JPRO is pleased to announce the launch of the AKG Ara dual-pattern USB condenser microphone. This class-leading condenser mic captures 24-bit/96kHz audio and is ideal for podcasters, YouTubers, communicators, music makers and gamers

Ara lets content creators and musicians effortlessly capture studio-quality, 24-bit, 96kHz audio for superior speech clarity and stunning vocal and instrument tracks. Two pickup patterns focus on a single source or everyone in the room: The directional Front (cardioid) pattern captures sound directly in front of the mic while rejecting sound from other sides, making it perfect for podcast hosts, bloggers, gamers, videoconferencing and for recording voice and instruments. The Front + Back (omni) pattern picks up sound evenly from all sides, making it ideal for recording interviews with multiple speakers.

“What’s really great about Ara is that it can accomplish so many goals for a variety of users. It’s perfect for elevating interviews and video blogs with its crystal-clear sonic quality and sleek looks,” says Chris Hansen, Director of Recording and Broadcast, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “But it’s also great for gamers who really get to step up their in-game vocal delivery with a mic that sounds phenomenal. And Ara’s selectable patterns and the ability to handle up to 120 dB max SPL give musicians plenty of headroom to record everyone in the band. The best part? Ara is plug-and-play simple, thanks to USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers.”

Ara’s essential functions, including pattern selection, mic mute and a headphone volume knob, are located on the front of the mic for easy access; a 3.5mm headphone jack allows latency-free monitoring.

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Ara’s compact footprint and versatile mounting options make it ideal for both desktop use and studio scenarios. Set Ara on a desktop using the included yoke and base stand or attach to a boom or standard mic stand; record on the go with a mobile device and optional adapter.

Included accessories include a 2m USB-C to USB-A cable, a 3/8-inch to 5/8-inch threaded mic stand adapter and a free registration card for Ableton Live 11 Lite recording software. Ara works seamlessly with all major live-streaming, video conferencing and music-recording applications.

AVAILABILITY

AKG Ara is distributed in New Zealand by JPRO and will be available from October 2021. Recommended Retail Price is $199

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 Compatibility

Intuitive, 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 software

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