For desktop use, exactly like the Lyra, the Ara benefits from using the included yoke and base stand. The microphone's compact footprint and versatile mounting options make it ideal for both desktop use and studio scenarios. The best part is that Ara is plug-and-play simple, thanks to USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers.”Īra’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.

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. “But it’s also great for gamers who really get to step up their in-game vocal delivery with a mic that sounds phenomenal. 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. “What’s really great about Ara is that it can accomplish so many goals for a variety of users. The Front + Back (omnidirectional) pattern picks up sound evenly from all sides, making it ideal for recording interviews with multiple speakers. 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. It uses two fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser capsules to enable dual applications.

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.

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