Founded in 1974 by Billy Woodman, ATC (Acoustic Transducer Company) began with a mission to manufacture custom drive units for the professional sound industry. Their first major success was the 12" PA75-314 driver, known for handling more power and producing less distortion at higher sound pressure levels than any other unit available.
In 1976, ATC revolutionized studio monitoring with the SM 75-150s soft dome midrange driver. This innovative design offered uniform dispersion, wider bandwidth, and much lower distortion, setting a new standard in the industry. Today, the latest version of the SM 75-150s continues to be the pinnacle of drive unit technology.
Throughout the 1980s, ATC introduced complete speaker systems and advanced their high-power PA drive units, which were adopted by leading manufacturers and performers like Pink Floyd and Supertramp. ATC also pioneered active system elements, with the EC23 Active Crossover and industry-standard active systems SCM50A and SCM100A, which remain popular in both professional and hi-fi applications.
Expanding their market, ATC developed smaller speakers like the SCM7, SCM10, and SCM20, available in both active and passive versions, bringing elite performance to a wider audience.
In 1996, ATC launched its first standalone audiophile electronics, including the SCA2 pre-amplifier and SPA2-150 power amplifier. Built with a no-compromise philosophy, these products continue to deliver unmatched precision and performance.
That same year, ATC introduced the Super Linear (SL) driver, reducing third harmonic distortion by 10-15dB between 100Hz and 3kHz, a groundbreaking advancement in transducer design.
ATC's commitment to multi-channel mastering and professional audio has led to its products being installed in prestigious studios and auditoria worldwide, including collaborations with Sony Music and Telarc. Wherever the highest quality sound is required, ATC is there.
