AKG C44 USB Lyra Microphone

AKG Lyra is an ultra-HD USB microphone built upon AKG’s 70-year studio legacy. With pristine sound quality, four optimized capture modes and intuitive on-board controls Lyra is ideal for recording or live-streaming professional-sounding podcasts, YouTube videos, music and more.

Plug-and-play with PC, Mac and your iOS or Android mobile devices via USB. The sophisticated vintage-modern industrial design will keep you inspired at your desk, in the studio and on location. Bundled together with Ableton recording software, AKG Lyra is the ultimate microphone for content creators.

Ultra-HD Audio Quality
The Lyra’s advanced circuitry delivers acoustically transparent, 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution, which meets the standards of 4K Ultra-HD projects. An internal self-adjusting shock mount minimizes contact noise, and proprietary Internal Element Overload Prevention automatically reduces noise, eliminates pops and improves signal levels.

Adaptive Capsule Array For Perfect Capture
Lyra’s proprietary Adaptive Capsule Array offers four user-friendly capture modes, optimized for any performance or application: Front, Front + Back, Tight Stereo, Wide Stereo.

Plug-and-Play Universal Compatibility
Easy, plug-and-play setup and usage on PC, Mac, iOS or Android devices via a USB-C connection and tested with the most popular audio and video production software, live streaming and conferencing applications.

Included Ableton Live 10 Lite
Included with a number of apps and hardware products, Live 10 Lite is a lightweight version of Ableton Live 10. It comes with all of Lives essential workflows, instruments and effects everything you need to record songs, create hands-on with your controller, take music made in your apps further and so much more. Perfect for editing voice-over, podcasts, song recording and more.

Features
Easy Set Up with Phone, Tablet, PC/Mac – Intuitive, plug-and-play setup and operation with support for Mac and PC, plus iOS and Android tablets and phones.
Adaptive Capsule Array – Four-capsule mic array provides four user-friendly capture modes.
Ultra-HD Quality Audio – High resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters.
Headphone Output and Mix Controls – Zero Latency monitoring while tracking with full control over output volme, mic gain and mute.
Versatile Mounting Options – Place anywhere with the integrated desktop mic stand or mount to a standard or boom mic stand.
Modern Design with Vintage Appeal – Sleek, modern casing is perfect for on-camera applications.
Complete Production Solution – Includes Ableton Live 10 Lite audio production software.

Applications
• Podcasting, Live streaming, Vlogging
• Instrument/Voice recording
• Mobile/Field recording
• Web conferencing & VOIP

What’s Included
• Lyra Microphone
• 2m (6.6ft) USB cable (USB type-C to USB type-A)
• Registration card for Ableton Live 10 Lite
• Quick start guide, warranty, safety/regulatory sheet

Specifications
Transfer Protocol: USB 2.0
Transducer: 4 proprietary, permanently polarized back plate, condenser capsules
Capture Modes: Selectable; Front, Front & Back, Tight Stereo and Wide Stereo
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Bit Depth / Sample Rate: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Maximum SPL: 129 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
Power Requirement/Consumption: 5V USB / 75 mA
Headphone Impedance: 16 ohms
Headphone Power Output (RMS): 43 mW
Headphone THD: < 0.009%
Headphone Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 22kHz
Headphone S/N Ratio: 98.0 dB
Mic with Base Dimensions: 9.72″ x 6″ x 4.23″ / 247.5mm x 152.5mm x 107.9mm