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Cole Swindell, performing at the 48th Annual CMA Awards on November 5, 2014, using Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System and AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter. Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images. (This photo is the property of Rick Diamond/Getty Images and may be used by the press only for the purpose of one-time reproduction. Unauthorized use, alteration or reproduction of this photograph is strictly prohibited.)



Audio-Technica endorser Jason Aldean, performing at the 48th Annual CMA Awards on November 5, 2014, using Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System and AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter. Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images. (This photo is the property of Rick Diamond/Getty Images and may be used by the press only for the purpose of one-time reproduction. Unauthorized use, alteration or reproduction of this photograph is strictly prohibited.)


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Audio-Technica Provides Microphone Solutions for
CMA Awards for the 21st Straight Year


— For the 48th annual event, which aired live on Wednesday, November 5, 2014,
leading music mixers and award-winning performers again picked A-T for sound quality and reliability —


STOW, OH, November 7, 2014 Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, supported the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards for the 21st year in a row by providing an extensive selection of vocal and instrument microphones for its annual awards show. The 48th Annual CMA Awards aired live in 5.1-channel surround sound Wednesday, November 5, 2014, on the ABC Television Network from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and featured over 150 Audio-Technica microphones, including an impressive array of hard-wired mics and Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless Systems with AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone/Transmitters. Audio-Technica microphones were chosen for their ability to provide clear and consistent audio quality for live broadcast.

The CMA Awards presentation is recognized as Country Music’s Biggest Night™ and represents the pinnacle of achievement for those involved in country music. The team of industry veterans responsible for the audio at this year’s CMA’s again included a who’s-who of broadcast audio. Serving as Co-Audio Producers were Tom Davis and Paul Sandweiss; ATK/Audiotek provided the sound system with FOH (front-of-house) mixers Patrick Baltzell (Production Mixer) and Rick Shimer (Music Mixer); the broadcast music mix was handled by New Jersey/California-based M3’s (Music Mix Mobile’s) John Harris and Jay Vicari. Stage monitoring was handled by Tom Pesa and Jason Spence.

Audio-Technica’s acclaimed Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless System with the AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone/Transmitter was used for lead vocals by A-T endorser Jason Aldean, who performed “Burnin’ It Down”; fellow A-T endorser Thomas Rhett, who sang “Get Me Some of That”; and Cole Swindell on his hit “Chillin’ It.” 5000 Series Wireless with the AEW-T6100a Transmitter was also used by Doobie Brothers founding members Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee on an all-star performance of “Listen to the Music” and “Takin’ It to the Streets.”

The backline mic complement of A-T wired microphones included the AT4080 Phantom-powered Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone on guitars; AT4050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone on guitars, bass and overheads; AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone on overheads; AE2500 Dual-Element Cardioid Instrument Microphone on kick drum; AE5100 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone on hi-hat and ride cymbals; ATM650 Dynamic Instrument Microphone on snare; and ATM350 Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Microphone and ATM250 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone on toms.

“Audio-Technica is a key supporter for us during the CMA Awards,” stated Tom Davis, Co-Audio Producer of the 48th Annual CMA Awards. “Their artist relations and on-site technical support are both second to none. And of course, their wired and wireless mics sound great, and are consistently reliable. Having A-T in our corner makes our lives a whole lot easier!”

Jay Vicari, Co-Music Mixer, stated, “It is a very easy decision for us to choose Audio-Technica for the CMA’s year after year. A-T microphones are consistent from mic to mic, and A-T offers a wide range of microphones perfect for the singers and instrumentalists featured on the show. When doing a live broadcast, you want reliability, and A-T’s products and support put us at ease.”

Please visit www.audio-technica.com for more information.


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Photo Caption 1: Cole Swindell, performing at the 48th Annual CMA Awards on November 5, 2014, using Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System and AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter. Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images. (This photo is the property of Rick Diamond/Getty Images and may be used by the press only for the purpose of one-time reproduction. Unauthorized use, alteration or reproduction of this photograph is strictly prohibited.)

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Photo Caption 2: Audio-Technica endorser Jason Aldean, performing at the 48th Annual CMA Awards on November 5, 2014, using Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System and AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter. Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images. (This photo is the property of Rick Diamond/Getty Images and may be used by the press only for the purpose of one-time reproduction. Unauthorized use, alteration or reproduction of this photograph is strictly prohibited.)

 


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Celebrating over 50 years of audio excellence worldwide, Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and electronics for the audio industry.

—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact
Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224.
Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web: www.audio-technica.com

 

 



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