The AKG Ara USB Microphone is a two-pattern USB condenser with professional high-quality sound. Built for stunning speech clarity and detail the AKG Ara is ideal for podcasters streamers gamers voice actors and musicians alike making AKGs incredible sound accessible to everyone. Thanks to its USB design the AKG Ara will readily plug in to any device without the need for complex audio setups and the flexibility afforded to you by USB. However you like to route your audio for streams video content online conferences or podcast recording you can be sure the Ara will fit into it. The Aras two pickup patterns provide more flexibility if you want to focus on the front and sides for clear focused speech the cardioid pattern is what you need. And if you need to record something wider like a group of people for a podcast all-in-one the Aras omnidirectional pattern is exactly what you need. Need to hit the road? Take an on-the-go adapter or Apple Camera adapter with you and you can plug it into your phone. With 24-bit 96 kHz audio resolution and a maximum SPL of 120 dB the Ara can handle extreme stress or instrument signals such as guitars or drums with no loss of clarity. Simplicity in Sound With the simplicity and accessibility expected of a USB microphone the Ara can be taken and plugged into anything. Included desktop stand and adapter for standard microphones mean the Ara can be mounted and placed where you need it then connected for high-quality sound in an instant. A built-in headphone jack means that you can monitor the sound coming into the microphone with zero latency. Exceptional Clarity With the sound quality and headroom of a professional-grade microphone the Ara is built for speech intelligibility with a full frequency response up to 20 kHz. Its maximum 24-bit 96 kHz audio resolution is ideal for even the most high-end studio. Versatile Capture Thanks to its two pickup patterns the Ara makes an extremely tempting value proposition capable of picking up a focused cardioid pattern rejecting any unwanted noise ideal for streaming or gaming without the sound of your computer getting in the way. Omnidirectional mode is perfect for groups interviews or picking up a whole practice session. And while built for speech clarity the emphasised mid-range frequencies that make speech clearer are also ideal for guitar recording with that bright warm sound youre looking for. But with a wide-ranging frequency response the Ara can take just about any instrument you can throw at it as loud as you want to play. FeaturesHigh-resolution audio for studio sound in an instant The two included pickup patterns of the Ara – Cardioid and Omnidirectional – provide versatile recording options to suit your needs Instantaneous audio from AKGs plug-and-play design ensures compatibility with Windows Mac OS X iOS and Android devices alike The headphone jack built into the microphone makes for latency-free monitoring with output gain and mute controls The Ara can be mounted just about anywhere with an included desktop stand and adapter for standard microphone stands Sleek eye-catching design means that you might just want to keep this microphone in-frame Includes Ableton Live 11 Lite as an entry point into audio recording and editing perfect for podcasters musicians and aspiring producers to get startedWhats Included?1 x AKG Ara USB Microphone 1 x 2m USB-C to USB-A cable 1 x Threaded mic stand adapter (3/8″ x 5/8″) 1 x License code for Ableton Live 11 Lite 1 x Quick Start Guide warranty safety sheetSpecificationsTransfer Protocol: USB 2.0 Transducer Design: Dual condenser Polar Patterns: Cardioid Omnidirectional (selectable) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz Audio Resolution: 24-bit 96 kHz (max.) Maximum Sound Pressure: 120 dB SPL Power Requirement/Consumption: 5V USB/75 mA Impedance: 16Ω Power Output (RMS): 12 mv THD: 0.03% (USB – 20 dBFS input) 0.35% (Acoustic 94 dBFS input) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 91 dB (USB input) 76 dB (Acoustic 94 dBFS input)