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Cloudlifter CL-X by Cloud Microphones Boondocker Dulcimer Guitar by Jaromin

The big news at the Cloud Microphones booth at the NAMM show was their new Cloudlifter CL-X Transformer and Mic Activator . It is compatible with dynamic , tube condenser , and ribbon microphones . Output has been increased to 36db gain with two selectable gain stages of + 12db or + 36db . The Cinamag transformer inside of the Cloudlifter CL-X is a nickel-core custom transformer delivering sweeter harmonics and saturation . CL-X increases your mics signal delivering more boost headroom with no added noise . The metal chassis is constructed for years of professional studio or stage use . It also features + 48 Phantom power . Cloud Microphones have taken a good product and make it great with their new Cloudlifter CL-X priced at $ 229 and still made in the USA . www . cloudmicrophones . com

Jaromin Dulcimers are not your typical sit down and strum dulcimers your grandparents played . These are built to be played standing up and strummed more like a guitar . Patrick Jaromin , owner / luthier / designer , offers the Boondocker and Boondocker Pro models currently . Jaromin uses sapele or maple wood for the backs and neck and Edelman Spruce for the tops . The Boondockers ’ are 4-string dulcimers and tune to DAD or GDG . The Boondocker Pro has a built-in humbucker , Sperzel tuners , corian nut , rosewood bridge , guitar strap and a volume control .

The standard is an acoustic only instrument featuring open back tuners and a zero fret instead of a nut . A piezo pickup , volume knob and ¼ ” input jack can be added as options on the standard . If you are looking for an extra sound texture to add to your praise team , worship music or youth group , the Jaromin Boondockers are easy to play and won ’ t step on other instruments sonically . I preferred the Pro model so that it wouldn ’ t need micing and could just be plugged in to the PA system to amplify it . The standard starts at $ 169.95 , and the Boondocker Pro starts at $ 199.95 . Jaromin has many different options and even dulcimer kits and instruction on the website . All ages of musicians will enjoy the new Boondockers . jaromin . com

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