플래티넘 오디오 제품 · 2025
Hotaru 레코드 플레이어
- A' Design Award 플래티넘상 2025 in 오디오 제품
- CLIENT: Audio-Technica
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About Hotaru 레코드 플레이어
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About the A' Design Award 플래티넘상
Hotaru 레코드 플레이어, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 플래티넘상 수상작으로, 진정으로 탁월하고 우아하며 장엄한 디자인에 수여되는 극히 권위 있는 인정입니다. 플래티넘상 수상작은 창조의 경이로움이자 지적 창의성의 한계를 보여 주는 증거이며, 디자이너의 비견할 데 없는 전문성과 천재성을 드러냅니다. 이러한 디자인은 한 시대의 미학을 규정하고 사회 복지에 기여하며 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 가장 명성 높은 작품이 될 것으로 기대됩니다. Hotaru 레코드 플레이어, 이 작품은 초월적인 수준의 탁월함을 보여 주며 유익하고 가치 있는 특성으로 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만듭니다. Hotaru 레코드 플레이어, 이 작품은 욕망을 일깨우고 영감을 주며 기쁨을 선사하는 A' Design Award 플래티넘상 수상작입니다.
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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
