Audio-Technica (booth 422), a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, unveils the ATH-M50xRD Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition red-and-gold version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x and part of A-T’s M-Series line of headphones. From the 45 mm large-aperture drivers to its sound-isolating earcups and robust construction, the ATH-M50xRD provides an unmatched experience for the most critical audio applications, including recording, live sound, broadcast, DJ and personal listening. The headphones incorporate technology drawn from Audio-Technica’s long history in the field of high-performance professional audio, providing exceptional power handling, very high SPL capability, and natural, accurate sound with impactful bass and high-frequency extension. With professional-grade earpad and headband material and a collapsible design, the ATH-M50xRD headphones remain comfortable throughout long monitoring sessions and transport easily. ATH-M50xRD Features: • Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils • Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response • Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments • 90-degree swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring • Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort for extended wear • Collapsible for space-saving portability and convenient storage • Top choice for studio tracking and mixing, as well as live sound, DJ monitoring and personal listening • Detachable cables (includes a 1.2m-3m coiled cable, 3m straight cable and 1.2m straight cable) • The ATH-M50xRD Professional Monitor Headphones are a limited-edition red-and-gold version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphone Audio-Technica’s new limited-edition ATH-M50xRD will be available in October 2017 at $169.00 MAP. They join the currently available ATH-M50x models in black (ATH-M50x) and white (ATH-M50xWH). 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 — For further information regarding product availability and pricing in Europe (excluding France and Germany), contact Tim Page (tpage@audio-technica.eu). In Germany, contact Sandi Bischof (abischof@audio-technica.de); in France, contact Cynthia El Hakim (celhakim@audio-technica-europe.com). Audio-Technica is exhibiting at booth 422 at AES New York 2017.