Hotaru Mpamilaky Rakitsary by Audio-Technica Corporation

Hotaru Mpamilaky Rakitsary by Audio-Technica Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Platina in Famolavolana Fitaovana Feo sy Feon-java-maneno Competition Category.

PlatinaVokatra Feo· 2025

Hotaru Mpamilaky Rakitsary

by Audio-Technica Corporation

Client: Audio-Technica

A' Design Award Platina Winner in Vokatra Feo Category

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The Design

About Hotaru Mpamilaky Rakitsary

Ovao ny toeranao amin'ity platine mahatalanjona ity. Ny plateau mitsinkafona azy dia mampitambatra tsy misy tsiny ny feo sy ny hazavana, ka mamorona traikefa mahafeno ho an'ny fahatsapana. Ny cartouche sy ny bras de lecture minimalist dia manolotra feo madio tanteraka sy hatsarana ara-pijery, ary ny rafitra famindrana belt sub-plateau miafina dia mampihena ny fihovitrovitra mba hahazoana feo madio tonga lafatra. Vita amin'ny acrylique, aluminium ary varahina mavo avo lenta, ity rafitra ity dia tsy vitan'ny hoe manolotra kalitaon'ny feo manokana fa manjary koa ho lohalohany mampiavaka eo afovoan'ny efitrano rehetra.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Platina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Platina ny famolavolana Hotaru Mpamilaky Rakitsary, fankasitrahana malaza indrindra omena ny famolavolana izay tena miavaka, tsara tarehy ary mahatalanjona. Ny mpandresy Platina dia fahagagana amin'ny famoronana, porofon'ny fetran'ny fahaiza-mamorona ara-tsaina, ary mampiseho ny fahaizana ara-barotra tsy manam-paharoa sy ny fahamoramoran-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa malaza indrindra ireo famolavolana ireo, izay mamaritra ny hakantony ara-zavakanto amin'ny vanim-potoana iray, manampy amin'ny fahasalamam-piarahamonina ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Hotaru Mpamilaky Rakitsary dia mampiseho haavon'ny fahaiza-manao mihoatra ny fetra ary tsy isalasalana fa mahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa noho ny toetrany mahasoa sy sarobidy. Ny famolavolana Hotaru Mpamilaky Rakitsary dia asa nandresy ny A' Design Award Platina izay mamaly ny faniriana, mamporisika, mampientam-po, mahafaly ary mamelona fifaliana lehibe.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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