ATC Loudspeakers & Electronics
If you crave clarity, lifelike dynamics, and true musical expression, ATC loudspeakers are for you. ATC (Acoustic Transducer Company) is a specialist British manufacturer of loudspeaker systems, loudspeaker drive units & audio electronics. Formed in 1974 by Billy Woodman, ATC is renowned for its soft dome midrange driver - a technical tour de force. Book an ATC listening session at Soundstage Hi-Fi, North London.
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“I would never part with my ATC speakers. Every studio person I speak to, the biggest conversation you have is like, what speakers am I going to get? And I always say to people, you just need ATCs, and they say “Don’t be so ridiculous, I’ve got these other speakers…” And then I speak to them five years later and they’ve got ATCs. Crucially, ATC makes its own drivers, and there’s no substitute for having a big driver that’s actually vibrating the room that you’re in. They don’t have any trickery to them. ATCs are the best speakers. And if you disagree with me, you’re wrong.”
- Mike Skinner, The Streets
ATC - Home in the Pro Studio
Grammy-winning mix engineer Tom Elmhirst augments ATC monitoring setup at ‘home’ in Electric Lady Studios, NYC.
On mixing Skyfall by Adele - “The accuracy of the SCM50ASL Pros proved invaluable for mixing such a complex song with so much orchestration.”
If you’d like to demo ATC studio monitors in London, please get in touch. We have a dedicated listening room.
ATC SCM50 SL
Passive Loudspeaker
The monitors’ ability to reproduce music and speech with phenomenal accuracy, transparency and dynamics lies mainly in the SM75-150S soft dome midrange driver.
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The SCM50 ASL (active) and SCM50 SL (passive) are designed to perform at their best in the recording studio or at home with the finest quality hi-fi equipment.
The monitors’ ability to reproduce music and speech with phenomenal accuracy, transparency and dynamics lies mainly in the SM75-150S soft dome midrange driver. However, recent modifications that include the new ATC SH25-76S tweeter and enhanced port profile have brought about further improvements to all performance parameters.
Each drive unit in the active model has its own dedicated and individually matched MOS-FET amplifier, while the 234mm/9″ bass driver incorporates ATC’s unique Super Linear Magnet technology. Our active crossover network consists of a wide band-width, electronically balanced input stage with high common mode rejection and very low distortion.
Like the HF, mid and bass drivers, all electronics are designed and manufactured in-house to create a no-compromise active system. In passive form, the SCM50 SL provides broad and symmetrical dispersion, excellent amplitude and phase characteristics throughout the frequency range.
Speakers are supplied with stands and fabric wrapped grills.
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Drivers: HF 25mm Mid 75mm LF 234mm Super Linear
Amplitude Linearity ±2dB: 70Hz – 20kHz
Frequency Response -6dB: 40Hz & 25kHz
Matched Response: ±0.5dB
Dispersion: ±80° Coherent Horizontal ±10° Coherent Vertical
Sensitivity (sine wave): 85dB @ 1W @ 1m
Max continuous SPL @1m: 112dB SPL
Crossover Frequency: 380Hz & 3.5kHz
Input Connector: Binding Posts/4mm banana plugs
Recommended Power Amplifier: 100 to 1500 Watts
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms (5.5 ohm minimum)
Accessories Inc. (per pair): 2 x Speaker Stands (as shown), 2 x fabric wrapped grills, 8 x M8 x1.25mm stand spikes and nuts.
Cabinet Dimensions(HxWxD): 717 x 304 x 425mm / 28.23 x 11.97 x 16.73″ (stands add 250mm to height)
Weight: 41.1kg
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Standard Veneers – Cherry, Walnut, Oak & Black Ash.
Standard Paints – Satin Black, Satin White
Premium Veneers (up-charge applies) – Rosewood, European Crown Cut Walnut, Burr Walnut, Pippy Oak, Burr Magnolia, Burr Poplar.
High Gloss (up-charge applies) – Clear High Glossed Veneer, Piano Black, Piano White
The ATC Factory Tour
We were invited to visit the ATC Loudspeaker factory for a tour. We decided to use this exclusive opportunity to film the tour, and share the experience with you
Follow the production of a speaker from the initial stages all the way to its final testing, led by Ben Lilly and Richard Newman.
“….striving to make loudspeakers as near perfection in their performance as it is possible to make them.”
- Billy Woodman
About ATC Loudspeakers
ATC was formed in 1974 by Billy Woodman to manufacture custom drive units for the professional sound industry, they quickly made their mark with the 12″ PA75-314 driver, a design capable of handling more power and producing less distortion at a higher sound pressure level than any other unit on the market.
1976 saw the first production of the ground-breaking SM 75-150s soft dome midrange driver, a technical tour-de-force, whose innovative up-scaled design reproduced a more uniform dispersion, wider bandwidth and much lower distortion than was thought possible at the time. It revolutionised studio monitoring and has since become recognised as the ultimate mid-range transducer for both domestic and professional applications. Utilising exotic materials and precision tolerances, the latest version of the SM 75-150s represents the apex of drive unit technology. It is often copied but never equalled.
Through ATC’s commitment to multi-channel mastering and its direct involvement with leading players in the professional audio industry including Sony Music and Telarc, ATC’s products are installed at some of the world’s most prestigious multi-channel studios and auditoria. Wherever the best is required you will find ATC.
Why Choose ATC Loudspeakers?
Soft‑dome midrange: Hear vocals & instruments with uncanny realism; your favourite tracks feel rediscovered.
Super‑Linear (SL) drivers: Clean, transparent sound at low and high volumes; no harshness or fatigue.
Built in the UK since 1974: Quality and reliability you can trust; no hidden corners, just pure performance.
Matched drivers: Stereo imaging is laser-sharp, and every listening position feels like the sweet spot.
Optimised for acoustic environments: Performs exceptionally well in treated or soundproofed spaces for enhanced realism.
Low cabinet resonance: Rigid construction eliminates unwanted colouration. What you hear is clean and true.
Hand-built and individually tested: Each unit is precision-tested to meet strict performance tolerances.
Book a Listening Session with Soundstage Hi-Fi
There’s no substitute for hearing it yourself.
Whether you’re curious about the ATC SCM11 Loudspeaker, considering the SCM40A, or ready to experience the power of the SCM100ASLT, our acoustic consultants will guide you through a personal audition with expert advice and no pressure.
Book a session to discover why so many customers trust Soundstage to transform their listening experience.
The ATC SCM7 Loudspeaker is a smaller alternative to the award-winning SCM11. Handcrafted in the UK, the SCM7 delivers remarkable clarity, tonal accuracy, and musical depth despite its modest size. With beautifully finished cabinets and studio-grade engineering throughout, this passive loudspeaker is an exceptional choice for smaller rooms or near-field listening. The ATC SCM7 speakers are ideal for those who want to hear every detail exactly as the artist intended.
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Category: Bookshelf Loudspeaker
Country: UK
Manufacturer: ATC