The Phonogram (1901-01)

Record Details:

Title:
The Phonogram
Date:
1901-01
Volume:
The Phonogram (II), Issue 9
Leaf #:
00021
Language:
English
Subjects:
honograph,"Phonograph History, Thomas Edison","National Phonograph Company","Sound Recording History
Collection:
Recorded Sound
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 20, 2022
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if * 18 THE PHONOGRAM waves. If you place your finger tip upon the top of a piano while it is being played you will notice the different vibrations for the different tones. W No two sounds produce exactly the same vibrations j and from this fact we are able to record the different vibrations and when reproduced they again assume the original tone. From this it will be seen that we must h»ve first a means of recording the vibrations. i This instrument is the recorder and is composed of a i very thin disc of glass encased in a suitable holder. To this glass or diaphragm is connected by means of a wire, an arm which contains the cutting tool or recording stylus.