Dec 26, 2017 the cloudlifter zi is a unique instrumentmic activator with a variable zi knob that enables you to alter the impedance of your signal, creating a wealth of added tonal possibilities. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi namm 2017 youtube. Cloud cloudlifter zi microphone activator musicians friend. Mar 18, 2019 the cloudlifter z and zi both have adjustable output impedance. Cloud microphones cloudlifter clzi thomann united states. I note you sometimes shave to record voice overs in less than ideal acoustic environments. The clzi builds on the companys cloudlifter clz model with the addition of a cinemag 12. If the preamp has an unusually high input impedance and you hear some frequency loss, you can simply adjust the output imp of the z or zi to a lower setting. Many of you have shared common preamp issues with a weak, noisy signal for your dynamic microphones such as the sm7b. Oct 23, 2017 cloud microphones cloudlifter cl zi instrumentmic activator is designed to be inserted into the mic line between your microphone and mic preamp. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi variz di direct box zzounds. Cloud microphones cl4 cloudlifter 4channel mic activator, rack. Cloud microphones cloudlifter clzi instrumentmic activator. Cloud microphones user manual search for manual online.
Secret weapon for di guitar cloudlifter zi youtube. Cloud microphones clz cloudlifter 1channel mic activator. The cloudlifter seems like an interesting solution to problems often encountered with certain microphones. The cloudlifter s patented discrete jfet circuitry preserves the sources natural sound while keeping the direct audio path clear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors. The cloudlifter zi has continuously variable input impedance and continuously variable highpass filtering that works in tandem to create massive tone control in a uniquely beautiful way that can only be accomplished through manipulation of impedance. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi 1channel di and mic. Find your ideal tone when performing with instruments using this cloud microphones cloudlifter di and microphone activator. The manual says actual gain in db depends on the input impedance of the. Cloud microphones cloud lifter zi variable impedance for mics and hiz lines. Variable impedance control shape tone of your mic or instrument with the variz knob. My sales engineer, ben robinson, suggested that i get a cloudlifter zi with variable impedance.
Cloudlifter mic activators are used by thousands of professionals all over the world to improve the quality of their microphones sound. Cloud cloudlifter zi microphone activator guitar center. Cloud microphones cloudlifter cl1 mic activator thomann. The cloudlifter zi has continuously variable input impedance and continuously variable highpass filtering that works in tandem to create. Fully sweepable variable impedance loading from 150ohms to 15kohms. Questions about the cloud microphones cloudlifter zi 1channel di and mic activator with variable impedance. Cloud microphones cl4 cloudlifter 4channel mic activator. I record my guitar out of a fender princeton reverb amp, using a newlypurchased telefunken m81 mic. User manual cloud microphones cloudlifter clz clz variable. Enter to win cloudlifter products from cloud microphones. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi instrument di and mic activator with variz and varihpf by cloud microphones. The cloudlifter zi incorporates this patented technology and variable impedance control into an active di for guitar players, bass players, keyboard players and more.
Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi variz cloudlifter mic activators are used by thousands of professionals all over the world to improve the quality of their microphones sound. Jun 16, 2017 cloudlifter zi s wide tonal palette comes from its ability to manipulate impedance loading via its variable central knob, along with a switchable highpass filter. Cloud microphones cl1 cloudlifter 1channel mic activator. Cloud microphones is now shipping the new cloudlifter zi variz instrument di and mic activator, bringing their popular cloudlifter technology to guitar players, bass players. Microphone preamplifier compact preamplifier for highimpedance instruments and dynamic and ribbon microphones, up to 25 db crystal clear gain for microphones and 12 db gain for instruments, variable gain control in three steps. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi variz di direct box. Cloud microphones of tucson, arizona is a manufacturer of high quality ribbon microphones and accessories. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. So besides providing extra gain, the zi also doubles as a variable impedance active direct box for guitar, bass or keyboards. Operating instructions and pdf manual for use cloud microphones cloudlifter clz clz variable imp 1ch user manual, user manual cloud microphones. The cloudlifter clzi instrumentmic activator from cloud microphones features a variableimpedance z knob and highpass filter that work in tandem. In mic mode, the impedance values range from 15015k ohms. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused.
Now you can sculpt your guitar or bass tone at the most basic level with the zi s patented variz loading interface, bringing out a whole new spectrum of character and tone. I boosted both takes by 10db again to make comparison easier. All of our products are 100% made in the usa, creating jobs and supporting small business. Cloud microphones cl1 single channel cloudlifter mic. Clouds patented variz impedance control is sweepable from 150 ohms to 15k ohms and allows you to creatively load a mics output transformer, opening up a broad range of tonal variations for each microphone. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi 1channel di and mic activator. Oct 10, 2018 i was blown away by how the cloudlifter zi was able to enhance recordings of linedin instruments like bass and electric guitars. Cloudlifter z clz cloud microphones demo using a shure sm7b with the cloudlifter clz also using the shure sm7b with the clz infront of the milkman sou. Having inputz control that sweeps from 150 ohms to 15k ohms allows you to creatively load the. The cloudlifter zi maximizes the instrument or microphones signal strength and clarity and lowers the noise floor and amount of gain required from the preamp. Cloudlifter cl1 mic activator is an easy to use, compact solution for common audio problems faced in the field and in the studio. Hes been busier than ever during the last decade with robert glasper and his experiment and trio.
The cloudlifter cl zi instrumentmic activator from cloud microphones features a variableimpedance z knob and highpass filter that work in tandem to create tone control through the manipulation of impedance loading. From the ultraclean gain of the original cloudlifter cl1. Reduce feedback the cloudlifter allows you to cut through the mix on stage with increased gain before feedback. Cloud microphones cloudlifter cl zi instrument mic. In addition to giving instrument players control over their tone and gain staging from the very front of their signal chain, the new cl zi retains all of the original.
The cloud microphones cloudlifter cl zi instrumentmic activator brings our popular cloudlifter technology to guitar players, bass players, keyboard players and more, allowing you to contour your sound with variable impedance loading. The cloudlifter clz provides up to 25db of clean gain, variable input impedance, and a variable highpass filter. The cloudlifter z is an inline preamplifier that operates on phantom power, but does not pass phantom. User manual cloud microphones search for manual online. Fitting the cloudlifter and then adjusting the mic amp gain to give the same 18db peak reading produced a much cleaner result, with room ambience and sounds from elsewhere in the house not being masked by the buzz. In di mode the range is roughly 100x, or about 15k1. One of mye greatest investments to use with dynamic microphones. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi instrument di and mic activator with variz and varihpf. I use prosumer audio interfaces which can just bring the signal in from my dynamic. The clzis variable impedance z knob and highpass filter work in tandem to create massive tone control through the. The cloudlifter zi is a unique instrumentmic activator with a variable zi knob that enables you to alter the impedance of your signal, creating a. Cloud microphones cloudlifter clzi instrument di and mic. Cloud microphones cloudlifter zi is a di box and mic activator that boosts the clarity and strength of your instrument or microphone signal while lowering the.
My cloudlifter cl1 helps me get clean gain for dynamic microphones which i use in a demanding officestudio environment. I didnt even know what any of that meant, but i bought it and am very glad i did. Clouds awardwinning ribbon microphones and cloudlifter mic activators are used by artists, recording studios, broadcast facilities, touring companies, schools and universities all over the world. Recording quiet instruments with lowoutput mics can often sound wonderful, tonally, but can be problematic in terms of noise floor from the microphones themselves or from preamps without ample quiet gain.
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