AKG Lyra USB Microphone

AKG Lyra USB Microphone Overview

Ultra-HD Multimode USB microphone

Whether you’re podcasting, making YouTube videos, live streaming, or recording your next hit, easily do it all and sound like a pro with the AKG Lyra Ultra HD, multimode USB microphone. For more than 70 years, the world’s greatest recordings and performances have been captured through AKG microphones; now it’s your turn. Simply plug Lyra into your PC, Mac, phone or tablet and you’re ready to go.

Capture It All With Unmatched Sound Quality For 70 years, the world’s top recording studios and concert stages have relied on AKG microphones to craft today’s biggest hits. AKG Lyra brings that legendary acoustic engineering to a versatile USB microphone that delivers the highest-quality audio in its class.

Inside, advanced circuitry delivers acoustically transparent, 4K-compatible, Ultra HD-grade, 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution. Lyra’s internal self-adjusting shock mount minimises contact noise, and its built-in sound diffuser and AKG’s proprietary Internal Element Overload Prevention automatically reduce noise, eliminate pops and improve signal levels.

Highlights

Ultra-HD Quality Audio 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution converters

Adaptive Capsule Array Four-capsule mic array provides four 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 AndroidTM 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 desktop mic stand or mount to a standard or boom mic stand

Modern Design With Vintage Appeal Camera-ready styling for on-screen appeal

Complete Production Solution Includes Ableton Live 10 Lite audio production software

Compatible with Mac, Windows, Android and iOS devices (see system requirements for full support)
4K-ready, Ultra HD, 24-bit/192kHz resolution with a full-spectrum frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz
Adaptive Capsule Array technology:
Four intuitive capture modes: Front, Front + Back, Tight Stereo and Wide Stereo
Pristine audio via four proprietary, fixed-charge-backplate, permanently polarised condenser capsules
LED indicators display polar pattern at a glance
Easily accessible controls:
Capture Mode Selection
Input Gain Control
Output Volume
Microphone Mute
Camera-ready, vintage-modern design
Self-adjusting shock mount reduces surface contact noise
Built-in sound diffuser and proprietary Internal Element Overload Prevention reduce noise and pops and improve signal levels
Integrated, removable perma-tilt desktop stand with cable-management channel
Supports desktop or stand-mounted use; threading fits standard booms and stands
S/N ratio: 98 dB
Zero-latency monitoring via 3.5mm headphone jack
Frequency response: 20 Hz–22 kHz
Output impedance: 16 ohms
Power output (RMS): 24 mW
USB C 2.0 output
In the box:
AKG Lyra
2m USB C-to-USB A cable
US-to-EU stand adapter
Quickstart guide
Free Ableton Live 10 Lite registration card

Windows 8 or higher
Mac OS 10.7 or higher
Android 9 or higher
iOS 10 or higher
iOS support may require Apple Camera Connection Kit, Android support may require OTG adapter cable, available separately. 24-bit/192kHz maximum audio performance is dependent on host device and software capabilities.

Transfer Protocol: USB 2.0
Transducer: 4 proprietary, permanently polarized back plate, condenser capsules
Capture Modes: Selectable; Front, Front & Back, Tight Stereo and Wide Stereo
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Bit Depth / Sample Rate: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Maximum SPL: 129 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
Power Requirement/Consumption: 5V USB / 75 mA
Headphone Output, Impedance: 16 ohms
Power Output (RMS): 43 mW
THD: <0.009%
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 22 kHz
S/N Ratio: 98.0 dB

1x Lyra microphone
1x 2m (6.6ft) USB cable (USB type-C to USB type-A) 1x Registration card for Ableton Live 10 Lite
1x Quick start guide, warranty, safety/regulatory sheet