

My second DAW of choice is free - Waves Tracks Live. In my requirements stated above, I briefly spoke about using a second DAW for recording the audio feeds. Previous Preamp / Interface - Behringer U-Phoria 404 Using Pro Tools HDX to present video content means I can't use Pro Tools to record a stereo output feed and voice over stem at the same time so we use a second audio interface and DAW to capture these audio feeds. When I'm presenting a review or tutorial video I am 99% of the time in Pro Tools using my HDX rig as the audio playback system. Two line inputs for Left & Right outputs from Pro Tools.One phantom powered mic input for my voice (Shure SM7B with Cloudlifter).When I record the stereo computer output (Pro Tools) and voice over I require a minimum of three inputs: Read our Pro Tools Expert Review of The Clouldlifter CL-1 Preamp / Interface Requirements The CL-1 boosts the level from the mic to the preamp meaning the gain pot doesn't need to be set to maximum. For average level voice over recordings, SM7B microphones alone require quite a lot of gain at the pre amp end to get usable levels in the mix but this can cause pre amp hiss. All you need to do is make sure phantom power is being sent to it from the pre and that's it… this is when the magic happens.ĭynamic microphones often produce very low signal outputs - this is why dynamic microphones are favorable for loud source recordings such as snare drums and electric guitar cabs. The Cloudlifter CL-1 is a small single channel inline box with XLR connectors on either side, setup in seconds. The Cloudlifter CL-1 mic activator is a "must have" for dynamic microphones. The SM7B is a good microphone - The Cloudlifer CL-1 makes the SM7B a great microphone.
