Question

I am running a Shure SM7B into a Cloudlifter CL-1 into my Studiolive AR12. The signal is very weak and I have to turn the channel gain almost all the way up. Isn't the Cloudlifter supposed to boost the gain so I don't need to do this? Is the Studiolive just not powerful enough for the SM7B?

Answer 1

The SM7B requires a lot of clean gain on pretty much any mixer. A stand alone pre amp may be the solution.

Answer 2

Is the Cloudlifter connected to phantom power? That could be your problem. The Cloudlifter needs phantom power.

Answer 3

Phantom power is on