The new AKG Ara lets content creators and musicians effortlessly capture studio-quality, 24-bit/96kHz audio from the two pickup patterns that focus on a single source or everyone in the room. It uses two fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser capsules to enable dual applications. The directional Front (cardioid) pattern captures sound directly in front of the mic while rejecting sound from other sides, making it perfect for podcast hosts, bloggers, gamers, videoconferencing and for recording voice and instruments. The Front + Back (omnidirectional) pattern picks up sound evenly from all sides, making it ideal for recording interviews with multiple speakers.
“What’s really great about Ara is that it can accomplish so many goals for a variety of users. It’s perfect for elevating interviews and video blogs with its crystal-clear sonic quality and sleek looks,” says Chris Hansen, Director of Recording and Broadcast, Harman Professional Solutions. “But it’s also great for gamers who really get to step up their in-game vocal delivery with a mic that sounds phenomenal. And Ara’s selectable patterns and the ability to handle up to 120 dB max SPL give musicians plenty of headroom to record everyone in the band. The best part is that Ara is plug-and-play simple, thanks to USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers.”
Ara’s essential functions, including pattern selection, mic mute and a headphone volume knob, are located on the front of the mic for easy access, while a 3.5mm headphone jack allows latency-free monitoring. The microphone's compact footprint and versatile mounting options make it ideal for both desktop use and studio scenarios. For desktop use, exactly like the Lyra, the Ara benefits from using the included yoke and base stand. For more variable uses, the microphone can be attached to a boom or standard mic stand, or used to record in the field with a mobile device and an optional adapter.
Included accessories include a 2 meter USB-C to USB-A cable, a 3/8-inch to 5/8-inch threaded mic stand adapter and a free registration card for Ableton Live 11 Lite recording software. Of course, the AKG Ara will work seamlessly with all major live-streaming, video conferencing and music-recording applications.
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