Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi 1-Channel DI and Mic Activator
Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi 1-Channel DI and Mic Activator helps your instruments and microphones sound their absolute best. With this powerful little box, your sound becomes clearer, louder, and more full of life—without needing a bunch of extra gear. Just plug in, dial in your tone, and let your sound shine through with amazing detail.
Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi 1-Channel DI and Mic Activator Review
The Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi isn’t just a DI box—it’s a powerful tone-shaping tool for musicians and sound engineers. Thanks to its unique variable-impedance knob and sweepable high-pass filter, you can sculpt your sound before it even hits the mixing board. This unit adds up to +25 dB of ultra-clean gain for microphones and up to +12 dB for instruments, using patented Class-A JFET circuitry. It's perfect for ribbon and dynamic mics, guitars, basses, and keyboards, all while staying portable and road-ready.
Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi 1-Channel DI and Mic Activator Features
- Makes your mic or instrument sound louder and clearer
- Lets you shape your tone to fit your style
- Easy to use—just plug it in and turn the knobs
- Built tough for travel and live shows
- Works great with guitars, basses, keyboards, and mics
- No batteries needed—just use phantom power from your gear
Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Zi 1-Channel DI and Mic Activator Specs
- Up to +25 dB gain for mics and +12 dB for instruments
- Runs on 48V phantom power
- Uses Class-A discrete JFET circuitry
- Features XLR and 1/4-inch combo input and XLR output
- Fully sweepable impedance from 150 ohms to 15,000 ohms
- High-pass filter adjustable from below 20 Hz to over 4,000 Hz
- Box size is 6.7 x 4.3 x 3.3 inches and weighs about 1.4 pounds


