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.

Features

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

What's Included

• 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

Specs

• 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 (The technical specification on the packaging of Harman’s AKG Ara incorrectly states that this microphone supports 192 kHz. The correct specification is 96 kHz. Harman is actively working to correct this error, and will have corrected AKG Ara packaging available after November 1, 2021.)
• 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