AKG Ara USB Condenser Microphone Overview
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 up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution for crystal-clear speech clarity and stunning vocal and instrument tracks.
Pro-Grade, High-Quality Sound Record professional-quality audio at up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution for ultimate speech clarity and stunning vocal and instrument tracks. Gamers experience the thrills of fidelity that outperforms headsets, and videoconferencing is elevated with crystal-clear sound that’s far superior to built-in laptop or phone mics. And with a max SPL of 120 dB, there’s plenty of headroom for recording high-output instruments like drums, horns and electric guitars.
Record Anything With Capsule Array Modes Ara provides two selectable pickup patterns for maximum versatility. The directional Front (cardioid) pattern captures sound directly in front of the mic while rejecting sound from other sides; it’s perfect for podcast hosts, bloggers, gamers, videoconferencing and miking instruments. The Front and Back (omni) pattern picks up sound evenly from all sides, making it ideal for capturing interviews with multiple speakers, tracking multiple singers and instruments, or recording ambient sounds on location.
Features
- Pro-Grade, High-Quality Sound
- Two Audio Capture Modes
- Easy Setup and Universal Compatibility
- Headphone Output and Volume Control
- Versatile Mounting Options
- Modern Design
- Complete Production Solution
- Pro-Grade, High-Quality Sound
- >24-bit/96kHz High-resolution audio
- Two Audio Capture Modes
- >Two-capsule mic array provides two user-friendly capture modes
- Easy Setup and Universal Compatibility
- >Intuitive, plug-and-play setup and operation with support for Mac® and PC, plus iOS® and Android™ tablets and phones
- Headphone Output and Volume Control
- >Zero latency monitoring while tracking with full control over output volume, mic gain and mute
- Versatile Mounting Options
- >Use with the integrated base stand, with a desktop boom arm, or a common microphone stand
- Modern Design
- >Camera-ready styling for on-screen appeal
- Complete Production Solution
- >Includes Ableton Live 11 Lite audio production software
- Transfer Protocol: USB 2.0
- Transducer: 2 fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser capsules Capture Modes: Selectable; Front, Front & Back
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Bit Depth / Sample Rate: 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 120 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
- Power Requirement/Consumption: 5V USB / 75 mA
- Impedance: 16 ohms
- Power Output (RMS): 12 mv (16 ohm)
- THD: 0.03% (USB -20dbfs input) 0.35% (Acoustic 94dbfs input) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kH
- S/N Ratio: 91db (USB input) 76db (Acoustic 94dbfs input)
- Ara microphone
- 2m USB USB-C to USB-A cable
- 3/8” x 5/8” threaded mic stand adapter
- Registration card for Ableton Live 11 Lite
- Quick start guide, warranty, safety/regulatory sheet