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Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica logo

Headphones, microphones and turntable products engineered by a Japanese audio specialist.

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01 / Buying facts

What you can check.

Warranty & support

Warranty, return and support terms are not yet documented. Check the policy for the exact product, seller and country.

History on record

1962 — Phono cartridges in Tokyo

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02 / Company & ownership

Behind the brand.

Audio-Technica began in 1962 with phono cartridges made in a Tokyo apartment. Its engineering now spans transducers for listening, recording, broadcast and live sound.

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  1. 1962

    Hideo Matsushita starts Audio-Technica in a small apartment.

  2. 1974

    The company expands its transducer knowledge beyond cartridges.

  3. Today

    Listening, recording, broadcast and live sound share the engineering base.

03 / Design & manufacturing

What happens where?

Design and production process

  • Audio-Technica began in 1962 with phono cartridges made in a Tokyo apartment. Its engineering now spans transducers for listening, recording, broadcast and live sound.
  • Current production spans Japan, Taiwan, China and other locations.
  • Origin differs substantially between product families and even closely related models.
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04 / Product guide

Start with the right product.

Representative products from our brand research; popularity and current availability are not independently ranked.

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Categories in our shortlist

Headphones & earbuds · Turntables · Microphones · Audio & Video Receiver Accessories · Headphone Cushions & Tips · Karaoke Chips · Microphone Stands · MP3 Player & Mobile Phone Accessory Sets · MP3 Player Cases · Satellite Radio Accessories · Speaker Bags, Covers & Cases · Speaker Components & Kits

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What is still unknown?

We do not yet have documented answers for these parts of Audio-Technica’s profile. Missing evidence is not a negative finding about the brand.

  • Ownership
  • Warranty and aftercare

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