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!