Review of Audio-Technica Europe


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling Repair and Customer Service

I contacted A-T in May about a faulty microphone. As the Mic was out of warranty I requested a repair. Having submitted audio files to their service dept. I sent them the Mic (delivered 28 May) and upon inspection they said a new diaphragm was required and a repair would be carried out at a cost of €151.51 (prepaid) and that there would be a long lead time (early Sep.) which I agreed to.
I followed up in due course and they said the repair was ongoing.
Upon further follow up (Sept) they said a repair would not be possible (the Mic Model is still sold by them)!

After Audio Technica having had both my Microphone and prepayment for more than 3 months I was told I would get my money back and I had the option of having the Mic returned.
I requested the Mic be returned over a week ago, but there is no sign of the money or microphone, despite having to submit my bank details twice!

I have requested contact details to make an official complaint, as I am getting nowhere with the (very professional) customer service agent.

I have been a professional Audio-Technica customer for many years and am surprised at how bad they are at service/repairs.

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Following the above review and subsequent reply, my refund was processed. There is still no sign of the microphone, but I presume/hope that will be shipped by EOW. Audio-Technica said they wish this to be resolved to my satisfaction... that would have been having my Microphone repaired as agreed and paid for.
As it is, I now need to source a replacement Microphone. Following this waste of time and effort my new Microphone will not be an Audio-Technica.
It appears that if you wish to have engagement with A-T you should do so through TrustPilot. Even then you barely get what you are due.
So no... this is not to my satisfaction - not even close.

October 8, 2025
Unprompted review

Reply from Audio-Technica Europe

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I’m truly sorry for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

It’s clear that the handling of your repair did not meet the standard you—or we—should expect, and I completely understand your disappointment, especially given your long-standing relationship with Audio-Technica.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay and confusion around the repair process, refund, and return of your microphone. We’ve provided detailed feedback to our service centre to help ensure this doesn’t happen again, and I want to personally thank you for your patience throughout what has clearly been a very frustrating situation.

You should now have received both your refund and the return of your microphone. If that’s not the case, or if there’s anything else we can do to make this right, please don’t hesitate to get in touch directly—we genuinely want to resolve this to your satisfaction.

Kind regards,