KiCAD PCB Design Tutorial | Cloudlifter CL-1 | Mic Preamp Series Video 3
Let's build a PCB inspired by the Cloudlifter CL-1 microphone activator using the free open source software: KiCad. Whether or not you are interested in microphone preamps, this video serves as a great introduction to anyone looking to get started with PCB design using KiCad.
Note: I do not have any affiliation with Cloud Microphones, the manufacturer of the Cloudlifter CL-1. The content in this video is being provided for entertainment/educational purposes. Some links below are affiliate links.
Mic Activator Series (⭐ = you are here)
1. • Cloudlifter CL-1 Teardown | Mic Pream...
2. • KiCAD Circuit / Schematic Design Tuto...
3. ⭐ • KiCAD PCB Design Tutorial | Cloudlift...
4. • Building a Custom Cloudlifter CL-1 | ...
Cloudlifter CL-1 https://amzn.to/4a8zLQe
GitHub KiCad Project Files https://github.com/MostlyBuilds/micro...
Links
• KiCad: https://www.kicad.org
• Cascode Amplifier: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascode
• LSK389 Datasheet: https://www.linearsystems.com/_files/...
Cloudlifter CL-1 Components / Values
Note: My analysis of these parts is a best effort, and not guaranteed to be correct. The provided links are what I THINK are good candidates for the actual parts used in a Cloudlifter CL-1.
• LSK389C JFETs: https://store.nacsemi.com/products/de...
• 1.8nF 1206 PEN Film Capacitor: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...
• 3K 1206 Thin Film Resistor: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...
• 33K 1206 Thin Film Resistors: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...
• 22Ohm 1206 Thin Film Resistors: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...
• 39Ohm 1206 Thin Film Resistor: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...
• Neutrik NC3MD-L-1 3-Pin XLR Male Connector: https://www.markertek.com/product/nc3...
• Neutrik NC3FD-L-1 3-Pin XLR Female Connector: https://www.markertek.com/product/nc3...
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