--- product_id: 163058118 title: "Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD, Four Capsule, Multi-Capture Mode, USB-C Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming" brand: "akg" price: "£100.32" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Akg" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163058118-pro-audio-lyra-ultra-hd-four-capsule-multi-capture-mode store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 24-bit/192kHz Ultra-HD audio clarity USB-C plug-and-play universal compatibility 4 adaptive capsules for versatile capture Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD, Four Capsule, Multi-Capture Mode, USB-C Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming **Brand:** akg **Price:** £100.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game — don’t just record, captivate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD, Four Capsule, Multi-Capture Mode, USB-C Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming by akg - **How much does it cost?** £100.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163058118-pro-audio-lyra-ultra-hd-four-capsule-multi-capture-mode) ## Best For - akg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted akg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Adaptive Four-Capsule Array:** Switch effortlessly between cardioid, omnidirectional, stereo, and multi-capture modes to suit any recording scenario. - • **Crystal-Clear Ultra-HD Sound:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio that captures every nuance of your voice and instruments. - • **Seamless Plug-and-Play Setup:** Instantly connect to Mac, PC, iOS, or Android devices with USB-C for hassle-free streaming and recording. - • **Zero-Latency Monitoring & Control:** Stay in perfect sync with headphone output and onboard gain, mute, and volume controls for professional-grade tracking. - • **Sleek Vintage Design Meets Modern Functionality:** Turn heads on camera with a stylish mic that combines classic broadcaster aesthetics with versatile mounting options. ## Overview The AKG Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD is a premium USB-C condenser microphone featuring a unique four-capsule adaptive array for multi-mode capture, delivering studio-quality 24-bit/192kHz audio. Designed for professionals and creators, it offers plug-and-play compatibility across Mac, PC, iOS, and Android, zero-latency headphone monitoring, and versatile mounting options—all wrapped in a sleek, vintage-inspired design. Perfect for streaming, podcasting, music recording, and remote collaboration. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy AKG Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD, Four Capsule, Multi-Capture Mode, USB-C Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming at desertcart UK. Review: Value for money - Crisp, clear sound; easy to plug and play; sturdy metal stand. I love this reliable microphone for daily meetings, voice-overs, and streaming. Review: One of the best performing and best value USB microphones currently available. - I bought this for my wife to help her with being better able to teach music from home via Skype / Zoom etc. The microphone on the webcam (Logitech C920 HD Pro) is fine for most things but can make musical instruments sound a bit thin. This microphone is so much better! It has a much warmer tone. I'm particularly impressed with the switchable polar patterns (effectively Mono Front, Mono Front and Rear, Stereo Front and Stereo Front and Rear), the onboard gain control (which is really useful) and the ability to mount it on a microphone stand (by removing the nicely designed and weighted desk stand - comes with a mic stand thread adaptor). Other neat features are the latency-free headphone socket and the front mounted Mute button. It also uses a USB type C connector for connectivity and using it in Windows 10 was literally plug-and-play. It feels really nicely made and has a really attractive classic broadcaster mic look. In fact, I was so impressed with it that I bought another one for use in my home recording studio. Downsides? None without being very picky given the price. It feels like a good quality weighty product but it's clear now that almost all of that is in the stand and bracket which are made out of metal. The mesh grille is also made of metal. However, the entire microphone body is plastic, as are all of the onboard controls... and they in particular feel a bit cheap in use. There's also no pop or wind shield included (which isn't a deal breaker by any means but it would've been nice to have found one in the box). Other than that, I think the AKG LYRA (C44-USB) is one of the best performing and best value Ultra HD Multi-Mode USB microphones currently available. Highly recommended. ## Features - Ultra-HD Quality Audio - 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution converters - Adaptive Capsule Array - Four-capsule mic array provides four user-friendly capture modes - Easy Setup and Universal Compatibility - Intuitive, plug-and-play setup and operation with support for Mac and PC, plus iOS and Android tablets and phones - Headphone Output and Mix Controls - Zero latency monitoring while tracking with full control over output volume, mic gain and mute - Versatile Mounting Options - Use with the integrated desktop mic stand or mount to a standard or boom mic stand - Modern Design With Vintage Appeal - Camera-ready styling for on-screen appeal - Complete Production Solution - Includes Ableton Live 10 Lite audio production software ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07Y2PFM1W | | Antenna Location | Gaming; Streaming; Music Recording | | Audible Noise | 78 Decibels | | Audio Sensitivity | 98 Decibels | | Best Sellers Rank | 1,638 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 34 in Condenser Microphones | | Box Contents | 2m USB Cable (type C to type A), Lyra Microphone, Quick start guide, warranty, safety/regulatory sheet, Registration card for Abelton Live 10 Lite | | Brand Name | AKG | | Colour | Silver | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB Type-C | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,713) | | Enclosure Material | Mixed Materials | | Frequency Range | 48 KHz | | Frequency Response | 20 Hz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00885038040804, 09002761048308 | | Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC, Smartphone | | Impedance | 16 Ohms | | Item Dimensions | 15.3 x 22.9 x 25.6 centimetres | | Item Type Name | USB Microphone | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | AKG | | Manufacturer Part Number | C44-USB | | Microphone Form Factor | Overhead | | Model Name | Lyra | | Model Number | C44-USB | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional | | Power Source | USB | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB | | Special Feature | Adaptive Capsule Array, Modern Design, Plug-and-Play Universal Compatibility, Ultra-HD Audio Quality | | UPC | 010709862496 885038040804 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AKG - **Colour:** Silver - **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Connector type:** USB Type-C - **Model name:** Lyra - **Polar pattern:** Cardioid, Omnidirectional - **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming; Streaming; Music Recording - **Special feature:** Adaptive Capsule Array, Modern Design, Plug-and-Play Universal Compatibility, Ultra-HD Audio Quality ## Images ![Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD, Four Capsule, Multi-Capture Mode, USB-C Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611aArp5W+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where is this made?** A: Designed and engineered in USA made in China **Q: Does iPhone/iPad (with lightening connector) provide enough power? If not, how do you power it?** A: As long as you have a USB C connection then it should work. My phone which is an android can so I'm sure an iPhone or ipad can. **Q: Is there a way to use with 2 handsets?** A: A 3.5mm splitter **Q: Android compatible? Does this work with Samsung s22 ultra and s8 ultra tablet? Is it easy for on the go?** A: I'm not sure about whether it's Android/Samsung compatible, but it's quite a heavy microphone built mainly for sitting on a desk/table, so I wouldn't consider it for on-the-go recordings. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for money *by M***D on 2 March 2026* Crisp, clear sound; easy to plug and play; sturdy metal stand. I love this reliable microphone for daily meetings, voice-overs, and streaming. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best performing and best value USB microphones currently available. *by M***R on 20 April 2020* I bought this for my wife to help her with being better able to teach music from home via Skype / Zoom etc. The microphone on the webcam (Logitech C920 HD Pro) is fine for most things but can make musical instruments sound a bit thin. This microphone is so much better! It has a much warmer tone. I'm particularly impressed with the switchable polar patterns (effectively Mono Front, Mono Front and Rear, Stereo Front and Stereo Front and Rear), the onboard gain control (which is really useful) and the ability to mount it on a microphone stand (by removing the nicely designed and weighted desk stand - comes with a mic stand thread adaptor). Other neat features are the latency-free headphone socket and the front mounted Mute button. It also uses a USB type C connector for connectivity and using it in Windows 10 was literally plug-and-play. It feels really nicely made and has a really attractive classic broadcaster mic look. In fact, I was so impressed with it that I bought another one for use in my home recording studio. Downsides? None without being very picky given the price. It feels like a good quality weighty product but it's clear now that almost all of that is in the stand and bracket which are made out of metal. The mesh grille is also made of metal. However, the entire microphone body is plastic, as are all of the onboard controls... and they in particular feel a bit cheap in use. There's also no pop or wind shield included (which isn't a deal breaker by any means but it would've been nice to have found one in the box). Other than that, I think the AKG LYRA (C44-USB) is one of the best performing and best value Ultra HD Multi-Mode USB microphones currently available. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact and convenient *by M***N on 21 August 2022* I was looking for a quick and simple recording setup, something easy to transport and speedy to set up. The solution arrived in the form of an Amazon daily deal on the AKG Ara and it’s big sister the Lyra. Both were reasonably priced. But I plumped for the Ara, which is perfect for my needs. The Ara is a USB-C condenser microphone, which means no preamp, no interface, no mini mixer required. Just plug it straight into your recent Mac and Garageband (or whatever) detects it automatically. Shakes hands, hello, powered by USB. It records 24-bit / 96kHz audio, which is perfect. I mean, for podcasting, it’s overkill. It comes with a little tabletop stand, which is fine, though you do of course have to be careful not to bodge the table or touch the mic while recording. This is true of almost all microphones, especially the condenser kind. Underneath the mic is the USB-C connector, as well as a headphone socket. In the package, you get the microphone and its stand, a USB cable (annoyingly, this is old fashioned USB-A to USB-C, so useless for me), and a thread adapter so you can attach it to a different stand if you want. On the front of the mic is a volume control (for the headphones, although it does also take over control the volume on your Mac) and a pattern switcher. Two polar patterns: cardioid ❥ (front only) or 360º ◯ (all around). Or is it? It might be figure ∞, because it’s labelled “Front and Back”, although the documentation refers to “omnidirectional” and the microphone itself seems sensitive in a full circle. Anyway, this is perfect for sitting at a table and recording a podcast. There is no gain control. If you want that, get the Lyra, which will then also give you a wider range of polar patterns: front; front and back; tight stereo; wide stereo. Nice! For the money, a bargain. The Lyra also has a mute (cough) button, which might be important to you. And it records 24-bit / 192kHz audio, which is ridiculous for podcast purposes. But knock yourself out if that’s what you need and you have plenty of disk space. With no gain control, you control the input level in your software: fine. The mic is clean sounding: no buzz, no hum, no noise. It can sound a little flat, but you can apply some EQ in your software. So you can turn it up, although it will pick up background noise. Because of the summer heat we’ve been recording outside at night: so we’re picking up birds, crickets, distant motorcycles, passing microlites, yapping chihuahuas etc. This doesn’t bother me too much. I know that I could get a clean recording in a quiet room with acoustic tiles etc, as in my studio at home, but it’s two people chatting across a garden table in France, at night. Why not record the sounds of a summer night? It’s fun. The microphone is clean enough that you can hear the voices, along with the extra ambience. I’m pleased with it: it does exactly what I want it to do and no more. It’s light, portable, easy and quick to set up and dismantle, and it’s from a trustworthy and established brand. ## Frequently Bought Together - AKG Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD USB C Microphone for Recording, Streaming, Gaming, Podcasting, ASMR on PC and Mac, Condenser Mic for Laptop or Computer, Adjustable Stand, Plug and Play – Blue and Silver - Geekria for Creators Microphone Arm Compatible with AKG Lyra Ultra-HD, P120, P220, C214 Mic Boom Arm Mount Adapter with Tabletop Flange Mount, Suspension Stand, Desk Mount Holder --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163058118-pro-audio-lyra-ultra-hd-four-capsule-multi-capture-mode](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163058118-pro-audio-lyra-ultra-hd-four-capsule-multi-capture-mode) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*