94points

AKG Lyra

53points

Samson Meteor Mic

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37 facts in comparison

AKG Lyra vs Samson Meteor Mic

AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic

Why is AKG Lyra better than Samson Meteor Mic?

  • Is compatible with Android
    ?
  • 144kHz higher audio interface frequency rate
    ?

    192kHzvs48kHz
  • Shock mount included
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  • 8-bit higher audio interface bit rate
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    24-bitvs16-bit
  • 3 more polar patterns
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    4vs1
  • Has omni pattern
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  • 3 more DSP presets
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    3vs0
  • Has bidirectional pattern
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Why is Samson Meteor Mic better than AKG Lyra?

  • 94.21% less body volume
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    235.76 cm³vs4072.55 cm³
  • 195 g lighter
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    258.5 gvs453.5 g
  • 148.5 mm shorter
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    99 mmvs247.5 mm
  • 59.1 mm thinner
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    48.8 mmvs107.9 mm
  • 103.7 mm narrower
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    48.8 mmvs152.5 mm

Price comparison

AKG Lyra

AKG Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD, Four Capsule, Multi-Capture Mode, USB-C Condenser Microphone for Recording a...AKG Pro Audio Lyra Ultra-HD, Four Capsule, Multi-Capture Mode, USB-C Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming
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User reviews

Overall rating

AKG Lyra
8.5
2 User reviews
AKG Lyra
8.5/10
2 User reviews
Samson Meteor Mic
0 User reviews
Samson Meteor Mic
0 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.0/10
2 votes
No reviews yet
 

Value for money

9.5/10
2 votes
No reviews yet
 

Microphone quality

9.0/10
2 votes
No reviews yet
 

Controls

8.0/10
2 votes
No reviews yet
 

Is it good for streaming?

Yes | 0%No | 100%
2 votes
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Comments

Aloizio

Aloizio

7 months ago

7 / 10

Impressive!

Aloizio

Aloizio

7 months ago

7 / 10

I bought this microphone because I work with recording commercial spots for radio. When I travel for my other side profession, I always bring my portable home studio for commercial recordings, which are needed to be done every day. It's impossible to bring a professional mic that, besides being heavy, requires phantom power, support, pop-filter and so forth. I do these recordings anywhere, even in my hotel room or sometimes inside my car. I always had an issue: a good microphone that could serve this demand. I researched and bought several, but none could deliver the quality I was looking for. That was until I bought the AKG Lyra. It solved my recording quality problem. The mic is fantastic. Its amazing sound quality even eliminates the need for some plugins during processing and editing. I recommend it if you're looking for a mic to solve your problems once and for all, whether amateur or professional.

Pros

  • Excellent cost-benefit ratio.
  • Very good sound quality.
  • Perfect construction.
  • Beautiful microphone.

Cons

  • The front dial for the headphone volume seems too fragile
3 users found this helpful
Edwin ZB

Edwin ZB

4 months ago

10 / 10

Excelente

Edwin ZB

Edwin ZB

4 months ago

10 / 10

Excelente para grabar canciones,es muy versátil además tiene muy buenas especificaciones

0 users found this helpful

Sound quality

The interface used to connect the microphone.
The lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass.
Audio interface sampling rate/frequency defines the number of samples per unit of time taken from a continuous signal to make a discrete signal. Sampling rate determines the quality of a digital recording.
sound pressure level

129dB

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Microphones with a higher max SPL (sound pressure level) can record at greater volumes without the audio distorting.
highest mic frequency

20000 Hz

20000 Hz

The highest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording treble.
Audio interface bit depth/rate describes the number of bits of information recorded for each sample. Bits represent the resolution. The more bits, the more accurate sound is reproduced.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

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A higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) means that the microphone can record a cleaner audio signal with less background noise, particularly as the volume level is raised.

Features

Microphones that have multiple polar pattern options can be used for different scenarios. The more patterns that a microphone supports, the more versatile it is.
has cardioid pattern
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
A cardioid polar pattern captures audio in front of the microphone and is particularly useful for situations such as recording a podcast or game streaming.
has a mute function
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
has omni pattern
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
An omni polar pattern captures audio from every direction. It is particularly useful when the audio source is moving around, or if you wish to capture the audio from a wide sound source such as a group of people.
Is compatible with Android
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Is compatible with iOS
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
Is compatible with Windows
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.
Is compatible with Mac OS X
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
It is compatible with Mac OS X devices such as MacBooks and iMacs.
has hyper-cardioid pattern
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
A hyper-cardioid or super-cardioid pattern is a narrower version of the cardioid pattern. It captures audio in front of the microphone at a narrow angle and is particularly useful when you wish to record a single audio source in a loud environment.

Headphone output

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
lowest frequency

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The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency

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The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)

98 dB

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When a digital signal is converted to an analog one (for example when playing audio through speakers or headphones), a certain amount of noise is carried in the signal. A higher SNR means that there is less noise and the audio quality is better.
impedance

16 Ohms

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Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
Has a connector for a 6.35 mm audio jack
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
Has 6.35 mm standard jack connector to plug in your headphones.

Design

shock mount included
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
A shock mount protects the microphone from physical noises such as a foot tapping on the floor or passing traffic.
pop filter included
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
A pop filter (also known as a pop shield) is a filter that is placed in front of the microphone to prevent popping noises when recording vocals.
control panel placed on a device
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
Has LED sound level indicator
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
An LED sound level indicator makes it easier to monitor and control the audio level.
cable length

2 m

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A long cable ensures more freedom of movement.
has RGB lighting
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components.
has an integrated touchpad
AKG Lyra
Samson Meteor Mic
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
volume

4072.55 cm³

235.76 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
weight

453.5 g

258.5 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Price comparison

AKG Lyra

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