AKG Announces New LYRA Multimode USB Microphone
The AKG Lyra delivers the highest audio quality in its class, with acoustically transparent 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution. Featuring advanced circuitry drawing on AKG’s 70-year long history of microphone tech, Lyra features the innovative AKG Adaptive Capsule Array, which provides user-selectable capture modes that are optimized for any performance and makes it easy to deliver professional sound for any application. The plug-and-play operation allows creators of all experience levels to get set up with and start recording quickly, while easily accessible controls provide complete control and seamless ease of use. An internal self-adjusting shock mount minimizes contact noise, while a built-in sound diffuser and AKG’s proprietary Internal Element Overload Prevention automatically reduces noise, eliminates pops, and improves signal levels.
The AKG Adaptive Capsule Array uses four versatile capture modes to adapt to performance needs, eliminating guesswork and enabling users to capture pristine audio quality in a wide range of recording scenarios. Front & Back mode captures and blends sound equally on all sides, which is ideal for face-to-face interviews and duets. Tight Stereo mode captures audio in true stereo with discrete left and right audio, providing great separation for side-by-side interviews or panel discussions, or for recording instruments like drums or piano.
Designed with plug-and-play simplicity, Lyra enables creators to set up and start recording quickly, regardless of experience level. Lyra is designed to work right out of the box and is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices, so users can quickly record ideas in the studio or on the go. From recording music in a digital audio workstation, to live streaming on Twitch or shooting a YouTube video, using Lyra is as easy as plugging in a USB cable and pressing go-live or record.
Lyra is equipped with a “zero-latency” headphone jack and headphone volume knob that eliminates the short delay between speaking into a microphone and hearing the signal in the headphones, so creators can stay focused on their performance.
Lyra features a sleek design that combines fast and easy control with timeless aesthetics. Essential functions like capture modes, volume levels and mute are ergonomically placed and easily accessed right on the mic, so users can stay in the moment while always being in control. An integrated desktop stand with built-in cable management makes it easy to position Lyra on a desktop. The mic can also be mounted to a traditional mic stand or microphone boom arm for more flexibility in the studio. Lyra includes Ableton Live 10 Lite recording software and works seamlessly with all major audio and video production software and online platforms.