Audio-Technica Offers Trade-In Program For 700 MHz Wireless Products

Audio-Technica,
an innovator in transducer technology for more than 45 years, is offering a 700
MHz Trade-In Program in an effort to encourage wireless users to move out of
the 700 MHz spectrum range in anticipation of regulatory decisions by the FCC.

Under the
terms of the exchange, owners of A-T’s discontinued 7000 Series, U100 and 1400
Series wireless microphone systems that operate in the 700 MHz range, are
offered a 15 percent rebate on the purchase of any new A-T products from an authorized
Audio-Technica U.S. dealer with the successful
exchange of 700 MHz receivers. The 15 percent can apply to any dollar amount
spent on new A-T product from an authorized dealer. There is no limit on the
condition or age of wireless products qualified for rebate. The receivers must
be turned in by September 30, 2009, for rebates good through the end of the
year.

Over 10
years ago, the FCC made the decision to auction off television spectrum in the
700 MHz frequency spectrum. At that time, Audio-Technica decided to develop all
new wireless microphone systems outside of what would eventually become a
hostile RF environment. As a result, A-T brought to market the successful 200,
700, 1800, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 Series wireless systems, all of which
operate below the 700 MHz frequency range. Expecting continued reduction of
available spectrum for wireless microphone users, and to provide new technology
solutions, A-T introduced the SpectraPulse® Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless
microphone system in 2007, which operates in the 6 GHz range, well outside of
the TV bands in question.

Audio-Technica’s
U100, 1400 and 7000 Series products continue to operate successfully today,
well after their introduction over a decade ago. They were subsequently
discontinued in favor of newer models that operate below 700 MHz. The
regulatory environment surrounding wireless microphone use continues to evolve
as a result of the FCC’s actions, and though a final ruling on using 700 MHz
products has not been reached, A-T strongly recommends that owners of these
models vacate the 700 MHz spectrum.

The
trade-in is easy: current users of Audio-Technica 700 MHz wireless systems must
simply send in their old 700 MHz receivers only, rebate request form and
original sales receipts, and A-T will send them a rebate certificate for 15%
off their next Audio-Technica purchase. Then, users can visit their favorite
Authorized Audio-Technica U.S. dealer, buy as much A-T product as they need in
a one-time purchase, send in the receipt, UPC codes and the rebate certificate,
and A-T will send back a check for 15% of the total A-T purchase price. There
is absolutely no limit on total purchase amount or which current Audio-Technica
products are eligible for refund in the one-time purchase. Additionally, owners
of 700 MHz wireless systems from other manufacturers are eligible to receive a
5% rebate certificate under the same terms and conditions. There is no age
limit on wireless products qualified for rebate.

The
following discontinued Audio-Technica 700 MHz wireless receivers qualify for a
15% rebate certificate upon return of qualifying receivers.

– ATW-R100
receiver — included in the U100 Series ATW-U101 and ATW-U102 wireless systems.

– ATW-R14 receiver — included in the 1400 Series ATW-1451, ATW-1452 and
ATW-1453 wireless systems.

– DR-R4 receiver — included in the Digital Reference DR4500 and DR4600
wireless systems.

– ATW-R73 receiver — included in the 7000 Series ATW-7373, ATW-7375 and
ATW-7376 wireless systems

Note:
“X” versions of the U100 Series and 7000 Series wireless systems do
not operate in the 700 MHz range, so these receivers are not eligible for the
rebate. Note: This trade-in program does
not apply to Audio-Technica’s 700 Series Wireless Systems, which do not operate
in the 700 MHz frequency range.

The 700 MHz
trade-in program begins immediately. Qualifying trade-in receivers returned to
Audio-Technica must be postmarked by September 30, 2009. Rebate Certificates
must be used for a one-time purchase by December 31, 2009. Completed Rebate
Certificates, along with the purchase receipt and UPC codes, must be returned
to Audio-Technica, postmarked by January 31, 2010, to receive a rebate check.
For more details, including complete terms and conditions, please visit www.audio-technica.com.