Hotaru Tigpatugtog sa Plaka by Audio-Technica Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Platinum in Disenyo sa Kagamitan sa Audio ug Tunog Competition Category.
PlatinumProdukto sa Audio· 2025
Hotaru Tigpatugtog sa Plaka
Client: Audio-Technica
A' Design Award nga Platinum Winner in Produkto sa Audio Category
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About Hotaru Tigpatugtog sa Plaka
Usba ang imong puwesto niining makapahingangha nga turntable. Ang naglutaw niini nga platter hapsay nga naghiusa sa tunog ug kahayag, nga nagmugna og bug-os nga kasinatian sa mga pangsentido. Ang minimalist nga cartridge ug tonearm naghatag og putli nga audio ug biswal nga kaanyag, samtang ang tinagong belt sub-platter drive nagpakunhod sa mga pagkurog alang sa lunsay nga katin-aw sa tunog. Gihimo gikan sa premium nga acrylic, aluminum, ug brass, kini nga sistema dili lamang nagtanyag og talagsaon nga kalidad sa audio kondili nagsilbi usab isip usa ka talagsaon nga hiyas sa bisan unsang kwarto.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award nga Platinum
Hotaru Tigpatugtog sa Plaka usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Platinum, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa mga disenyo nga tinuod nga talagsaon, elegante, ug mahimayaon. Ang mga mananaog sa Platinum mga katingalahan sa paglalang, pamatuod sa mga utlanan sa intelektwal nga pagkamamugnaon, ug nagpakita sa walay kaparis nga pagkapropesyonal ug henyo sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Kini nga mga disenyo gilauman nga mahimong labing bantogang mga buhat nga nagtakda sa estetika sa usa ka panahon, nag-amot sa kaayohan sa katilingban, ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Hotaru Tigpatugtog sa Plaka nagpakita og transendente nga lebel sa kahusayan ug walay duhaduha nga naghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit pinaagi sa mapuslanon ug bililhon niyang mga kinaiya. Hotaru Tigpatugtog sa Plaka usa ka buhat nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Platinum nga nagpukaw sa mga tinguha, nagdasig, nagpalipay, ug nagpasanag og dakong kalipay.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This strikingly designed turntable features a floating platter that seamlessly integrates into any space, creating an atmosphere of harmony and depth. Its innovative design fuses sound and light for a captivating sensory experience. The minimalist cartridge and tonearm, paired with a concealed belt sub-platter drive, ensure both sonic clarity and visual elegance. Crafted from premium materials like acrylic, aluminum, and brass, the system delivers an unparalleled audio experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 430mm x 430mm 235mm
- Tags
- analog, floating, turntable, record player, vinyl, music
- Production Technology
- The floating turntable, achieved through powerful magnetic repulsion, eliminates unwanted vibrations, unlocking the full potential of the cartridge. It also seamlessly blends function and aesthetics with a minimalist VM cartridge and carbon tonearm. Precision-crafted acrylic, a high-quality aluminum case with integrated speakers, and solid brass feet create a refined aesthetic. The meticulously engineered structure produces a depth and richness of sound that defies its compact size.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to make sure that the magnets used in the floating structure didn't affect the cartridge. This was especially important for cartridges, which contain strong magnets. If any magnetic energy leaked from the floating structure, it could directly lead to an unusual tracking force and sensitivity to movement. By using tools that analyze magnetic flux in product development and adding the right shielding materials to the case, we solved this problem.
- Research
- Speaker-integrated turntables typically use rubber or springs for vibration damping. But this time we considered a method of suppressing vibration by using magnetic repulsion to float the turntable from the speaker. Through repeated prototyping and signal analysis, we realized to achieve effects greater than existing structures. Generally, vibration suppression structures are internal mechanisms, but through these studies, we succeeded in sublimating this mechanism into an external design.
- Inspiration
- We envisioned a musical experience that transcends the ordinary. We believe that the moment of listening to an analog record holds the potential for more than just sound - it can be a captivating spectacle. With its floating analog record and ethereal glow, HOTARU is designed to stimulate the senses and create an immersive world where every moment becomes a cherished memory. This is our vision - to elevate the act of listening to an unforgettable sensory experience.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2022 in Japan and will be exhibited in Milan Design Week in April 2025.
- Operation Flow
- It is operated using three knobs.
The left knob selects the lighting mode, type, and brightness.
The center knob selects the turntable speed.
The right knob controls the speaker volume. - Team Members
- Yuma Murakami
Yosuke Koizumi
Tomohiro Shiraga - Image Credits
- Audio-Technica Corporation
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