<p> PRESS RELEASE Contact: Neilson/Clyne Tel: (615) 662-1616 Fax: (615) 662-1636</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p>AUDIO-TECHNICA IMPORT SERIES ATH-PRO5 MS CAMOUFLAGE PROFESSIONAL MONITOR HEADPHONES NOW AVAILABLE</p><p>STOW, OH, December 7, 2006 — Audio-Technica, a leader in the design and manufacture of consumer and professional microphones, headphones, phono cartridges and accessories for over 40 years, has announced the U.S. availability of its Import Series ATH-PRO5 MS professional monitor headphones. The ATH-PRO5 MS come in an attractive camouflage color and are designed to provide DJs and other audio professionals with the highest level of sonic accuracy while offering maximum comfort for hours of listening in a variety of environments. </p><p>Featuring a low-profile, closed-back dynamic (circumaural isolation) design for excellent isolation in loud listening environments, the ATH-PRO5 MS headphones employ large- aperture 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems, have a frequency response of 15- 28,000 Hz and consistently reproduce audio with rich bass and an extended high end. In addition to being able to handle extremely high SPLs, the ATH-PRO5 MS employ CCAW voice coils, OFC oxygen-free copper cable, and rotating earpieces. The well-padded, easily adjustable headband with familiar Audio-Technica logo ensures a comfortable, secure fit throughout extended DJ performances and personal listening sessions.</p><p>•1• The compact ATH-PRO5 MS headphones also offer an ultra-flexible single coiled cable (at left earpiece) that terminates to a gold-plated 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo connector with 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter.</p><p>The Audio-Technica Import Series ATH-PRO5 MS headphones are currently available with a U.S. MSRP of $119.00.</p><p>Photo File: ATHPRO5MS.JPG ...ends 214 words</p><p>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.</p><p>—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</p><p>—For further information regarding product availability and pricing in Europe, please contact Denise Burnage, marketing, Audio-Technica Ltd., Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England. Tel: +44 (0) 113 277 1441, Fax: +44 (0) 113 270 4836</p><p>•2•</p>