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YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR PRO AUDIO GEAR. Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-Ch Dynamic Ribbon Mic Activator Preamp. Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-Channel Mic Activator. Active Gain for Dynamics and Ribbons. It’s all about gain and impedance. While some of the best sounding microphones out there are low-output dynamics and ribbons, pre-amplification can be challenging due to the gain and impedance requirements. Cloudlifters address this by giving passive microphone signals a major inline boost -up to +25db of ultra-clean gain- while properly loading the microphones’ transformer for optimal performance. The Cloudlifter® CL-1 is completely self contained, driven only by the phantom power from your mixer or preamp. Ideal for dynamics and ribbons alike, the CL-1 turns phantom power into the extra gain required for using passive microphones. The immediate dose of extra gain can make even a budget microphone/preamp combination sound clean and professional. For broadcasting and live sound, the active output signal of the CL-1 can prevent added noise over long cable runs. With endless uses, Cloudlifters are quickly becoming a standard workhorse solution for audio and broadcast professionals. A Must-Have Tool for Dynamics and Ribbons! Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator is an easy to use, compact solution for common audio problems faced in the field and in the studio. Designed for all passive microphones – including ribbons- the CL-1 safely uses any standard phantom powered microphone input device to provide up to +25db of ultraclean, transparent gain. Cloudlifters dramatically improve 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. Enclosed in a rugged steel enclosure offering excellent shielding, the CL-1 additionally has provisions for stage or stand mounting with the included strap. Using patent pending technology that keeps the direct audio path free-andclear of transformers, capacitors, and resistors, the CL-1 houses discrete JFET circuitry that delivers world class, ultra-clean gain while preserving the natural sonic characteristics of the source. Cloudlifters are recommended for improving the signal to noise ratio and performance of passive microphone/preamp combinations with the following. Recording direct into a DAW interface. Noisy or low gain preamps. Mixers/preamps that negatively impact the sound at higher gain setting. Passive ribbon microphones. Low-output dynamic microphones. Miking softer sound sources such as acoustic instruments and voice. Long cable runs (output). Gives passive mics up to +25dB additional active output. Provides 2 distinct stages of ultra-clean gain. Easy to use self contained design requires only phantom power. Recommended for use with all passive dynamic microphones. Compatible with tube, battery, or power supply driven microphones. Safe for all passive ribbons 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. The item “Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-Ch Dynamic Ribbon Mic Activator Preamp” is in sale since Monday, March 6, 2017. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Preamps & Channel Strips”. The seller is “*pitbullaudio*” and is located in National City, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Cloud
• MPN: CL1

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YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR PRO AUDIO GEAR. Warm Audio WA73 1-Ch Solid State British Microphone Pre Line Instrument Preamp. Warm Audio WA73 1-Channel British Microphone Preamp (B-Stock). A Single Channel’73 For The Rest Of Us. If there’s one style of preamp that professional engineers would unanimously agree has defined the tone of pop/rock records for decades, it would most definitely be the venerable’73-style of mic pre. 73-style preamps have been massively used in recording and live applications for many years and are still considered to be the “Holy Grail” of preamp choices today. The Warm Audio “WA73 Family” consists of single and dual channel’73-style preamps (with & w/out EQ), that each pay careful homage to British audio history. When we at Warm Audio decided to release the WA73 it was imperative that it met vintage expectation in both design and performance. The tone and sweet character that vintage’73-style mic preamps impart is so unique and familiar, that we had only the pure desire to release sonically accurate reproductions. After years of R&D, careful reverse-engineering, and countless hours of auditioning, the WA73 has been born! The WA73 is a “Desert Island” boutique preamp, but it can also be classified as a studio and live work-horse. Classic’73-style preamps are known for being versatile tools that work with all kinds of microphones from Condenser, to Dynamic, to Ribbon. The WA73 equally shines on all types of microphones and sources including; vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through. With 80dB of gain and a fully discrete Carnhill Transformer balanced signal path, there’s no recording, mixing or engineering task that the WA73 can’t handle. Hand Wired & Hand Assembled. Classic’73-style preamps were often hand-wired and so is the WA73! Guru’s claim that a portion of the sought after classic British tone can be attributed to the hand-wired nature of the build. The WA73 is hand-wired and hand assembled, including the pcb components that are all populated by hand. UK Custom Carnhill Transformers. Enthusiasts unequivocally get excited about the components used in classic’73-style British preamps. The signal transformers are a common topic of conversation. Vintage units used various versions of transformers throughout the years, but the most coveted were the earliest versions. These are regarded as the most desirable choice due to their fluid and forgiving nature. They saturate sweetly when pushed, and have been known to make engineers cry when they hear how beautiful their mixes sound through them! Warm Audio worked closely with Carnhill Transformers of Cambridgeshire, UK, to design faithful reproductions of these most coveted, early version transformers. We at Warm Audio have not yet heard a modern day’73-style preamp sound as sweet and musical as does our WA73 with these beautiful custom Transformers. Capacitors & Signal Path. An important part of classic British tone not often discussed are the different styles of capacitors and output transistor used in’73-style circuits. We found it important to maintain integrity to early British designs by using tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and an output transistor choice that is much smoother in the high gain settings than what is typically found in modern’73-style preamps. Single Channel, Class A,’73-style British Microphone Preamp. UK made Carnhill Transformers. Hand wired, hand assembled. 80dB of gain – resistor stepped gain switch. TONE button – Changes input transformer impedance for varying tone. 4 position inductor based hipass filter – 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz. Line level TRS input. TS Send/Receive insert jacks. XLR & TRS line level outputs. Direct In, instrument input. Internal IEC 115v/230v power inlet. The item “Warm Audio WA73 1-Ch Solid State British Microphone Pre Line Instrument Preamp” is in sale since Wednesday, April 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Preamps & Channel Strips”. The seller is “*pitbullaudio*” and is located in National City, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Warm Audio
• MPN: WA73-BSTK

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YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR PRO AUDIO GEAR. Warm Audio WA73-EQ 1-Ch Solid State British Line Instrument Microphone Preamp EQ. Warm Audio WA73-EQ 1-Channel British Microphone Preamp & EQ (B-Stock). If there’s one style of preamp that professional engineers would unanimously agree has defined the tone of pop/rock records for decades, it would most definitely be the venerable’73-style of mic pre. 73-style preamps have been massively used in recording and live applications for many years and are still considered to be the “Holy Grail” of preamp choices today. The Warm Audio “WA73 Family” consists of single and dual channel’73-style preamps (with & w/out EQ), that each pay careful homage to British audio history. When we at Warm Audio decided to release the WA73-EQ it was imperative that it met vintage expectation in both design and performance. The tone and sweet character that vintage’73-style mic preamps impart is so unique and familiar, that we had only the pure desire to release sonically accurate reproductions. After years of R&D, careful reverse-engineering, and countless hours of auditioning, the WA73-EQ has been born! The WA73-EQ is a “Desert Island” boutique preamp, but it can also be classified as a studio and live work-horse. Classic’73-style preamps are known for being versatile tools that work with all kinds of microphones from Condenser, to Dynamic, to Ribbon. The WA73-EQ equally shines on all types of microphones and sources including; vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through. With 80dB of gain and a fully discrete Carnhill Transformer balanced signal path, there’s no recording, mixing or engineering task that the WA73-EQ can’t handle. UK Custom Carnhill Transformers. Enthusiasts unequivocally get excited about the components used in classic’73-style British preamps. The signal transformers are a common topic of conversation. Vintage units used various versions of transformers throughout the years, but the most coveted were the earliest versions. These are regarded as the most desirable choice due to their fluid and forgiving nature. They saturate sweetly when pushed, and have been known to make engineers cry when they hear how beautiful their mixes sound through them! Warm Audio worked closely with Carnhill Transformers of Cambridgeshire, UK, to design faithful reproductions of these most coveted, early version transformers. We at Warm Audio have not yet heard a modern day’73-style preamp sound as sweet and musical as does our WA73-EQ with these beautiful custom Transformers. Hand Wired & Hand Assembled. Classic’73-style preamps were often hand-wired and so is the WA73-EQ! Guru’s claim that a portion of the sought after classic British tone can be attributed to the hand-wired nature of the build. The WA73-EQ is hand-wired and hand assembled, including the pcb components that are all populated by hand. The item “Warm Audio WA73-EQ 1-Ch Solid State British Line Instrument Microphone Preamp EQ” is in sale since Friday, May 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Preamps & Channel Strips”. The seller is “*pitbullaudio*” and is located in National City, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Warm Audio
• MPN: WA73-EQ-BSTK

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