AKG has been producing top-grade microphones for studio, broadcast, and live use for more than 60 years. The resultant design, engineering, and applications knowledge and experience (over 1,500 patents) allows the company to continue to be one of the leading manufacturers of mics in the world today - the proof is in studio mic lockers everywhere. AKG quality and attention to detail also extends to their line of headphones, which have been a studio standard for years.