AKG Lyra USB Microphone
Perfect for recording vocals, instruments and podcasts. The AKG Lyra USB Microphone with Broadcast Stand and Headphones is an all-in-one recording bundle featuring the studio-grade sound of the Lyra with the versatile positioning of a boom arm. It also includes AKG K52 headphones so you can monitor whilst you record. The Lyra USB Microphone produces exceptional sonic accuracy resulting in ultra-high-definition audio. The high-resolution audio is thanks to the 24-bit/192kHz converters, providing crystal-clear sound no matter the audio source. The unique four-capsule mic array design provides four ways to capture sound. Each capsule is suited to a different recording application, for instance using the front and back capsule is ideal for recording interviews. The AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones deliver every detail with outstanding precision across a wide frequency range (18Hz to 20kHz). This is thanks to their large 40mm professional drivers, ensuring that even the subtlest of nuances are revealed so you can mix and monitor with complete confidence.
Perfect for recording vocals, instruments and podcasts. The AKG Lyra USB Microphone with Broadcast Stand and Headphones is an all-in-one recording bundle featuring the studio-grade sound of the Lyra with the versatile positioning of a boom arm. It also includes AKG K52 headphones so you can monitor whilst you record. The Lyra USB Microphone produces exceptional sonic accuracy resulting in ultra-high-definition audio. The high-resolution audio is thanks to the 24-bit/192kHz converters, providing crystal-clear sound no matter the audio source. The unique four-capsule mic array design provides four ways to capture sound. Each capsule is suited to a different recording application, for instance using the front and back capsule is ideal for recording interviews. The AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones deliver every detail with outstanding precision across a wide frequency range (18Hz to 20kHz). This is thanks to their large 40mm professional drivers, ensuring that even the subtlest of nuances are revealed so you can mix and monitor with complete confidence.
Perfect for recording vocals, instruments and podcasts. The AKG Lyra USB Microphone with Broadcast Stand and Headphones is an all-in-one recording bundle featuring the studio-grade sound of the Lyra with the versatile positioning of a boom arm. It also includes AKG K52 headphones so you can monitor whilst you record. The Lyra USB Microphone produces exceptional sonic accuracy resulting in ultra-high-definition audio. The high-resolution audio is thanks to the 24-bit/192kHz converters, providing crystal-clear sound no matter the audio source. The unique four-capsule mic array design provides four ways to capture sound. Each capsule is suited to a different recording application, for instance using the front and back capsule is ideal for recording interviews. The AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones deliver every detail with outstanding precision across a wide frequency range (18Hz to 20kHz). This is thanks to their large 40mm professional drivers, ensuring that even the subtlest of nuances are revealed so you can mix and monitor with complete confidence.
Perfect for recording vocals, instruments and podcasts. The AKG Lyra USB Microphone with Broadcast Stand and Headphones is an all-in-one recording bundle featuring the studio-grade sound of the Lyra with the versatile positioning of a boom arm. It also includes AKG K52 headphones so you can monitor whilst you record. The Lyra USB Microphone produces exceptional sonic accuracy resulting in ultra-high-definition audio. The high-resolution audio is thanks to the 24-bit/192kHz converters, providing crystal-clear sound no matter the audio source. The unique four-capsule mic array design provides four ways to capture sound. Each capsule is suited to a different recording application, for instance using the front and back capsule is ideal for recording interviews. The AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones deliver every detail with outstanding precision across a wide frequency range (18Hz to 20kHz). This is thanks to their large 40mm professional drivers, ensuring that even the subtlest of nuances are revealed so you can mix and monitor with complete confidence.
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I’ve used this for music (instrumental) recording as well as speech for web conferencing.There is poor damping in the body - lots of vibration is picked up from handling and any rumbling from a desk (typing, mechanical, etc). While the base is solid, the mic body itself is all light plastic with a metal grille.The mute switch is not great - my particular unit requires that you push it in the upper left corner, otherwise it does not engage. It also does not behave predictably (muting zero-latency monitoring vs muting output to an application).The gain knob is located on the back and there is not meter on the mic, and so if using in a web conference you need a good meter to be able to set it properly - it’s easy to clip it. I also have a habit of missing which is ... MoreI’ve used this for music (instrumental) recording as well as speech for web conferencing.There is poor damping in the body - lots of vibration is picked up from handling and any rumbling from a desk (typing, mechanical, etc). While the base is solid, the mic body itself is all light plastic with a metal grille.The mute switch is not great - my particular unit requires that you push it in the upper left corner, otherwise it does not engage. It also does not behave predictably (muting zero-latency monitoring vs muting output to an application).The gain knob is located on the back and there is not meter on the mic, and so if using in a web conference you need a good meter to be able to set it properly - it’s easy to clip it. I also have a habit of missing which is gain and which is the polar/mode switch and accidentally change the gain. There are no detects or visual indicators of gain position either.Headphone output is good once connection is exercised a few times. There is plenty of gain and headroom.I think if you had this on a solid mic stand or arm it would be fine for many things, but as a desktop mic, which is clearly what the visual aesthetic suggests, I feel like it falls short.
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This is not a particularly great product.First up is the material choice, which is weak flimsy plastic that feels horrible. The controls are also particularly cheap and nasty.Second up is the sound. This is not great. The mic picks up noise from all directions and somehow exaggerates the background sound. Set the mic gain right down, and it is still a noisy mic.You also need to be aware that it picks up every tiny little sound through its fragile stand.Given that there is always some noise coming from a PC, with fans, etc. then you need to be aware that this will be the major sound that is recorded. You will need to gate and EQ this out.This is a far less capable mic than many, and I have to say that it's not worth the money.
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I just bought my new LYRA for my Mac Mini Intel (2018) running Big Sur 11.6 and my iPad Pro 12.9 (2018). Both work flawlessly once I plug in and connect with the right USB cable. The sound quality is very nice, high quality, reflecting my voice character. The mute button also works well with a pinkish indicator light. I have ponder back and forth before making the purchase coz' been reading lots of uncertain reviews about incompatibility with macOS Big Sur. I'm it turns out working perfectly here.
| Transfer Protocol | USB 2.0 |
| 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 |
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I’ve used this for music (instrumental) recording as well as speech for web conferencing.There is poor damping in the body - lots of vibration is picked up from handling and any rumbling from a desk (typing, mechanical, etc). While the base is solid, the mic body itself is all light plastic with a metal grille.The mute switch is not great - my particular unit requires that you push it in the upper left corner, otherwise it does not engage. It also does not behave predictably (muting zero-latency monitoring vs muting output to an application).The gain knob is located on the back and there is not meter on the mic, and so if using in a web conference you need a good meter to be able to set it properly - it’s easy to clip it. I also have a habit of missing which is ... MoreI’ve used this for music (instrumental) recording as well as speech for web conferencing.There is poor damping in the body - lots of vibration is picked up from handling and any rumbling from a desk (typing, mechanical, etc). While the base is solid, the mic body itself is all light plastic with a metal grille.The mute switch is not great - my particular unit requires that you push it in the upper left corner, otherwise it does not engage. It also does not behave predictably (muting zero-latency monitoring vs muting output to an application).The gain knob is located on the back and there is not meter on the mic, and so if using in a web conference you need a good meter to be able to set it properly - it’s easy to clip it. I also have a habit of missing which is gain and which is the polar/mode switch and accidentally change the gain. There are no detects or visual indicators of gain position either.Headphone output is good once connection is exercised a few times. There is plenty of gain and headroom.I think if you had this on a solid mic stand or arm it would be fine for many things, but as a desktop mic, which is clearly what the visual aesthetic suggests, I feel like it falls short.
This is not a particularly great product.First up is the material choice, which is weak flimsy plastic that feels horrible. The controls are also particularly cheap and nasty.Second up is the sound. This is not great. The mic picks up noise from all directions and somehow exaggerates the background sound. Set the mic gain right down, and it is still a noisy mic.You also need to be aware that it picks up every tiny little sound through its fragile stand.Given that there is always some noise coming from a PC, with fans, etc. then you need to be aware that this will be the major sound that is recorded. You will need to gate and EQ this out.This is a far less capable mic than many, and I have to say that it's not worth the money.
I just bought my new LYRA for my Mac Mini Intel (2018) running Big Sur 11.6 and my iPad Pro 12.9 (2018). Both work flawlessly once I plug in and connect with the right USB cable. The sound quality is very nice, high quality, reflecting my voice character. The mute button also works well with a pinkish indicator light. I have ponder back and forth before making the purchase coz' been reading lots of uncertain reviews about incompatibility with macOS Big Sur. I'm it turns out working perfectly here.
I was torn between this AKG Lyra and the Blue Yeti X - after reading a bunch of reviews, they both seemed like great options with roughly comparable features - multiple pickup patterns, on-mic mute buttons, volume & gain dials, etc. The sound samples I heard from the Lyra sounded a little bit more transparent to me than the Yeti X, but I wasn't able to do my own test of this, and I can't say the difference I heard was necessarily enough on its own to guide the decision between these two great mics. I did like the advantage on the Blue Yeti X of the visible level indicator, but in the end, I liked the look of the Lyra better enough to push it over the top for me.I noticed that AKG didn't offer a shockmount for the Lyra, and B+H didn't list any shockmounts in the ... MoreI was torn between this AKG Lyra and the Blue Yeti X - after reading a bunch of reviews, they both seemed like great options with roughly comparable features - multiple pickup patterns, on-mic mute buttons, volume & gain dials, etc. The sound samples I heard from the Lyra sounded a little bit more transparent to me than the Yeti X, but I wasn't able to do my own test of this, and I can't say the difference I heard was necessarily enough on its own to guide the decision between these two great mics. I did like the advantage on the Blue Yeti X of the visible level indicator, but in the end, I liked the look of the Lyra better enough to push it over the top for me.I noticed that AKG didn't offer a shockmount for the Lyra, and B+H didn't list any shockmounts in the recommended accessories, so I wondered if the Lyra's mount might actually have a little bit of shock absorption built in. (If it *did*, maybe I could save a little money and not buy a shockmount? I was planning on putting it on a boom arm anyway, and didn't plan on using the table mount.) But alas, that was an unrealistic dream.The Lyra's table stand is, of course, just like any other mic's table stand - it transfers plenty of noise from the hum of my desktop computer, typing on my keyboard, and all those kinds of things. But the Lyra's U-shaped tilting mount doesn't in fact absorb any handling noise, so putting it on a boom arm didn't dampen any of that either.Fortunately, the BLUE RADIUS III shockmount fits the AKG Lyra perfectly and works great, so I'd strongly recommend getting one of those if you're thinking about getting the Lyra. It's a lovely, great sounding mic, so I do highly recommend it (with the shockmount). I'd also recommend that AKG get their act together and make a shockmount of their own for the Lyra!
Because of covid social distancing, my wife and I have been having weekly Zoom meetings with our daughters and granddaughter. Unfortunately, the built-in mic on my laptop didn't want to play nicely and made it difficult for the old folks to be heard. Wasn't what you expected right? Yes, they couldn't hear us!Long story, short, I exhausted all the recommended fixes and decided to try another mic. I've been a long time customer of B&H and coincidentally they sent me a Mic Review via their website. Timing is everything, right?The mic arrived in two days via their free expedited shipping and it was truely plug and play! Windows 10 saw it, installed drivers and we were off to Zoom Land.The kids can hear us, we can hear them and the old folks are back!Seriously, I ... MoreBecause of covid social distancing, my wife and I have been having weekly Zoom meetings with our daughters and granddaughter. Unfortunately, the built-in mic on my laptop didn't want to play nicely and made it difficult for the old folks to be heard. Wasn't what you expected right? Yes, they couldn't hear us!Long story, short, I exhausted all the recommended fixes and decided to try another mic. I've been a long time customer of B&H and coincidentally they sent me a Mic Review via their website. Timing is everything, right?The mic arrived in two days via their free expedited shipping and it was truely plug and play! Windows 10 saw it, installed drivers and we were off to Zoom Land.The kids can hear us, we can hear them and the old folks are back!Seriously, I bought this mic mainly to be able to chat with them, but I also do video photography and editing. This mic fits both of my needs. Recorded voice overs are crystal clear due to the numerous options for adjustments to the mic's input.I highly recommend this mic and feel that its sound quality is excellent considering the low price.Buy it, you won't be disappointed!
Sound:Sound is pretty good. A little more sibilance than anticipated. The stand is awful, transferring the slightest tap on the table to the mic, and it's impossible to find a shock mount.Features:The mic itself is made up almost entirely of plastic. The body, knobs and buttons all feel cheap. Headphone monitoring volume knob is inconsistent and sometimes just doesn't work at all.Ease of Use:It's pretty much plug and play (record) so that's a plus.Value:As far as value goes... it's not a win for the price, but you don't lose either. It's just... meh. A mic with a lot of capability wrapped in a cheap shell. Hopefully you'll get your money's worth by the time it breaks down.Overall:A highly versatile mic made of cheap parts at a mediocre price point. It's ... MoreSound:Sound is pretty good. A little more sibilance than anticipated. The stand is awful, transferring the slightest tap on the table to the mic, and it's impossible to find a shock mount.Features:The mic itself is made up almost entirely of plastic. The body, knobs and buttons all feel cheap. Headphone monitoring volume knob is inconsistent and sometimes just doesn't work at all.Ease of Use:It's pretty much plug and play (record) so that's a plus.Value:As far as value goes... it's not a win for the price, but you don't lose either. It's just... meh. A mic with a lot of capability wrapped in a cheap shell. Hopefully you'll get your money's worth by the time it breaks down.Overall:A highly versatile mic made of cheap parts at a mediocre price point. It's not a $1,000 mic, nor is it a $50 mic that both boast the same capabilities. It's a starter podcaster's mic with variable polar patterns. Its cheap feeling and doesn't include a case meaning those who travel a lot should be wary. But if you have a static rig, it may work well if you can find a shock mount that's compatible. Sound quality is pretty good, albeit slightly sibilant. Compatibility with devices is stellar. Had it up and running in minutes on my iPad Pro - which took minutes only because I had to reinstall GarageBand - though it would have only taken seconds if I was willing to use the built in voice memo app.
I recently purchased this AKG Lyra to upgrade from my phone's internal mics for my podcast. Having a true cardiod mic is nice, as I'm now dealing with a lot less echo than before, and it does a much better job controlling plosives and breath noise. Literally my only complaint is that I'm still experimenting with positioning and mounting surfaces to make sure I'm getting everything I can out of it. But I like the sound of my podcast much better now!
Upgraded from a Fifine K678 mic that cost $70. The Lyra was better but I wouldn't say twice as good. The fact that the K678 was smaller suited my small workspace/travel need.I wish the Lyra was 10-15% smaller, though I recognize this may impact sound quality. By all means the Lyra in it's current form is clearer with more detail but not twice the clarity or detail. I also recognize that the Lyra is a multifunctional mic as opposed to the K678 that only has one mode. Other things that made the Lyra less attractive for me is that the body is made of plastic. The Fifine had a more solid feel as the body was made of metal. The knobs on the Lyra feels very cheap and it wobbles considerably. I have my reservation on how durable this will play out, suggest AKG remakes ... MoreUpgraded from a Fifine K678 mic that cost $70. The Lyra was better but I wouldn't say twice as good. The fact that the K678 was smaller suited my small workspace/travel need.I wish the Lyra was 10-15% smaller, though I recognize this may impact sound quality. By all means the Lyra in it's current form is clearer with more detail but not twice the clarity or detail. I also recognize that the Lyra is a multifunctional mic as opposed to the K678 that only has one mode. Other things that made the Lyra less attractive for me is that the body is made of plastic. The Fifine had a more solid feel as the body was made of metal. The knobs on the Lyra feels very cheap and it wobbles considerably. I have my reservation on how durable this will play out, suggest AKG remakes version 2 with metal body and knobs. I would have liked a 90 degree cable that connected along the bottom of the mic to route better through the stand.
I had quite a few mics over the years mostly XLR, but I was scrolling through B&H and found this mic open-box for 95% off I kind of had to get it. I figured worst case scenario I have a $5 paper weight.Was pleasantly surprised when the mic came in the original packaging and the box was even sealed. For sure going to order from B&H's used department again, flawless experience.The mic itself loses a star due to the body being made of plastic and for having play in both the body and the grille of the mic (with a relatively light squeeze). Also the mute switch will randomly turn itself off. Doesn't fill me with confidence to throw this naked into a bag and not have something break.Regardless, the mic sounds pretty good. It's not going to replace my XLR setup ... MoreI had quite a few mics over the years mostly XLR, but I was scrolling through B&H and found this mic open-box for 95% off I kind of had to get it. I figured worst case scenario I have a $5 paper weight.Was pleasantly surprised when the mic came in the original packaging and the box was even sealed. For sure going to order from B&H's used department again, flawless experience.The mic itself loses a star due to the body being made of plastic and for having play in both the body and the grille of the mic (with a relatively light squeeze). Also the mute switch will randomly turn itself off. Doesn't fill me with confidence to throw this naked into a bag and not have something break.Regardless, the mic sounds pretty good. It's not going to replace my XLR setup anytime soon but does sound pretty good (8 out of 10).Things I like:USB-C, 24bit/192kHz, multi-pattern (4 mic capsules), 3.5mm headphone jack (zero latency monitoring), physical gain/headphone/pattern knobs, works with iOS, cable management cutout on stand, mute switch (when it works), and sound quality.Overall, if you can find it on sale I would pick it up. If you are already in the market for a Yeti, get this instead (doesn't have that weird hiss issue that the Yeti tends to suffer from).Would recommend this to someone who wants a fairly simple setup for a podcast, some* voice over work, social media, maybe recording a whole band if you get creative, or if you just enjoy the look of the microphone!
I loved this mic when my mac was using the catalina operating system. Very easy to use, fun to play with the sound settings and get rich results. However, I do not recommend buying this mic if you are using big sur operating system on a mac as it can no longer be recognized--and I've tried resetting EVERYTHING. This is a common problem per mac support forums since the upgrade. So although AKG advertised this mic as compatible with "Mac OS® 10.7 or higher", this is no longer true. Basically, any updated mac user cannot use this mic, it seems... I had less then 1 yr of use from it....
| Transfer Protocol | USB 2.0 |
| 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 |
