Detail 01
Two channels
Two independent mic paths in one chassis. Cheaper and tidier than two single units for a stereo pair or two hosts.
Product detailSKU #1300744185704
CloudCloudlifter CL-2 Phantom powered gain booster for dynamic and ribbon mics
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-channel inline mic preamp adding clean gain ahead of your interface. For anyone tracking a pair of dynamic or ribbon mics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Two-host podcast rigs with SM7B or RE20 mics
- Stereo ribbon pairs on room, drum overhead or guitar cab
- Studios needing two channels of clean gain in one box
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Condenser mics, which need the phantom power this blocks
- Single-mic setups where the one-channel CL-1 costs less
- Anyone wanting a preamp that adds color rather than clean gain
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Phantom powered gain booster
Runs on the 48V from your interface. Both channels need phantom, so check your interface supplies it per channel.
Detail 03
For dynamic and ribbon mics
It consumes phantom rather than passing it through, which is exactly what keeps ribbon mics safe.
Detail 04
Inline placement
Sits between mics and interface. Four XLR cables total to complete both channels.
Detail 05
Red finish
Easy to spot in a rack or under a desk when you are tracing a signal chain mid-session.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs four XLR cables total — two mics in, two outputs to your interface
- 02Both channels draw 48V; some interfaces switch phantom in pairs, not individually
- 03Do not use with condenser mics; they will not receive phantom through it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the CL-1 and CL-2?
Channel count. The CL-2 gives you two independent boost channels in one box; the CL-1 handles a single mic. The function per channel is the same.
02Can I use it with condenser mics?
No. The unit takes the 48V phantom for itself rather than passing it to the mic. Use it with dynamic and ribbon mics.
03Do I need phantom power on both channels?
Yes. Each channel draws its power from 48V phantom. If your interface switches phantom globally or in pairs, that works fine.
04Will it work on a stereo ribbon pair?
Yes. Two matched channels of clean gain in one unit is a common use for ribbon pairs on overheads, room or guitar cab.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
