For the eighth year in a row, Audio-Technica microphones were chosen for the internationally televised VH1 broadcast of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
A-T supplied over 50 mics to capture the audio for one of the most celebrated music events of 2005, held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honours legendary performers, producers, songwriters, DJs and industry notables. The 20th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
ceremony honoured The O'Jays, the Pretenders, Percy Sledge, Buddy Guy and U2.
The event was held on March 14th, with a VH1 broadcast of the ceremony premiering
March 19th.
Audio-Technica’s acclaimed Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless
System was used during the induction ceremony for vocals by The O’Jays,
Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Percy Sledge, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis
and Paul Shaffer. Additionally, a selection of hardwired A-T microphones was
also utilized including the AE2500 (bass guitar amps), AE5100 (hi-hat), ATM35
(horns) and AT4050 (overheads and guitar amps).
Mitch Maketansky was once again the Hall of Fame’s choice as Audio Coordinator,
responsible for organizing and assigning all the inputs and microphones for
the event. Grammy® Award winner John Harris was Lead Engineer for recording
specialists Effanel Music, the mobile recording company that both recorded the
program and mixed the broadcast, while Jay Vicari was the Mix Engineer.
Commenting on the use of the Audio-Technica microphones for the eighth year
in a row, John Harris stated, “When you only have one shot to capture
an artist’s performance, there is no room for error, which is why I use
Audio-Technica. Their microphones deliver flawless performances show after show.
I’ve been using the 5000 Series wireless for the past few years, and they
continue to provide clean, consistent high-quality audio, as well as being super
dependable; hence, I have a higher confidence level with A-T than with other
systems. In addition, A-T’s unparalleled level of company support is second
to none, which ultimately lets me concentrate on mixing rather than having to
worry about the equipment.”
Audio-Technica
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.
Audio-Technica supplied over 50 microphones for performances
at the 20th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony held March
14, 2005, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Shown are The O’Jay’s
performing on Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless
System. Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com.
Audio-Technica supplied over 50 microphones for performances
at the 20th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony held March
14, 2005, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Shown (L-R) are Paul Shaffer,
B.B. King (seated) and Buddy Guy performing on Audio-Technica’s Artist
Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System. Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com.
