Harman International Industries AKG Ara Wired Condenser Microphone - 20 Hz to 20 kHz - 16 Ohm - Directional, Cardioid, Omni-directional - Desktop, Stand Mountable, Boom - USB 2.0 Type C AKG-C22-USB

HIGHLIGHTS | Pro-Grade, High-Quality Sound 24-bit/96kHz High-resolution audio Two Audio Capture Modes Two-capsule mic array provides two user-friendly capture modes Easy Setup and Universal CompatibilityIntuitive, plug-and-play setup and operation with support for Mac® and PC, plus iOS® and Android™ tablets and phones Headphone Output and Volume Control Zero latency monitoring while tracking with full control over output volume, mic gain and mute Versatile Mounting Options Used with the integrated base stand, with a desktop boom arm, or a common microphone stand Modern Design Camera-ready styling for on-screen appeal Complete Production Solution Includes Ableton Live 11 Lite audio production softwareThe AKG Ara dual-mode 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 up to 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 with the integrated base stand (included), on a desktop boom arm, or with a common microphone stand. On the go? Take an OTG adapter or Apple Camera Adapter with you, and use Ara when away from your desktop computer. It''s plug-and-play simple, thanks to USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers.KEY MESSAGES | Pro-Grade, High-Quality SoundRecord professional-quality audio at up to 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 Capsule Array ModesAra 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 and 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.