Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cart......Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. Winner of numerous industry awards, Audio-Technica manufactures products that set quality, durability and price/performance standards for live sound tours, broadcast and recording studios, corporate and government facilities, house-of-worship venues, and more. A-T microphones are chosen for critical government installations such as the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Audio-Technica microphones and wireless systems are also selected for major broadcast music events, including the GRAMMY® Awards and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Audio-Technica products have provided seamless audio coverage and technical support in U.S. presidential debates since 1988. A-T mics also deliver versatile solutions at high-profile sports broadcasts, including World Cup Soccer, the Super Bowl, and the Commonwealth Games, as well as the Summer Games in Athens (2004), Sydney (2000), and Atlanta (1996), and the Winter Games in Torino (2006) and Salt Lake City (2002). Audio-Technica Corporation in Japan, in addition to offering a wide range of products under its own brand, is a leading OEM supplier of audio transducers, optical sensors and a variety of specialty devices. Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. markets and distributes A-T products throughout the Western Hemisphere. With other operating companies in Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, Audio-Technica today is a global leader in its field, committed to providing superior performance and exceptional value for customers around the world. Timeline 1962 Hideo Matsushita establishes Audio-Technica Corporation in Tokyo’s Shinjuku-ku. The Company launches the AT-1 and the AT-3 MM stereo phono cartridge and begins to supply these cartridges to audio equipment manufacturers in Japan. 1963 Audio-Technica moves to larger premises in Japan to accommodate its expanding operations. Sales of the high-end AT-5 MM phono cartridge and the semi-integrated AT-1001 tone arm begin. 1964 Development of an elliptical diamond stylus and the AT-3X and AT-5X incorporating this stylus begin. 1965 The AT-1001 tone arm package is recognized with an award from the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, part of Japan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry. Audio-Technica moves its head office and factory to its current address in Naruse, Machida, Tokyo. 1967 The Company begins shipments of vibration-testing equipment to measuring-device manufacturers and launches the proprietary dual-magnet VM phono cartridges. 1968 Audio-Technica provides technology for joint phono cartridge research with the NHK Technology Research Center. 1969 Audio-Technica begins exporting phono cartridges to audio equipment manufacturers worldwide. The first microcassette recorders are launched. 1971 Audio-Technica obtains patents for the VM phono cartridge format in the United Kingdom and the United States. 1972 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. is established in Akron, Ohio. 1973 Shipments of VM phono cartridges to European audio equipment manufacturers begin. 1974 Audio-Technica develops and launches the AT-700 series of stereo headphones. The AT-15E VM phono cartridge is awarded the top prize in the phono cartridge category at the Stereo Components Grand Prix competition. This product goes on to win numerous other awards. 1978 The ATH-8 and ATH-7 condenser headphones win the MITI Good Design Award. This year also brings the development and launch of the AT-800 series of microphones, and the establishment of Audio-Technica Ltd. In Leeds, England. 1982 Audio-Technica’s new head office building is completed in Machida, Tokyo. 1985 Audio-Technica launches the UniPoint series of ultra-compact installed-sound microphones. 1986 Audio-Technica succeeds in commercializing a Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting AV cable. Audio-Technica launches the AT33ML/OCC phono cartridge, the world’s first phono cartridge made with PCOCC materials. During the year, the Company also unveils wireless microphone systems, its first products in this category, and a boundary microphone that is quickly adopted by broadcasters everywhere. 1987 This year sees the commercialization of Super PCOCC cables and the launch of the AT6195 PCF optical digital cable. 1988 Audio-Technica Taiwan Co., Ltd., is established. 1990 Audio-Technica visible-laser collimator units are installed at Japan’s National Astronomical Observatory’s Nobeyama Radio Observatory. 1991 Audio-Technica introduces the AT4033 cardioid condenser microphone—the large-diaphragm side-address studio condenser that broke the $1000-barrier in its class. 1992 The AT4033 condenser microphone is chosen best microphone of 19