Audio-Technica celebrates 60 of business

Audio-Technica celebrates 60 of business
Audio-Technica has celebrated 60 years since founder Hideo Matsushita launched Audio-Technica.

Matsushita founded Audio-Technica in 1962, launching the AT-1 and AT-3 cartridges before expanding the business into a larger headquarters in Machida, Japan. 

The company will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a range of global events themed around analogue living. 

Kazuo Matsushita, son of founder Hideo Matsushita and president of Audio Technica, commented: “It is an honour to provide a quality audio experience to millions of people throughout the world.”