keyboard. But for the price? This is a great item! Definitely worth my money
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026

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