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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500
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Studio Recording, Podcast, Web-Streaming, Audio for Video, Conferencing
Stand/Boom Mount
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Mono
2x Electret Condenser
Cardioid, Omnidirectional
Switched (Adjustable on Mic)
Side Address
Solid-State
Yes
Single LED (Status)
Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute, Polar Pattern
20 Hz to 20 kHz
120 dB SPL (.5% THD)
91 dB
0.5%
1x USB Type-C
1x 1/8" (3.5mm)
6.6' (2.01m)
24-Bit
96 kHz
Android, Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X
USB 2.0
USB
5 V
75 mA
Silver
5/8"-27 Female (with Included Hardware)
Desktop Stand (Included)
3.58 x 3.58 x 9.06" (91 x 91 x 230mm)
1.46 lbs (0.66kg)
885038048442
An exceptional tool for content creators, the AKG Ara Professional Dual-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone delivers high-resolution, professional-grade audio directly from your desktop. Ideal for podcasters, bloggers, gamers, and musicians, this microphone captures sound at an impressive 24-bit, 96kHz resolution, ensuring crystal-clear speech and stunning vocal and instrument tracks.
The Ara's dual pickup patterns offer versatility to suit your recording needs. The directional Front (cardioid) pattern focuses on sound directly in front of the microphone, rejecting noise from other sides. This makes it perfect for solo podcast hosts, gamers, or musicians. Alternatively, the Front + Back (omni) pattern picks up sounds from all around the microphone, ideal for recording multiple speakers or a group of performers.
The AKG Ara microphone is designed for convenience and ease of use. Its plug-and-play functionality, facilitated by USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers, allows for quick and easy setup. It's compatible with desktops, boom stands, and even mobile devices with an optional adapter, making it a versatile choice for on-the-go recording.
With a maximum SPL of 120 dB, the Ara microphone can handle high-output instruments like drums, horns, and electric guitars, making it a robust choice for musicians. It outperforms standard headset microphones, providing gamers with an immersive audio experience. For video conferencing, it offers superior sound quality compared to built-in laptop or phone microphones.
The Ara's compact design and versatile mounting options make it adaptable to any space. It can be set on a desktop using the included yoke and base stand, attached to a boom arm or standard mic stand, or used with the included adapter for European mic stands.
Key features of the AKG Ara Professional Dual-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone include its pro-grade, high-quality sound, 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio, two audio capture modes, easy setup, universal compatibility, headphone output and volume control, versatile mounting options, and modern design. It also includes Ableton Live 11 Lite audio production software, providing a complete production solution for all your recording needs.
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