About Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica - bringing sound quality into every home since 1962
The company's history dates back to 1962 in Tokyo, when Hideo Matsushita, working at the Tokyo Museum, started to organise vinyl record listening sessions for music lovers through the museum's high quality sound equipment. In the same year, Matsushita produced the first improved needles for household turntables, so that anyone could listen to quality recorded music at home.
Identity and values
The Audio-Technica logo, representing the turntable needle on a vinyl record, has remained unchanged since 1962, and so has the idea that has guided the company ever since - quality sound at an affordable price.
80s' trend
In 1983, Audio-Technica produced the hit of the 80s - a portable turntable for young people - the Mister Disc (USA) or Vinyl Burger - for the world. A very small portable player where you could listen to music through headphones - a turntable - an earphone. This turntable has become a legend, and nowadays it is particularly sought after by collectors. In 2022, Audio-Technica is launching a limited edition of 7,000 turntables to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary. This series sold out in less than an hour, with only a pre-order available.
Legend.