Audio.
Revolution­ized.

Ring Mode Drive. Eight octaves perfect.
One point source that changes everything.

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ATE RMD Monitor detailed view featuring Ring Mode Driver technology

Ring Mode Drive Technology

ATE Ring Mode Driver detailed view - Revolutionary driver technology

Forget everything you think you know about sound reproduction. ATE's Ring Mode Driver isn't evolution—it's revolution. Eight octaves linear. From 250 to 35,000 Hz. As a perfect point source.

Where other drivers hit their physical limits, RMD just begins. No surround. No centering. No compromises. Three decades of German engineering. Concentrated in a single transducer.

Scalable in size, thickness and power. Integrable into surfaces, invisibly hidden, waterproof. From headphones to automotive, aviation, residential and hi-fi—RMD technology revolutionizes every application.

Perfect Point Source

Eight octaves without break. No resonances, no surround, no centering. Just 18 mm flat, concealable.

Intelligent Processing

Software-based processing via Arm i.MX 8M quad-core. Complete programming freedom, no DSP needed.

Reference Quality

ESS Sabre Reference DAC/ADC with LPCM up to 384 kHz. WiFi, LAN, Dante, Bluetooth with remote control.

Imagine Series

Studio quality from €14,900 - Three models, one revolution

ATE Monitor

ATE Imagine Monitor & Sub

Compact engineering that transcends physics. Ring Mode Drive meets ATE's legendary sandwich membrane.

Frequency range: 35 Hz - 35,000 Hz
Dimensions: 55 x 28 x 35 cm
Inputs: HDMI eARC, 2x analog (XLR/RCA), 3x digital
Network: WiFi, LAN, Bluetooth, iOS/Android

"Exceptionally realistic with broad and deep stage presentation"

— i-fidelity
from €14,900 (pair)
ATE 180

ATE Imagine 180

Floorstanding precision with 180mm bass chassis - Made in Germany. What captivates the audiophile mind.

Frequency range: 35 Hz - 35,000 Hz
Dimensions: 120 x 24 x 30 cm
Inputs: HDMI eARC, 2x analog (XLR/RCA), 3x digital
Network: WiFi, LAN, Bluetooth, iOS/Android

"The RMD transducer works like a point source across eight octaves"

— fairaudio.de
€24,900 (pair)
ATE 220

ATE Imagine 220

The flagship. 220mm bass chassis, Ring Mode Drive technology, unlimited possibilities.

Frequency range: 30 Hz - 35,000 Hz
Dimensions: 129 x 28 x 30 cm
Inputs: HDMI eARC, 2x analog, 3x digital, Dante Rx
Network: WiFi, LAN, Bluetooth, iOS/Android

"Rarely heard something so precise and musically convincing"

— STEREO Magazine
€29,900 (pair)

Press Reviews

"We have rarely heard something so precise, time-accurate and musically convincing."
"The RMD transducer works like a point source over eight octaves from 250 to 30,000 Hz."
"That it gets loud, I thought so, but that it stays so clean - not. Wow, really not bad what becomes possible with this new transducer type."

German Engineering Excellence

Some engineers build speakers. Norman Gerkinsmeyer creates sound stories. Since 1982.

Norman Gerkinsmeyer, ATE Audio founder and developer, presenting Ring Mode Drive technology at trade show
Experience the revolution live
Hi-Fi Studio Bernd Müller, Cologne
mail@hi-fi.de • +49 221 78 88 061

30 years of electroacoustic excellence. Over 50 patents. Complete manufacturing in Germany. His developments are now in systems from leading manufacturers worldwide.

After 15 years focusing on automotive and aviation industries, the pioneer returns to the HiFi scene with industrialized Ring Mode Drive technology.

Award-Winning Technology

Flight-tested. Home-perfected.

Video Lufthansa Technik AG, Germany

Together with Lufthansa Technik, A.T.E. redefines in-flight audio through cutting-edge omnidirectional technology. The flexible membrane system adapts seamlessly to cabin interiors—from leather to Alcantara—while becoming practically invisible. With 86 dB/1 W efficiency and superior sound localization, Omni-Fi sets new standards for premium aircraft technology.

Red Dot Award Details →

Mission Accomplished: RMD Technology in Dolby Automotive Showcar

When Dolby relies on ATE for premium audio

What happens when German engineering meets Dolby Automotive? A sound system that redefines everything. No visible speakers, no compromises. Just seven invisible RMD drivers creating a full Dolby Atmos 7.2 system—as if by magic.

The mission: Sound that cannot be localized. RMDs disappear seamlessly into dashboard and pillars, while a push-pull subwoofer works discreetly in the center console. Sustainability included—every component fully recyclable.

The listening experience? Breathtaking. An even soundstage envelops every passenger, powerful bass is felt but never intrusive. The future of automotive audio—developed in Germany, perfected for the world.

Volvo EX 30 electric vehicle with integrated ATE Ring Mode Drive sound system technology for Dolby Automotive

Recording from the Dolby Sound Lab with the ShowCar, Director Andreas Ehret, David Rädler, Jacobo Giralt and Norman Gerkinsmeyer.

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News

September 20 & 21, 2025

Süddeutsche HiFi-Tage, Stuttgart

The Süddeutsche HiFi-Tage return to Stuttgart and invite all music and technology enthusiasts to the stylish Le Méridien Hotel. Experience a weekend full of audiophile highlights!

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September 9–12, 2025

IAA Summit 2025, Messe München

The IAA Summit 2025 brings together decision-makers from automotive, tech and politics. Meet us for three days of intensive exchange about the future of mobility—from autonomous driving to sustainable powertrains. Experience keynotes, discussions and networking at the highest level.

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Experience the Ring Mode Drive Revolution

Because hearing sound isn't enough. You have to feel it.

Personal Consultation Showroom Visit

ATE – Norman Gerkinsmeyer

ng@ateaudio.de • +49 731 / 3793475