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Audio-typing from a wax cylinder made on a bell and Tainter gramophone, 1900
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Audio-typing from a wax cylinder made on a bell and Tainter gramophone, 1900
3479953 Audio-typing from a wax cylinder made on a bell and Tainter gramophone, 1900; (add.info.: Audio-typing from a wax cylinder made on a bell and Tainter gramophone.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38163202
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Audio Cylinder Cylindrical Electricity Gramophone Phonograph Production Records Sound Sound Recording System Typing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history when audio-typing from a wax cylinder was made on a bell and Tainter gramophone in the year 1900. The image showcases the early days of sound recording technology, with the cylindrical wax cylinder being used as a medium to capture and reproduce sound.
The gramophone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell and Charles Tainter, revolutionized the way people experienced music and spoken word recordings. This particular device allowed for the first recordings to be made using electricity, paving the way for future advancements in audio technology.
In this image, we see the intricate system of gears and levers that make up the inner workings of the gramophone. The delicate process of audio-typing is captured in detail, highlighting the precision required to create these early sound recordings.
As we look at this piece of history frozen in time, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of sound recording technology. From humble beginnings with wax cylinders and gramophones to today's digital formats, it is fascinating to see where it all began.
This print serves as a reminder of our technological evolution and pays homage to those pioneers who laid the foundation for modern-day audio recording methods.
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