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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: AUDIO-TECHNICA SPONSORS

SYN-AUD-CON SEMINAR FOR EMPLOYEES

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NSCA EXPO, DALLAS, TX, March 13, 2003 — Leading microphone manufacturer and innovator Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. has proven its commitment to keeping pace with today’s evolving professional audio industry, both to its customers and employees. Audio-Technica has implemented this philosophy of keeping abreast of the latest audio technologies and practices throughout its operations, striving to keep every link — from R&D to Sales, Marketing to Engineering and Product Service — informed and efficient. Taking the educational initiative, A-T recently sponsored an intensive two-day Syn-Aud-Con seminar for employees at its

Stow, OH headquarters. The event took place February 10th and 11th and was attended by

25 employees from the Sales, Marketing, R&D/Engineering, Quality Control, and Service departments, who were subsequently certified in Sound System Optimization.

Syn-Aud-Con, or Synergetic Audio Concepts, is a highly respected and prolific organization, offering specialized seminars and workshops for the past 30 years, with over 15,000 graduates worldwide to date. Syn-Aud-Con seminars serve as a classroom as well as a showcase for new ideas and equipment. The progressive curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of a variety of audio industry professionals, providing insight and direction on an array of subjects. The System Optimization program held at Audio-Technica focused on the setup and use of sound systems.

Syn-Aud-Con instructor Pat Brown, an experienced contractor/consultant who has designed and installed sound systems for all types of venues, provided an in-depth and comprehensive program to ensure A-T employees are proficient in the numerous aspects of optimizing a sound system in a practical manner. The knowledge gained in this two-day training course will no doubt be put to immediate use, helping Audio-Technica reps to better understand and respond to end-users’ needs and challenges.

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Photo Caption: Audio-Technica hosted a Syn-Aud-Con seminar for employees at its Stow, OH headquarters on February 10th and 11th. Shown are attendees from Audio-Technica’s Sales, Marketing, R&D/Engineering, Quality Control, and Service departments with Syn-Aud-Con instructor Pat Brown (front row, second from left).

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Celebrating over 40 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.

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—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact

Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.

Tel: 330/686-2600; Fax: 330/688-3752.

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Audio-Technica is exhibiting at Booth #1310 during the 2003 NSCA Expo in Dallas, TX.

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