AKG Ara Wired Condenser Microphone

With great aesthetics, a simple setup, and impressive performance, the AKG Ara Wired Condenser Microphone has amazing features packed with technology to make recordings sound better.

The ARA meets the needs of those who want studio-quality sound but don't want to deal with mixers, preamps, audio interfaces, and other gimmicks. As a result, the mic features 24-bit / 96 kHz conversion, a built-in shock mount, and internal diffusion to ensure that your recordings sound great. Place the ARA on a table using the inbuilt desktop stand, or remove the support and mount the mic to your own mic-mounting system.

The AKG ARA USB microphone offers professional-resolution audio, strong adaptability, and great simplicity, all while giving a fashionable on-screen appearance for individuals who want a high-quality experience out of their USB microphone. The ARA can be used when making online material, podcasting, vlogging, live-streaming, recording music, or creating ASMR content.

• Versatile application from traditional recording to vlogging, live streaming, field recording, and web conferencing.
• Plug and play universal compatibility with Mac/Windows and iOS/Android devices.
• Headphone monitoring with zero latency 3.5 mm headphone jack to minimize the short delay between when you perform into the microphone and when you hear yourself in the headphones.
• Volume control with mic gain and mute
• Camera-ready styling for on-screen appeal

Ara can be used with the provided base stand, a desktop boom arm, or a standard microphone stand. Are you on the go? When you're gone from your desktop computer, bring an OTG adapter or an Apple Camera Adapter with you and use Ara. Thanks to USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers, it's as simple as plug-and-play.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Primary Applications: Studio Recording, Podcast, Web-Streaming, Audio for Video, Conferencing

Form Factor: Stand/Boom Mount

Connectivity Technology: Wired

Impedance: 16 Ohm

Intended Sound Sources: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Sound Field: Mono

Capsule: 2 x Electret Condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Directional

Microphone Controls: Volume, Gain, Mute

Pattern Selection: Switched (Adjustable on Mic)

Orientation: Side Address

Circuitry: Solid-State

Pad: None

High-Pass Filter: None

Tone Adjustment: None

Gain Adjustment: Yes

Indicators: Single LED (Status)

Windscreen: None

Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum SPL: 120 dB SPL (.5% THD)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 91 dB

THD: 0.5%

Output Connectors (Analog): None

Output Connectors (Digital): 1 x USB Type-C

Headphone Connector: 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm

Cable Length: 6.6' / 2.01 m

Wireless Connectivity: None

Bluetooth: None

A/D Conversion: 24-Bit

Sample Rate: 96 kHz

Operating System Support: Android, Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X

Available Port: USB 2.0

Bus Power: USB

Operating Voltage: 5V

Operating Current Consumption: 75mA

Color: Silver

Mounting Thread Size: 5/8"-27 Female

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

1 x Ara Professional Dual-pattern USB Condenser Microphone

1 x 2m USB USB-C to USB-A Cable

1 x 3/8" x 5/8" Threaded Mic Stand Adapter

1 x Registration Card for Ableton Live 11 Lite

1 x Quick Start Guide

1 x Safety/Regulatory Sheet