Using a cloud lifter or other inline boost is doable but it's rare to find an interface these days that doesn't have sufficient preamp gain. The price of a good inline boost is comparable with a decent, albeit not big brand, interface like the very cheap and reasonable specs of the Behringer UMC202 for example, (65 quid at Andertons) while the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Single Channel Powered Microphone Preamp is 175 quid at the same store. On a bulk buy you could get three interfaces for the price of one inline pre.
The value of an inline pre is well assessed by Julian Krauss:
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If you REALLY love the sound of your low sensitivity microphone then I can understand the desire to add the inline but why not address the real problem by getting a better interface? Naturally people's experience, equipment, understanding, taste, objectivity and hearing will vary.

Last edited by rayc; 12/28/23 02:23 AM.
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