CAD and Astatic re-brand as CAD Audio

Some say what's in a name? A lot if you are CAD Professional Microphones and Astatic Commercial Audio Products, which are re-branding as CAD Audio.

While the name CAD Professional Microphones may not be one familiar to radio hams, the Astatic brand has its roots in amateur radio.

The company was established in 1931 by two radio engineers dedicated to the development of a static-free, or “anti static,” microphone.

Over the years the company evolved into Astatic Commercial Audio products. Perhaps its most famous Astatic branded product was the lollypop-looking D-104 crystal microphone that was considered the gold standard for two way radio in the 1950's, 60's and through the mid-1970's. The D-104 was discontinued from production about a decade ago.

The name change for the Solon, Ohio based company became effective on September 1st.

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