In the 60's America entered the space age bringing new ranges of possibilities. Altec continued its tradition of innovation, expanding the company's product offerings in order to address the growing needs of the audio marketplace. Among many other achievements was an industry first in the recording category.
1961: Introduced first transistorized compressor amplifier, also new line of telephone products; Altec Lansing teleconferencing system introduced at Disneyland.
1967: A first for the industry - Altec's modular, solid-state broadcast and recording console, model #9200A.
1968: Altec starts its Musical Sound product line for the professional musician, including the new style microphone #650A.