The CL-X features a custom nickel-core Cinemag transformer delivering an incredible amount of bandwidth at normal levels and can also provide a variable amount of harmonic content and saturation as the input signal is increased, adding extremely musical flavors to the CL-X's output, which can change dynamically based on the input level of the source material. A two-position More/Max switch offers +12 dB of gain in the more position, which is ideal for hotter signals like an SM57 on a snare, while the Max position provides up to +35 dB for quieter sources such as a soft instrument or ASMR applications. The CL-X is housed in a rugged steel enclosure, which offers shielding and durability. Additionally, the CL-X has provisions for stage or stand mounting.
More/Max Gain Switch
Inspired by the two-position MORE/MAX switch found on the Cloudlifter Z, the default setting (up to 12 dB) on the CL-X is ideal for use with hotter signals like an SM57 on a snare, whereas the Max setting (up to 35 dB) is perfectly suited for quieter source material such as a soft instrument or ASMR applications.
Useful for a Variety of Applications

Use with noisy or low-gain preamps
Use with mixers/preamps that negatively impact the sound at higher gain settings
Use with low-output dynamic microphones and ribbons
Mic softer sound sources such as acoustic instruments and voice
Use for long cable runs

Simply put, all Cloudlifters give you more of the actual sound of the mic itself while reducing coloration and distortion resulting from overdriving the preamp's gain stage. By allowing the preamp to operate at lower gain levels, noise floor, distortion, and other compromises to the frequency response are dramatically reduced.

Pair with dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones
​​Patented ultra-clean gain circuit eliminates capacitors in the audio path
​​Operates on standard +48V phantom power
​​Safe for passive ribbons and tube mics! Does not pass phantom power
​​Increases microphone sensitivity and output level by up to +36 dB
​​Transformer-coupled design adds dynamic character responsive to the input level
​​Significantly reduces noise and unwanted artifacts by allowing the preamps to operate in a more comfortable range
​​Improves signal to noise ratio and microphone performance
​Rugged, portable, and road ready for studio and stage
​Free Lifetime Limited Warranty with product registration
​All Cloudlifter electronics made on the Navajo Nation in Arizona
​​Entirely designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA

MPN: CL-X
UPC: 196852461110

• Max setting is great for:
  ​Capturing quiet sources with low output microphones
  ​​Podcasting, voiceover or dialog using dynamic mics
  ​Using battery powered shotgun mics to capture clean audio while filming
  ​Live-streaming, gaming, remote conferencing
  ​​Foley and nature recordings, where the natural tone of a ribbon or dynamic microphone is desired
  ​​Tracking delicate, difficult to capture sources such as a choir or string section
  ​​Vocals, piano, and acoustic instruments
  
• Min 12 dB attenuator setting is great for:
  ​Driving the input with hotter sources to hear more character
  ​Snare, toms, kick or drum overheads and room mics
  ​​Louder electric guitar or bass amps
  ​​Live vocals using dynamic mics
  ​​Percussion, sound effects
  ​​Driving very long cable runs in live venues