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For those who want a high-quality experience out of their USB microphone, the AKG Pro Audio ARA Professional USB-C Condenser Microphone offers professional-resolution audio, powerful versatility, and superb simplicity, all while providing a stylish on-screen appearance. Whether you're creating online content, podcasting, vlogging, live-streaming, producing music, or fashioning ASMR content, the ARA can come in handy.
The ARA fulfills the needs of those looking for both a studio-quality sound and an effortless setup that avoids mixers, preamps, audio interfaces, and things of that ilk. As such, the mic offers 24-bit / 96 kHz conversion, a built-in shockmount, and internal diffusion to yield pristine sonic quality for your recordings. Take advantage of the integrated desktop stand to place the ARA on a table, or remove the stand and mount the mic to your own mic-mounting system.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
Modern, compatible, user-friendly design:
Aside from its convenient audio-capturing modes, the ARA boasts a user-friendly design and a handful of helpful features. ARA's intuitive plug-in-and-play setup makes it a breeze to use, while its compatibility with Mac and PC computers, as well as IOS and Android tablets and phones, creates an added convenience for recording wherever you need to. ARA includes headphone output and volume control, along with zero latency monitoring while tracking, giving you full control over output volume, mic gain, and mute. Additionally, the Ableton Live 11 Lite audio production software is included with ARA, letting you edit your audio tracks after the fact. AKG Pro Audio ARA Professional USB-C Condenser Microphone Features:
- High-quality sound captured through 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio
- 2 audio capture modes (cardioid and Omni) allow for single voice recording or cross-room recording of multiple voices
- Great microphone for recording podcasts, game streams, vocals, and instruments
- Easy setup/compatibility with Mac, PC, IOS, and Android devices
- Zero latency monitoring while tracking; full control over headphone volume output, mic gain, and mute
- Versatile mounting options for use with the integrated base stand, desktop boom arm, or a mic stand
- Modern design with on-screen appeal for podcasts/streaming
- Includes Ableton Live 11 Lite audio production software
- 2m USB-C to USB-A cable for easy connection to nearly any USB source
- 3/8-inch x 5/8-inch threaded mic stand adapter included
What's In the Box
- AKG ARA Professional Dual-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone
- 6.6' USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
- 5/8" to 3/8" Stand Adapter
- Registration Card for Ableton Live Lite
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Specifications:
Brand AKG Manufacture SKU AKG-C22-USB UPC 885038048442 Primary Applications Studio Recording, Podcast, Web-Streaming, Audio for Video, Conferencing Form Factor Stand/Boom Mount Intended Sound Sources Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Sound Field Mono Capsule 2 x Electret Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid, Omnidirectional 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) On-Board Controls Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute, Polar Pattern Windscreen None Performance
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum SPL 120 dB SPL (.5% THD) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 91 dB THD 0.5% Connectivity
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 Digital Audio
A/D Conversion 24-Bit Sample Rate 96 kHz Operating System Support Android, Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X OS Compatibility Android
Windows
iOS
macOS
*As of August, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibilityAvailable Port USB 2.0 Power
Bus Power USB Operating Voltage 5 V Operating Current Consumption 75 mA Physical
Color Silver Mounting Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (with Included Hardware)
Desktop Stand (Included)Mounting Thread Size 5/8"-27 Female Included Case None Included Filters None