In the early 1960s at Tokyo’s Bridgestone Museum of Art, curator Hideo Matsushita hosted LP listening concerts, where people would experience vinyl records played on high-quality audio equipment. Matsushita was moved by the positive reactions guests had to the music but was frustrated that the expense of high-fidelity listening prevented many people from experiencing it. In 1962, Matsushita founded Audio-Technica with the vision of producing high-quality audio for everyone. And following this vision, he soon created the first truly affordable phono cartridge, the AT-1, in the company’s small flat in Shinjuku,Tokyo. Building on our passion for listening we have grown to design critically acclaimed headphones, turntables, and microphones, remaining a family business and retaining the belief that high-quality audio should be accessible to all.
- Professional sound quality for vocals and instruments
- Ideal for use with live/studio mixers and professional sound systems
- Unidirectional polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
- Rugged metal construction for long-lasting performance
- Includes adjustable stand clamp and soft protective pouch