Audio-Technica said this week that its founder, Hideo Matushita, passed away on March 5 at the age of 93.
"Hideo Matsushita was a wonderful person and a true visionary, laying the foundation for Audio-Technica to grow over the past 50 years," Phil Cajka, Audio-Technica U.S. President and CEO, said in a statement.
"He exemplified true leadership, with commitment to and passion for music and an unmatched work ethic. His loss is felt not only by everyone in the A-T family, but also by the entire music industry."
