Audio Technology Switzerland S.A.

About Nagra

Audio Technology Switzerland S.A. develops, produces and sells the Nagra brand, headquartered in Romanel-sur-Lausanne in the Lake Geneva region. The products cover three areas: high-end HiFi equipment for home sound reproduction, professional audio recorders for film, TV and radio production, and devices for security and law enforcement applications. The tradition dates back to 1951, when Stefan Kudelski developed the Nagra I, the first portable audio recorder. Originally part of the Kudelski Group, Nagra is today run by the independent company Audio Technology Switzerland. Its sales representation spans more than 30 countries worldwide, with dealers including in Belgium, Brazil and South Africa.

Site

Romanel-sur-Lausanne

Processes

Manufacture of high-end Hi-Fi equipment, Professional audio recorders, Devices for security and law enforcement agencies

Founded

1951

Industries

High-End HiFi / Audiophile, Professional Audio / Film and TV Production, Security and Law Enforcement, High-End Hi-Fi / Audiophile

1. 01

   Development

2. 02

   Production

3. 03

   Sales

Location

Product Lines

Inside the production

History

1. 1951

   Stefan Kudelski develops the Nagra I, the first portable audio recorder; two units sold to Radio Genève

2. 1953

   Nagra II, the first series model, produced in a new facility

3. 1958

   Nagra III NP, the first recorder usable for film work

4. 1968

   Nagra IV-L introduced

5. 1971

   Nagra IV-S stereo recorder introduced

6. 1972

   Nagra 4.2 introduced

7. 1974

   Nagra IS introduced

8. 1976

   Nagra E introduced for radio reporters

9. 1984

   Timecode support with the Nagra IV-STC

10. 1997

    Entry into the high-end HiFi market for audiophiles

11. Nagra is today developed, produced and sold by the independent company Audio Technology Switzerland S.A. (originally part of the Kudelski Group)