Platinum Produk Audio · 2025
Hotaru Pemutar Piringan Hitam
- A' Design Award Platinum 2025 in Produk Audio
- CLIENT: Audio-Technica
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 985,511
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About Hotaru Pemutar Piringan Hitam
Transformasikan ruang Anda dengan turntable yang memukau ini. Platter mengambangnya memadukan suara dan cahaya dengan sempurna, menciptakan pengalaman sensorik yang imersif. Kartrid dan tonearm minimalis menghadirkan audio jernih sempurna dan keanggunan visual, sementara penggerak belt sub-platter tersembunyi meminimalkan getaran untuk kejernihan suara yang murni. Dibuat dari akrilik, aluminium, dan kuningan premium, sistem ini tidak hanya menawarkan kualitas audio yang luar biasa tetapi juga berfungsi sebagai pusat perhatian yang menawan di ruangan mana pun.
About the A' Design Award Platinum
Hotaru Pemutar Piringan Hitam adalah pemenang A' Design Award Platinum, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain yang benar-benar luar biasa, elegan, dan megah. Pemenang Platinum adalah keajaiban kreasi, bukti batas-batas kreativitas intelektual, dan menunjukkan profesionalisme tiada tanding serta kejeniusan para desainernya. Desain-desain ini diharapkan menjadi karya paling terkenal yang mendefinisikan estetika suatu era, berkontribusi pada kesejahteraan masyarakat, dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Hotaru Pemutar Piringan Hitam menampilkan tingkat keunggulan yang melampaui batas dan tanpa ragu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik dengan karakteristiknya yang menguntungkan dan berharga. Hotaru Pemutar Piringan Hitam adalah karya pemenang A' Design Award Platinum yang membangkitkan keinginan, menginspirasi, membuat bersemangat, menyenangkan, dan memercikkan kegembiraan yang besar.
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- 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. - Image Credits
- Audio-Technica Corporation
