Audio-Technica announces the promotion of Evan Groom to the position of Strategic Partnerships and Product Manager. The announcement was made by Kurt Van Scoy, Audio-Technica U.S. executive director, product management, and expands A-T’s global focus on certifications and integrations with third-party manufacturers. In his new position, Groom will be responsible for establishing corporate alliances to […]

Audio-Technica just announced the launch of its new 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System, designed for use by musicians, system integrators, HOW technical personnel and owners of live-performance venues. The company says that the durable in-ear monitor system is easy to use and delivers high-quality sound with dependable RF across more than three times the […]

Audio-Technica is debuting its BP28 14-inch (355.6 mm) and BP28L 22.4-inch (569 mm) Line + Gradient Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones. These microphones combine a large-diaphragm condenser element with a 28-millimeter diameter shotgun design for low-noise performance. With tight polar patterns and a patented acoustic port design that maintains directionality across the entire frequency range, Audio-Technica […]

It’s finally arrived, the week you’ve all been waiting for — LAVNCH WEEK 5! Tuesday was UCC Day; on this day we dive into any and all things UCC. We had product demos, panelists and great conversations centering on all things UCC, including the past, present and future of the market. Read on below to […]

Welcome to my 22nd annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! I can’t believe I have written this article 22 times. I am beyond humbled by how many of you read this; last year, it was viewed by over 90,000 #AVtweeps. #LOVE ❣️ The bottom line is I love writing this article. It keeps me curious and humble. […]

Audio-Technica has introduced the ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone, designed for conference rooms, boardrooms and meeting spaces. Designed in a familiar form factor (roughly the size of a wireless access point), the ATND1061 may be used singly or in multiples to capture every person speaking in a room with clear audio that reduces distracting environmental sounds. Room configuration, zone […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping its AT-BHA100 balanced headphone amplifier and AT-DAC100 digital-to-analog converter. Audio-Technica’s AT-BHA100 headphone amplifier ($999) builds upon the AT-HA5050H and AT-HA22TUBE models and offers improved sound. The AT-BHA100 employs four JJ Electronic ECC83S vacuum tubes, one for each audio circuit and four power transistors. The left and right channels and the balanced amplifier circuits are […]

Audio-Technica introduced the low-profile BP898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone and BP899 Subminiature Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone. The BP898 and BP899 are available in a number of different terminations (for wired or wireless use) that suit them to the entire range of lavalier mic applications. The BP898 is available in five black-finished models, all with permanently attached cables and varying […]

Audio-Technica is launching its new BP28 14-inch (355.6 mm) and BP28L 22.4-inch (569 mm) Line + Gradient Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones this week. These microphones combine a large-diaphragm condenser element with a 28-millimeter diameter shotgun design for low-noise performance. They feature tight polar patterns and a patented acoustic port design to maintain directionality across the entire frequency range. These […]

Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its AT-LP5X Direct Drive Turntable, offering upgraded technology and performance over the AT-LP5. The AT-LP5X offers new features such as a switchable moving magnet/moving coil phono preamp, a better cartridge, an outboard power supply and the ability to play 78 RPM records. The AT-LP5X features a precision low-noise direct-drive motor […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone. Inspired by the performance of Audio-Technica’s BP40 Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Broadcast Microphone, the AT2040 claims to bring professional-quality sound with exceptional vocal reproduction to podcasters and other content creators at an affordable price point. Featuring an all-metal construction, Audio-Technica says the AT2040 excels at isolated/up-close vocal […]

Audio-Technica has introduced four new condenser boundary microphones: the ES945O/FM3 omnidirectional, ES947C/FM3cardioid, ES945O/FM5 omnidirectional and ES947C/FM5 cardioid condenser boundary microphone. These mics feature a capacitive-type user switch that enables muting of the microphone – making them especially ideal for conferencing applications. The FM3 models replace the existing ES945/LED and ES947/LED and feature local muting, while the FM5 models represent an entirely new product for […]

Audio-Technica is shipping the new ES945O/XLR omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and ES947C/XLR cardioid condenser boundary microphone — replacing A-T’s ES945 and ES947. The ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR add IPX4 water resistance, protecting the microphones from splashes of water and making them even more ideal conferencing and monitoring solutions for a wide range of applications. With their […]

Audio-Technica just announced the AT-LP60XBT-USB Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable (wireless, USB and analog) with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The new model expands the company’s AT-LP60X Series entry-level turntable lineup. The AT-LP60XBT-USB ($179.00, available March 2021) includes a pre-installed Audio-Technica phono cartridge and a built-in phono preamplifier, plus audio and USB cables, a 45 RPM adapter […]

Audio-Technica has introduced two new miniature, space-saving boundary microphones: the ES945O/TB3 omnidirectional condenser boundary microphone and the ES947C/TB3 cardioid condenser boundary microphone. Like their larger counterparts (ES945O/XLR and ES947C/XLR, also recently introduced), these mics are suitable for conferencing, recording, monitoring and other demanding sound pickup applications, but the ultra-compact design enables highly inconspicuous tabletop, ceiling […]

Audio-Technica added new variations of its ES945 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone and ES947 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone. All models are intended for surface flush-mount installation and include Audio-Technica’s UniGuard RFI-shielding innovations for unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. First, the existing standard ES945 and ES947 models are being replaced and enhanced by the new ES945O/XLR (omnidirectional) […]

Audio-Technica announced two limited-edition iterations of its AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone featuring a reflective silver finish: the AT2020V (standard) and the AT2020USB+V (USB model). The finish is meant not only to celebrate the mic’s clear, natural sound quality but also to mirror the creative force of its user, making these mics ideal for YouTubers, livestreamers […]

SOUTHLAKE, Texas — March 24, 2020 — ProSource, the largest audio, video, and integration buying group in the United States, today announced the addition of Audio-Technica as a new 2020 vendor partner. Established in 1962 as a producer of handcrafted phono cartridges, Audio-Technica has grown to become a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio products for the […]

Audio-Technica announced the expansion of its acclaimed 3000 Series Frequency-agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems with the addition of a network port, which now allows network control and monitoring along with the same features as standard 3000 Series components. Expanding on the functionality of the standard 3000 Series Wireless System, the new network control and […]

Audio-Technica announced the release of its Wireless Manager software, a Mac OS/Windows application for remote configuration, control, monitoring, spectrum management and frequency coordination of compatible Audio-Technica devices in sound reinforcement or installed sound applications. With connectivity for A-T 5000 Series wireless microphone system and the new 3000 Series featuring network control and monitoring, the software […]

Audio-Technica has announced the expansion of its 3000 Series Frequency-Agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems with the addition of a network port, which now allows network control and monitoring. Expanding on the functionality of the standard 3000 Series Wireless System, the new network control and monitoring option is unique for a wireless system in this […]

Since its introduction 25 years ago, the AT4050 has been a go-to tool for professional and aspiring recording engineers worldwide. It was designed for the studio, but due to its consistency and durability, it was quickly adopted by live engineers as well and continues to be employed for all manner of live applications. For many […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping its updated UniPoint U891 Boundary Microphone models featuring a two-state RGB LED status indicator and a touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch that can be set to three modes, replacing the previously available models. All new U891 models are equipped with an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter to reduce pickup of low-frequency ambient […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new Engineered Sound line of modular microphone systems with several dozen variations of the ES925 gooseneck microphone. All ES925 modular microphone components are interchangeable with each other, allowing users to configure each microphone system from a choice of three different polar patterns (“C,”/cardioid “H”/hypercardioid and “ML”/MicroLine designations); four power module […]

Audio-Technica has expanded the company’s conferencing/discussion solutions with the ATUC-IR Hybrid Infrared Discussion System. The hybrid design allows hundreds of infrared and wired discussion units to be combined into a single system. The ATUC-IR Hybrid Infrared Discussion System provides 24-bit/48 kHz uncompressed digital audio for natural-sounding voice reproduction, along with a 12-band feedback suppressor that […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping the BP892x, BP893x and BP894x MicroSet headworn microphones — updated versions of its BP892, BP893 and BP894 models. Primary improvements include detachable cables and more secure ear loops for comfort and fit. All models will be available with a variety of terminations for wired, Audio-Technica and third-party wireless systems and in […]

Audio-Technica has announced the new UniPoint U843R Three-Element Multidirectional Boundary Microphone. With three cardioid condenser elements in a single housing, the phantom-powered U843R offers a remarkably versatile tool for surface-mount installations. It is ideal for a variety of video and audio conferencing applications, especially when used with an Audio-Technica automatic SmartMixer. Levers on the microphone […]

Audio-Technica has updated its UniPoint U891 Boundary Microphone models with the addition of a two-state RGB LED status indicator and a touch-sensitive capacitive-type user switch that can be set to three modes, replacing the previously available models. All new U891 models are equipped with an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter to reduce pickup of low-frequency […]

At NAB, Audio-Technica is showing its System 10 Camera-Mount Digital Wireless System featuring a compact design that’s available in handheld, lavalier and body-pack configurations. Operating in the 2.4 GHz range, far from TV and DTV interference, the System 10 Camera-Mount Digital Wireless System Features: Digital 24-bit/48 kHz wireless operation for ultimate sound quality Dependable performance […]

Audio-Technica has introduced the ES954 Hanging Microphone Array, a solution for huddle rooms, conference rooms and other meeting spaces. When controlled by the Audio-Technica ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer, the four-capsule microphone array provides 360-degree coverage through virtual hypercardioid or cardioid outputs that can be steered horizontally and tilted vertically. Intended primarily for videoconferencing applications, the ES954 […]

Audio-Technica has entered into an agreement with RF Venue to distribute antennas, RF signal distribution systems and spectrum analysis tools will be in North America starting today. As part of this agreement, RF Venue’s popular Diversity Fin Antenna and DISTRO4 antenna distributor will become the primary accessories offered for Audio-Technica’s new flagship 3000 and 5000 […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping the new ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones, the latest addition to A-T’s M-Series line. Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, the ATH-M60x is a low-profile, on-ear professional headphone model that utilizes the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the ATH-M50x (with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire […]