Hotaru Giradisc per Audio-Technica Corporation

Lo dissènh Hotaru Giradisc per Audio-Technica Corporation es un laureat autfo estimfo del prestigfo 2025 A' Design Award de Platin dins la Categoria de Competfo Productes Àudio.

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Hotaru Giradisc

per Audio-Technica Corporation

Client : Audio-Technica

Laureat del A' Design Award de Platin dins la Categoria Productes Àudio

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Lo Concèpte

A prepaus de Hotaru Giradisc

Transformatz vòstre espaci amb aqueste giradisc estonant. Son platèu flotant fusiòna sens copostura son e lumièra, en creant una experiéncia sensoriala immersiva. La capsida minimalista e lo braç de lectura libran un àudio pristin e una elegància visuala, mentre que lo mecanisme de sostreplatèu per correia amagat minimiza las vibracions per una clardat sonòra pura. Fabricat en acrilic, alumini e lauton de qualitat superiora, aqueste sistèma oferís non solament una qualitat àudio excepcionala mas servís tanben coma pèça centrala impressionanta dins tota pèça.

La Reconoissença

A prepaus del A' Design Award de Platin

Hotaru Giradisc a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Platin, una reconeissença extrèmament prestigiosa acordada a de designs verdadièrament excepcionals, elegants e magnifics. Los ganhaires del Platin son meravilhas de la creacion, testimoniatges dels limits de la creativitat intellectuala, e mòstran lo professionalisme inegalable e lo geni de lors designers. S'espèra que aqueles designs sián las òbras mai reconegudas, que definisson l'estetica d'una epòca, contribuïsson al ben-èstre de la societat e fan avançar las frontièras de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia. Hotaru Giradisc presenta un nivèl transcendent d'excellença e fa, sens cap de dobte, del mond un luòc melhor gràcias a sas caracteristicas avantatjosas e preciosas. Hotaru Giradisc es una òbra ganhaira de la distincion A' Design Award de Platin que desrevelha de desirs, inspira, entosiasma, encanta e fa néisser una granda jòia.

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Crèdits, membres de l'equipa e detalhs tecnics fornits pel designer.

Proprietats Unicas: 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 e Embalatge: 430mm x 430mm 235mm
Etiquetas: analog, floating, turntable, record player, vinyl, music
Tecnologia de Produccion: 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.
Desaffo de Dissènh: 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.
Recèrca: 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.
Inspiracion: 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.
Durada del Projècte: The project started in December 2022 in Japan and will be exhibited in Milan Design Week in April 2025.
Flux Operacional: 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.
Membres de l'Equipa: Yuma Murakami
Yosuke Koizumi
Tomohiro Shiraga
Crèdits d'Imatges: Audio-Technica Corporation