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History of sound recording
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The history of sound recording, which has progressed in waves, driven by the invention and commercial introduction of new technologies, can be roughly divided into four main periods:
Italian poet Torquato Tasso was known for the earliest recordings of his work in the 1860’s[citation needed]
Italian poet Torquato Tasso was known for the earliest recordings of his work in the 1860’s[citation needed]
Edward Elgar and Beatrice Harrison during recording sessions for his Cello Concerto in 1920. Note the recording horns placed before the soloist and or
Edward Elgar and Beatrice Harrison during recording sessions for his Cello Concerto in 1920. Note the recording horns placed before the soloist and orchestra.
Ring-and-spring microphones, such as this Western Electric microphone, were common during the electrical age of sound recording c. 1925–45.
Ring-and-spring microphones, such as this Western Electric microphone, were common during the electrical age of sound recording c. 1925–45.
During the magnetic era, sound recordings were usually made on magnetic tape before being transferred to other media.
During the magnetic era, sound recordings were usually made on magnetic tape before being transferred to other media.
Phonograph record
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A phonograph record or a vinyl record is a disc-shaped analog sound storage medium with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the outside edge and ends near the center
History of sound recording
…recording led to the rapid adoption of magnetic tape as the primary technology for commercial musical recordings. Although 33+1⁄3 rpm and 45 rpm vinyl records were the dominant consumer format, recordings were customarily made first on tape, then transferred to disc, with Bing Crosby leading the way in the…
Three vinyl records of different formats, from left to right: a 12-inch LP, a 10-inch LP, a 7-inch single
Three vinyl records of different formats, from left to right: a 12-inch LP, a 10-inch LP, a 7-inch single
Technicians recording aviator Amy Johnson, Sydney, 1930
Technicians recording aviator Amy Johnson, Sydney, 1930
Emile Berliner with disc record gramophone
Emile Berliner with disc record gramophone
Hungarian Pathé record, 90 to 100 rpm
Hungarian Pathé record, 90 to 100 rpm