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          AUDIO-TECHNICA AWARDS DBL DISTRIBUTING FOR 
          OUTSTANDING SALES PERFORMANCE IN CONSUMER AUDIO SECTOR
        
          
          STOW, OH, September 12, 2005 — Audio-Technica, U.S., 
          Inc., a leading innovator in audio technology, honors DBL Distributing, 
          Inc. for excellence in sales achievements. Scottsdale, AZ-based DBL 
          is the U.S. distributor for Audio-Technica consumer audio products, 
          and received the award in recognition of its commitment to expanding 
          A-T’s market penetration. David Hill, Audio-Technica U.S. Director, 
          Consumer Product Sales, made the announcement at DBL’s Annual 
          Golf Tournament and Gala for Charity, congratulating David Lorsch, President 
          of DBL Distributing, Inc., on the company’s ongoing advancements 
          in the industry. 
        DBL Distributing, Inc. is one of the nation’s top 
          wholesale distributors of consumer electronic products. Working closely 
          with manufacturer’s rep Wolff Enterprises, Inc., DBL has assisted 
          Audio-Technica in effecting sustained growth in the distribution of 
          its acclaimed consumer audio line.
        David Hill remarked, “DBL has shown significant 
          increase in its business with us, and we are pleased to recognize this 
          company for its continued efforts in broadening the sales channels for 
          A-T’s consumer audio products. As a key link in our connection 
          with the consumer audio market, DBL is making notable contributions 
          to the success of Audio-Technica’s consumer outreach campaign.” 
        
        Photo File: DBL_Award05.jpg
          Photo Caption: Audio-Technica recently presented DBL Distributing, Inc., 
          the U.S. distributor for its consumer audio products, with an award 
          for outstanding sales performance. Shown left to right are Russ Wolff, 
          President of Wolff Enterprises, Inc.; David Lorsch, President of DBL 
          Distributing, Inc.; and Bruce Kuperman, Vice President of Sales at DBL.
         
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        Celebrating over 40 years of audio excellence worldwide, 
          Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned 
          for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, 
          headphones, mixers, and electronics for the audio industry.
        —For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica 
          products, contact 
          Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, 
          OH 44224. 
          Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web: www.audio-technica.com
         
          —For further information regarding product availability and pricing 
          in Europe, please contact
          Denise Turner, marketing, Audio-Technica Ltd., Old Lane, Leeds LS11 
          8AG England.
          Tel: +44 (0) 113 277 1441, Fax: +44 (0) 113 270 4836