Interface / Mixer
Cloudlifter CL-1
4.7(3,990 ratings)
Inline preamp that adds about 25dB of clean gain for quiet XLR dynamics like the SM7B.
$129
Why pick it
Inline preamp that adds about 25dB of clean gain for quiet XLR dynamics like the SM7B.
The trade-off
An add-on, not a replacement. It needs phantom power from your interface or mixer.
Where it fits in a build
Gets an XLR mic to the PC and adds mixing, faders, and effects. Skip it if your mic is USB. See every interface / mixer pick
| Inputs | 1x XLR boost |
| Connection | XLR inline |
