[NAMM] A-T 50th Anniversary Models

The products include ATH-M50s/LE Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, ATM25/LE Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone, AE4100/LE Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone, AE5400/LE Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone, AE6100/LE Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone, AT4050/LE Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone and AT4050URUSHI Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone.

These products are limited-edition versions of A-T’s ATH-M50s, AE4100, AE5400, AE6100, AT4050 and the legacy product ATM25.

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The LE/Anniversary limited editions, feature A-T’s silver-colored metallic finish with blue accents, and the AT4050URUSHI sports a traditional urushi lacquer finish with hand-painted Japanese maple leaves. The AE4100/LE, AE5400/LE, AE6100/LE, AT4050/LE, AT4050URUSHI and ATM25/LE feature an anniversary serial number etched on the surface of each model. The AE5400/LE, AT4050/LE and AT4050URUSHI come with a specially designed wooden carrying case.

Of special note is the ATM25/LE, described as “a re-emergence of the classic ATM25 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone.” Audio-Technica chose its 50th anniversary to bring back a special edition of the classic ATM25. The new ATM25/LE issuited  for kick drum, toms and other dynamic instruments; the company says that it is able to handle high SPL at close range, and features a multi-level grille and rugged construction.

Pricing & Availability:

The Audio-Technica Anniversary Models are now available with U.S. MRSP’s as follows:

• ATH-M50s/LE: $209.00
• AE4100/LE: $329.00
• AE5400/LE: $629.00
• AE6100/LE: $329.00
• AT4050/LE: $995.00
• AT4050URUSHI: $2,495.00
• ATM25/LE: $489.00

For more information, visit www.audio-technica.com.