Hotaru Kicheza Rekodi by Audio-Technica Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vifaa vya Sauti na Vifaa vya Kusikiliza Competition Category.
PlatinamuBidhaa za Sauti· 2025
Hotaru Kicheza Rekodi
Client: Audio-Technica
Tuzo ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award Winner in Bidhaa za Sauti Category
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The Design
About Hotaru Kicheza Rekodi
Badilisha nafasi yako na kicheza rekodi hiki cha kushangaza. Sahani yake inayoelea huchanganya sauti na mwanga kwa usahihi, ikizalisha uzoefu wa hisia unaozamisha. Katriji na mkono wa toni wa urahisi hutoa sauti safi na uzuri wa macho, wakati mfumo wa ukanda uliofichwa wa sub-platter hupunguza mitetemeko kwa ajili ya uwazi wa sauti safi. Kimetengenezwa kwa acrylic, alumini na shaba bora, mfumo huu hautoi tu ubora wa hali ya juu wa sauti bali pia hufanya kazi kama sehemu kuu inayovutia katika chumba chochote.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award
Hotaru Kicheza Rekodi ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kuu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya kipekee kwa kweli, maridadi na ya fahari. Washindi wa Platinamu ni maajabu ya ubunifu, ushuhuda wa mipaka ya ubunifu wa kiakili, na huonyesha weledi na ufundi usio na kifani wa wabunifu wao. Miundo hii inatarajiwa kuwa kazi zinazosifika zaidi zinazofafanua urembo wa enzi, kuchangia ustawi wa jamii, na kusukuma mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Hotaru Kicheza Rekodi huonyesha kiwango cha ubora kinachovuka mipaka na bila shaka huufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi kwa sifa zake zenye faida na thamani. Hotaru Kicheza Rekodi ni kazi iliyoshinda Tuzo ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award inayochochea hamu, hutia msukumo, husisimua, hufurahisha na huzua furaha kubwa.
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
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