AKG Ara Professional 2-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.

Pro-Grade, High-Quality Sound
24-bit/96kHz high-resolution converters

Two Capsule Array 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

Technical Specifications

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 -20dbfs input) ; 0.35% ( Acoustic 94dbfs input)
Headphone Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Headphone S/N Ratio
91db (USB input) ; 76db ( Acoustic 94dbfs input)
Dimensions
Box Dims (L x W x H)182 x 114 X 221 mm
Product Weight
0.665 kg