A CATALYST FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION
AKG x Cadillac
Driven by a shared passion for excellence in sound, design and engineering, AKG and Cadillac are redefining what an in-vehicle listening experience can be. Together, we bring authentic, precise and inspiring AKG sound into Cadillac vehicles, transforming every drive into a studio-quality performance.
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions - Season 2 / Episode 2: Lisa Loeb
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions - Season 2 / Episode 1: Jackson Browne
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions - Season 1 / Wrap-up: Nic Harcourt
Designed to inspire, for nearly 80 years
Founded in Vienna in 1947 by visionary engineers dedicated to advancing audio, AKG has defined the standard for pure, natural sound for more than seven decades. Trusted by world-renowned artists across genres and eras, our GRAMMY award-winning microphones and headphones have been there to capture history’s most iconic performances—both on stage and in the studio.
The Beginning
In 1947, AKG is founded in Vienna by Dr. Rudolf Goerike and Ernst Pless, with the first microphones quickly adopted by radio stations, theaters and jazz clubs.
A World First
AKG makes history with the world’s first high-quality condenser microphone (D 12), the remote-controlled C 12 and the D 36. One of the first customers of the famous C 12 microphone was the BBC in London.
AKG in Pop Culture
AKG headphones appear in Dan Brown’s bestselling novels while AKG microphones deliver world-class audio for global sporting events.
Technical GRAMMY® Award and Beyond
AKG receives a Technical GRAMMY® Award in 2010 and partners with Tiësto on a signature headphone line in 2012.
AKG Today
Today, AKG continues expanding into new markets while celebrating its heritage of high-quality microphones and headphones used worldwide—on stage, in studios and beyond.
