AKG - Ara Two-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone, 24-bit/96kHz AKG-C22-USB-LS
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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. Pro-Grade Sound - 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution converters provide crisp, clear sound for applications ranging from podcasting to music production. Two Capsule Array Modes - Two-capsule mic array provides two user-friendly capture modes. Plug and Play - intuitive, plug-and-play setup and operation with support for Mac® and PC, plus iOS® and Android™ tablets and phones. Versatile Mounting - use with the integrated desktop mic stand or mount to a standard boom mic stand. Complete Solution - includes Ableton Live 11 audio production software, perfect for projects ranging from podcasts to music production. Product Specifications: 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. 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). Box Dims (L x W x H) - 182 x 114 x 221 mm. Product Weight - 0.665 kg.
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Pro-Grade Sound
24-bit/96kHz high-resolution converters provide crisp, clear sound for applications ranging from podcasting to music production
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- Microphone TypeCondenser microphonesWirelessNo
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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. Pro-Grade Sound - 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution converters provide crisp, clear sound for applications ranging from podcasting to music production. Two Capsule Array Modes - Two-capsule mic array provides two user-friendly capture modes. Plug and Play - intuitive, plug-and-play setup and operation with support for Mac® and PC, plus iOS® and Android™ tablets and phones. Versatile Mounting - use with the integrated desktop mic stand or mount to a standard boom mic stand. Complete Solution - includes Ableton Live 11 audio production software, perfect for projects ranging from podcasts to music production. Product Specifications: 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. 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). Box Dims (L x W x H) - 182 x 114 x 221 mm. Product Weight - 0.665 kg.
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| Pros for AKG - Ara Two-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone, 24-bit/96kHz AKG-C22-USB-LS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Design, Mute Button, Ease of Use, Size | Sound Quality, Design, Setup Ease, Mute Functionality | Sound Quality, Design, Mute Button, Ease of use, RGB Lighting |
| Cons for AKG - Ara Two-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone, 24-bit/96kHz AKG-C22-USB-LS | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | LED Color, Software Dependence | There were no cons for this product— |
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