AKG’s Lyra is a multimode USB microphone that offers “ultra-HD” sound

By Ben Rogerson
( Computer Music )
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An easy-to-use mic for musicians, podcasters and more

AKG says that Lyra isn’t just a USB microphone - it’s an “ultra-HD multimode” USB microphone.

This is capable of recording audio of 24-bit/192kHz quality, and features a four-capsule array. There are also four recording modes: Front, Front & Back, Tight Stereo and Wide Stereo. 

The headphone output offers zero-latency monitoring, and there are controls for headphone volume and gain. Lyra has an internal shockmount and built-in sound diffuser, and an integrated (but removable) desktop stand.

Lyra offers plug-n-play performance and is designed for muscians, podcasters, video creators and more. It’ll be released in November priced at $149.

Find out more on the AKG website.

Ben Rogerson
Ben Rogerson

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it. 

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