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product_id: 359522794
title: "Pro Audio Ara Professional USB-C Condenser Microphone, Dual Pattern Audio Capture Modes for Podcasting, Video Blogging, Gaming and Streaming, Blue & Silver"
brand: "akg"
price: "€ 97.38"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
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# Dual cardioid & omni capture modes Plug & play USB-C universal compatibility 24-bit/96kHz pro-grade audio Pro Audio Ara Professional USB-C Condenser Microphone, Dual Pattern Audio Capture Modes for Podcasting, Video Blogging, Gaming and Streaming, Blue & Silver

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** € 97.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Capture your voice like a pro, anywhere, anytime.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pro Audio Ara Professional USB-C Condenser Microphone, Dual Pattern Audio Capture Modes for Podcasting, Video Blogging, Gaming and Streaming, Blue & Silver by akg
- **How much does it cost?** € 97.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/359522794-pro-audio-ara-professional-usb-c-condenser-microphone-dual-pattern)

## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Plug-and-Play Setup:** Connect instantly to Mac, PC, iOS, or Android devices—no drivers, no hassle, just pure creativity.
- • **Crystal-Clear Audio Precision:** Experience studio-quality 24-bit/96kHz sound that elevates every podcast, stream, or recording session.
- • **Sleek, On-Camera Ready Design:** Turn heads with a modern blue & silver finish that looks as professional as your content sounds.
- • **Zero-Latency Monitoring & Control:** Stay in perfect sync with headphone output and intuitive volume, gain, and mute controls at your fingertips.
- • **Dual Capture Modes for Ultimate Flexibility:** Switch effortlessly between cardioid for focused vocals and omnidirectional for group recordings.

## Overview

The AKG Pro Audio Ara is a professional USB-C condenser microphone designed for podcasters, streamers, and content creators seeking studio-grade 24-bit/96kHz audio. Featuring dual cardioid and omnidirectional patterns, zero-latency headphone monitoring, and universal plug-and-play compatibility with Mac, PC, iOS, and Android, Ara delivers crystal-clear sound with versatile mounting options and a sleek, camera-ready design.

## Description

The Ara is the latest mic from the legendary AKG brand. The 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 in a studio, 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 making it compatible with almost any device. Ara has a built-in headphone jack, so you can monitor your audio and it ships with a USB cable with free Ableton Live 11 Lite audio production recording software - you’re all set with the new AKG Ara!

Review: Strong microphone - Very versatile and great sound quality
Review: Best mic for discord zoom teams narrator jobs - Bought it as replacement mic for my brother for $39 it blows my mind with it build quality. Amazing sound quality. Super sensitive to human voice with almost full range pickup . Can't beat its value for money with its set on desk design that works very well also with pattern select 👍 😀 👌

## Features

- Pro-Grade, High-Quality Sound: 24-bit/96kHz High-resolution audio
- Two Audio Capture Modes: Dual-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: Can be 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
- Capture pro-grade sound, right from your desktop for Podcasters, YouTubers, musicians, gamers

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09F2FM43B |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, Singing, Streaming |
| Audible Noise | 91 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 97 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #69 in Computer Microphones |
| Brand | AKG |
| Built-In Media | 2 meter USB Cable (USB-C to USB-A), 3/8" to 5/8" Microhpone Stand Adapter, AKG Ara Microphone, Quick Start Guide & Ableton Live 11 Lite Registration Card, Warranty and Regulatory Documents |
| Color | Blue |
| Connectivity Technology | USB-C |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 256 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885038048442 |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC, Smartphone |
| Impedance | 16 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 19.69 x 19.69 x 11.02 inches |
| Item Type Name | Condenser Microphone |
| Item Weight | 0.67 Grams |
| Manufacturer | AKG Pro Audio |
| Mfr Part Number | AKG-C22-USB |
| Microphone Form Factor | Large Diaphragm |
| Model Name | Ara |
| Model Number | AKG-C22-USB |
| Number of Batteries | Unknown batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming, Singing, Streaming |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 91 dB |
| Special Feature | Two-pattern, USB-C Connector |
| UPC | 885038048442 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited manufacturer warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Audio Sensitivity:** 97 Decibels
- **Brand:** AKG
- **Color:** Blue
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB-C
- **Connector Type:** USB
- **Model Name:** Ara
- **Polar Pattern:** Cardioid, Omnidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming, Singing, Streaming
- **Special Feature:** Two-pattern, USB-C Connector

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong microphone
*by M***S on April 7, 2026*

Very versatile and great sound quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best mic for discord zoom teams narrator jobs
*by M***K on December 8, 2025*

Bought it as replacement mic for my brother for $39 it blows my mind with it build quality. Amazing sound quality. Super sensitive to human voice with almost full range pickup . Can't beat its value for money with its set on desk design that works very well also with pattern select 👍 😀 👌

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best of 3 but most $; recommendation depends on whether performance or cost/value is more important
*by S***S on September 10, 2022*

I compared this against the JLab Talk Go and the HyperX SoloCast. The intended use was just for basic voice chat on calls and while gaming, and I wanted something that sounded good (don't need studio quality) both up close and from across the room with minimal background noise pickup resulting in echoing on the other end. While all three mics performed ok, this was the best performer, though at a fairly substantial price difference. For roughly the same price (depending on if it's on sale, the HyperX is either the same price or very slightly more), I feel the HyperX is better than the JLab by a fairly large margin and is the obvious better choice between the two. On top of that, it has very easy and obvious controls, simply requiring a tap on a large button on top to mute/unmute, and even allows you to switch between showing the red light when muted or not. In contrast, the JLab mic has small buttons on the bottom, and switching between modes gives no indication as to which mode it's in other than the color of the light ring, which is both distracting and unintuitive, as you need to remember which color is for which mode. The downside to the HyperX is that it only has a single mode (Cardioid Polar, no omnidirectional), but switching between the modes on the JLab especially but also the AKG didn't seem to make much difference, and for my use I don't need omni. I ended up going with the AKG because it was the best of the three in quality and background noise reduction, but it's almost twice the cost of the JLab and the HyperX (when the HyperX is on sale) and I certainly wouldn't say it's twice as good. It was more than I wanted to spend, but it wasn't a lot so I just went with it. For anybody with a strict budget, the HyperX isn't going to do much worse than the AKG but will be better than the JLab, at least based on my limited testing. Despite going with this one over the HyperX, I gave the HyperX 5 stars and this one 4, because for the price difference I really expected a bigger difference. For pure performance, if they were the same price, I'd rate this higher, of course, but it loses points for value. The controls on the AKG are simple, with a prominent, well-placed two-position rotary switch to select the pickup pattern and a mute button. While not hard to press by any means, the mute button does require some pressure and has a fairly loud clicking sound, which requires either a firm mic stand or gripping of the mic to press the button so the mic itself isn't pushed/moved, and between grabbing the mic and the click of the button, it may be noisier when recording or for anyone on the other end than the HyperX with its touch-sensitive tap-to-mute button. The tests I did were both with Discord and in-game voice chat. Regardless of the mic, the results were always better with Discord, as it apparently has quite good noise reduction and echo cancellation. That said, even the best mic (the AKG) still has some background noise and echo where the other person can hear themselves as well as whatever game, music, or whatever I'm playing. So if you really want to eliminate that, it seems you're going to have to spend a fair bit more. I wasn't willing to do so, since it's not something I plan to use much, and haven't since I bought it, I just want something for the occasion where I want to talk without a headset, and it works ok for that. Newer GPUs by Nvidia and AMD offer noise suppression, which may help make a cheaper mic work better. I couldn't test the mics with those, so if you have them, keep that in mind. I avoided the popular Yeti microphones for a couple reasons: the brand is now owned by Logitech, a garbage company, and, based on reviews, the new version is a significant drop in quality compared to the older one, not surprising with Logitech now at the helm.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-14*