AKG was founded in Vienna in 1947 by Dr.Rudolf Goerike and Ernst Pless and soon became one of the biggest players in the world of sound. A technological powerhouse with more than 1,500 international patent applications, AKG has spent more than 65 years developing and perfecting products for live music, recording, broadcast and permanent installation. In recognition of its contributions to the art and science of music recording and performance through innovation and excellence in product design, AKG was honored with a Technical GRAMMY® Award in 2010. From Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones and Aerosmith to the BBC, the Olympics and the International Space Station, AKG products show no bounds.