Audio-Technica Corporation was established in Japan in 1962. The company's global development team has been committed to the design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of audio equipment. Audio-Technica originally focused on the technological research and development of gramophone cartridges. Today, the company has developed high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, and even commercial rice ball forming machines and other high-quality electronic products for Used by professionals and the general public.
1962
Hideo Matsushita founded Audio-Technica Corporation in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The capital is one million yen. The company produced the AT-1, then developed the AT-3 stereo moving magnetic pickup head, and began supplying pickup heads to domestic audio equipment manufacturers.
1963
The company office moved to Kashiwagi, Shinjuku Ward. The site was expanded to meet the needs of its expanding operations, and the capital was increased to 3 million yen. Began selling high-end AT-5 moving magnet pickups and semi-integrated AT-1001 pickups. 1964
The office location of Audio-Technica changed again to Higashi-Okubo in Shinjuku Ward. Capital increased to 4.5 million yen. The company developed the AT-13M pickup and AT-1503 pickup arm for broadcast use. Started developing oval-shaped jewel styli and used this stylus in AT-3X and AT-5X products.
1965
The packaging of the AT-1001 pickup arm received an award from the Industrial Science and Technology Division of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Japan. Audio-Technica's headquarters and factories were moved to their current location, Naruse, Machida City, Tokyo.
1967
The company's capital increased to 18 million yuan. The company began supplying vibration testing equipment to metering device manufacturers and developed its own proprietary AT-35 dual-magnetic VM pickup.
1968
Audio-Technica provides technology and cooperates with NHK Technology Research Center to conduct pickup core research. The company has also begun supplying MDR heads to NHK. This year, the company also started the AT-1007 universal pickup arm and established Audio-Technica Trading Co., Ltd. in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
1969
The capital of Audio-Technica Corporation increased to 30 million yuan. The company began exporting stereo capsules to audio manufacturers in other countries. This year, the AT-VM3 VM stereo pickup was also developed, and the VM stereo pickup system was patented in Sweden.
1971
Texunk Audio-Technica's VM stereo pickup system was patented in the United Kingdom and the United States.
1972
Audio-Technica Seiko Co., Ltd. was established in Machida, Tokyo, and Audio-Technica America Corporation was established in Detroit, Ohio. Audio-Technica began selling magnetic heads to American office equipment manufacturers.
1973
The company's capital increased to 100 million yuan. Started exporting VM stereo capsules to European audio manufacturers. Another important event in 1973 was that the Fukuoka factory became a branch company, Audio-Technica Fukuoka Co., Ltd. Construction of a new factory begins in Ikeda-cho, Fukuoka.
1974
Audio-Technica developed the AT-700 stereo headphone series. At the Stereo Components Grand Prix, the AT-15E VM stereo pickup won the top award in the pickup category. This pickup also won many other awards. The VM stereo pickup system was patented in West Germany.
1975
Audio Technica begins selling housing-mounted AT-13d, 12d, 11d and 10d (D series) stereo capsules. During this year, AT-705 electret condenser headphones and AT-15Sa/G, AT-14SA/G and AT-14E/G (G series) stereo pickup heads with magnesium alloy shells were also released.
1976
Audio-Technica's vm stereo pickup system obtained a Japanese patent. AT-714 dynamic headphones go on sale. It also comes with a magnesium alloy shell and AT-15Ea/G, AT-14EA/G, AT-13E/G and AT-12E/G series stereo capsules.
1977
The Iron Triangle Exhibition Hall and the Iron Triangle Auditorium were completed at the headquarters base.
European sales office is established in Dusseldorf, West Germany.
Developed the AT-34 dual moving coil stereo pickup head.
1978
The ATH-8 and ATH-7 condenser headphones won the MITI Good Design Award ("G-Mark"). These headphones also won many other awards. During this year, the AT-800 series of miniature microphones was also developed, and Audio-Technica (UK) Ltd. was established in Leeds, England.
1979
The Fukui Ikeda Factory of Audio-Technica Corporation was reorganized into a branch company - Audio-Technica (Ikeda) Co., Ltd.
1980
Audio Technica won the Tokyo Artists Club (ADC) Award for the best packaging design for a product.
Audio-Technica acquired the sound protection department of the American Ball Company.
1981
Developed R series of remote-controlled power supply microphones and AT-666 vacuum record stabilizer.
1982
The construction of Audio-Technica's new headquarters building was completed. Developed the AT-727 Sound Burger stereo desktop player.
1983
The Machida Factory was restructured into a branch company, namely: Iron Triangle Machida Company.
The Fujing Shimizu Plant of Audio-Technica Corporation was also restructured and rebuilt into Audio-Technica Shimizu Co., Ltd.
During the year, LD and CD conditioners, AT-SP3 and AT-SP5 series micro speakers and AT-5001 and AT-5002 video cleaning tapes were also developed.
1984
In the third Factory Greening Award of the Greening Research and Development Center, Audio-Technica won the Chairman's Award.
1985
Mexican manufacturing company AUTEC Mexico won the National Quality Award. The two factories in Fukuoka were renamed Audio-Technica Fukuoka Co., Ltd. and Audio-Technica Ikeda Co., Ltd. Developed the Live House series mixing amplifiers and loudspeakers, and also developed the ASM300 commercial sushi rice ball machine. During the year, the newly developed TC30/400 TechniClean cleaning system for printing equipment and the UniPoint series of ultra-compressed professional microphones were also unveiled.
1986
Audio Technica successfully commercialized pure copper (PCOCC) AV cables produced by Ohno continuous casting. Audio-Technica Fukuoka Corporation begins production of CD pickups. Audio-Technica has developed the AT33ML/OCC pickup core, which is the world's first pickup core made of PCOCC material. During the year the company also debuted a wireless microphone system, the first of its kind, and a boundary microphone, which was quickly adopted by broadcasters everywhere.
1987
During this year, Super PCOCC Cable was commercialized and the AT-6195 Plastic Coated Fiber (PCF) optical digital cable was developed. The company also developed the AT-MX30 disco concrete ringer as an addition to the Live House series, and the AT-6060 ultrasonic CD laser mirror cleaner.
1988
Audio Technica commercialized PCOCC/6N and Super PCOCC/6N cables. Audio-Technica Taiwan Company was established. The AT-SP500 Bookshelf microphone series is marketed under the SEEM name.
1990
The National Astronomical Observatory’s Nobeyama Wireless Observatory installed Audio-Technica’s visible laser collimation device. Audio-Technica developed a rice ball machine for commercial use. During this period, other products developed by the company include the ATH-CL5 cordless stereo headphones, AT-7000 series mobile sound systems and 800MHz professional wireless stereo systems.
1992
The AT4033 condenser microphone was voted the Best Microphone of 1991 at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) conference.
Audio-Technica’s UniPoint and boundary microphones were used to read out the Tokyo Declaration following the U.S.-Japan Summit.
Developed AT-KV series of commercial karaoke microphones.
1993
Hideo Matsushita was appointed chairman, and Kazuo Matsushita succeeded him as president.
Developed the Norimaki Maker, an industrial sushi rice ball maker, and the ATC-NF60 computer noise filter filter.
1994
The Shari Maker was launched in this year. It was a special device for mixing vinegar and rice for sushi; U series stereo headphones and AT747 music lights were also launched in this year. Listed in the year.
1996
Audio-technica (S.E.A) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore was established. Audio-Technica microphones and headphones are used at various venues at the Atlanta Olympics. The ATH-W10VTG stereo headphones won the Special Judges Award from Mono magazine and have since won numerous awards from other industry magazines.
1998
New products developed include Surge Buster (surge blocking) and ATC-NF95WIN headphones, which were launched under the name WinTap. A "Creation Center" was established at Audio-Technica's Fukuoka Takeo Factory. The AT4060 tube studio condenser microphone has been added to the Audio-Technica microphone series. A sales center equipped with state-of-the-art facilities was completed in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The company also developed the ATH-W11 JPN dynamic headphones with a painted housing.
1999
Through connections, events and support to artists, fans of iron The number of musicians using triangle microphones has skyrocketed. New product developments include the AT-ART2000 MC stereo capsule.
2000
Due to the outstanding performance of Audio-Technica products at the Atlanta Olympic Games, the company was selected to provide microphones and headphones for all Sydney Olympic venues. The ATH-AD7 pneumatic headset won three awards that year, including one in the Compo Grand Prix. AUTEC Co., Ltd. is established in California.
2002
Audio-Technica celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 17.
Audio Tech's Fukuoka factory has passed ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management.
2003
Texunk Audio-Technica introduces the groundbreaking AT3060 vacuum tube condenser microphone.
2004
The 28th Olympic Games were held in Athens and Audio-Technica's broadcasting system was widely used.
Texunk Audio-Technica has introduced a more cost-effective AT2020 professional recording studio microphone.
2005
Launched ATH-W5000 and AT-HA5000 high-quality ebony earphones and earphone amplifiers. The artist classic series ARTIST ELITE 5000 was released in Japan. Audio-Technica won the 2005 Outstanding Design Company Award.
2006
In the ice competition of the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, the AEW5000 series wireless system used 40 channels at the same time. Audio-Technica has supported the Grammy Awards for nine consecutive years, providing wired microphones and wireless systems at the awards. Released improved atm series microphones. The factory under construction in Hangzhou, China is nearing completion.
2012
In 2012, Audio-Technica celebrated its 50th anniversary and launched a variety of 50th anniversary products such as W3000ANV, HA5000ANV, CKW1000ANV, PRO700MK2ANV, and also launched CK100PRO , CKM1000 and other mass-produced new generation flagship earplugs.
In addition to providing diversified products under its brand, Audio-Technica Japan has become a leading OEM in the market in terms of audio and video conversion devices, optical sensors and various audio and video professional equipment. Supplier. In 1994, Audio-Technica (Greater China) Co., Ltd. was established in Hong Kong, specifically responsible for business development in China, Hong Kong and Macau. We provide the Greater China region with general consumer earphones and HiFi products, as well as professional-level conference systems, interview broadcasting, performance and recording equipment. The product markets of Audio-Technica USA have spread all over the Western Hemisphere.
In addition, Audio-Technica companies in Hong Kong, Europe, Singapore and other places are also developing rapidly. Today, Audio-Technica has taken a leading position in its professional field and promises to provide better products and services to customers around the world in the future.