The AKG Ara two-pattern USB microphone lets podcasters, YouTubers, gamers and musicians capture pro-quality, high-resolution audio 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 a group of speakers sitting around a table or multiple musicians performing in a room.
Ara elevates interviews, video blogs and web presentations with its crystal-clear sonic quality and stunning looks. With selectable patterns and an impressive 120 dB max SPL, musicians have plenty of flexibility and headroom to record anyone in the band with confidence. And gamers experience a level of sonic depth beyond anything headsets can deliver. Access essential functions right on the front of the mic, including pattern selection, mic mute and a headphone volume knob.
Whether you’re creating podcasts, YouTube videos or music, take advantage of the legendary engineering that’s made AKG mics go-to classics in studios and stages around the world, along with the convenience and ease of USB connectivity, with AKG Ara.
Pro-Grade, High-Quality Sound
Whether you’re creating podcasts, YouTube videos or music, take advantage of legendary acoustic engineering that’s made AKG mics go-to classics in recording studios and concert stages around the world for more than seven decades. Record professional-quality audio at 24-bit, 96kHz resolution for ultimate speech clarity and stunning vocal and instrument tracks. Gamers experience the thrills of fidelity that outperforms headsets, and videoconferencing is elevated with crystal-clear sound that’s far superior to built-in laptop or phone mics. And with a max SPL of 120 dB, there’s plenty of headroom for recording high-output instruments like drums, horns and electric guitars.
Record Anything with Selectable Focus Patterns
Ara provides two selectable pickup patterns for maximum versatility. The directional Front (cardioid) pattern captures sound directly in front of the mic while rejecting sound from other sides; it’s perfect for podcast hosts, bloggers, gamers, videoconferencing and miking instruments. The Front + Back (omni) pattern picks up sound evenly from all sides, making it ideal for capturing interviews with multiple speakers, tracking multiple singers and instruments, or recording ambient sounds on location.
Ultimate Ease of Use
Recording with Ara is plug-and-play simple. Connect directly to Mac and Windows computers using a standard USB-C connector. For Android devices, use an OTG USB adapter; for iOS devices, use an optional Apple Camera Adapter and a powered USB hub. Ara works seamlessly with live-streaming, videoconferencing and music-recording applications. Controls for common functions are right on the front of the mic, including pattern selection, a mic mute button with LED indicator and a 3.5mm headphone jack for latency-free monitoring.
Adaptable to Any Space
Ara’s compact footprint and versatile mounting options make it ideal for both desktop use and studio recording scenarios. Set Ara on a desktop using the included yoke and base stand or attach to a boom or standard mic stand; use the included adapter for European mic stands.
Full Features
- 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution
- AKG Capsule Array technology:
- Two proprietary, polarized condenser capsules
- Two pickup patterns: Front (cardioid), Front + Back (omni)
- Broad platform compatibility:
- Mac and Windows computers
- Gaming consoles
- Android and iOS devices (see system requirements for full support)
- Easily accessible front-of-mic controls:
- Pattern selector
- Headphone volume control
- Microphone mute with LED indicator
- Zero-latency headphone monitoring via 3.5mm stereo jack
- Bottom-mounted USB-C connector
- Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- 120 dB max SPL
- Integrated yoke arms with detachable base stand
- Use with base stand, or boom arm, or common microphone stand; compatible with US and European booms and stands
- Modern, contemporary design with compact, durable metal body
- Full accessory set:
- 2m USB USB-C to USB-A cable
- 3/8” x 5/8” threaded mic stand adapter
- Free Ableton Live 11 Lite registration card
System Requirements
- Mac OS 10.7.X and higher
- Windows 8 and higher
- iOS (non-MFI): iOS 10.X and higher (with camera kit and external power source)
- Android 9.X and higher (with OTG compatible device, and where supported by brand implementations)