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RELEASE
AUDIO-TECHNICA
SPONSORS 15TH ANNUAL USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
— In their
11th year as a sponsor, Audio-Technica supplies 20 of its acclaimed
microphone and headphone products as part of the competition’s
prize packages —
STOW, OH, June 21, 2010 — Audio-Technica,
a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, is
proud to be a sponsor for the 15th Annual USA
Songwriting Competition. This is the 11th year of Audio-Technica’s
involvement in the contest.
As
part of the competition’s prize packages, Audio-Technica has
provided four AT4040
Cardioid Condenser Microphones, two ATM450
Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphones, ten ATH-M40fs
Precision Studio Headphones, two AT2041SP
Studio Microphone Packs and two ATM610
Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphones. The entry period recently
ended May 28, 2010, and winners will be announced November 15, 2010.
The
USA Songwriting Competition is currently the longest-running consecutive-year
songwriting competition. Last year’s contest saw 34,900 entries
from around the world. The competition has a proven track record in
helping winners achieve recording contracts, publishing contracts
and getting their music placed in film and television. Winnings songs
have been featured on the syndicated Acoustic Café Radio Show
and Sirius XM Radio.
Stated
Eddie Phoon, Event Director, USA Songwriting Competition, “It
is great to have Audio-Technica sponsoring the USA Songwriting Competition
for the past 11 years – they have been one of our longest sponsors.
Their microphones are not just world-famous, but world-class, and
musicians love seeing A-T as one of the official sponsors. A-T has
always supported songwriters and musicians, and having them supply
their products for the winners is a great prize for any musician.
We look forward to continuing our work with A-T in the future as they
have truly become a partner to the entire USA Songwriting Competition.”
For
more information, please visit www.audio-technica.com.
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Celebrating
over 45 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