AKG ARA Professional Two-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone
AKG ARA Two-Pattern USB Microphone
Amazing Sound for Any Application
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.
Key Features
- 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 11 Lite audio production software
What's In The Box?
- 1 x AKG Ara Microphone
- 1 x 2m USB-C to USB-A cable
- 1 x 3/8" to 5/8" Microphone Stand Adapter
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Regulatory Documents
- 1 x Ableton Live 11 Lite Registration Card
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Microphone Transfer Protocol | USB 2.0 |
| Microphone Transducer | 2 fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser capsules |
| Microphone Capture Modes | Selectable; Front, Front & Back |
| Microphone Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Microphone Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| Microphone Maximum SPL | 120 dB SPL (0.5% THD) |
| Microphone Power Requirement / Consumption | 5V USB / 75 mA |
| Headphone Output Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Headphone Power Output (RMS) | 12 mV (16 ohm) |
| Headphone THD | 0.03% (USB -20 dBFS input); 0.35% (Acoustic 94 dBFS input) |
| Headphone Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Headphone S/N Ratio | 91 dB (USB input); 76 dB (Acoustic 94 dBFS input) |
| Box Dimensions (L × W × H) | 182 × 114 × 221 mm |
| Product Weight | 0.665 kg |
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