AKG’s Ara is a highly affordable two-pattern USB condenser microphone that lets vocalists and musicians easily capture studio-quality, 24-bit, 96kHz audio for high-clarity vocal and instrument tracks. Two pickup patterns focus on a single source or everyone in the room. Choose the directional front cardioid pattern to focus on voices and instruments located directly in front of the mic while rejecting sound from other sides. Use the front-plus-back omni pattern to pick up the sounds of multiple performers positioned all around the mic. Ara can be used on a desktop, boom stand and even on the go when you connect to your mobile device via an optional adapter. USB connectivity and class-compliant drivers make the Ara a simple-to-operate, plug-and-play recording solution.
Focusrite has released the Clarett+ range of USB audio interfaces, which build on the strengths of previous Clarett ranges. With improved converters and professional-quality mic preamps, Clarett+ 2Pre, 4Pre and 8Pre interfaces inspire producers, engineers and artists to make their best music. The professional-quality mic preamps feature high headroom, low distortion and ultra-low noise so pure recordings can be captured — whether end users are miking guitars, recording vocals or tracking drums.
