Professional truck drivers and communication hobbyists have been using Astatic branded products for 75 years. Astatic entered the CB radio market in the early 1940s and its world famous D-104 crystal element microphone quickly set the standard in microphone technology and sound quality. This microphone is currently displayed in the Smithsonian Institute and is still considered the standard for base station microphones. During World War II, Astatic was a major audio supplier to the US Armed Forces.

• Founded in Youngstown, Ohio in 1933
•  In 1944, Astatic was contracted to supply crystal cartridge element microphones to the US Armed Forces during World War II, along with hydrophones and sonar devices
• “World Famous” D-104 microphone is displayed in the Smithsonian Institute
• The 636L series of premium microphones is the leading selling replacement microphone in the market and has been for over 30 years
• The best noise canceling element in any CB replacement microphone