AKG Ara Two-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone

The AKG Ara two-pattern USB microphone lets podcasters, bloggers, gamers and musicians capture pro-quality, high-resolution sound right from their desktops. Whether you’re streaming or recording, capture audio at 24-bit, 96kHz resolution for crystal-clear speech clarity and stunning vocal and instrument tracks. Ara’s dual pickup patterns let you focus on a single voice or instrument or everyone in the room: Choose the directional Front (cardioid) pattern to focus on sound directly in front of the mic while rejecting sound from other sides; use the Front + Back (omni) pattern to pick up sounds all around the mic, such as multiple speakers or a group of performers. Use Ara on a desktop, boom, stand or even on the go, with an optional adapter and your mobile device. It’s plug-and-play simple, thanks to USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers.

AKG Ara Features

• Pro-grade, high-quality sound with 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution converters offers a complete production solution
• Two capsule array modes provide 2 user-friendly capture modes
• Easy setup and universal compatibility
• Headphone output and volume control
• Mount with integrated desktop mic stand or standard boom mic stand
• Modern design with vintage appeal

• Ara two-pattern USB condenser microphone1
• 2m USB-C to USB-A cable1
• 3/8" to 5/8" microphone stand adapter1
• Ableton Live 11 Lite registration card1

• Microphone Transfer ProtocolUSB 2.0
• Transducer2 fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser capsules
• Capture Modesselectable; front, front and back
• Microphone Frequency Response20Hz - 20,000Hz
• Bit Depth / Sample Rate24-bit / 96 kHz
• Max. SPL120 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
• Power Requirement5V USB
• Power Consumption75 mA
• Headphone Output Impedance16 Ω
• Headphone Power Output (RMS)12 mv (16Ω)
• Headphone THD0.03% (USB -20dbfs input) ; 0.35% ( Acoustic 94dbfs input)
• Headphone Frequency Response20Hz - 20,000Hz
• Headphone S/N Ratio91db (USB input) ; 76db ( Acoustic 94dbfs input)
• Packaged Dimensions7.17" x 4.48" x 8.7"
• Weight1.47 pounds