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Cloud Microphones True Blue 520 Precision Mic Preamp with Cloud Touch Control System

Cloud Microphones True Blue 520 Precision Mic Preamp with Cloud Touch Control System

by Cloud Microphones
Part Number: CL-520
$899.00 - $899.00
$899.00
$899.00
$899.00 - $899.00
$899.00
  • BREATHTAKING CLARITY: TRUE BLUE CL-520 Preamp is a precision 500-series mic preamp designed to deliver the highest possible level of sonic realism.
  • CLOUD TOUCH CONTROL SYSTEM: Innovative patent-pending Cloud Touch Control System uses microprocessor controlled telecom-grade relays yielding 100x the reliability; expanding life cycle over conventional mechanical switching systems.
  • EASY TO SEE INTERFACE: Illuminated interface is easy to see and intuitive to use, this is especially helpful in typical darker studio environments
  • LOWERS DISTORTION AND MORE: Ribbon/Dynamic Mode automatically removes front end phantom power circuitry, creating a capacitor-free front end, lowering distortion and raising the input impedance to 10kOhms.
  • BLINK-DELAY: Blink-Delay features prevent accidental engagement of Phantom Power and High Gain mode. The phantom power button must be held for 2 seconds to engage or disengage the +48v Phantom Power. This will prevent accidental damage to ribbon and tube mics, as well as unintentionally disengaging the phantom when being used.

The CL-520 is a next-generation microphone preamp created through a collaboration between Cloud Microphones and True Systems, combining Cloud's relentless focus on high-quality, low-noise gain staging with True Systems' 20+ years in high-end studios, live sound, and post-production environments.

Designed for stunning musical accuracy, the TRUE BLUE 520 captures sound with exceptional depth, clarity, and dimension without relying on coloration or exaggerated character. The fully balanced topology provides outstanding low THD+N, wide bandwidth, and fast transient response, ensuring reliable signal integrity in any recording environment.

What you hear is what you capture. Focus on the performance, the mic placement, the source. The TRUE BLUE 520 delivers exactly what's in front of the microphone.

SPECIFICATIONS
Capacitive Touch Controls
+16 Adds +16dB of gain, extending the preamp's maximum gain from 60 dB to 76 dB for low-output microphones.
Phase Inverts signal polarity by 180° to correct phase relationships when using multiple microphones.
HPF Enables a variable 6 dB/octave high-pass filter adjustable from 25 Hz to 420 Hz.
48V / Dyn RIB Engages 48V phantom power for condenser microphones. When disabled, Dynamic Ribbon Mode is automatically enabled, removing input capacitors and increasing input impedance from 5 kΩ to 10 kΩ for optimal dynamic and ribbon mic performance.
Gain Range 6 dB to 76 dB
Maximum Output Level +26 dBu
Bandwidth -3 dB: 6 Hz to 630 kHz; ±0.25 dB: 10 Hz to 250 kHz
Phase Response @ +26 dBu output
2.5° 30 Hz to 20 kHz (40 dB gain); 2.5° @ 30 Hz, 3.3° @ 20 kHz (60 dB gain)
THD+N < 0.0004% @ +28 dBu output
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) < 0.0005% (MOD) @ 40 dB gain
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) -133 dBu (unweighted, 20 Hz–20 kHz, Rs = 0 Ω); -135 dBu (A-weighted, Rs = 0 Ω)
Slew Rate 54 V/µs
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 92 dB (30 Hz–20 kHz, +10 dBu CMV input)
Input Impedance 5 kΩ (phantom power engaged); 10 kΩ (Dynamic/Ribbon mode)

For any warranty claims please contact the manufacturer directly.

Manufacturer: Cloud Microphones