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ATC (Acoustic Transducer Company)
IndustryAudio
Founded1974; 51 years ago (1974)
FounderBilly Woodman
Headquarters
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
ProductsStudio monitors, Hi-Fi-Loudspeakers, Subwoofers, Amplifiers
OwnerLoudspeaker Technology Ltd.
Number of employees
70 (2024)[1]
Websiteatc.audio

ATC (former Acoustic Transducer Company, now a brand of Loudspeaker Technology Ltd.) is a British audio equipment manufacturer headquartered in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom,[2] serving the professional and home audio markets. Their products include studio monitors, loudspeaker for HIFI, subwoofers, amplifiers and CD players. ATC designs and manufactures all its drivers, crossovers, and amplifiers in-house in the UK.[3]

Blackbird Studio, USA. Large format ATC SCM300ASL main monitors in the background – Phil Madeira, Nov. 16-18, 2021 - The Blackbird Academy

History

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ATC was established in 1974 by Billy Woodman, an Australian engineer with a background in piano performance and engineering. The company initially focused on producing high-performance loudspeaker drive units for professional audio applications.[4]

In 1976, ATC developed the SM75-150s, a soft dome midrange driver notable for its wide bandwidth and uniform dispersion.[5]

During the 1980s, the company expanded its product line to include complete loudspeaker systems and began developing active monitoring solutions that integrated active audio crossovers and power amplifiers.[4]

By the mid-1990s, ATC started offering standalone audiophile electronic components. In the late 1990s Super Linear (SL) technology was introduced.[citation needed]

The company remained under the leadership of Billy Woodman until his death in 2022, after which his son, Will Woodman, took over as Managing Director.[4]

Professional application

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ATC's audio monitoring solutions were adopted by various professional users, including musicians, audio engineers, recording studios, mastering studios, broadcasting organizations, and concert halls, e.g.

Hi-Fi Awards & Recognition

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ATC is a manufacturer of professional studio monitors that also offer loudspeakers for the high-end home audio market, alongside brands such as JBL, Genelec, PMC Ltd. and Focal. Their loudspeakers have been recognized in various industry publications and award programs for their performance in the high-fidelity market:

The Absolute Sound

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  • ATC SCM20P - Golden Ear Award 2023[21]
  • ATC SCM50 ASLT - Golden Ear Award 2019[22]

Stereophile

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  • ATC SCM19 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2017 Edition[23]
  • ATC SCM7 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2017 Edition[23]
  • ATC SCM19 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2016 Edition[24]
  • ATC SCM7 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2016 Edition[24]
  • ATC SCM19 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2015 Edition[25]
  • ATC SCM7 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2015 Edition[25]
  • ATC SCM7 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2014 Edition[26]
  • ATC SCM11 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2013 Edition[27]
  • ATC SCM40 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2012 Edition[28]
  • ATC SCM11 - Recommended Components: Loudspeakers, 2012 Edition[28]

What Hi-Fi?

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  • ATC SCM11 - Best standmounter £1200-£2000, Awards 2017[29]
  • ATC SCM11 - Best standmounter £1200-£1500, Awards 2016[30]
  • ATC SCM11 - Best standmounter £800-£1200, Awards 2015[31]
  • ATC SCM11 - Best standmounter £800-£1200, Awards 2014[32]
  • ATC SCM11 - Best standmounter £800-£1500, Awards 2013[33]
  • ATC SCM11 - The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best Hi-Fi of the 2000s[34]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LOUDSPEAKER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED - Financial Statement 2024". GOV.UK. Companies House. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  2. ^ "GOV.UK Company Profile". GOV.UK. Companies House. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  3. ^ Becky Scarrott (20 February 2020). "The making of: ATC SCM50". www.whathifi.com. Future Publishing Limited. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  4. ^ a b c David Price. "ATC's Billy Woodman, Remembered". Stereonet.com. Sound Media Group. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  5. ^ Jonathan Gorse (1 October 2022). "ATC SCM50 Passive/Active Loudspeaker". www.soundstageultra.com. Schneider Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  6. ^ "Abbey Road Studio 1 - Tech & Equipment". Abbey Road Studios. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
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  8. ^ "Abbey Road Rooms: Dolby Atmos Music Mastering Suite 35". Abbey Road Studios. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  9. ^ "BBC Studio One - Technical Synopsis". www.live-production.tv. Ebner Media Group GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  10. ^ "BBC-TV Centre Installs ATC Monitors". www.mixonline.com. Future plc. 14 November 2005. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  11. ^ "Blackbird Studio". blackbirdstudio.com. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  12. ^ "Multiple Grammy Award-Winning Producer and Engineer Chuck Ainlay". Music Connection, Inc. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  13. ^ "Gavin Lurssen". lurssenmastering.com. Lurssen Mastering, Inc. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  14. ^ Paul Tingen (15 November 2011). "Lenny Kravitz' home studio". www.audiotechnology.com. AudioTechnology Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  15. ^ "This rare, hands-on recording museum highlights the sonic legacy of guitar god Les Paul". Los Angeles Times. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  16. ^ "Circle Studios". www.circlestudiosberlin.com. Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  17. ^ Brad Watts. "Live at the Opera" (PDF). www.audiotechnology.com/. AudioTechnology magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  18. ^ Colby Ramsey (30 November 2014). "Grammy-winner Val Garay installs ATC monitors". audiomediainternational.com. Audio Media International Ltd. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  19. ^ Lori Kennedy (5 May 2015). "Walt Disney Concert Hall". www.mixonline.com. Future plc. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  20. ^ "As Good As It Gets". www.lightsoundjournal.com. Light Sound Journal. 10 December 2004. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  21. ^ Neil Gader (5 January 2024). "2023 Golden Ear: ATC SCM20P Loudspeaker". www.theabsolutesound.com. The Absolute Sound (TAS). Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  22. ^ Neil Gader (17 October 2019). "2023 Golden Ear: ATC SCM50 ASLT Loudspeaker". www.theabsolutesound.com. The Absolute Sound (TAS). Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  23. ^ a b "Recommended Components 2017, Loudspeaker". www.stereophile.com. AVTech Media Americas Inc. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  24. ^ a b "Recommended Components 2016, Loudspeaker". www.stereophile.com. AVTech Media Americas Inc. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  25. ^ a b "Recommended Components 2015, Loudspeaker". www.stereophile.com. AVTech Media Americas Inc. 21 March 2015. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  26. ^ "Recommended Components 2014, Loudspeaker". www.stereophile.com. AVTech Media Americas Inc. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  27. ^ "Recommended Components 2013, Loudspeaker". www.stereophile.com. AVTech Media Americas Inc. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  28. ^ a b "Recommended Components 2012, Loudspeaker". www.stereophile.com. AVTech Media Americas Inc. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  29. ^ "What HiFi? Awards - Best Stereo speakers 2017". www.whathifi.com. Future Publishing Ltd. November 2017. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  30. ^ "What HiFi? Awards - Best Stereo speakers 2016". www.whathifi.com. Future Publishing Ltd. November 2016. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  31. ^ "What HiFi? Awards - Best Stereo speakers 2015". www.whathifi.com. Future Publishing Ltd. November 2015. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  32. ^ "What HiFi? Awards - Best Stereo speakers 2014". www.whathifi.com. Future Publishing Ltd. November 2014. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  33. ^ "What HiFi? Awards - Best Stereo speakers 2013". www.whathifi.com. Future Publishing Ltd. November 2013. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  34. ^ "The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 2000s". www.whathifi.com. Future Publishing Ltd. May 2020. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
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